Seadrift – Lana Wooldridge, 76, of Seadrift, passed away on May 2, 2019. She was born in Ray, AZ on March 25, 1943. She married Nathan Wooldridge on February 9, 1963 in San Francisco, CA.

Lana worked as a Postmaster for 30 years. She taught Sunday school at the First Baptist Church, was active with the 4H, Home Demonstration, etc.
Lana is preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Walter Wooldridge. She is survived by her husband and sons, William (Connie) and Ronald (Charlotte) Wooldridge. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.

Visitation on Saturday, May 4, 2019, was followed by the funeral service at the First Baptist Church in Seadrift with David Parks officiating. Burial followed at the Seadrift Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church in Seadrift.

Victoria – Rev. J.V. Helms passed away April 15, 2019. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Baptist Temple Church with burial following at the Giddings Cemetery in Giddings, TX.

Rev. Helms often preached at First Baptist Church of Port O’Connor, and the parishioners miss him.

Stephen Dennis Williams (Denny, Deputy Dawg) went home to be with Jesus April 29, 2019. He was born March 31, 1938.

Stephen always had a kind word or a silly joke to brighten someone’s day. Those who knew him got a laugh out of his numerous “natural” cures for ailments. He loved his trips to Colorado, and around the state of Texas investigating his ancestry. He enjoyed anything outdoors and working in his garden. He loved his camping trips to the beach with his family. Being on the water around the Texas coast brought him peace and happiness throughout his whole life. Denny was a lifelong shrimper and Seadrift resident, exceptional father, amazing grandfather and faithful husband. He will be missed by all of those who loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna Amason Williams; three daughters, Rhonda Heffernan, Sabrina Risken and Julie Stoddard (Larry) and three amazing grandchildren, Stiles Stoddard, Ireland Williams and Kellyn Heffernan; sister, Geraldine Wilson; brothers, Wallace, David and Donald Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Archie Williams and Mary Alma Wooldridge; two brothers, J.D. Williams and L.C. Williams (Sugarfoot); and baby sister, Marjorie Blanche.

Flowers are welcome, but in lieu of flowers, you may make donations in Denny’s name to Friends of Aransas and Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge at www.friendsofaransas.org and prayers are also welcome.

The family also expresses their gratitude for all of the food, flowers and prayers during their time of need.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Grace Funeral Chapel in Port Lavaca. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Gloria Josephine Hawes, aka “Glo”, 60, died peacefully on April 15, after a year-long bout with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Elizabeth Hawes of Port O’ Connor. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, George Rueff, Jr. of Corpus Christi, and sisters Beth Hawes (San Marcos), Kathleen Hawes Watkins (Houston), Martha Hawes Carroll (Lakeway), Anne Hawes (Austin), and Norma Hawes (Austin).

The youngest of six sisters, Gloria grew up in Port O’ Connor, but lived most of her life in Corpus Christi, where she met the love of her life and soulmate, George. She was an avid fisherwoman, voracious reader, and lover of animals, especially cats. She is remembered for her intelligence, kind heart, great love for her family and friends, quick wit, and contagious laughter.

Seadrift – Frances Wheeler Harding, 68, of Seadrift passed away on April 24, 2019. She was born to C.E. and Mildred Wheeler on July 1, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the owner of Barkett’s Restaurant.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents, husband Weyman Harding Jr. and nephews Nickolas Pack and Anthony Caruso.
She is survived by her daughter; Amy Christy and husband Forest, Sisters; Shirley Stanley (Randy), Linda Brush, Joanne Mueller (Mike), Brothers; Sonny Wheeler (Joyce), Tom Wheeler and Robert Wheeler.

Services were held at the First Baptist Church in. Seadrift on Saturday, April 27, 2019, officiated by Greg Blank.
Cremation services were entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation services, Inc.