Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
George Fleming Campbell
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...
Eduardo Avalos
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...
John G. Akers
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...
Gertrude W. Griffin
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...
Charles W. Cooper
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....
Helen Kellon Carr
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...
Moises Ramirez
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...
Claudia Bagby Cox
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,...
Lillian Mae Long
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...
Lile Ramirez
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...
Guy Austin Woodward
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;...
James D. Bunton
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...
H. W. Phillips
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...
Doris F. Startz
Jun 28, 2011
Early morning on June 28, 2011, our beloved mother, Doris Frances Waller Startz (also known as Sue by many), was called home to Jesus. This is the story of her life and the wonderful legacy she has left behind. Born to Christopher and Ola Waller on September 7, 1931, in the little community of Draw, Texas, Doris was one of...
Wayne T. Cochran
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...
Charles H. Washmon
Jun 27, 2011
Harlingen/South Padre Island: Charles “Charlie” Hoyte Washmon, 73 passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Charles was born November 1, 1937 in Harlingen to Charles A. and Dorothy Washmon. He graduated from Harlingen High School and later graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA with a B.S. Degree. Upon returning to the Valley, Charles...
Gloria C. Ramos
Jun 26, 2011
San Benito, TX: Gloria C. Ramos, 83, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family at her home on June 26, 2011 in San Benito, TX. God saw you getting tired; this fight was not to be, so he sent an angel to you who whispered “Come to me” with tearful eyes and sinking hearts...
Mavis A. Brydone
Jun 26, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Mavis Ann Brydone, 68, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on June 26, 2011 due to complications of lung cancer. Mavis was born November 9, 1942 in Watford City, ND to Gordon and Clara Dahl. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in Billings, MT in 1960. Mavis spent her adult life in Anchorage, AK...
