Betty Coates Hart of Port O’Connor passed away March 23, 2018. She was born March 6, 1933 in Dalhgren, VA to Lottie and Clyde Coates. Betty married Haynes Hart on May 16, 1950 in Hollywood, MD.

Betty leaves behind her husband, Haynes; daughter Linda and husband Kirby Williams; daughter Kathy and husband Kevin Moleski; son Ricahrd Hart; and son Keith Hart and wife Derri; grandchildren: Jessica, Jarden and Anika Hart; Colbi and Kase Williams; Katie Moleski; Jessica Richardson; Arrah Hart and Dylan Hart; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held April 14, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Port O’Connor, Rev. Donnie Martin officiating.

Port O’Connor – Freda Lee Howard, 56, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born in Port Lavaca on November 30, 1961 to Margaret Rubio Ragusin and William Ragusin. Prior to helping her husband, Vaughn with running V&F Oilfield Services, she was the restaurant manager of “The Spot” in Port O’Connor. She is survived by her husband, Vaughn Howard; parents, Billy and Margaret Ragusin; daughter, Julissa Lopez (Gabriel); son, Gary Crone Jr. (Tiffany); brother, William, “Willie” Ragusin, Jr. (Dawn), grandchildren, Lyric Lopez, Luna Lopez and Paxon Crone; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Rosary was recited Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Grace Funeral Chapel with Father Tommy Chen officiating. Graveside Services were held at Port O’Connor Cemetery.

Victoria – Wayne Dean Timmermann, 45 of Victoria passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. Wayne was born May 20, 1972 in Victoria to Thomas G. and Nancy Stanley Timmermann. Wayne lived life at full speed especially as it pertained to his passion for fishing and hunting. Wayne was able to turn that passion into a successful career as a professional boat captain, fishing and hunting guide and as the manager of Empire Lodge in Port O’Connor. A familiar face at billfish tournaments throughout the Gulf, Wayne especially loved being the angler going one on one with big blue marlin. He caught the winning marlin in the 2002 Poco Bueno tournament and has the rare achievement of a Royal Billfish Slam, catching all the world’s billfish species. Quick with a smile and kind words, Wayne made friends easily and he loved teaching others, especially children, how to fish and hunt. His wife, Nicole shares his passion for the outdoors and they loved spending time with their daughter Wren, fishing and hunting in Port O’Connor and South Texas. Even though his life was cut short, he lived it big. He will be dearly missed by a legendary number of friends and a supportive and loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Lea Ruschhaupt Timmermann; daughter, Wren Taylor Timmermann; parents, Thomas and Nancy Timmermann of Victoria and a brother, Reed Allen Timmermann of Terlingua, TX.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Port O’Connor. Donations in Wayne’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Houston Big Game Fishing Club, Attn: Scholarship Fund, 305 Twenty-first Street, Suite 241, Galveston, TX 77550. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com

Port O’Connor – Harrell F. Dumas, born April 30, 1921 in Genoa, TX., died peacefully March 18, 2018 at Twin Pines North in Victoria, TX.

Harrell was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dumas and sisters, Johnelle White and Lorene Waters of Houston. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Emma Jean; their daughter, Susan Dumas of Boerne, TX; son, John Dumas of Port O’Connor, TX; 2 nieces and a nephew.

Graveside services were held Friday, March 23, 2018 at Port O’Connor Cemetery with Pastor Marcos Gohlke officiating. Flag Presentation was provided by the Calhoun County Veterans Joint Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Port O’Connor EMS, PO Box 732, Port O’Connor,TX 77982.

Ronald Arlen (Ronnie) McBride, 65, of Port Lavaca, Texas passed away on February 24, 2018.

Ronnie was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on April 10, 1952 to Raymond and Loreen McBride.

He graduated from Calhoun High School and enlisted in the Army serving his country from 1970-1973, with a 1-year tour in Vietnam.

Ronnie was an accomplished guitar player and he loved playing and singing for his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother Roy McBride and brother-in-law Gene Pope.

Ronnie is survived by daughters, Melanie Brown (Bryan), Racheal McBride (Chris); Brothers, Gerald McBride, Mitchal McBride (Mary); Sister, Paricia (Sissy) Pope, and sister-in-law Wendy McBride; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on March 24, 2018 at Bayside Community Church with Pastor Rueben Castillo officiating.