Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Vincent D. Carruth
Jan 5, 2008
Harlingen: Vincent D. Carruth, CMDR U.S.N. (Ret), passed away at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen on January 5, 2008. He was 84. He was born in New Orleans, LA on July 19, 1923 to Bruce D. and Corrine Streck Carruth. He entered the Navy in New Orleans on July 1942 as an aviation cadet and received his wings in...
Henrietta Ghilino
Jan 4, 2008
Dateline: Harlingen: Henrietta Ghilino, 77, passed away at 4:00 PM, Friday, January 4, 2008 at her home in Harlingen, Texas. Henrietta was born October 4, 1930 to Clifford and Helen Mason in Canon City, Colorado one of six children. Henrietta will be dearly misstd by her loving husband of 59 years, David; daughter, Janet Bates and Michael of Newton, Kansas;...
Dolores "Dolly" T. Taylor
Jan 1, 2008
Harlingen: Dolores (Dolly) T. Schoeppner Taylor, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Harlingen. Dolly was a former owner, with her husband Jim, of a local new car dealership in Harlingen. Dolly was a spirited and giving person. She loved traveling with her husband around the country in their motor home visiting family and friends. She along with her...
Rosa M. Aguilar
Jan 1, 2008
SAN BENITO, TX: Rosa M. Aguilar, 58, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Retama Manor in Raymondville, Texas. Rosa was born on March 9, 1949 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Carlos and Maximinia Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andres Aguilar, Jr.; and her siblings, Manuel Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Jr., Adelfa Solorzano, Nereida Martinez,...
John Leonard Marlow
Dec 27, 2007
HARLINGEN: John Leonard Marlow, 58, a partner in the accounting firm of Chidester, Marlow, and Hamby entered into eternal rest on the evening of December 27, 2007. He passed away at home surrounded by family and close personal friends. He was born in Tryon, North Carolina on August 12, 1949 to William Loretta Marlow and Helen Turpin Marlow (deceased). John...
Simm Allen Powell
Dec 26, 2007
LOS FRESNOS, TX: Simm Allen Powell, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Simm was born September 22, 1933 in Dallas, Texas to Francis W. Powell and Ruby Gaylor Powell. He had an Associates Degree in Business and was employed by Marathan Leterourneu Amfels as a Licensed Boat Captain for 20...
Jeannette Closner Ross
Dec 25, 2007
Jeannette Closner Ross HARLINGEN: Jeannette, age 84, went to be with her Lord, December 25, 2007. She was born in Edinburg, Texas. She graduated from the Edinburg schools and then attended Business College in San Antonio. Jeannette and her husband, “Ross”, moved to Harlingen when he opened Baker Shoe Store. She was very active in the City Council P.T.A. She...
Joseph Edward Mann, Jr.
Dec 23, 2007
Joseph Edward Mann, Jr. Harlingen: Joseph Edward Mann, Jr., age 65, passed away December 23, 2007 following a long battle with FTD/ALS. Ed was born in Salesville, TX April 21, 1942 to Joseph Edward Mann and Ethel Louise Bennett Mann. Ed grew up in Ft. Worth, TX graduating in 1960 from Paschal High School. He received a Bachelor of Business...
Betty Ann Price Halbrook
Dec 22, 2007
Betty Ann Price Halbrook Harlingen: Betty Ann left us peacefully to go home to her Lord Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. She had fought several health battles for 4 long years and finally, in her own words announced she was through. Born Betty Ann Ottwell on April 19, 1929 to her loving parents, Sigel Ottwell and Gertrude Cloniger in Woodriver, IL....
William Thomas Fee, Jr.
Dec 19, 2007
Tommy Fee SAN BENITO, TX: William Thomas “Tommy” Fee, Jr., 45, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at his residence after a sudden illness. Tommy was born on February 28, 1962 in San Diego, CA to William and Ethel Fee, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Sinton High School in Sinton, TX and from Corpus Christi State...
Rosanna C. Leaks
Dec 4, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Rosanna C. Leaks, 95, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Harlingen Nursing Center. Rosanna was born August 3, 1912 to Nathaniel Childs and Annie Hillard Childs. She was a lifetime resident of Harlingen and an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlton L....
Samuel F. Magee
Dec 4, 2007
Samuel Ferguson Magee La Feria, TX: Samuel “Sam” Ferguson Magee, 83, answered God’s calling on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Harlingen Medical Center. Sam was born October 5, 1924 in Nixon, Texas to Lorenza Berklin Magee and Bessie Ferguson Magee. He was a graduate of Donna High School and then attended Pan American University. Sam proudly served his country as...
Wylma S. Granger
Dec 3, 2007
HARLINGEN Wylma S. Granger, 76, passed away after a short illness on December 3, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on June 14, 1931 in Watervalley, Arkansas. She graduated from Wolf High School in Wolf, Oklahoma. She served her country in the Marine Cop. She moved to Harlingen in 1966 and worked at the Marine...
Terry Krabill
Dec 2, 2007
Terry Krabill HARLINGEN, TX: Terry, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 2, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 21, 1948 in Washington, Iowa. Terry graduated from Harlingen High School in 1967 and Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas 1972. Terry worked in the...
Landon Farrell Lucas
Dec 1, 2007
Landon Farrell Lucas Harlingen, TX: Landon Farrell Lucas, 80, died Saturday morning December 1, 2007. Farrell was born January 23, 1927 in Harold, TX to Henry and Sophie Lucas. He married Tommie Lee Livingston on April 16, 1945 and they moved to Harlingen in 1949. He retired from Valley Co-op Mill in 1996 after 43 years. He was preceded in...
Jose Soto, Sr.
Nov 22, 2007
Harlingen, TX: Jose Soto, Sr., 95, went to meet our Lord on November 22, 2007. Jose was born on July 19, 1912 in San Fernando, Tamps., Mexico to Cruz and Dorotea Soto. He was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and will be remembered as a faithful husband, father and loving grandpa. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, four...
Charlotte Ann O'Bryan-Mason
Nov 18, 2007
Harlingen/Corpus Christi, TX: Charlotte Ann O’Bryan-Mason, nee Harper 77, was welcomed to her home in Heaven on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at her residence in Corpus Christi, Texas after a long bout with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born August 19, 1930 in Harlingen, Texas to Raymond C. and Virginia M. (King) Harper. She is survived by her three siblings, John...
Amanda Lydia Jones
Nov 12, 2007
HARLINGEN/CORPUS CHRISTI, TX: Amanda Lydia Merkord Jones, 95, left us to be with our Lord on Monday, November 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Virgil and by her son Milton V. Jones. Amanda was born on February 4, 1912 in Miliam County to Karl and Ida Merkord. She was raised on the...
Arthur L. Thomas
Nov 2, 2007
HARLINGEN: Arthur L. Thomas, 88, passed away Friday, November 2nd in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on October 1st, 1919 in Butler, Missouri to Le Nora and Simon R. Thomas. Arthur served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He enjoyed gardening and was the family historian with genealogy and photography. When he retired he moved from Kansas...
Kenneth Gene Coleman
Nov 1, 2007
HARLINGEN: Kenneth Gene Coleman beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2007, in the arms of his beloved wife of 53 years and his daughter. Born to Clifford Paul Coleman and Ruth Estelle Johnson on December 4, 1934, in Gregory, Texas, Ken grew up in West Texas. At the age of 17,...
