All Obituaries

Barbara Ann (Sumner) Allen of Kingsville, Texas entered her heavenly home on September 15, 2021, sur-rounded by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Shermie, and her son Troy. Barbara was born on May 17, 1945 in Beeville, Texas. She was the only child of Johnie and Ann Sumner. Johnie worked in the oil field, so the family moved around quite a bit in Barbara’s early years. Life settled for Barbara as she entered high school in Edinburgh, Texas. Barbara was a lover of all things...

Our beloved Doris Faye Wright passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the tender age of 75. Doris was born August 14, 1946, in Alice, Texas to Clarence and Evelyn Dubose, and graduated from Alice High School in 1964. In 1963, she had her arm twisted to go on a double date with her sister when her own date “brought a friend along.” Her sister may not have found love that night, but Doris met “the friend” and that was that. That unexpected “third...

Oneal Towery passed away peacefully at his home in Bishop, TX, surrounded by his immediate family, on September 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Grace, his son, James (Jere) and daughter Pam Johnson. Oneal had 5 grandchildren – Michele Walkowski (Bill), Melissa Duis (Adam), Brandon Towery (Carolyn), Clayton Johnson, and Jenny Johnson.  He also has two great-grandchildren – Ryan Duis and Autumn Towery.  Out of a family of eight children, Oneal has one...

Adriana (Audrey) Herrera, age 45, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021. Audrey was born June 15, 1976, in Kingsville, TX.  She worked for NAS Kingsville for 13 years; then pursued a career as a Program Assistant for Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy Texas A&M University. Audrey was happily married to Arturo Herrera who was her partner in life. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend. Audrey adored her time with family and looked forward to...

Jose “Joe” Roldan De La Garza, passed away on September 8, 2021, at the age of 68.  He was born on October 18, 1952, to Jose and Margarita De La Garza.  In 1991, he met and fell in love with Rita M. De La Garza. Their union made their blended family whole, with their eight children, Dominick R. De La Garza, Dorathy L. Martinez, Julz M. De La Garza, Cynthia Nguyen, Jose R. De La Garza III, Monica O. De La Garza, Eli Gonzales, and Erica Perez. He was preceded in...

Our beautiful son, Drew Anthony Journey, 31 years old, passed on September 1 2021 in Kingsville. He was born in Lubbock Texas on April 24,1990. Drew was survived by his proud and loving parents Michael and Patti Journey, His Grandfather JL (Irma) Rush, Aunts and Uncles, Richard Journey(Stella), Rebecca Rush(Wayne), Jenifer Taylor (Ron), Teresa Philips ( Doug), Danny Beckham (Debbie), Jerry Rush (Jackie), Steve Rush (Liz), and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his biological...

Ofelia Gonzalez Garza, 96, of Kingsville, Texas passed away in Corpus Christi on September 15, 2021. She was born in Kingsville on November 28, 1924 to Arnulfo and Maria Cantu Gonzalez. She obtained a BS in Education degree at Texas A&I University while raising a family and working full-time as a secretary at Gillett Junior High. She taught for several years and went on to obtain an MS in Guidance and Counseling. She ended her career as a school counselor. Ofelia was a strong,...

Adrian Ariel Arredondo passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on September 8, 2021, at the age of 42.  He was born on September 8, 1979, to Abelino and Melecia Arredondo.  Adrian was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and a mentor to many. He was truly one of a kind who touched the lives of many folks.  Adrian never met a stranger, and he always brought the laughter out in others; he was the life of any...

Maria Tejeda, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born in Mathis, Texas on January 13, 1943. She married the love of her life, Rosendo Tejeda in 1964. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Maria also enjoyed playing bingo. She was preceded in death by both her parents; siblings, Refugia Moya, Manuela Herrera, Guadalupe De Los Santos, Antonia Ramirez, and Santos Garza; and son, Ricky Herrera. Among those left to cherish her memory are...

Gene Sheffield, Jr., passed away on August 17, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Tx. He was born on August 10, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Tx to Gene Austin Sheffield, Sr. and Margaret Mae Evans Core. Gene was a production engineer in the oil field and loved his job. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, and spending time with family, friends and his fur- baby, Queenie. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Noma C. Sheffield, and son, Liberty Michael Hoehne. Gene is survived by his son, Gene Austin...