Hamilton, Montana – David Miles Parker, 75 years old, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a twin, born in Raymondsville, Texas July 29, 1936. He was raised in Texas with his brothers and sisters. He went to high school in Marion, Texas where he graduated […]

Eldon E. Gooden, 80, of Seadrift, passed away on January 22, 2012. He was born July 3, 1931 in El Campo to the late Rayshall and Jewell Sellers Gooden. He was retired from Union Carbide and served in the US Navy. Mr. Gooden was a devoted Husband, Dad, Paw, Grandpa, Paw-Paw, PaPa Eldon, Brother, Neighbor […]

Barton Darrell “Pat” Riley June 27, 1925 – December 26, 2011 There are a lot of old timers around that would remember the name “ Pat Riley”. He was arguably the finest fisherman in Port O’Connor. A Marine Corp survivor of Iwo Jima, who with his twin brother, Mike, joined up right out of San […]

Diane Keffer McMinn, whose big heart and beautiful smile made such a lasting impression on everyone who knew her, returned to her Lord on Dec. 27, 2011. Diane so enjoyed being a part time resident of Port O Connor. For many years, first in a travel trailer and then in 1998 with the help of […]

Daniel “Butch” Yarborough Sr., 62, of Seadrift, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Houston on July 21, 1949, to the late Dan Moody and Martha Jean Dierlam Yarborough. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda of Seadrift; daughters, Christie Hicks of Port Lavaca, Amanda Hinds of Seadrift; […]