All Obituaries

Lillie Maxine Shelton Neth, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Falfurrias, TX. She was born in Mexia, TX to Maxine Alden Shelton and Lillie Caldonia Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maxine Alden Shelton and L.C. Wright Shelton, sisters, Nelva Lou Shelton and Sandra Jean Shelton Neth. She is survived by her husband Johnny Neth and sisters, Nancy Belle Shelton Wendland and Gloria Elaine Shelton. A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM...

Ray William McMurray, 90, passed away September 22, 2021, in Portland, Texas. He was born March 25, 1931 in Big Spring, Texas to John Ivy and Clara Rosalie McMurray. Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Orange Grove. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Faye McMurray. Survivors include daughters, Marty (Danny) Barnett of Orange Grove and Sandra Coker of Aransas Pass;...

Joe Bill “BJ” Northcutt, 75, of Sandia, Texas, died Monday, September 20, 2021 in Alice, TX. BJ was born September 5, 1946, in Robstown, TX., to Billy Joe and Dorothy (Lawrence) Northcutt. He graduated from Banquete High School in 1965 and later obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, during Vietnam, retiring from military service after 21 years, as a Senior Master Sergeant Air Force Police.  Survivors include...

Michael Ralph Denkeler, age 69, passed away September 18, 2021 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born on November 02, 1951 in Kingsville, Texas, to Raymond and Bernice Denkeler.  He was confirmed April 11, 1965 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, Texas. Mike married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life JoAnn Lindsey on April 8, 1972 in Bishop. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for nine years, including four years aboard the USS Enterprise and three years as a recruiter in...

Joined the Lord and His eternal choir of angels at her residence on September 15, 2021. Jimmie Alice was born on October 30, 1927 to Thomas and Myrtice Moseley in San Juan, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gordon “Bud” Smith as well as many family member and lifelong friends who will be welcoming her with loving arms. Jimmie “Meme” loved to make her life and others beautiful. She was a wonderful decorator and showed her skills time and time...

Maria Platina “Patty” Villalobos, age 67, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Alice, TX. She was born on May 20, 1954 in Hidalgo Tamaulipas, Mexico to Alejos Tovar and Felipa Cantu Glimaldo. Patty was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed caring for her family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a faithful member St. Joseph Catholic Church. She especially...

Bryan Jacob Shelton, 21, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born in Corpus Christi, TX on September 21, 1999 to Richard Gentry and Amanda Shelton Bryan was a 2017 graduate of Orange Grove High School. He loved playing video games, listening to music, watching Tiktok videos as well as making them, and talking to his friends. Bryan was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Catherine Ann Bear, age 73, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September11, 2021 in Alice, TX. She was born on September 14, 1947 in Alice, TX to Herbert Richter and Virginia Byrne Richter. Catherine, known as “Fluffy” by many, met the love of her life, Pete, at Texas A& I University in Kingsville, TX and later married him on July 28, 1969. They lived and raised their beautiful family in Alice, TX. Catherine was known to have had a strong Catholic faith. She was...

Jorge C. Salazar, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Alice, TX. He was born in Alice, TX on February 14, 1958 to Jorge Salazar, Sr. and Antonia Castañeda Salazar. Jorge was a generous soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed bbq’n with his family and was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Alice Coyote Fan. He loved the outdoors, going hunting, playing the guitar, and was extremely gifted at fixing...

Juan Francisco Vasquez, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Alice, TX. He was born in Ben Bolt, TX on August 22, 1940 to Seferino Vasquez and Isabel Esquivel Vasquez. Juan married Viola on February 12, 1960 in Alice and they were happily married until the Good Lord called him home. He worked for Frito Lay for 27 years and was affectionately known as the “Frito Man”. He opened his own franchise, Toms, for over 10 years until his retirement,...