Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 28, 2011

Jul 27, 2011

HARLINGEN, TX -- Sue H. Hatfield of Harlingen died July 27, 2011 in Valley Baptist Hospital after a two-year struggle with cancer. She was 80. She was a native of Huntington, WV and a resident of the Camelot retirement community in Harlingen. She is survived by her husband and former Harlingen City Commissioner and Valley Morning Star executive Jack Hatfield...

Jul 24, 2011

Jul 21, 2011

San Benito, TX: Guadalupe “Lupita” De Leon, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Lupita was born in San Benito, TX on March 29, 1924. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David R. De Leon; and her siblings, Pedro, Moises, Celestino, Juanita Canales, Margarita Flores, and Celedonia Mancias. Lupita is survived by...

Jul 17, 2011

HARLINGEN, TX: George Fleming Campbell, 85, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was called to his Heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2011.  He was born August 24, 1925, to Fred and Dora Campbell of Eaton, Colorado.  At his mother’s knee he learned to love Jesus and as a young boy asked Jesus into his heart. George grew up in Eaton...

Jul 16, 2011

San Benito, TX: Eduardo “Lalo” Avalos, 60 of San Benito passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at his residence. He was employed with Varmicon and Alamo Concrete for the past 33 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Amelia Luna Avalos; his brother, Ruben Avalos; and his sisters, Guadalupe Sierra, Carmen Avalos and Alicia Avalos.. Eduardo is...

Jul 16, 2011

Harlingen: John G. Akers, 82, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  He was born February 28, 1929 in Mansville, OK to William and Ellen Akers. John received B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Agriculture Education from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.  He served five years in the Seabee’s with assignments in Subic Bay, Philippines and...

Jul 15, 2011

Harlingen/Quanah, TX: Gertrude Word Griffin was born February 18th, 1915 in Groesbeck, Texas to Edna Mae and Frank Allen Word. Most of her life was spent in Quanah, Texas until moving to Harlingen, TX three years ago. She went to be with her Lord in the early hours of July 15th, 2011. Gertrude is survived by her daughter Trudy Walkup-Kretz...

Jul 14, 2011

Los Fresnos/La Vernia, TX: Helen Kellon Moncrief Milum Carr passed away on July 14, 2011 at the age of 97.  Kellon, the daughter of Glenn Bennett and Ila Rowena Lyons Moncrief was born on December 28, 1913 in the home of her maternal grandparents in the community of Bingen, Howard County, Arkansas. The family moved from Arkansas to Louisiana, where...

Jul 14, 2011

Harlingen: Charles W. Cooper, 94, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his residence in Harlingen after a short illness. Charles was born June 14, 1917 in Peru, IN to Wilbur and Bertha Cooper.  He was a graduate of Metea High School and Bradley Institute in Peoria, IL.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S....

Jul 13, 2011

San Benito, TX - Moises Ramirez, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center on July 13, 2011 at the age of 80. He was born in Brownsville, TX to Timoteo and Julia Ramirez on September 4, 1930. He is preceded in death by his parents, Timoteo and Julia Ramirez; brothers, Jesus, Silverio, and Pedro; sisters, Teresa Beal, Aurora Ramirez, Hipolia-Julia...

Jul 12, 2011

Harlingen: Claudia Bagby Cox was born August 24, 1949 in Eagle Pass, TX to Clyde J. and Pauline Juanita Bagby.  She spent her early years in Oregon and moved to Texas with her mother and two sisters in 1963. Most of Claudia’s career was spent as an Administrative Assistant in the fields of finance, banking, and building construction. In 1991,...

Jul 11, 2011

Lyford, TX: Lillian Mae (Jacobs) Long, 91, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Deer Creek Nursing Home in Wimberley, Texas. Lillian was born October 21, 1919 in Pierce, Oklahoma to Sherdon and Cora Pennington.  She was a longtime resident of the Valley living in Sebastian, Lyford and Harlingen. Lillian was the Cafeteria Manager for the Sebastian Schools for...

Jul 8, 2011

San Benito, TX: Lile Ramirez passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center on July 8, 2011 at the age of 69. She was born in Lozano, Texas to Valentin and Juanita Rangel on June 2, 1942. She is preceded in death by her parents, Valentin and Juanita Rangel; and a sister, Elisa Cavazos. Lile is survived by her son, Valdemar...

Jul 5, 2011

Guy Woodward Jr. entered eternal rest on July 5, 2011 at age 86.  Born and raised in Mineral Wells he was the eldest Son of Guy Sr. and Evelyn Woodward.  He is survived by his special friend Joni Daniels; daughter Candace Perkins & husband Charlie; son Scott & wife Anita; one brother Larry & wife Marlene; brother in-law Dan Boone;...

Jul 2, 2011

Jul 2, 2011

Harlingen, TX: James D. Bunton, 85, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his residence in Harlingen, Texas. James was born September 29, 1925 in Luna, NM to Harold and Audry Bunton.  He graduated from Huntington East High School in Huntington, WV and then served with the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the Victory Medal and Good Conduct...

Jul 1, 2011

H.W. (Bill) Phillips Harlingen, Texas: Hughlet W. (Bill) Phillips, 90, completed his journey and went Home on Friday, July 1st, 2011. Born in Bonham, TX on October 21st, 1920, Bill grew up in North Texas and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, including tours in Germany and France. While stationed in San Antonio, he met...

Jun 28, 2011

Remembering Wayne Taylor Cochran 1925 - 2011 Wayne Taylor Cochran, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his residence in Harlingen, TX after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Lynnville, Graves County, Kentucky on March 15, 1925 to Floyce (Doc) Cochran and Ebbie L. Cochran. He was a veteran of World War II having been drafted...

Jun 28, 2011