Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Vance “Wart” Dawson IV was born October 7th, 1972, by Vance Dawson III & Patricia Billman.

Vance has resided in Gregory Portland his whole life. As most of y’all may know, most the Vance’s did and still do. Vance is the founder and owner of Dawson’s Recycling and Disposal out of Gregory, Texas which opened back in...

Aug 1, 2021

After a long battle with cancer, Nancy Curlee found peace and comfort in the loving arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior, on August 1, 2021.

Nancy was born October 9, 1938, to Walter and Gem Bass. She grew up in Corpus Christi and graduated from W.B. Ray High School where she was proud to be a majorette all four...

Jul 30, 2021

Tammy was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, January 22, 1963. Her Parents are AL and Vickey Sessions of Portland, Texas.

Paternal Grandparents, deceased, were Bob and Berta Sessions of Refugio, Texas. Maternal Grandparents, deceased, were Lola and Luther Williams of Refugio, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Shayne Eugene Monney of Victoria, Texas and Shayne's parents...

Jul 29, 2021

On July 29, 2021 Sharyn Lee Bode passed away at her home in Aransas Pass, TX. Sharyn was 73 years old. She had 4 biological children, two of whom, Donald Ray and Kimberly Ann, passed in childhood. Her surviving children, Allen Bode, of Portland, TX and Leslie Bode, of Ithaca, NY have beautiful families of their own giving Sharyn...

Jul 27, 2021

Vance, Paw, Old Man, Mr. Dawson, Mr. D, or what ever other names this man might have gone by... passed away July 27th, 2021 at 11:21 am.

Vance Dawson Jr was brought into this world by Vance Dawson Sr and Annabelle Shipman in Carlsbad, New Mexico April 22nd, 1930.

He is survived by his sister,...

Jul 22, 2021

Janie Gail (McAlister-Kahl) Hale, 72, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2021, in Baytown, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be at 12:30pm, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Oakridge Baptist Church in Portland, Texas. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 11:00am, prior to...

Jul 20, 2021

Kathy Jo McCain passed away July 20, 2021. She was born December 26, 1954 in Irving, Texas to Bernice and Edwin Holyfield.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Palms Memorial Gardens in Portland, Texas.

Jul 20, 2021

Rene Aaron Pena, age 42, left his earthly life and entered into Eternal Life, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born November 20, 1978 in Gregory, TX to Norma L Pena.  .

Rene graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1997. He then earned his Associates degree in Nursing in 2000 from Del Mar College. Rene married Kristina...

Jul 19, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and tremendous sadness we announce the passing of Cody Dell Lewis. Cody is survived by his mother Denise Drewry Lewis and father John Lewis. He leaves behind his fiancée Kayla Kustra, grandmother Josie Dell Lewis, as well as brothers Denny and Jeremy Lewis, Timothy House, and sister Krystal Cady. In addition, he leaves behind...

Jul 17, 2021

Ella Jean Porter October 23, 1924 – July 17, 2021        Ella Jean Hollon was born to Jess and Rosie Carlisle Hollon on October 23, 1924 in Florence, Texas. She passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 after 96 years of tremendous love for her family and friends.       In 1925, Ella Jean’s family moved to Mathis. She graduated from Mathis High School...

Jul 17, 2021

 

Thomas Maurice Grover, Jr passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home in Portland, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in George West, Texas on August 26, 1932 to Mary Viola and Thomas Maurice Grover, Sr.

Buddy grew up in Lolita, Texas, graduating in 1949 as his class valedictorian.  He attended St....

Jul 15, 2021

Erick Lynn Gordon passed away July 15, 2021 at the age of 74.

There are no services made at this time.

Jul 11, 2021

Mrs. Oralia L. Benavidez was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1943 in Mathis, Texas to Espiririon and Cleotilde Leal. Mrs. Benavidez is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Agustin Benavidez Sr. and Son, Agustin Benavidez Jr.

Left to cherish Mrs. Benavidez' loving memory are her...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Bruno G. Gutierrez passed on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He was born on September 3, 1950 in Mathis, Texas to Bruno and Julia Gutierrez.  Mr. Gutierrez is preceded in death by his Parents; Five Sisters, Maria Garcia, Adela Gutierrez, Dora Amador, Leonor Moreno, Lili Almarez; two Brothers, Avelino Gutierrez, Benito Gutierrez.

Left to cherish Mr....

Jul 8, 2021

Mary Christina Armstrong (Houck), called Tina by almost everyone who knew her, passed away suddenly on July 8th 2021. She was 53 years old.

She is survived by her husband Johnny Armstrong, her daughter Victoria, her son John, her two grandsons Atticus and Dave, as well as her brothers Allan and Stephen Houck, her sister Diane Merritt,...

Jul 7, 2021

Baby Josie Lynne Guerra, beloved daughter of John Richard Guerra and Abbey Longoria and sister to Jayden Longoria, Juliana Guerra and Jocelynne Guerra was born still on July 7, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She is also survived by her Maternal Grandparents, Domingo and Adelfa Longoria; and Paternal Grandmother Diana Guerra; two Aunts and one Uncle.

Graveside Services are planned...

Jul 7, 2021

Thomas Patrick Fallon, 63, of Portland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, peacefully in his home. Thomas, better known as “Bobo”, “Tommy”, “Tom” or his most favorite title “PaPaw” was born March 18, 1958, in Raymondville, Texas. Raised in Kilgore, Texas his family relocated to San Juan where he began his Junior High and High School years...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs Serafina Munoz Ramos passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Corpus Christi at the age of 81.  She was born on April 19, 1940 in Tynan, Texas to Apolinar and Eloisa Munoz.  Mrs. Ramos is preceded in death by her Parents; and Husband, Margarito Ramos.

Left to cherish her loving memory are her Brother, Cirildo C. Munoz Sr....

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. Richard Figueroa Garza was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 2, 2021. 

Richard “La Paca” Garza was born born on December 4, 1958 in Mathis, Texas to Guadalupe and Amelia Garza. The family lived in Tahoka, Texas for a short time and eventually settled in Mathis. Richard was a graduate of Mathis High School...

Jun 30, 2021

Barbara Ferrer passed away June 30, 2021.

There are no services made at this time.