Obituaries

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

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Robert James McCracken

Robert James McCracken

Mar 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert James “Bobby” McCracken of Skidmore, Texas on March 29, 2025, at the age of 84.

Bobby was born on June 9, 1940, in Skidmore, Texas to Irving McCracken, Sr. and Edith Malone McCracken. He was a lifelong resident of Skidmore and a proud graduate of Skidmore-Tynan High School. When he was old...

Reggie Buck Fudge

Reggie Buck Fudge

Mar 28, 2025

Reggie Buck Fudge, 74, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Mineral, Texas. Born in Beeville, Texas on February 2, 1951, to Oscar Alvin and Roberta (Jennings) Fudge, Reggie lived a life marked by service, generosity, and a deep commitment to his family and faith.

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he displayed extraordinary bravery as a sharpshooter...

Antonio "Poie" Zuniga

Antonio "Poie" Zuniga

Mar 28, 2025

Antonio “Poie” Zuniga, 72, of George West, Texas, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025.

Antonio was born in George West on May 20, 1952, to Vicente Zuniga Sr. and Maria (Reyna) Zuniga. He married Maria “Moie” Colunga on March 9, 1969. They were married 52 years. Antonio gave his life to Christ in...

Steven Taylor Orchard

Steven Taylor Orchard

Mar 25, 2025

Steve Orchard, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away March 25, 2025, leaving behind a life rich with love, laughter, and adventure.

Born on March 9, 1964, in Bryan, Texas, Steve grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and a natural talent for sports. He graduated from A.C. Jones High School in 1982, where he excelled in football and...

Mattie Lue McNeill

Mattie Lue McNeill

Mar 24, 2025

Mattie Lue (Sewell) McNeill, of Three Rivers, Texas, born August 18, 1930, in Smackover, Arkansas, passed away March 24, 2025, in George West, Texas, at the remarkable age of 94.

The daughter of Arlis Henry Sewell and Hazel Irene (Pinkerton) Sewell, Mattie graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1947 and went on to build a successful career as the owner...

Homer Dell Curby, Jr.

Homer Dell Curby, Jr.

Mar 24, 2025

Homer Dell Curby, Jr., 85, a respected community member and a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Beeville, Texas, on March 24, 2025. Born on February 4, 1940, in Beeville to Homer Dell Curby Sr. and Leona (Reader) Curby, Homer lived a life that was characterized by hard work and devotion to his loved ones.

Homer’s career...

Pauline Castillo

Pauline Castillo

Mar 20, 2025

Pauline (Gonzales) Castillo, 82, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025.

Born and raised in Beeville, Texas on December 23, 1942, to Rafael Gonzales and Alicia (Suniga) Gonzales, Pauline lived a life defined by love, faith and dedication. She shared a beautiful life with her husband, Adan Castillo, and together they built a family with warmth and memories. Pauline worked at...

Paula Inez White

Paula Inez White

Mar 20, 2025

Paula Inez White, 83, of Beeville, Texas passed away March 20, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

Paula was born May 11, 1941, in Beeville to Pablo Rodriguez and Aqueda “Lita” (Borrego) Rodriguez. She was a proud graduate of the A.C. Jones High Class of 1960 and married Albert White in Beeville on April 10, 1993. She dedicated numerous years...

Robert Sidney Dallas

Robert Sidney Dallas

Mar 16, 2025

Robert Sidney Dallas, 81, of Beeville, Texas, passed away March 16, 2025. Throughout his life, Robert remained a devoted member of his family and community, embodying the values of service, faith, and love.

Robert was born August 22, 1943, in Moore, Texas and raised by his adopted parents, Rama Taylor Dallas and Lois (Hudson) Dallas. After high school graduation and some...

Allen Carter Jones, IV

Allen Carter Jones, IV

Mar 9, 2025

Allen Carter Jones, IV “Dick” passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He peacefully left this world while surrounded by his family. Dick was born on Sunday, December 15, 1949, to Mr. William Whitby Jones, II and Mrs. Rachael McCarty Jones, both of Beeville, Texas. He is preceded in death by...

