All Obituaries

Marian Jean Bowman, age 87, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 18, 2022. She will be remembered for her tenacious spirit, as she never gave up on the things she believed in, and for her deep love of her Savior, who she served with her whole heart throughout her life. She was born to Arthur and Eugenia Burch on February 1, 1935, the first of their two daughters. She attended school in San Antonio, Texas, graduating from Brackenridge High School in May of 1953. She went on to...

Mary Ann Garcia passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2022 at the age of 56. Mary Ann was born February 7, 1966 in Beeville, Texas to Moses Garcia and Lillie G. Garcia. She met Mark Garza in high school, later to reunite on December 31, 2018. She and Mark made their home in Beeville and spent the last 3-1/2 years as inseparable companions, considering each other husband and wife. Mary Ann graduated from A.C. Jones High School in 1984 and worked in retail. She later stopped working to take...

GySgt Norman Gene Doubrava, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Skidmore, Texas on June 15, 2022, after a brief battle with lung cancer.  Norm was born August 16, 1938, in the Olmos Community in Bee County to Frank Joe Doubrava and Helena Louisa (Herzog) Doubrava. He was a graduate of Mathis High School. Norm was a proud United States Marine. He served two tours in Vietnam and retired after 20 years of service to the Corps. GySgt Doubrava was an infantry man, supply chief,...

John Wayne Walker, 73, of Mathis, Texas passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. John was born December 27, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas to John Orval Walker and Margaret Rosemary (Slovacek) Walker Summers. He was a jack of all trades, specialized in welding and fabricating. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Margaret Walker; and a sister-in-law, Sondra Lea (Schulz) Walker.  He leaves behind one son, Blake Walker (Kristi);...

Michael Alan Wood, 61, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Tuleta, Bee County, Texas. Michael was born March 16, 1961 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Kenneth Wood Sr. and Marjorie (Bass) Wood. He liked the Green Bay Packers and took care of a good friend, Sam Garcia, for numerous years. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wood Sr.; his mother, Marjorie Wood; brothers, Richard Wood and Kenneth Wood Jr.; a sister, Barbara Wood; and a son, Michael Wood. Left behind to cherish fond...

Jackie Jay Davis, 91, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home in Beeville, Texas. Mr. Davis was born September 25, 1930 in Gillett, Texas to Perry Ellis Davis and Beulah May (Cavasor) Davis. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy and was owner and operator of a used auto parts store. He enjoyed racing horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Beulah Davis; his wife, Virginia Cope; a son, Larry (Maggie) Davis; and a granddaughter, Tricia Manning. He is survived by his...

J.B. Taylor, 86, of Beeville, Texas passed away on June 4, 2022. J.B. was born July 26, 1935 in McCoy, Texas in Atascosa County to Willie Delbert Taylor and Ethel Agnes Popham. He was raised on a dairy and peanut farm. He later moved to Beeville and went to work in the oilfield until retirement. One of his favorite memories as a child was learning John 3:16 in Sunday school. He was preceded in by his parents, Willie Delbert Taylor and Ethel Agnes Popham; a sister, Elsie Pearl Reed; three...

Janie Inez (Smith) Ward, 84, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Janie was born December 31, 1937 in Three Rivers, Texas to Lila Eugenia (Stroud) and John Elmer Smith. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and was a member Manchaca Baptist Church. She met Norman Albert Ward in 1958 and they were married on April 5, 1959 in Three Rivers. Janie’s happiest moments were being surrounded by her large family and God and family were most important in her life. She...

Irene (Magel) Braune, 90, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Live Oak Nursing Center surrounded by family members. Irene was born August 6, 1931, in the Lenz Community in Karnes County to Henry and Hattie (Rokohl) Magel. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and married the man of her dreams, Albert Braune, on October 24, 1950. She was a faithful member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and worked many years in the office helping the secretary get ready...

Juan Lopez, 76, of George West, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville. Juan was born Dec. 21, 1945 in Valle Hermoso, Mexico, to Maria Ema Gutierrez and Romulo Lopez. He was of the Catholic faith and was a hard worker in the carpentry industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maria Ema Gutierrez and Romulo Lopez; and a brother, Argelio Lopez. Survivors include three daughters, Maria Dolores Lopez of Houston, Gracielda Lopez of George West...