Obituaries

Apr 29, 2016

After a courageous fight against cancer, Charles Allen Morris of Portland, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016.  Allen was born in Sinton, Tx, August 24, 1951 and was a third generation farmer in the Portland/Taft area.  To the delight of the entire Morris family, Allen was the last born and only grandson in a family of five granddaughters. ...

Apr 26, 2016

On April 26, 2016 our beloved Charlie went home to his Lord and Savior, his wife and children by his side. Born January 8, 1952 in Corpus Christi (Calallen), Texas to Oscar and Sis Bickham, Charlie fit a tremendous amount of life into his 64 years with us. All who knew him are truly blessed. Charlie is survived by his...

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Joseph Herrington Jr. of Portland, TX passed away unexpectedly in New Orleans, LA on April 26, 2016 at the age of 24.

Joseph is survived by his parents Sylvia and Joseph Sr, Sister Crystal and nephew Andrew of Portland, TX, Brother Joshua and wife Dominique of Arlington, TX; his Grandmother Jesusa Garcia of Taft, TX. His beloved fiancé...

Apr 25, 2016

Fransisco P. Garces Jr., 80, passed away with peace and grace at his home on April 25th with his family by his side. He is survived by his children Son Francisco III (Shellie) Garces of Managua, Daughter Cynthia (Rick) DeLeon of Mathis, Son Roel (Liza) Garces of Baytown, Son Jaime (Melinda) Garces of San Antonio, Daughter Debbie (Stephen) Barraza of...

Apr 24, 2016

MICHAEL KING LIND WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1946, IN GOLIAD, TEXAS, TO RUDOLPH EARL LIND AND LORELL SUZANNE LIND.  HE WAS CALLED HOME TO HEAVEN ON APRIL 24, 2016.  HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING WIFE OF 48 YEARS, DEBBIE LIND, HIS DAUGHTER, APRIL LIND AND GRANDDAUGHTER, LAUREN LIND (ZACHARY PIEPER).  SIBLINGS RUDY LIND (BETTY), RICK LIND (MARIO), DEREK...

Apr 1, 2016

Johnnie J. Urban, age 86, of Portland, Texas, was called to his heavenly home on April 1, 2016.  He was born on farm near Weesatche, Texas.  He was the youngest of 10 children.

He went to Evergreen Country School which consisted of a one-room school house where 1 teacher taught all subjects in all grades 1 through 8. He graduated...

Mar 25, 2016

Mar 23, 2016

Gloria Danz passed away March 23, 2016. She was born November 16, 1933 in Johnson City, Texas to Andrew and Lula Criswell. Mrs. Danz married E.J. Danz in 1952. After her husband's discharge from the Army, they moved to Mathis. She started her career as a phone operator; then became secretary for Mengers Western Auto/ Steinmeyer John Deere. Mrs. Danz...

Mar 21, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

Alfred Leroy (Al) passed away on March 13, 2016.  He was born on March 8, 1933 to Sam and Ophelia (Tumlinson) Nelson in Bishop, Texas.  He attended Schreiner Institute and graduated from Bishop High School and Texas A&I.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Al was employed by Southern Minerals.  He served as business...

Mar 13, 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Margie Ruth Garner, 89, of Portland, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, surrounded by her family after a short illness.  Ruth was born August 27, 1926 in Bell County near Copperas Cove Texas.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Ruth devoted her life to caring for her family.  She was a...

Mar 3, 2016

Feb 22, 2016

DINERO- Jane Morgan, age 87, died Feb. 22, 2016. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on Dec. 9, 1928 to Sidney Marvin and Roberta Savanah Powell. She was the owner of the Dinero Store. She was preceded in death by her husband John Morgan in 2008. She is survived by two daughters Cathy Peal of Austin, Texas and Debbie...

Feb 20, 2016

Agapito Contreras Alaniz, Sr., age 72, died Feb. 20, 2016. He was born Aug. 18, 1943 in Jim Wells County to Nicolas and Dominga Alaniz. He was preceded in death by daughter Thelma Vera, parents and brothers. He is survived by his wife Elida Alaniz, daughter Nora Lee Paez, two sons Agapito Alaniz, Jr. of Alice and Juan Martin Alaniz...

Feb 19, 2016

Rosendo Rodriguez, Jr., age 45, died Feb. 19, 2016. He was born June 23, 1970 in Sinton, Texas to Rosendo and Consuelo Rodriguez, Sr. He is survived by wife Melissa Rodriguez of Mathis, three daughters Tiffany (Israel) Rodriguez-Herrera, Amanda Rodriugez and Desirae (Andromada) Rodruguez all of Mathis, one son Rosendo Rodriguez, III of Mathis, parents Rosendo and Consuelo Rodriguez, Sr....

Feb 19, 2016

Lillian Inez Funke passed away February 19, 2016. She was born February 24, 1939 in Three Rivers, Texas. Mrs. Funke retired from Mathis ISD and was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Orange Grove. She is survived by his husband of 58 years; Elmer Funke Sr. of Mathis; Two sons; Elmer P. (Monina) Funke Jr. of Mathis and...

Feb 16, 2016

Irma Jean Fort, went home to Our Lord Jesus Christ, February 16, 2016 at the age of 84. She was born January 7, 1932 to John Nick and Ila Jane Clowes in Covington, Tenn. Her parents preceded her in death.

She met Robert D. Fort, who was serving in the US Navy at Millington Naval Base. On July 27, 1949,...

Feb 15, 2016

Daniel David Griffin of Orange Grove, Texas passed away peacefully on February 15, 2016 at the age of 82. Dan was born on March 5, 1933 in Mathis, TX to Ronald and Ella Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Otho Griffin, mother Ella Griffin, sister Ouilda Griffin Buck, and brother R.O. Griffin. He is survived by...

Feb 14, 2016

Guadalupe Aguilar passed away February 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 22, 1935 in Austin, Texas to Hemerejildo and Gilberta Gonzales. Mrs. Aguilar was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, grandson; Andres (A.J.) Aguilar Jr., great grandson; Dominic DeLeon and a son-in-law; Abel DeLeon Sr. Mrs. Aguilar is survived by her husband of...