Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Feb 1, 2007

HARLINGEN, TX: Gertrude Scroggins, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born April 1, 1918 in Mexia, Texas to Henry and Belle Beaver.  Gertrude was a former resident of El Paso, Texas and had resided in the Valley for 20 years. She is survived by her son, Ron Scroggins of Hoschton, GA;...

Jan 31, 2007

LA FERIA, TX: Dr A.G.M., (Archie)  Martin III died Wednesday morning, January 31, 2007, at the age of 91. He maintained his positive attitude, keen wit and zest for life to the very end. He is survived by his wife of  62 years, Muriel Kiester Martin, their children, Anne Jones and her husband Johnny, Bunnie Graham and her husband Hoyle,...

Jan 29, 2007

Brownsville, TX: Lt. J.G. Lester Junod Boykin, 82, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007 at Canterbury Court in Harlingen.  He was a former resident of Falls Church, VA and moved to Brownsville in 2000. Lester was born in Washington, DC on August 27, 1922 to Lester E. and Grace Boykin.  He retired from the U.S. Navy and Reserves, serving during...

Jan 29, 2007

Harlingen: Sarah Eugenia Chatfield Key, 91, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  She was born October 17, 1915 in Culloden, Georgia to Lucius Harvey Chatfield and Arty Lucile Chatfield. Sarah moved to Sweetwater, Texas when she was one year old and moved to Harlingen, Texas in January 1924.  She attended school from third grade...

Jan 28, 2007

M.H. Connelly HARLINGEN: Morrison Holmes Connelly passed away on January 27, 2007 at the age of 98.  His parents, W.P. and Maggie Connelly, three sisters and one brother, his wife, Mildred Oline Connelly and his daughter, Morline Connelly Haley, preceded him in death.  His grandson, Mark Wilson and wife, Robin Wilson and two granddaughters, Erin and Elissa Wilson all from...

Jan 27, 2007

Dateline: Corpus Christi/Harlingen:  Geneva Stone Woodell, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Geneva was born in Childress, Texas on June 2, 1916 to Frank and Ella Mae Stone.  She had been a longtime resident of Corpus Christi before moving to Harlingen a couple of years ago. She is survived by...

Jan 20, 2007

Jan 20, 2007

John H. Shriner, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at his winter home in La Feria, TX  John was a former resident of Dayton, OH for many years. John is survived by his wife of 49 1/2  years, Bessie; his son, David M. and Karrie Shriner of Dayton, OH; his grandson, Scott Casabere; his brother, Mark and Barbara...

Jan 19, 2007

HARLINGEN: Florence S. (Sandor) Hamilton, 85, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2007 at her residence.  Florence was born February 14, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio to Benjamin and Mary Sandor.  In 1938 she graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland, Ohio and traveled to New York World’s Fair to compete for the national ranking in speed typing. Florence was...

Jan 12, 2007

Jan 4, 2007

HARLINGEN: John T. Walker Jr., 73, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Harlingen Medical Center. John T. Walker Jr. “Johnny” was born in East Texas in the small province of New London located near Tyler.  Amidst this small farming community, John T. and Pauline Norton Walker raised three boys: Robert, Melvin, and the oldest, John Jr.  At the...

Jan 2, 2007

Harlingen: John Walker McKelvey II, “Johnny”, beloved family member, community leader, and friend, died on January 2, 2007.  John’s family has lived in the Valley for three generations and is prominent in business, farming, education, and real estate development.  Among their many contributions is the donation of McKelvey Park to the citizens of Harlingen. John was born in Salida, Colorado...

Dec 31, 2006

HARLINGEN: Gerald L. (Jerry) Menegay passed away early Sunday morning, December 31, 2006.  Jerry was born February 7, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio. Jerry retired from Ferguson Motors in 1985.  He was long-time member of St. Anthony’s parish, a fourth degree Knight in the local Knights of Columbus Council 2785, and a charter member of the Elk’s Lodge.  Jerry belonged to...

Dec 31, 2006

San Antonio/Harlingen: Fern Matz, 85, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 in San Antonio, TX.  Fern was born July 6, 1921 in Antlers, OK to Benjamin and Bessie Simpson. She was a bookkeeper for Harlingen Consolidated School District and Sunny Glen’s Children Home.  She was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center after retirement until her recent move to San...

Dec 29, 2006

New York/Harlingen: Royce Del Graham, 42, passed away on December 29, 2006 in New York, New York. Royce was born April 6, 1964 in Harlingen, Texas to Sammy and Jeanie Graham. Graham attended Rio Hondo High School and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1982.  He attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas before beginning his career. Graham began...

Dec 28, 2006

Harlingen, Texas: Melissa “Missy” Mary Driskill, 84, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Missy was born September 29, 1922 in Kramer, ND to Milo and Pearl Parsons. She was very active in Rotary for over 30 years; member of Sunburst Rotary Club in Harlingen and a Paul Harris Fellow. Missy was a graduate honor student...

Dec 28, 2006

Houston/Harlingen:      Mary J. Bullard, 87, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Houston, Texas.        Mary was born on June 4, 1919 in St. Louis, MO.  She moved to Harlingen, TX in 1971 and then to Houston, TX in 2004.  She married Henry H. Bullard on November 23, 1939 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Louis, MO.        Mary is...

Dec 25, 2006

HARLINGEN, TX: Kevin Scott Wilson, 52, passed away on December 25, 2006 at his residence.  He was born May 17, 1954 in San Benito, Texas to Neariol Wilson and Oleta Hamilton Tewell.  Kevin graduated from Harlingen High School in 1972 and also attended South West Texas State University in San Marcos. He was a local business owner of Kevin Wilson...

Dec 25, 2006

Harlingen, TX: Natalie Jean Thompson, 73, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2006 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito.  Natalie was born November 13, 1933 in Estherville, Iowa to Adolph Joseph and Leona Josephine Origer.   She was owner/operator of Valley Steel & Pipe Company and retired in 1994. Natalie is survived by sons, Christopher A. Thompson and his wife Kimberly and...

Dec 21, 2006

Bill M. Farris of La Feria, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2006. He was born on September 6, 1930, in Llano, Texas. Bill was the fifth of nine children born to Terrell (Wad) and Elsie Farris.  He graduated from Llano High School in 1948 and attended San Angelo State College on a baseball scholarship.  He...