Georgine (Fay) Frederick

Georgine (Fay) Frederick

Mar 7, 2025

Georgine (Fay) Frederick, 95, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the Live Oak Nursing Center in George West, Texas where she was currently residing.

Georgine was born December 17, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, to Fred and Elvira Ruth (Wiess) Fay. She was a proud high school graduate and lived a long and fulfilling life, characterized by her dedication to her...

"Libby" Elizabeth Jones

"Libby" Elizabeth Jones

Mar 7, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Jones passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 73, after a determined battle with cancer that reflected the strength she carried throughout her life. Her daughter, Elizabeth Rachael Carr, was by her side when she passed; thus, closing a chapter defined by resilience and independence. Born the youngest child of the late WW Jones and...

Roberta Maxine Tabor

Roberta Maxine Tabor

Mar 1, 2025

Roberta Maxine Tabor, 78, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Live Oak Nursing Center in George West.

Roberta was born May 20, 1946, in Edcouch Elsa to Garland Ransom Tabor and Leota Mae (Preble) Tabor. She was of the Baptist faith and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She delighted...

Timothy John Smith

Timothy John Smith

Mar 1, 2025

Timothy John Smith, 80, formerly of George West, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home in Victoria, Texas surrounded by his beloved wife and children.

Timothy was born May 11, 1944, in George West, to William Edward Smith and Annie Adella (Lamprecht) Smith. After high school graduation, he achieved a notable academic milestone, earning both a bachelor and...

Linda Kay Blackburn

Linda Kay Blackburn

Feb 25, 2025

A complete obituary is not available at this time for Linda Kay Blackburn, 78, of Beeville, Texas who passed away February 25, 2025. However, you are welcome to provide your thoughts, prayers and memories on our Tribute Wall.

The Requiem Mass and Burial for Linda Kay Blackburn will be on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m. The Liturgy will take place...

Charlene White

Charlene White

Feb 22, 2025

Charlene White passed away February 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 14, 1951, in Seattle, Washington. Charlene dedicated many years of service to the George West Independent School District in food service, where she became affectionately known as “The Cookie Lady.”

Charlene was preceded in death by Wilfred and Rita Katzfey; and her brother,...

Leonard Pawlik

Leonard Pawlik

Feb 21, 2025

Leonard Joseph Pawlik, 81, of George West, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025.

Born March 7, 1943, Leonard was the fifth child of Justina (Brysch) and Stanley Pawlik. He was born and grew up in Live Oak County alongside five brothers and sisters: Gladys, George, Aggie, Grace, and Mitchell. A 1961 graduate of George West High School, Leonard attended...

Paulette C. Humphrey

Paulette C. Humphrey

Feb 17, 2025

Paulette (Coffey) Humphrey, 76, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence in Waller, Texas, on February 17, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1948, in Alice, Texas, to L.D. Coffey and Eunice (Jacobs) Coffey.

Paulette was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School. On August 14, 1965, she married her beloved husband, Robert L. Humphrey...

Frank Otto Colle

Frank Otto Colle

Feb 15, 2025

Frank Otto Colle, a lifelong resident of Oakville, Texas went to join his heavenly father on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was 86.

Frank was born October 7, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas to Lucille (Troell) Colle and Ernest Frank Colle. He married Henrietta Williams in George West, Texas on March 23, 1962. He was employed as an oilfield worker and...

George Maynard Alexander, Jr.

George Maynard Alexander, Jr.

Feb 14, 2025

George Maynard Alexander, Jr., 84, of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at DeTar Hospital in Victoria.

George was born April 19, 1940, in Robstown, Texas to George Maynard Alexander and Gena (Cox) Alexander. He was a 1958 graduate of A.C. Jones High School, Beeville, Texas, and member of the Baptist church. He was a dedicated man known...