Obituaries

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Diron Craig Herschap was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on August 15, 2021.  He was born on Oct 31, 1965 in Alice, Texas to Larry and Janell Herschap. Mr. Herschap is preceded in death by his Father, Larry Herschap; Brother, Warren Dean Herschap.

Left to cherish his loving memory are his Wife, Rhonda Herschap; Daughter, Jessey...

Aug 15, 2021

Donna Lynn Syma, 61, born in Nueces County to John and Betty Syma.

Everyone will always remember Donna for her caring heart and soft shoulder. Donna always had time to listen to others problems, regardless!

She held many titles mom, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, etc.

Donna was preceded in death by both parents:...

Aug 14, 2021

Mrs. Melissa A. Leal was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  She was born on November 7, 1968 in Mathis, Texas to Crecensio  and Leonarda Acuna. Mrs. Leal is preceded in death by her Brothers, Rene and Joel Acuna.

Left to cherish Mrs. Leal's memory are her Husband, Albert Leal; Sons, Aaron Leal,...

Aug 12, 2021

Georgiana Martinez was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  She was born on November 1, 1978 in Taft, Texas to George and Yolanda Martinez. Ms. Martinez is preceded in death by her Mother, Yolanda Martinez; Husband, Robert DeLeon Jr.; Grandmother, Amelia Mota; Brother, Jose Martinez; and paternal grandparents, Antonio S. and Antonia R....

Aug 12, 2021

Douglas A. Welch passed away August 12, 2021. Douglas was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on February 10, 1943 to Clemence Welch and Florence Reinke Welch. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Bell Telephone Company for over 30 years. His hobbies included dirt track racing and woodworking. Douglas was always helping others and...

Aug 12, 2021

Elias Garza gained his angel wings on August 12, 2021. He was born April 25, 1930 in Derby, Texas to late Manuela Del Toro Garza and Gavino Garza. Elias lived most of his life in Gregory, Texas.

He worked as a farmer for the McKamey Ranch, later going to work as a long shoreman. He worked years with...

Aug 9, 2021

Leonel “Leo” Rios, Sr. passed away August 9, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born October 15, 1933 in Santa Gertrudis Ranch, Kingsville, Texas to Fernando and Carolina Rios. As a toddler they moved to Gregory, Texas. He was a graduate of Gregory High School. On September 20, 1953 he married Margarita Galindo from Taft, Texas and...

Aug 6, 2021

Michael Rivas was born to Valde and Betty Rivas on July 17, 1973 in Van Horn, Texas. He passed away on August 6, 2021. Michael was a strong, courageous man who loved his parents. His favorite pastime was listening to Metallica, Danzig, Pearl Jam, and Guns N’ Roses. His favorite songs were Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers...

Aug 5, 2021

Melissa Ann Odom was called home to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 5, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1974 in Sinton, Texas to Lucio Munoz and Ester Perez Munoz. 

Left to cherish her memory are: her loving husband of 21 years Steven Odom; 2 daughters: Nicole (Jonathan) Flores, Kayla Odom; 2 sons: Kevin Odom, Colin Odom;...

Aug 1, 2021

Mr. Hector H. Nieto Sr. was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on August 1, 2021.  He was born on September 25, 1950 in Mathis, Texas to Lucas H. and Maria H. Nieto. Mr. Nieto is preceded in death his Wife, Elia Marin Nieto; Brother, Samuel H. Nieto; Sisters, Olga Galvan and Maria Elisa Salinas.

Left to cherish...

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...