Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Gwen McDonald
Aug 10, 2007
HARLINGEN: Gwen McDonald, 77, died August 10, 2007 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born June 1, 1930 in Fouke Arkansas to Alec and Zana Ethridge. She grew up in Fouke Arkansas with four brothers and one sister, Clyde, Roy, Andrew, Thomas and Zettie. Gwen attended Fouke High School where she was on the Women’s Basketball Team. Gwen moved to Houston,...
James Michael Wiggins
Aug 6, 2007
HARLINGEN: James Michael Wiggins went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Michael (Mike) was born to loving parents, Billy James (Blue) and Linnie Wiggins, on November 8, 1949 in Memphis, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patty and his precious son James Richardson (Ricky)...
Howard Philip Jordan
Jul 31, 2007
Combes, TX: Howard Philip Jordan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on July 31st, 2007 at the age of 86. Howard was born on November 6th, 1920 in Stephenville, Texas. The family moved to the valley being the Combes area. Howard was the oldest of three sons of H.P. and Opal Jordan. Howard was preceded in death...
John H. Junkin
Jul 31, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Well-known interior decorator John H. Junkin, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully with family Tuesday at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Johnny was born May 17, 1947 in Harlingen to John H. and Cornelia Junkin. A 1965 graduate of Harlingen High School, Johnny also graduated from Pan American University. His career in interior design took him first to Houston and...
Barry D. Rubin
Jul 30, 2007
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Rubin, Barnett (Barry) Daniel, age 76, succumbed on July 30, 2007, from complications due to bypass surgery after an 11-day fight to recover. Born March 4, 1931 in New York City, Barry moved to Highland Park, Texas during his middle school years. Barry was attending Southern Methodist University when he was called to serve in the...
Esther H. Corley
Jul 25, 2007
Harlingen/Grapevine, TX: Esther H. Corley, 93 passed away July 25, 2007 in Grapevine, TX. Mrs. Corley was a former long time resident of Harlingen. She had moved to Lee’s Summit, MO. in 1995 to be closer to family and in the past few years had resided in Grapevine, TX. Mrs. Corley was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 26,...
Shirley Belle Eddy
Jul 22, 2007
Harlingen: Shirley Belle Ellis Eddy, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007 after a long illness at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Shirley was born April 24, 1933 in Banner Township, IL on the family farm. She was the sixth and youngest child of Abbie and James Ellis. Shirley graduated from Canton High School in Canton, IL at the age...
Carl L. Bowman
Jul 20, 2007
Harlingen: Carl L. Bowman, 92, passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Carl was born July 1, 1915 in Waterloo, Indiana to parents Delbert and Grace Echols Bowman. He came to the Valley with his family in 1924 and lived in Edcouch. After completing high school in Edinburg and graduating from Byrne Commercial College in Dallas,...
Bertram E. Coleman
Jul 15, 2007
Bertram E. Coleman, Jr. We celebrate a wonderful life as we say farewell to Bert Coleman who passed away July 15, 2007. He was a great husband, devoted father, loving granddaddy and loyal friend. Bert was born on November 12, 1928, the only child of Bert and Edna Coleman. A lifelong resident of La Feria, he will be remembered for...
Ursline Lewis
Jul 8, 2007
HARLINGEN: Ursline Lewis of Harlingen passed away at Retama Nursing Center, Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the age of 91. Ursline was born in Purdon, Texas, and has lived in the Rio Grande Valley for the last 73 years. She was the daughter of James M. Woodard and Ruby E. Warden Woodard. Her husband, Marvin Haven Lewis, and brother, Stanley...
Martha Rawls
Jul 7, 2007
HARLINGEN: Martha “Marty” Rawls, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Marty was born October 11, 1925 in Gate, OK to Lena and Charles Lindsey. She was a longtime resident of Harlingen. Martha was an avid bridge player and played for many years at the Harlingen Elks Lodge. She loved spending time with family and friends. Martha loved gardening,...
James Francis Ball
Jul 3, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: James Francis (Jim) Ball, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at his residence. Jim was born April 29, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to James Francis Ball and Minnie Virginia Powell. He owned and operated Jim Ball Realty and Insurance Company. Jim was a lifetime member of the Shriners and a past president, a 32nd Degree Mason,...
Dorothy Grace Johnson
Jul 1, 2007
Dorothy Grace Kloepping Johnson SANTA ROSA, TX: Dorothy Johnson was born on January 30th, 1921 to Daniel & Grace (Walkey) Kloepping in Freeport, Illinois. She passed from this life into life everlasting on July 1st, 2007, with her husband of 63 years by her side. Dorothy moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1928 with her parents who settled in...
Ida Mae Cunningham
Jun 29, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX / ST. LOUIS, MO: IDA MAE HATHAWAY CUNNINGHAM, FORMERLY OF HARLINGEN, TEXAS, PASSED AWAY IN ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, ON JUN 29TH, 2007. SHE SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM IN A FALL FRIDAY, JUNE 22, AND WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL SHE DEVELOPED PHNEWMONIA AND HER KIDNEYS FAILED. IDA MAE WAS THE YOUNGEST OF 4 SISTERS AND 3...
Anita Irene Young
Jun 23, 2007
Combes, TX: Irene Young passed away Saturday, June 23rd in her home in Combes, Texas. She was born on May 7, 1922 in Post, Texas and later moved to Bronte, Texas, where she grew up and graduated Valedictorian of her high school. She then attended John Tarleton Junior College in Stephenville, Texas in the summer of 1940 pursuing degrees in...
Maria S. Bowery
Jun 18, 2007
Harlingen: Maria S. Bowery died June 18, 2007 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, TX. Born April 11, 1932 in Coloradas, Mexico to Baldomero and Ramona Juarez. She was preceded in death by her sister Victoria Juarez. She is survived by her children Reyna (Arthur) Willingham, Travis (Dina) Bowery and Bobbie Jo (Thomas) Hushen; grandchildren, Travis and Jacob Willingham, Charles Scott,...
Mildred G. Martin
Jun 16, 2007
Harlingen: Mildred G. “Butch” Martin, 84, died June 16, 2007 at Golden Palms Nursing home in Harlingen, TX. Born June 4, 1923 in Quicksands, KY to Anderson Greer and Sarah Jane Combs, she grew up in Knoxville, TN, attended Central High School, and graduated from Fort Sanders Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. Her first job as a nurse was...
Dorris Jean Borchers
Jun 15, 2007
Harlingen: Dorris Jean Borchers, 82, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007 at Harlingen Medical Center. Dorris was born February 3, 1925 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Edward and Cora Clary and had lived in Harlingen since 1946. She was a former member of Grace Lutheran Church and will be most remembered for centering her life around her loving family. Dorris...
Arthur Leo (Bud) Jones, Jr.
Jun 14, 2007
SANTA ROSA, TX: Arthur Leo (Bud) Jones, Jr., 80, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007, at La Hacienda Healthcare Harlingen, TX. Bud was born on October 17, 1926 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Arthur Leo Jones Sr. and Flora Dawson Jones. He moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1939. He graduated from Weslaco High School in 1944. Bud farmed many...
Elvin Pederson
Jun 12, 2007
Los Fresnos, TX: Elvin P. “Pete” / “Sonny” Pederson passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Sonny was born on September 20, 1925 in Meridian, Texas to the late Elvin Pernell and Jessie Trammel Pederson. The Pederson’s moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1928 settling in Los Fresnos and were part of the early farming movement. From the time...
