Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas

Recent Obituaries

Jeanette Katherine Elder

Jeanette Katherine Elder

Feb 22, 2026

Jeanette Katherine (Windberg) Elder, a longtime resident of Beeville, Texas and devoted owner and operator of Elder’s Country Store & Market, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas on February 22, 2026. She was 92.

Born in Schroeder, Texas, on August 25, 1933, to Emelia (Reitz) and Adolph Windberg, Jeanette was raised with the strong work ethic and community spirit that would...

Jimmy Reynold Schanen

Jimmy Reynold Schanen

Feb 21, 2026

Jimmy Schanen, 68, of Corpus Christi, passed away on February 21, 2026.

Born on August 19, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Jimmy was raised the old-fashioned way — on hard work, calloused hands, and doing things right the first time. A true country boy at heart, he spent his life turning wrenches, solving problems, and helping anyone who needed something fixed.

He worked...

John Charles "Chuck" Mortensen

John Charles "Chuck" Mortensen

Feb 13, 2026

John Charles Mortensen, better known as Chuck, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at his home in Skidmore, Texas, at the age of 79. Chuck led a life rich in love, family, and faith.

Chuck was born on June 28, 1946, in Miles City, Montana, to Donald Christoffer Mortensen and Geraldine Carolan...

William John "Bill" Yates

William John "Bill" Yates

Mar 7, 2026

William John Yates, 62, of Beeville, formerly of Victoria, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Mr. Yates was born March 15, 1959 in Wurzburg, Germany, and adopted by Jack Yates and Georgia McFeron. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. On December 10, 2000, he married Mei Yin Yu in Victoria where they made their home...

Reese Alan Homeyer

Reese Alan Homeyer

Feb 27, 2026

Reese Alan Homeyer 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Reese graduated from Mary Carrol High School in 1962. After graduation he began his career in the Corpus Christi refineries. First as an operator, and then, he trained to become an instrument technician.

Most of...

Abelina (Tanguma) Moya

Abelina (Tanguma) Moya

Feb 20, 2026

Abelina (Tanguma) Moya, 85, passed away at her residence in Three Rivers surrounded by her loving family Friday, February 20, 2026. Abelina was born November 17, 1940, in Rockdale, Texas, to Narciso and Consuelo (Flores) Tanguma.

Abelina married the love of her life Erasmo Moya Jr. in July of 1961 in Three Rivers, Tx. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Elodia (Mata) Dominguez

Elodia (Mata) Dominguez

Feb 19, 2026

Elodia (Mata) Dominguez, 92, of Quitman, Texas, formerly of Beeville, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Elodia was born on June 27, 1933, in Beeville, Texas, to Luis and Victoria (Santellana) Mata. She was a catholic and a member of St. James Catholic Church.

Throughout her life, Elodia dedicated herself to the food service industry, tirelessly working to provide for her...

Keith Mix

Keith Mix

Feb 16, 2026

On February 16, 2026, Keith Mix rode into the sunset one final time. He passed away at his home in Beeville, Texas surrounded by his loving family eight days after celebrating his 87th birthday.

Keith was born February 8, 1939, in DuBois, Pennsylvania to Paul Devere Mix and Marion Lucille (Curry) Mix. A proud 1956 graduate of Aiken South Carolina High...

Barbara Joyce (Swinney) Davis

Barbara Joyce (Swinney) Davis

Feb 10, 2026

Barbara Joyce (Swinney) Davis, 69, of George West, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in San Antonio.

Born on November 13, 1956, in Freer, Texas, to Floyd Richard Swinney and Mary Kidd Gomillion. She was married to the love of her life, James Andrew Davis, for 52 years, filled with happiness. Barbara enjoyed working in education at George West ISD...

Carla Mae Schilling

Carla Mae Schilling

Feb 7, 2026

Carla Mae Schilling, a beloved educator and dedicated rancher, passed away February 7, 2026, in George West, Texas at the age of 78.

Carla was born September 11, 1947, in Beeville to Henry Carl Schilling and Vallie Mae (Baird) Schilling. She graduated with honors from A.C. Jones High School and Texas A&I Kingsville and went on to earn a Bachelor of...

