Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas
Recent Obituaries
Ruby Frances Pugh
Sep 11, 2026
Ruby Frances Heinen Pugh, 83, of George West, passed away on September 11, 2026, in George West surrounded by her family. She was born in Three Rivers, TX on December 7, 1942, to Gerhard Heinen and Irma (Braune) Heinen, graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1961. Ruby married Jim C. Pugh on July 14, 1962, at St George Catholic...
James Stanley Pawlik
Sep 8, 2026
James Stanley Pawlik, beloved husband, father, son, and brother passed away peacefully at home in Whitehouse, Texas, on September 8, 2026, at the age of 58 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on October 7, 1967, in Beeville, Texas,
James lived his life with a rare combination of strength, integrity, compassion and he had an immeasurable amount of faith...
Lena Mae Freasier Haney
Sep 7, 2026
Lena Mae Freasier Haney, 91, of Beeville Texas, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born November 15, 1934, in Beeville, Texas to Willie Eugene and Mamie Oda (Wesson) Freasier. Lena married J.W. Stevens in Cadiz, Texas on December 10, 1950. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beeville. Lena worked as a floral...
Deryl E. Morris
Sep 6, 2026
Captain Deryl E. Morris (Ret)-age 95, a devoted Baptist and Eagle scout, passed away surrounded by family on September 6, 2026.
Deryl was born on December 23, 1930, in Campwood, Texas, to Ray Daniel Morris and Birdie Mary Pitchford. He grew up in Beeville, Texas, and went on to graduate from Texas A&M Corp in 1952. After graduation, he joined the...
Mark Thomas
Sep 1, 2026
Mark Thomas, 67, of Three Rivers, Texas passed away on September 1, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Mark was born on April 9, 1959, in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Dolores Tanler Thomas and Richard Thomas. He married Belinda Coleman Kopplin on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012.
Mark retired from Enterprise Products after more than 40 years of service as a large...
Joalene H. Branstetter
Aug 31, 2026
Joalene H. Branstetter passed away peacefully August 31, 2026.
She was born on April 20, 1920, in Shelby County, Texas, to William J. Harris and Lillie Kate (Bell) Harris. Joalene graduated high school in 1937 from Three Rivers High School and married Delbert December 20, 1937. She was both strong and intelligent and could do anything to which she set her...
Linda Kay Clark
Aug 28, 2026
Linda Kay Clark, age 68, of George West, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born on October 7, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Buford and Mary Clark. Linda believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, and she is worshipping and rejoicing with Jesus today.
Linda was a member of the Tuloso-Midway High School Bicentennial Class of 1976,...
Oaklynn Quintanilla
Aug 28, 2026
Oaklynn Kay Quintanilla was born on August 28, 2026, at 1:06pm. She fought bravely for over two hours, before peacefully passing from her mom’s arms into the arms of Jesus, at 3:32pm. In those precious moments, she changed the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Though her time here was far too short, she showed an incredible strength...
Eva S. Palacios
Aug 25, 2026
Eva S. Palacios, 78, passed away August 25, 2026.
Eva was born on January 5, 1948, in Three Rivers, Texas, to Tomasita Trevino and Toribo Flores Sanchez. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and was known for her caring and compassionate nature.
Eva cherished her family deeply, especially her children, husband, parents, and siblings. Her Catholic faith was also an...
Myra Louise Crocker Torbert
Aug 23, 2026
Myra Louise Crocker Torbert passed away on August 23, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
She was born in Thomaston, Alabama, to Gordon and Luna (McManus) Crocker, on April 1, 1921. She grew up on a small family farm outside of Thomaston with her parents and three siblings. After graduating from Marengo County High School at age 16, she attended Alabama College...
Sharon A. King
Aug 19, 2026
Sharon King, 73, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2026, surrounded by family.
Sharon was born on March 22, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Dollie and Billy Bob Staley.
For over 50 years, Sharon shared a beautiful life with her husband, Thomas King. Together they created a loving family...
Wayne Douglas Smith
Aug 19, 2026
Wayne Douglas Smith, 63, of Skidmore, Texas, passed away August 19, 2026.
He was born on November 4, 1962, to Howard Dean Smith and Beula Emily Smith in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. He married Michelle Kay Smith on June 20, 1995 in Skidmore, Texas.
Wayne was a devoted family man and a faithful Christian who loved the lord and cherished his family....
Cheryl Lynn (Kopplin) Liska
Aug 19, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Kopplin Liska, 73, of Three Rivers, Texas passed away on August 19, 2026.
Cheryl was born on April 11, 1953, in Three Rivers, Texas to Hilbert Henry Kopplin and Barbara Jean Wolff Kopplin. She was baptized on August 16, 1953, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church and was confirmed on May 14, 1967. She married Albert James Liska on May...
Lionel James Edmonson Jr.
Aug 18, 2026
Lionel James Edmonson Jr., 85, of Beeville, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026.
Lionel James Edmonson Jr. was born on June 23, 1941, to Mary Page Edmonson and Lionel James Edmonson Sr. in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a proud graduate of Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas.
After high school, he received his bachelor’s degree at UT Arlington...
Clyde Bing Swafford
Aug 17, 2026
Clyde Bing Swafford, known to all as Bing, was born December 20, 1979 in Beeville, Texas. He died at the age of 46 on August 17, 2026. Bing resided in Beeville, Texas with his mother Jeanette Price Swafford.
Bing was born with Cerebral Palsy and thus had many challenges throughout his life. Through everything he was a happy individual who enjoyed...
Consuelo Chapa Maldonado
Aug 10, 2026
Consuelo Maldonado passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 103.
Connie was born on January 31, 1923, to George Borrego Sr. and Mercedes Bazan in Berclair, Texas. She was the last surviving sibling of five children, with two sisters and two brothers. Connie later made her home in Houston, Texas, where she lived with her daughter, Yolanda,...
Jesus "JR" Hilario Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Jesus “JR” Hilario Jr. passed away peacefully, on August 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, laughter, and countless memories that will forever be cherished by his family and friends.
JR was born to Jesus Hilario Sr. and Luisa N. Hilario on April 13, 1963. He was the second youngest of eight children and shared a special bond...
Danny Lee Hemphill Sr.
Aug 9, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that the family of Danny Lee Hemphill, Sr. announces his passing on August 9, 2026.
Born in Beeville, Texas, on December 16, 1946, to Charles and Louise Hemphill, Danny will be remembered for the love he shared with his family, the friendships he built throughout his life, and the lasting impression he made...
Carl Lawrence "Larry" Lee
Aug 7, 2026
Carl “Larry” Lee, 80, of Beeville, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026.
Larry was born on October 31, 1945, to Mary Evelyn Lee and Carl Newton Lee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who dedicated his life to his Lord, his country and his family. He was known as one of the most patient, kind...
Wanda Nell Salazar
Aug 7, 2026
Wanda Nell Salazar, 81, of Calallen, Tx, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026.
Wanda was born on July 4, 1945, in Denison, Texas, to David Bennett Cherry and Nelly Catherine Bush. In her days as the working wife of Deacon Rolando Salazar, and mother of two, she dedicated her time as a teacher's aide with Pettus ISD. After retirement, she...




