All Obituaries

Sally Lawson Villegas passed away on June 4, 2019, at the age of 62, following a long illness.   She was born on February 26, 1957, to Kathryn Lucille Tiller Lawson and Donald Edwin (Buddy) Lawson in Alice, Texas.   Her parents preceded her in death. She is the granddaughter of Allen Deana (Sally) Jones Tiller and William Clyde Tiller who also preceded her in death.   Sally is survived by husband Tony Villegas of Alice, Texas; her children, Matthew Hunter Villegas...

On the afternoon of June 4, 2019, Jack Lee Kennemer passed away peacefully at his home in Alice, Texas. He was 75 years old. He was born in Elk City, Oklahoma to Wynema and D. L. Kennemer. He graduated in 1962 from William Adams High School in Alice. He was a rancher and real estate investor. He was a past-president of the Alice Kiwanis Club, 4H supporter, a member of Santa Gertrudis International Breeders Association and Texas Cattlemen’s Association. He loved to travel and was an...

On the morning of May 26, 2019, Bernie Rae DeLaune, age 89, peacefully joined our Creator.  He was born in Pineville, Louisiana to Jewel and Louis DeLaune. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Bernie was the President and Founder of DeLaune Drilling - An oilfield service company now in its 56th year of operation. Bernie was a community leader in Alice Texas, a South Texas ranch owner, and a world game hunter. He was...

Karen G. Lee, of Orange Grove, Texas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was born on January 20, 1950 in Raymondville, Texas to Otis and Frances Huey.   Karen worked at the First Community Bank for 25 years and a total of over 40 years in the banking industry. She was a kind-hearted and giving person. She made a living by what she got, but she made a life by what she gave....

Brinley Kai Barrera, 2 years old, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Brinley was born on March 12, 2017 to parents Sierra Soliz and Kenith Barrera in Corpus Christi, Texas. During her short time here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family and friends of the family. Brinley was such a happy child who loved dancing, smiling, eating, sleeping, and many other things. She loved watching her movies; her favorites were Lilo & Stich, Moana, Coco, and Spirit....

Virginia Bailey “Jiggs” (Barnhill) Myers passed on Thursday, May 16, 2019, leaving behind her loving family. Virginia was born in Kingsville, Texas on November 18, 1936 to parents Frances Naylor Barnhill and Ezra “Zeke” Barnhill. She grew up in San Perlita, Texas and graduated from San Perlita High School in 1954. Her family moved to Woodsboro in 1961. She worked for many years at the First National Bank of Woodsboro. She was a housewife, mother, and Maw-Maw to...

Mattie Evelyn Reeves, age 83, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Mattie was born in Wink, Texas on February 26, 1936 to Grace and Theodore Stanley. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Alice since 1959, where she taught 3rd and 4th grade level Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, as well as attending the nursery. She was a member of the Jim Wells County Fair Association, she was Executive Director for Camp Fire Boys and Girls of...

Eulalio Garza, age 78, entered into his Eternal Rest on Monday, May 13, 2019. He was born on October 26, 1940 in Alice, Texas to Gabriela and Eulalio Garza, Sr. He worked as a truck driver until his retirement. He enjoyed playing pool, dancing, the outdoors, and especially spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Eulalio Garza, III; two brothers, Alfredo Garza and Manuel Garza and one sister, Rosa Flores. He will be dearly missed by his...

Monty Marvin Whipple, Sr., age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas.   He was born February 7, 1936 to Lavina and Seward Whipple in Oronoco, Minnesota. He proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy and retired as Senior Chief Officer. He served as instructor and his military life enable him to teach young men and women in naval stations in the states and territories of the United States as well as around the world. He served...

MATHIS – Candace A. Frost passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Candace was born on July 6, 1945 to Helen and Norman Westgard in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She worked at Valero Texas Refinery until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ed Frost; her daughter, Richanne Owens; her step-son, Reid Frost; and two grandsons, Eric Yager and Evan...