Dickie Bruce Gray

Dickie Bruce Gray

Feb 5, 2026

Dickie Bruce Gray, 70, of Blanconia, Texas, received his heavenly promotion to be with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, on Thursday evening, February 5, 2026, at his home, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 4, 1956 in Blanconia, Texas, to Norman and Joyce Gray, Bruce was a lifelong resident who embodied the heart of country living. He was...

William Charles Porter, Jr.

William Charles Porter, Jr.

Feb 4, 2026

William Charles Porter, Jr., 66, fondly known as "Charlie," passed away on February 4, 2026, in his hometown of Beeville, Texas.

Charlie was born June 13, 1959, in Beeville, Texas to Norma Jean (Burns) and William Charles Porter, Sr. He was a 1977 graduate of Mathis High School where he was an active member of the Future Farmers of America. After...

Harold Clifton Reynolds

Harold Clifton Reynolds

Feb 2, 2026

Harold Clifton Reynolds, age 95, formerly of Beeville, Texas passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Lynridge of Arlington Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas, where he was greatly loved and known by residents and employees as “the kindest and sweetest man.”

Harold was born April 15, 1930, in Henrietta, Texas to Reuben and May Willis Reynolds. He grew up in...

James "Jim" Edgar Warren

James "Jim" Edgar Warren

Feb 2, 2026

James “Jim” Edgar Warren, 94, of George West, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Jim was born February 20, 1931, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of George Edgar Warren and Emily Amanda (Petty) Warren.

Jim graduated from Corpus Christi Senior High (now known as Roy Miller) in 1948; he then worked a few jobs...

Evelyn (Reagan) Seals

Evelyn (Reagan) Seals

Feb 1, 2026

Evelyn (Reagan) Seals, 95, passed away peacefully in Beeville, Texas, lovingly surrounded by her four sons on February 1, 2026.

Born March 4, 1930, in Beeville, to Rocky Reagan, Sr. and Eula Louise (Cleveland) Reagan, Evelyn lived a full and vibrant life marked by devotion to family, education, and community. She was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and graduated...

Amelia (Moreno) Padilla

Amelia (Moreno) Padilla

Jan 31, 2026

Amelia (Moreno) Padilla, 89, of Beeville, Texas, took the hands of her Lord and Savior January 31, 2026. She was living at Gramman House in Beeville at the time of her passing.

Amelia was born June 18, 1936, in Beeville to Francisco and Christina (Barrientes) Moreno. She was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and attended college where she obtained...

Cynthia Gail Massey

Cynthia Gail Massey

Jan 25, 2026

Cynthia Gail (Smith) Massey, 74, of Beeville, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Born on March 3, 1951, in Shamrock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Bill Roy Smith and Freda Lorece (Eubank) Smith.

Known to those close to her as “Cindy,” she was a 1969 graduate of Shamrock High School, and beloved...

Beatrice Driver

Beatrice Driver

Jan 23, 2026

Beatrice Marie (Bittner) Driver, 84, of Tuleta, Texas passed away January 23, 2026, in a San Antonio hospital.

Bea, as she was lovingly known to her family and friends, was born July 11, 1941, in Bonnie View in Refugio County to John Paul Bittner and Hertha (Kloesel) Bittner. She graduated from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville and went on to further...

James T. Huebner

James T. Huebner

Jan 22, 2026

James Travis Huebner, 73, passed away January 26, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues.

James was born October 11, 1952, to Travis Burton and Barbara Willadeen Smith Huebner in Beeville, the second of 12 children. James spent his childhood in Beeville, Corpus Christi and Robstown. After the family returned to Beeville, James attended St. Mary’s...

Mary Esther (Brionez) Gomez

Mary Esther (Brionez) Gomez

Jan 20, 2026

Mary Esther (Brionez) Gomez took the hand of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Esther, as she was known by most, was born September 29, 1954, to Israel “Riley” R. Brionez, Sr. and Maria “Mary” T. Brionez in Beeville. She graduated in 1973 from A.C. Jones High School and Bee County College in 1975. She was...