All Obituaries

Danny Gavin Adkins, age 71 of Corpus Christi, Texas was called home on July 25, 2021. Danny was born to Kenneth and Opal Adkins in Burleson, Tennessee on December 23, 1949. He grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi and graduated from Cooper high school in 1968. He later attended Mississippi State. Danny and his wife Muffin Rapp were married for 47 years, residing in Corpus Christi throughout their marriage. They were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Kendra Diane Adkins...

Gregory Wayne Babbitt went to be home with Jesus on July 20, 2021 at the age of 67 years old after a brief but very hard fight. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 42 years Priscilla Babbitt, his 3 children who he adored and was so very proud of; daughter Jennifer Wehman (John), son Jeffery Panknin (Lacie), and son David Babbitt (Heather). He is also survived by his most favorite people - his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rabon Robertson, Macey Furr (Nick), Madalyn Panknin,...

Raquel Rosario Fernandez, 80 years of age was surrounded by her family when she left this earth to meet her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2021. Raquel was born on January 18, 1941 in Hebbronville, Texas to the late Enrique and Diamantina Vela. She was one of eight children, five siblings awaited her in heaven. Raquel is preceded in death by her late husband Jesus Fernandez Jr. She is survived by her children Jesus Fernandez III, Sylvia Whitaker, Mary (Thomas) Dick, Peter John Fernandez,...

Thomas Maurice Grover, Jr passed away on Saturday, July 17,2021 at his home in Portland, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in George West, Texas on August 26,1932 to Mary Viola and Thomas Maurice Grover, Sr. Buddy grew up in Lolita, Texas, graduating in 1949 as his class valedictorian. He attended St. Mary's University on an academic scholarship, then served in the army, stationed in Alaska. After two years, he returned home to work for Magnolia Oil where his...

Bernardo S Ornelas, 84, passed away this Friday, July 9, 2021, in Corpus Christi, TX, surrounded by loved ones. Bernardo was born on August 14, 1936 in Corpus Christi, TX, to parents Antonio Ornelas and Josephine Ornelas. After graduating from Roy Miller High School, he went on to earn a degree and started working as a Machinist, both at Coastal Ironworks where he helped build the Harbor Bridge, and at the Reynolds Aluminum Plant. Bernardo was formerly married to Daisy Cox. A favorite...

Samuel S. Whitmire, Jr., 73, passed away on July 8, 2021, in Rockport, TX. Sam Whitmire was born on August 1, 1947 in Dayton, TX, to the late Rev. Samuel S. Whitmire and Lucy Mae Whitmire. Sam worked with horses his entire life via his profession and his passion. He greatly enjoyed trail rides with South Texas Trail Riders, and all the people he met along the way. Sam is survived by his daughter, Sammi Renken and husband Judd Renken, and granddaughter Jacqueline Renken of Chicago, IL;...

On Friday July 2, 2021, William Thomas Bishop, passed away at the age of 64. He was born June 27, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer only four months prior to his passing. He was preceded in death by his father Alfred Warren Bishop and his mother Norma Evelyn Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Jacqueline Bishop, his brother Edward Bishop, his daughters, Laura Veach and Sara Stuart and his three grandchildren, Dillon, Bradyn and Emmalyn. He...

Juan G. Ramirez was called home to our Lord on June 21, 2021. Juan was born on December 4, 1943 in Alice, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; Juan and Ofelia Ramirez; and son; David James Ramirez. He grew up with his two sisters, Diane (Martin) Zuniga and Judy (Fred) Gomez; and brothers; David (Oralia) Ramirez, and Daniel (Yolanda) Ramirez. Juan is survived by his wife; Gloria Ramirez; sons; John(Stacy) Ramirez, Fabian Ramirez, and John Ramirez; daughters; Mary Ramirez and...

Richard Ornelas, 77, passed away on June 18, 2021, in Corpus Christi, TX. Richard is survived by Richardo Antonio (Tony) Ornelas- Son, Ana Lisa Ornelas- Daughter, Libby Cooper and Rosa Ornelas - sisters, Bernado Ornelas- brother, many - nieces & nephews. [ ]-grandchildren Richard is preceded in death by Antonio Ornelas - father, Josephanie Ornelas - mother Richard attended Texas A & M Corpus Christi While in the Marines Richard received the National Defense Service Medal,...

Adelia Almanza Aguilar was born on March 6,1930, and passed away June 12, 2021. She was 91 years old. Adelia was born, raised and lived most of her life in Taft, Texas. She was a wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Valentin and Prescilliana Almanza, her brothers, Rudolpho Almanza, Johnny Almanza (Celeste), Armando Almanza; sisters Maria Heinemann (John), and Angelina Garcia (Tony). She is survived by her children, Ricardo Umbarger, Jesus J. Aguilar (Naomi),...