All Obituaries

Taft- Betty Jo ThorpBetty Jo went to be with the Lord in the early morning of May 31st, 2023 in Los Angeles, California where she lived with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren; she was 83 years old.Betty Jo Bingham Thorp was born to Barney and Bertha Bingham on August 31, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas. Betty Jo was raised in Skidmore, Texas by her mother, Bertha Jane Fraser Bingham, and grandmother, Bertha Josephine Fraser. She was baptized in the Skidmore Baptist Church at the age...

Rockport – Debra Kay Waller passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023. She was 69. Debra was born in Refugio, Texas on May 1, 1954 to Geraldine (Beasley) and RC Balderree. Debra was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband: James D. Waller; son: Matthew Waller; grandson: James Waller; father: RC Balderree; brother: Curtis Balderree; sister: Laquita...

Sinton– David L. “Candy” Candelaria passed away on May 28, 2023. He was 82. Candy was born in Victoria, Texas on September 23, 1940 to Dolores (Lopez) and Selestino Candelaria. He was a resident of Sinton, Texas since 1964 and grew up in Victoria, Texas. He was a proud Victoria Stingaree. Candy was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Master Crane Operator with Sherwin Alumina-Reynolds Metals for over 39 years. David was a beloved husband, father,...

Sinton– Roberto V. Tijerina passed away on May 27, 2023. He was 59. Robert was born in Sinton, Texas on March 5, 1964 to Esperanza (Vargas) and Paulino Tijerina. He was a lifelong resident of Sinton, Texas. Robert worked as an administrator with Legal aide and was very active at his church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Sinton. Robert was a brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents: Paulino and Esperanza...

Odem– Julia D. Garza passed away on May 26, 2023. She was 79. Julia was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 24, 1944 to Estella (Martinez) and Louis Deleon, Sr. She was a resident of Odem, Texas since 1972. Julia was a caregiver and worked for a home health agency. She is preceded in death by her husband: Enrique “Henry” Garza, Sr.; son: Enrique “Henry” Garza, Jr.; and grandson: Marcos Rey Garza. Julia is survived by her son: Reynaldo Garza (Rosemary)...

Portland – Noemi Orpha Beaty passed away on May 25, 2023. She was 62. Noemi was born in Angasmarca, Peru on April 3, 1961 to Clorinda (Saavedra) and Manuel Villa Flores. Noemi was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents: Clorinda and Manuel Villa Flores. She is survived by her 2 sons: Cristian Beaty from Kingsbury, Texas and William Beaty (Julie) from Scotland; 3 brothers:...

Shirley Mae Duncan was born in Marlow, OK on September 20, 1937 to Rodney Parks Adkins and Dollie Mae (Farmer) Adkins.  She attended University of Oklahoma – where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Education.  She also met Alva John Duncan (Jack) there and they married in 1957.  Her only daughter, Cynthia Dawn, was born in September that year and John Michael, her first son, was born two years later.  She and Jack both got jobs in Sinton, Texas; so, they packed up...

Rockport – Evelyn Francis Boughton, 99, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023. She was on June 18, 1923 to Innis Robottom and Agnes (Michaels) Robottom in Oak Park, Illinois. She spent most of her life in Beaumont, Texas where she had many friends.  She attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church where she had been a choir member and also a member of the Daughter’s of the King. She later moved to San Leon, Texas and then to Rockport, Texas. Evelyn married James K....

Aransas Pass – Lacey Wistinghausen passed away on May 23, 2023. She was 26. Lacey was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on July 15, 1996 to Lisa R. (Hoskins) and Bruce A. Wistinghausen. Lacey is gone from our lives too soon. We all love and will miss her, we are devastated and broken.  She was an amazing mother of Mason and Lily, wonderful daughter of Bruce and Lisa and fiancé to Nathan Madary.  She will always be in our hearts forever beautiful angel.  Lacey will...

When someone dies people say heaven gained an Angel.  Bill was no Angel, but his friends and family might disagree.   He loved his wife fiercely, his children unconditionally, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren undeniably.  He was a great listener, a hard worker whose employees loved him and said he was the best boss ever, and friends who enjoyed happy hours with him.  His journey into heaven probably started with the greeting by all the animals he loved...