Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas
Recent Obituaries
Sister Rosario Reyes, OP
Jul 14, 2026
Sister Rosario Lopez Reyes was born on 6 October 1944, the seventh of eight children of Olimpia Lopez and Manuel Reyes in San Jacinto Pangasinan Philippines. Born in a Christian family with deep religious conviction, her desire to serve God totally was nurtured so, on April 28, 1966, she entered the religious life. On January 4, 1969, she pronounced her...
Judy Ann Williford
Jul 7, 2026
Judy Ann Williford, 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2026.
Judy was born on October 16, 1944, in Three Rivers, Texas, to Robert Lamprecht and Viola Albrecht Lamprecht. She was the third of eight children and grew up on her family’s farm in the Ray Point community. Judy was a woman of faith and a member...
Sylvia (Muniz) Garcia
Jul 19, 2026
Sylvia (Muniz) Garcia, 90, a beloved wife mother, grandmother, and sister was called to rest with our Heavenly Father on July 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
Syvia was born August 29, 1935, in Three Rivers, Texas to Graciano Muniz Sr. & Beatrice (Galvan) Muniz. On May 27, 1955, she married the love of her life Alejandro...
Xavier Alexander Paiz
Jul 18, 2026
Xavier Alexander Paiz, 28, was born on November 15, 1997, to Trinidad Paiz III & Yolanda Marin Paiz, in Wharton,Tx. He married Claudia Delgado on March 20th @ Impact Church in George West, Tx where his parents were pastors. This is where he attended church and played drums for 17yrs.
He resided in Odem, Tx with his wife and 2 handsome...
Margaret Lynne Tims Ward
May 1, 2026
Margaret Lynne Tims Ward, known to all as Lynne, 58, passed away on May 1, 2026, near George West, Texas.
Lynne was born on January 4, 1968, in Liberty, Texas, to Donald Elliot Tims and Pauline Davis Tims. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1986 and went on to get her degree from Lamar University while working her way through...
Claudia Ann (McCarty) Roeser
Jun 23, 2026
Claudia Ann McCarty Roeser, 81, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Born on February 13, 1945, in Beeville, Texas, Claudia was the daughter of Kathleen Waldie McCarty and William Dalton McCarty. She graduated from A.C. Jones High School in 1963 before attending The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in English in 1967....
Linda Sueann Paradis
Jul 15, 2026
Linda Sueann Paradis, 78, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.
Linda was born on February 4, 1948, in Preston County, West Virginia, to Charles L. and Thelma Mersing. She married Louis J. Paradis on April 30, 1983. Linda made her home in Preston County before moving to California and later settling in Beeville, Texas.
Linda’s greatest joy was her faith. She...
Morris S. Winkle
Jul 13, 2026
Morris S. Winkle, 86, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away July 13, 2026.
Morris was born on July 1, 1940, in Quitman, Texas to Morris Winkle Sr. and Nell Kennamer Winkle. Morris earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas A&I University in Kingsville. He began his career in education at William Adams High School in Alice, Texas, before joining...
Mary Beth Downes
Jul 12, 2026
Mrs. Mary Beth Downes, 68, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2026.
Mrs. Downes was born on October 28, 1957, to Virgil and Phyllis Crider in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She was a beautiful, kind soul and will be remembered by her husband, Dale Downes; two daughters, Marion and Nora Upton; two sons, Tommy and Jason Downes; multiple grandchildren; and one...
John Matthew Curbo
Jul 4, 2026
John Matthew “Matt” Curbo, 70, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Matt was born on October 30, 1955, in Beeville, Texas, to Jeff and Yvonne Curbo. As a young man, Matt was involved helping his father with the cattle, hunting, playing baseball and football, and was a member of the Key Club. He grew up...
David Lee Chesnutt
Jun 29, 2026
David Lee Chesnutt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1951 in Beeville, Texas to Cleon Chesnutt and Winnie Chesnutt.
David grew up in Normanna, Texas and later met and married Janice Curby on September 27, 1972, in Beeville, Texas, after a two-month courtship that grew into...
Raymond Eugene Gilstrap
Jun 19, 2026
Raymond Eugene Gilstrap, 84, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026.
Raymond was born in Wray, Colorado, on December 10, 1941 to Raymond and Beulah Gilstrap. He was a member of the Skidmore Baptist Church. He joined the Navy in 1961 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was stationed in Rota, Spain, Guam/Vietnam, Hawaii and...
Carol Barbara Smith
Jun 17, 2026
Carol Barbara Smith, 82, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Santa Anna, Texas. She was born on June 4, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas, to Jesse and Ida Smith.
Barbara (as she preferred to be called) was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend whose life was marked by kindness, creativity, and a deep love for others. She was a devoted Christian...
Raymond Charles Zowarka
Jun 16, 2026
Dr. Raymond Charles Zowarka, Jr, 76, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2026 at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Raymond was born in San Antonio on March 20, 1950. He graduated from Antonian High School in San Antonio and proceeded to become, in his own words, a professional student. He received a B.S. in Engineering Science from Trinity...
Patty Partlow Adair
Jun 6, 2026
Patty Partlow Adair’s life of 85 years was lived with grace, beauty, strength, and courage. She was born in Beeville, TX on August 8, 1940 to her parents Doris and Ross Partlow. Patty graduated in 1958 from A.C. Jones High School. She attended what was then called Southwest Texas State in San Marcos, before marrying her beloved husband, Allen (Al)...
Barbara McCullen
Jun 5, 2026
Barbara Ann McCullen, 79, passed away on June 5, 2026.
Barbara was born January 31, 1947, in Vernon, Texas to JoAnn Gentry Sandlin and Herman Dunn Sandlin. She graduated from A.C. Jones High School and proceeded to attend A&I University-Kingsville. She later pursued classes towards a master’s degree at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi.
Barbara met and married Mac McCullen in 1971,...
Frances (Odom) Ferrell
May 29, 2026
Frances (Odom) Ferrell, 74, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Born on November 22, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, to Tommy and Ruth Odom, she married the love of her life, Archie Ferrell Jr., on August 13, 1965, in San Antonio.
Frances found her greatest joy in caring for...
Elorine Evelyn Franke
May 25, 2026
Elorine Evelyn (Pieper) Franke, 90, of Pawnee, Texas passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in George West.
Elorine was born May 26, 1935, to Herbert Pieper and Carolyne Pfenniger in Yorktown, Texas. She graduated from high school and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and dedication throughout her life. She married Allan Franke on May 31, 1952, in Kenedy, Texas.
Elorine...
Michael "Mickey" Joseph McNeal Jr.
May 21, 2026
Michael (Mickey) Joseph McNeal Jr, 87, of George West, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Mickey was born on March 15, 1939, in Alice, Texas. He worked alongside his parents at the family-owned Cities Service filling station when he was just 12 years old. In an era when service stations were the heart of small-town...
Caroyl Jane Green
May 19, 2026
Caroyl Jane Green, 78, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1947, in Brownfield, Texas, to Raymond and Mary Martin Green.
Caroyl graduated from Brownfield High School in 1965 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from West Texas State University in Canyon in 1969. Following graduation, she moved to San Antonio, where she...




