All Obituaries

Jesse Levell Johnson, Jr. (Vell) passed away on July 14, 2021, at the age of 67. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Leavell Johnson, Sr., his mother, Alene True Johnson, his sister, Jeanne Stephens, his nephew, Kevin Michalk, his niece, Shannon Chandler Ryan, and great nephew, Nick Hanson. Vell got South Texas black dirt in his blood early in life. The Johnson’s were farmers and spent their vacation time working the planting and harvest seasons. Vell learned from his father...

            Joseph “Joe” Charles Kuntscher, Sr., a native of Vattmann, Texas, was called home to dwell with Our Heavenly Father, on Monday, July 26th, 2021. He was the eldest of ten children born to Frank John and Margaret Marie Remlinger Kuntscher, in Vattmann September 8, 1935. He lived there the greater part of his life, on the home place. The original Kuntscher home was built and occupied by his paternal grandparents who...

Victoria Castillo Perez, 83, passed away on July 24, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on November 27, 1937, in Edinburg, Tx to Rafael and Guadalupe Castillo. Victoria loved to volunteer at school, for the national night out event, and during elections in Sarita, Tx. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Victoria will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved her. Victoria is preceded in death by her husband,...

Joseph Scramuzza, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the age of 96.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Joseph proudly served his country during World War II in the Unites States Navy.  He will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delfina Scrumuzza, and parents; Joseph and Eufemia Scramuzza. Among those left to cherish his memory are his son, Michael (Cheryl) Scramuzza; daughter, Mary...

Gertrudis Z. Cavazos, 89, was called to enter her eternal life of peace on July 25, 2021.  She was born on May 2, 1932, in Kingsville, TX to Julian and Nicolasa Zapata.  Gertrudis “TULA” Cavazos owned and operated Cut and Curl Beauty Cottage for numerous years before retiring. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Nicolasa Zapata; brothers, Jose, Pedro, Julian,...

Connie Jean Yandell, 57, passed away on March 20, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on July 21, 1962 to John and Jimmie Stockton. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Yandell; daughter, Marie Braunstein; and two grandchildren; she is also survived by her parents, two sisters, her mother-in-law, several brother-in-laws, and two sister-in-laws. A memorial service will be held at 6:30pm., Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, Kingsville Tx.

Dorothy Sue (Starr) Marschall of Riviera, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2021, in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on August 10, 1947, in Lockhart, Texas, to Wallace Oran Starr and Dorothy Elizabeth (Cheatham) Starr. Sue Graduated from Lockhart High School in 1965. She is preceded in death by her father, Wallace Oran Starr, mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Weeks, stepfather, Simrel Weeks, Sr., husband, James Dudley Marschall, son-in-law, Miguel (Mike) Mireles, sister, Billie Jean Bohanan, and...

A dedicated and exquisite educator and a true believer in Jesus Christ, Dr. Mary Mattingly passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021.  An only child, she was born Mary Ramona Mattingly to Dr. Michael G. and Verna M. Mattingly in Lima, Ohio on July, 11, 1940.   Mary received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Spanish at the University of Dayton, Ohio in 1962, Master of Arts degree in Political Science at Saint Louis University in East Lansing in 1964, and a Ph.D....

Florentina Barrera De Leon was granted her angel wings on July 20, 2021. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by so many people that loved her.  Flora (as she was known to family and friends) lived a fulfilling life as she touched so many lives. It was known to many that her home was always open, and her kitchen was never closed; no one could ever say that they left her house hungry (her tamales were famous) or without a big smile on their face. Her quick wit and sometimes dirty...

Keith W. Trant of Helotes, Texas formally from Kingsville passed peacefully at his home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 10 at the age of 72. He was born to Wayne and Irene Trant on August 3, 1948 in Kingsville, Texas. At an early age, the family moved to Aransas Pass where he graduated from Aransas Pass High School. He graduated from Texas A&I University with a master’s degree in English and Journalism in 1976. Upon graduation, he was employed by JJ Well...