Seadrift – Sally Ann Williams, 80, passed away on June 17, 2013. She was born on November 21, 1932 to the late John E. and Mary K. Ethridge Nichols. She graduated from University of Houston at 21 with an Education Degree. Desiring to teach in a small town, she moved to Seadrift and taught in […]

With Loving Memory Shannon Lyn Cartmell. 52 years, passed away July 10, 2013 in LaPorte, Texas. Shannon was born on January 17, 1961 in Pasadena, Texas. Shannon was a 1983 graduate of University of Texas at Austin, and received her Masters Degree from the University of Houston-Clear Creek. She taught and coached in numerous schools […]

July 24, 1923-July 11, 2013 Cecil Franklin Kirkland was born June 24, 1923 to parents Evie Tubbe Kirkland and Benjamin Russell Kirkland in Devers, Texas. He was married to his wife, Dorothy Bartee Kirkland, for 67 years. He was predeceased by his son, Terry Russell Kirkland, and sister, Bernice Kirkland Adams. Cecil is survived by […]

After a long illness, Audrey Deane Marek, 61, of Port Lavaca has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 10, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Deanna Bumpurs and her husband Shane of Port Lavaca; her sons, Eddie Marek of Seadrift and Matthew Marek of Corpus Christi. She is also […]

Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake This recipe was shared with us by Capt. Ed Altman. The recipe, know as War Cake, Depression Cake, and Boiled Raisin Cake, dates at least to the Civil War, but was revived during World War II due to the rationing of some typical cake ingredients. Put into a saucepan the following: […]