Kenneth G. Smith, 83, formerly of Seadrift, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, surrounded by family in Midland, TX.

Kenneth was born to parents Woodrow and Ida Mae Smith, on July 23, 1936 in Seadrift, TX. Kenneth graduated from Port Lavaca High School in 1954 and worked 35 years for Alcoa in Point Comfort as a maintenance mechanic. He married his best friend, Kathy Wooldridge, on December 20, 1985. Upon retirement, Kenneth and Kathy moved to the Rio Grande Valley where they spent twelve years doing missions work in Mexico. Kenneth was an active member and served on the board of directors of Fisherman’s Chapel in Port O’Connor. He also served as Sunday School superintendent. He was active in the Port Lavaca Bowling League and traveled competing nationally. Kenneth will be remembered for his love for the Lord and his passion to see others come to know Him.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; his parents, Woodrow and Ida Mae Smith; and one great-granddaughter.
He is survived by his four sons, Tim Smith of Romance, AR, Kevin and wife, Karen of Cabot, AR, Shawn and wife, Janet of Grand Blanc, MI, and Brad and wife, Pam of Midland, TX; one sister, Joy Stockwell of Ardmore, OK; as well as grandchildren, Dustin Smith, Miranda Sweeney, Ashley Hearn, Allison Lewis, Andy Smith, Brandon Smith, Payton Smith, Ashton Smith, AJ Smith, Abigail Smith, Gabriel Smith, and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services celebrating his life were held Friday, June 5 2020, at Seadrift Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Fisherman’s Chapel – World Missions Fund, Port O’Connor, TX.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.

Port O’Connor – Earl McCord, 66, passed away surrounded by his family. A visitation for family and friends was held Friday, May 29, 2020 from 3-5 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. A private memorial service for family, due to the Covid, followed. Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring Haynes Hart will be held June 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Port O’Connor Community Center.
Please come help us honor our father who passed away April 20, 2020. Dress casual; and bring your stories and memories of our Dad..
-Linda Hart Williams

Is it any doubt that we are blessed to live in Port O’Connor, Texas? After all these months of confinement, masks, gloves, social distancing and disinfecting, things are starting to ease. The craziness, riots and high numbers of Covid cases have not come to our small community and hopefully things will stay that way.

Churches have finally been allowed to reopen. Meetings and gatherings can begin again. First Baptist has had several weeks now of services. Our first were held in the parking lot and we all stayed in our cars. Then, we were able to move into our sanctuary where half the pews were blocked off and masks were required. This Sunday, no pews will be blocked, social distancing is encouraged and masks are optional. The disinfecting is still ongoing and no hugs or handshakes are allowed! The offering plate will not be passed, but will be in the foyer for your offering.

Sunday School has started again for adults and children. Bible Study has started for men (7:00) and women (4:00) on Tuesdays. Vacation Bible School is scheduled to start on Sunday, July 5, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. It will continue July 6-8, from 9:00-12:00. You can register your child/children (pre K through 6th grade) on line or at church on the first day. Most activities will be held outside this year under canopies. Plenty of water and shade for everyone and plenty of Bible study and fun!!!!

In May, we started serving free drive-by meals on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. These will continue through the month of June. On the 17th, the menu will be spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad and peach dump cake. On the 24th, the menu will be chicken nuggets, tater tots, carrot sticks with Ranch dressing and dessert. Drive by and honk for a delicious hot meal.

We are waiting to welcome you to any of our services or studies. Praise God that we are no longer prohibited from worshiping when and where we please. Please don’t take this right for granted because it was so easily taken from us. Attend church this Sunday.

The POC Community Service Club held its first ever “Mini Garage Sale” on Saturday, June 6, 2020, and it was quite successful!! We would like to thank Marie and Robbie Hawes for donating the Garage Sale items, and the POC Citizens who attended for their generous monetary donations!!! The Club is considering more “Mini Garage Sales” in the future, weather permitting. We’ll keep you posted!!

The Club continues to need, and accept, your generous donations of gently used clothing, shoes, decorative and household items, small appliances, toys, sports, hunting, and fishing equipment, tools, dishes, etc. We cannot accept furniture, mattresses, or electronics!! A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO ALL OF YOU for your continued support of the Service Club and it’s fund raising efforts!! To donate items, please contact:

Alane Haardt- 281-416-6028
Marie Hawes- 361-920-2322
Terri McGuire- 817-980-1625

Our “Fall Garage Sale”, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020, will be bigger and better than ever!!!

The Club’s next meeting is Thursday, July 2, 2020, 10:00 AM at the Pavilion at Front Beach. If you are interested in joining this wonderful group of ladies, who work tirelessly for the betterment of the POC Community, we would love to have you!! All are welcome!!