All Obituaries

Nanci Adams passed away at Angel Bright Hospice in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 11, 2024, at the age of 71. Her sister Joy, was by her side. Nanci was born on April 23, 1952 in Mathis, Texas to Bernard Adams, Jr. and Vivian Turner. Nanci loved to travel and was an accomplished photographer. She loved the outdoors and working on our ranch. She loved caring for her donkeys, Romo and Parker (The Tonys). Nanci loved the Cowboys, Spurs, and Astros. She jumped on the Astros bandwagon for the...

Faye Ellen Loosier Poldrack was born in Corsicana, Texas October 1, 1938. She always loved sitting and reading the word of God. In fact, she would complete reading the King James Bible through from cover to cover every year. Because of poor eyesight in the latter years when she could no longer read, her husband Carl would read for them both. For her last count of reading the Bible through alone in one year was 66 times. Her favorite scriptures were Psalms 91: 1-4. Her favorite song was,...

Cynthia Waggoner entered eternal rest on April 11, 2024 with her husband Bill, who faithfully cared for her, at her side. Cynthia was kind and thoughtful and unafraid to work hard. She made the best of life, regardless of what she experienced. Her giggle will be forever missed. Over the years, Cynthia raised her children, enjoyed family and worked for Mill-Chem, Farmers Insurance, Halliburton and retired from New Park as a distribution manager to work beside her husband on The...

Barbara Jean Reese, 73, of Beeville, Texas formerly of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Barbara was born October 2, 1950 in Nashville, Tennessee, to James and Joyce (Lambert) Mangrum. She married the love of her life, William Newton Reese, on March 6, 1970 in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She was employed at Faith Christian Academy as a K5 - 3rd grade teacher for over 10 years and spent the last 15 years of her life as a homemaker. Over the last 25 years she was an active...

Mary Ann “Nana” Quillin gained her heavenly wings on Friday, March 22, 2024. Mary was born on September 6, 1931 in Gonzales, Texas. Her parents were Paul and Emilia “Millie” Matocha. The family moved to Agua Dulce, Texas when she was 10 and she graduated from Agua Dulce High School in 1949. She met and married the love of her life Andrew “Andy” Quillin on September 2, 1950. They were married 63 years. They had five children, 14 grandchildren, 20...

Dorotha Isabel Taplin went to be with our Lord on March 18, 2024.  She was 101 years old.  She was born November 3, 1922 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Atwell and Della Shelton.  Her family relocated from Okmulgee to Benavides, Tx in 1940.  After graduating from Benavides High School, she moved with her sister Geraldine Shelton Snowden to Alice, Texas. Dorotha worked in the five and dime measuring out candy for sale.  She also worked at the Rialto Movie Theater on Main...

Virginia Kaye Baker Starr went to be with the lord on March 17, 2024. She was 87 years old. She was born September 3, 1936 in Alice, Texas to Rosalind C. and Grafton Baker. She graduated from William Adams High School in 1954 and from Durham Business College in 1956. She met Travis Jerry Starr on July 13, 1957 and they were married 7 weeks later. She was born and married in the same house on 5th Street in Alice, Texas. She served on the Jim Wells County Fair Board for 20 years, was...

Lillian Hernandez, age 59, of San Antonio Texas, passed away with peace and tranquility on Saturday, March 16, 2024 with her sisters by her side. She was born in Alice Texas on July 31, 1964 to Eladio "Lalo" Hernandez, and Odilia "Lilly" Saenz.  Our beloved Lillian was tough, courageous, and brave with the heart of a lion and a strong mindset as she loved life even in her physically weakest moments.  Growing up, Lillian lived and attended school in...

Mary Esther Bueno, 58, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She was born June 21, 1965 in Robstown, Texas to Pilar Jacobo Sr. and Senovia Carrera Jacobo She was married to Alberto Bueno of Alice, Texas. They shared 30 years of marriage together. Esther was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice, Texas. She enjoyed crafting, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Maria Olga Quinones, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in San Deigo, Texas. She was born January 10, 1939 in San Diego, Texas to Santos Gonzalez and Pedro Oyervidez. Olga was a loving caring wife and mother. She never met a stranger. She enjoyed talking to everyone. She loved to visit her daughters in Carrollton and going to Texas Ranger games, Winstar Casino and Bingos. She also had a very special love for her fur baby, Blacky. She lived a wonderful life. Olga was dearly...