One of the Erhard art pieces -Photo by Norbert Quatro

Celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of the Grossgruendlach area of Nüremburg, and his 60th birthday, Dieter Erhard of Art Center/Seadrift, is hosting an exhibition of five of his art pieces floating on two of the area’s ponds. In conjunction with the city’s cultural department, a photo contest a and children’s contest are being held with the first prize of $1,200, a large signed special print on plexiglass of Dieter’s whale, as well as other prizes.

On hand for the exhibit and contest were Kaiser Heinrich the II. (Helmut Bresler) and city mayor Prof. Dr. Julia Lehner (pictured below with Dieter).

Swans, geese and ducks swim around and make the scenery even more attractive. UV light is on in the evenings, giving a very special atmosphere.

The show is on until September 30 2021. The Instagram community loves the show and its charming surroundings. You can see the exhibit images on #dietererhard.

Noral McCauley, 61, passed away on the morning of June 15th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born on October 24, 1959 to Ordith “MAC” and Pauline “Polly” (Viglini) McCauley in Randolph County, Illinois.

Noral was a POC transplant during the 70’s and was one of the most hard-headed but also giving people around. He was always helping during other locals’ benefits, donating to local youth initiatives, and a huge part of the POC recovery after Hurricane Harvey. He never met a stranger, and he was known as the Honorary Mayor of Port O’Connor. He was hilarious and could make people laugh even during their worst moments. He was a successful and fair entrepreneur who owned both Overboard Marine Services and POC Liquor Store, after spending many years as a dispatcher and salesman in the oil field. Most of all, he was an amazing and dedicated father.

He battled Hepatitis C and won, he fought a spinal tumor and traumatic brain injury for several years before he passed, and finally liver cancer got the best of him. He fought (in his stubborn McCauley ways) until the very last breath. He’s now with his brother, Mike McCauley and father, Ordith McCauley, fishing and carrying on past the pearly gates. He is FINALLY out of pain and in God’s hands! He is survived by his mother Polly McCauley, his daughter Kaleigh McCauley, his siblings Earl & Shelly McCauley, Gary & Paula McCauley, and Kathy & Ed Kinsey and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at the POC Community Center at 7 pm. All are welcome. Please bring your own chair and wear “Narley” beach-life casual and a smile! T-shirts in Noral’s memory are being created and will be available soon. There is also a bank account set up for donations at First National Bank of Port O’ Connor or checks can be mailed to P. O. Box 142, Port O’ Connor TX 77982 to help with the costs of medical bills and end-of-life arrangements.

Barry Rogers lost his fight with Parkinson’s on June 24th, 2021. He was born 2/16/52 in Florida. He had a brother who passed and sister Pam who resides in Texas. He was married and has a son Joshua Whitney who lives in California. Barry was a painter who worked for Mack. He needed a place to stay temporarily and stayed with us over 10 yrs. Barry loved to fish and drive around with his dog, Skizzy, all over town. He had many friends here who meant the world to him. Dan, Randy, Luke, John, George, his best friend of 50+ years, and many more! He loved all at Speedy Stop! He was an old hippy who loved Bob Marley and listened to music daily. He will be missed greatly and remembered by many. We all pray he is dancing with Marley in the heavens above. God rest his soul. -submitted by Lynn Rhodes

Elbert E. “Gene” Hunter, 84, of Port O’Connor, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Port Lavaca. He was born on September 24, 1936 in Dunbar, West Virginia to the late Raymond E. and Myrtle Bessie Lee Hunter. Elbert was a member of the United States Air Force and the United States Army. Throughout his life, Elbert traveled all over the world and worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was a Convention Manager in Washington, D.C., and worked for Rivas Business Forms, until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, Elbert is preceded in death by his wife, Julie R. Hunter, and brother, Darris Lee Hunter.

He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Hunter Gildart of Florida, and grandson, James Hunter Gildart of California.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Port O’Connor Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Memorial donations may be given to Blinded Veterans Association, 1101 King Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314, www.bva.org.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.

Rev. Debora Ann Overton-Ruddick, 74, of Seadrift went home to heaven June 12, 2021. She was born November 13, 1946 in Austin to James Hubert and Minnie Jane Roberson-Overton. She was an ordained minister and member of the Assembly of God.

She is survived by her loving husband, Everett Owen Ruddick; daughters, Shelly A. Armstrong and Colette D. Maglitto (Bob); son, Ronald E. Ruddick (Rosie); sisters, Janie L. Varley (Bobbie) and Betty Jo Lewis (Donnie); brothers, Mike Overton (Judy) and Patrick Overton (Patricia); 11 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Hubert Overton Jr.

Graveside services were held Friday, June 18, 2021 at Port O’Connor Cemetery with Sister Joanie McDonough officiating. A Celebration of Life followed the graveside service at the Fisherman’s Chapel in Port O’Connor.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.