Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas
Recent Obituaries
Justin Paul Johnson
Jan 13, 2025
Justin Paul Johnson, born on December 16, 1970, in Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 54. He was a cherished member of the George West and Beeville community, a devoted family man, and a dedicated educator, leaving behind a legacy that will endure in the hearts of those he touched.
Justin was the beloved...
Marion E. Williams
Jan 13, 2025
Marion Eugene Williams, Jr., age 77, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, to Eugene Williams and Frances Ferguson Williams.
Marion’s life was defined by love, service, and dedication to both his family and community. He graduated from St. Christopher’s School in Richmond, VA, and continued his education at...
Artemisa V. Maldonado
Jan 13, 2025
Artemisa (Villanueva) Maldonado, 94, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home in Beeville, Texas.
Artemisa was born October 31, 1930, in Benavides, Texas to Felix Villanueva Sr. and Alicia (Lopez) Villanueva. She married Jesse Maldonado in Beeville on November 23, 1950. They were members of the Church of Christ. She was employed in the food service industry at R.A....

Jesse Edwin McKinney, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Jesse Edwin McKinney, Jr. passed peacefully from his earthly existence on January 12, 2025. Jesse was born on December 10, 1942 to Jesse Edwin McKinney, Sr. and Francis Ellis Golding in the Beeville Hospital, was reared in Pettus, Texas on the McKinney Ranch, graduated from Pettus High School in 1960, attended Schreiner Institute in Kerrville and then A&I University in...
Michael Ferrell
Jan 11, 2025
Michael “Mike” Ferrell, a beloved member of the George West community, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on July 18, 1948, in Pie, West Virginia, Mike was the son of the late Archie Ferrell and Mona Ganell (Evans) Ferrell. He married Robbie Martin on May 28, 1970, in San Antonio. A...
Lucille F. Kinkler
Jan 10, 2025
Lucille Carolyn (Finke) Kinkler, born on February 15, 1932, in Tynan, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2025, at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville. She was 92 and resided in Clareville.
She was the daughter of Otto Dietrich and Otelia Freida (Natho) Finke. Lucille was born on the Finke farm in Tynan where she grew up....
Robert Castilla
Jan 8, 2025
Robert Castilla, age 74, passed away January 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
He was born August 22, 1950, in Beeville, Texas to Rosendo Sr. and Dora Garcia Castilla.
Robert moved to Houston and opened an automotive repair shop where he owned and operated until his passing. Auto mechanics was a lifelong passion he shared with his father and brothers. Robert loved his...
Amparo (Amy) A. Reyes
Jan 8, 2025
Amparo “Amy” (Alaniz) Reyes, 92, of George West, Texas, passed away January 8, 2025, at Live Oak Nursing Center.
Amy was born in San Diego, Texas on December 10, 1932, to Jose Maria Alaniz and Patricia Garcia. She married Louis Reyes on February 14, 1954, in George West, Texas. She attended high school in San Diego, Texas, and furthered her education...
Ella Marie Strickland
Jan 2, 2025
Ella Marie Strickland, born on August 23, 1928, in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 96, at 801 Gramman Assisted Living, Beeville. She was a former resident of Sinton, TX.
Marie married William Roy Strickland in Anadarko in 1946. She was a proud 1946 graduate of Anadarko High School and attended Business College...
Cory Whetten
Jan 1, 2025
Cory Gale Whetten, a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend and colleague, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Christus Spohn Hospital in Beeville, Texas. He was also a dedicated United States Border Patrol Agent and distinguished K9 Handler. His death was the result of a tragic motorcycle accident.
Cory was born in Del Rio, Texas in 1987. His commitment to...
Phillip Anthony Alvarez
Dec 31, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle, Phillip Anthony Alvarez, 30, of George West, Texas on December 31, 2024.
Anthony was born October 26, 1994, in Corpus Christi to Leonel Benino Alvarez and Sylvia (Cortez) Alvarez. He was a cherished member of our family, known for his selfless acts of kindness, humor, and daring...
Joye Loreece Bohac
Dec 27, 2024
Joye Loreece (Wallis) Bohac, 88, of Skidmore, Texas, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
Joye was born July 16, 1936, in Sinton, Texas, to Reece Wallis and Bernice (Weeks) Wallis. She was a graduate of Sinton High School. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Willie B. Edward Bohac. She was a member of Adams Street Church of Christ...
Amelia Syester
Dec 25, 2024
Amelia “May” (Martinez) Syester, 78, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas.
May was born August 2, 1946, in Beeville, to Delfino Martinez and Amanda (Gutierrez) Martinez. She was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and in June 1971, she married her sweetheart, Clyde “Buddy” Syester.
Throughout her life, Amelia...
Nancy Lee (Williamson) Hoffmeyer
Dec 23, 2024
Nancy Lee (Williamson) Hoffmeyer,98, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at Hacienda Oaks Nursing Home in Beeville, Texas.
Nancy was born on May 2, 1926, in Caldwell County, Texas, to Perrin Williamson and Myra (Harris) Williamson. Nancy lived a life full of kindness and dedication to her family and community.
She was...
Eddie Ruiz
Dec 21, 2024
Eddie Ruiz, 58, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Eddie was born on December 30, 1965, in Kenedy, Texas to Salvador Ruiz and Maria Rita (Sanchez) Ruiz.
He was known for his warmth, generosity and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
A beloved son, Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Salvador "Pat" Ruiz; and his brother,...
Ouida Mae (Watkins) Greer
Dec 20, 2024
Ouida Mae Watkins Greer, born on June 23, 1932, in Queen City, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, on December 20, 2024. A beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Ouida led a life of unwavering faith, love, and dedication to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ouida is survived by her devoted son, Glen Greer, and her loving...
Rodney C. Pfouts
Dec 18, 2024
Rodney C. Pfouts, 71, of George West, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Christus Spohn Hospital, Beeville.
Rodney was born January 21, 1953, in Springville, New York, to Robert Charles Pfouts and Elizabeth Theresa (Bond) Pfouts. A proud graduate of West Valley Central High School in 1972, Rodney served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1973...
David Coffey Sr.
Dec 15, 2024
Lloyd “David” Coffey Sr., affectionately known as Paw Paw and Big Chief, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2024. He was born April 10,1945, in Farmington, New Mexico, to L.D. Coffey and Eunice (Jacobs) Coffey. On February 19, 1965, David married the love of his life, Linda (Fitzgerald) Coffey, in Beeville Texas. Together they built a family...
James Mitchell Whitman
Dec 13, 2024
James Mitchell Whitman, 65, a devoted brother and a respected member of George West, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024.
James was born December 21, 1958, in Republic, Washington to Charles Edward Whitman and Mary Alice (Vance) Whitman. After high school, he attended Del Mar College and pursued a career as a retail clerk and inventory specialist. He was employed...
Francisco "Frank" Garcia
Dec 12, 2024
Francisco "Frank" Chapa Garcia, 75, of Tuleta, Texas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, in a local nursing home.
Frank was born March 15, 1949, in Pettus to Adan Garcia and Leonora (Chapa) Garcia. He married the love of his life, Eladia Arrisola, in Beeville on July 4, 1970. He was a driller in the oilfield industry. Favorite pastimes included hunting,...