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Obituaries for September 10, 2008
Clara Buckner
... Feb.16, 1918 - Sep. 6, 2008 ...
Clara lived in Houston for 53 years with her loving husband, Ed.
After his death, she enjoyed eight happy years with her youngest daughter, Barbara in Humble. She then divided her time between staying with Barbara and her daughter, Janie and son-in-law, Jim in Rockport. Clara is also survived by her granddaughter Robin Kiel and her husband, Kevin and their three beautiful daughters, Kristin, Kori and Kaley.
When she went to Gulf Pointe Plaza for the next year and eight months she quickly called it her home. She was treated like family by everyone at the home. She had a quick smile for everyone from the wonderful ladies in the kitchen to the loving aides who helped her dress and bathe. The entire nursing staff made sure she took all the medications that kept her feeling well.
Many thanks also, to everyone at the dialysis center in Aransas Pass who helped her through the trying times that all dialysis patients have.
Harbor Hospice was there to keep her comfortable in her last few days.
Clara will be laid to rest beside her husband in Houston.
Dorris Hope Brannan Hill was called home by our Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2008. The youngest child of David Henry and Lillie Pearl Brannan, Dorris was born May 23, 1922 in Waxahachie. As a young girl she grew up in Aransas Pass and in Las Cruces, NM. After graduating from high school in Aransas Pass, Dorris met and married Gilbert B. Hill. They made their home in Rockport and Dorris became a dedicated and devoted wife and mother.
A long time member of the First Baptist Church of Rockport, Dorris taught Sunday School and for many years was actively involved in the Christian Women's Mission. At a young age Dorris accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and throughout her life she was committed to sharing the gospel with others. She loved to study the bible and will always be remembered as a servant to the Lord.
Dorris was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gilbert B. Hill; six children, sons Gilbert B. (Janis) Hill Jr. of Missouri City, William C. (Paula) Hill of Deer Park, Jerry L. (Donna) Hill of Beeville, James L. (Charlotte) Hill of Rockport; and daughters, Pamela A. Gillis of Rockport and Dee Dee (Kevin) Woehl of Bastrop. She was blessed with eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and numerous family and friends.
Dorris was a precious wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will forever be remembered in our hearts.
Visitation and viewing was held from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2008 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, Rockport. Funeral Services were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel.
Allen Giddy Hurst Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7. He was born June 22, 1927 in Lewisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hurst of Aransas Pass; three sons, Danny Hurst of Colorado City, Donald Hurst of Clyde, and Tommy Hurst of Aransas Pass; six daughters, Loretta Gennings of Queens City, Annette Davis of Aransas Pass, Barbara Harrison of Abilene, Judy McRae of San Antonio, Michelle Owens of Rockport, and Melinda Craddick of Aransas Pass; two brothers; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Private family memorial services will be held at the family home.
Randall Wayne Itschner, 60, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. He was born October 24, 1947 in Garden City, Kansas to Russell W. and Louise Itschner. Randall grew up in Rockport and graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School. He worked for the U. S. Postal Service for 39 years and retired March 31, 2008 from the Gulfway office in Corpus Christi.
His father and his wife, Laura Itschner, preceded Randall in death. He is survived by his daughter, Peggy Itschner of Seattle, Washington; his mother, Louise J. Itschner of Kerrville; his brother, Royce (Cynthia) Itschner of Kerrville; his aunt, Gayle (Lynn) Burnum of Brownwood; his uncle, James Itschner of Smithville; two nephews, Royce (Lauren) Itschner II and children Lacey and Annie of San Antonio and Beau Itschner of Lubbock; his niece, Kate Itschner of Corpus Christi; and his mother-in-law, Fay Holmes of New Braunfels.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Covenant Baptist Church, Corpus Christi. Interment will follow at 12 p.m. at the Rockport Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Epilepsy Foundation, Attn: Accounting Department, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, MD 20785-7223.
William Carroll Kelly Jr. passed away suddenly on September 6, 2008 at the age of 70. Carroll graduated from Freer High School in 1955, where he was an All State basketball player and played in the state all-star game. Carroll earned his BA from The University of Texas at Austin in 1959 and earned his Law Degree from University of Texas in 1963. He was a proud member of the Kappa Sig Fraternity.
Carroll moved to Alvin, Texas where he practiced law for fifteen years before becoming president of Brazosport Savings which later became Continental Savings. Carroll purchased Houston Shoe Hospital in 1983 and worked with his children for over twenty-five years. He also served as president of the school board of the Alvin Independent School District. His business passion was law and he continued to practice and serve until his death.
Carroll was the truest of friends to the people that knew him. His second home was Golfcrest Country Club where he was a member for over forty years. During this time, he served as president and as a board member. Also, he was a member of the Deacons of Deadwood, his motorcycle club where he greatly enjoyed riding on long trips with close friends. His greatest passions were University of Texas Athletics, golfing with his friends and watching his grandkids play sports. He was a great supporter of all UT athletic programs and rarely missed a game, even during his final years.
Carroll is preceded in death by his mother Euna (MaMa) and father William Carroll Kelly Sr. (GaGa) and his sister and brother in law, Gayle and Lynn Tooke. He is survived by his brother, Billy Wylie, sons, Mike Kelly of Waxahachie, TX, Carroll III and Melissa Kelly of Dripping Springs, TX, and Steve and Shelly Kelly of Friendswood, TX and daughter Kelly and Darren Henderson of Friendswood, TX. Also, his grandchildren, Carroll IV and wife Josie, Stephen Kelly, Lane Kelly, Kara Kelly, Derek Kelly, Natalie Kelly, Brennan Frantz, Harley Kelly, Cole Kelly, Alex Henderson, Cade Henderson and Gayle Henderson. He was also dearly loved by Ann Emery and her daughter Barbara Ann as well as numerous extended family members.
Pall bearers are Jack Meyers, Ronald Krist, Bobby Stillwell, Marvin Dominy, Larry Lowe, Johnny Roundtree, Donnie Little and John Aubry. Honorary Pall bearer is Rusty Burkett.
Friends were cordially invited to the visitation on Tuesday evening, September 9, 2008 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 311 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, (281) 992-7200, www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Friendswood United Methodist Church, 110 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546 with Rev. Jim Bass officiating. Friends are invited to a reception immediately following the service in the Wesley Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to Boys & Girls Country, 18806 Roberts Rd., Hockley, TX 77447, 281-351-4976, www.boysandgirlscountry.org.
Kadyn Jai Montoya, 2 months, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. He was born June 20, 2008.
He is survived by his father, Joshua L. Montoya Sr. of Sudan; his mother, Mary Touchette of Rockport; one brother, Joshua L. Montoya Jr. of Rockport; grandparents, Linda Montoya of Sudan, and Dorothy Touchette of Rockport.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Brock officiating. Interment will follow at Aransas Memorial Park.
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