Leave your sadness at the door and join the family of Mary Francis Gonzales (December 20, 1954 – August 6, 2024) as we honor this incredible wife, mom, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend with a Celebration of Life. The family will receive visitors November 16, 2024 at the POC Community Center from 11am – 3pm.

Mary, 69, gained her wings surrounded by her family but her send off will be special because of your presence.

Even though Mary has left her Earthly home, her memory will live on a lifetime
Please dress causal as Mary was just simply the best. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting to please make a donation to the POC Library in her name as Mary was an avid reader. The family will take any donations made on Saturday to the library if needed.

A private burial will take place at a later date.

CW passed away September 17, 2024/ He was born July 16, 1945 in Seadrift, Texas to Clyde Thrower and Geraldine Rubalcaba. CW was preceded in death by his parents, sister Vera (Sissy) Hadley and James Ray Thrower (Chuy). He is survived by his sister Nonie, and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.

Mary Covarrubias, age 78, passed away in Port O’Connor on October 6, 2024. Mary, the eldest of nine children, was born on October 15, 1945, in Port O’Connor Texas to the late Petronilo Garza and Rufina Cantu.

She married Adolfo Covarrubias on December 28, 1967 and they remained married until her passing. Through her marriage to Adolfo she had two children, Monica and Adolfo II.

Mary attended college at Soutwest Texas University where she studied Administration. This was her calling and a true gift from God. She began her career as an administrative assistant for Whites Insurance. When Monica was in kindergarten, Mary began her career with Calhoun County ISD as an elementary secretary and devoted her time and energy to the school and children until her retirement.

Her true joy came from serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through service and attendance at the First Baptist Church POC. In her spare time she loved spending time at the library, attending Senior Luncheons and Bible study.
She is survived by her beloved spouse Adolfo David Covarrubias, her daughter Monica Covarrubias and her son Adolfo D. Covarrubias (Angela). She is survived by siblings Alice Garza (Mahandran Rajasuriar), Rose Garza (Felix), Diane Davis (Jesse), Elizabeth Williams (Greg), Esther McDonnough (Kerry), Pete Garza (Maria), and Gilbert Garza (Janice).

Mary is also survived by 6 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild Celina.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents Petronilo and Rufina Garza, and her sister Matilda Shellnut.

Funeral Service was held at Port O’Connor’s First Baptist on October 12, 2024. Burial followed at Port O’Connor

Serving as Pallbearers were Rene Garza, Adolfo Covarrubias III, Petronilo Garza, Gilbert Garza Jr., Corey McDonnough, and Cody McDonnough. Honorary Pallbearers were Adolfo D. Covarrubias and Carlos Garcia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Port O’Connor Library.

J.N. Henderson, a beloved figure in Russellville, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 2024, at the age of 90. Born on October 10, 1933, in Seadrift, TX., J.N. was the cherished son of Johnny Sr. and Nellie Maureen McDaniel Henderson.

A proud U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he went on to build a successful career as a business owner of Superior Machine Works. Beyond his professional accomplishments, J.N. was deeply devoted to his family, serving as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and uncle.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Sax-Bratton and her husband Roy of Russellville; his grandchildren Gene Sax and his wife Cynthia of Danville, Shantil Elliott and her husband Andy of Russellville, Lee Bratton and his wife Gina of Russellville, Alex Greene of Portland, OR, and Samantha Bratton of Portland, OR. His great-grandchildren include James Sax and his wife Katheren of Atkins, Katrina Mitchell and her husband Chad of Atkins, Kimberlee Sax of Russellville, Gene Sax III of Victoria, and Chance Elliott and his wife Shannnan Gardner of Russellville. He is also survived by eight great-great-grandchildren, his sister Gloria Specen, and his brother Tommy Henderson Sr.

J.N. was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby Lee (Jackson) Henderson, his parents, and two sons, Mike Henderson and Danny Ford. He also mourned the loss of his sisters Geraldine Rubacalba, Mary Ella Glaze, and Wanda Kirkwood.

A member of the Disabled American Veterans, J.N. enjoyed working around the house, deer hunting, and spending quality time with his family. His warm presence and dedication to his loved ones will be deeply missed.

In our September 20 issue, we incorrectly identified Dr. Rick Avery (pictured here on the left) as being as Calhoun County Extension Agent RJ Shelly (at right). Agent Shelly received the Superior Service award from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service.