The Obituary Section

Kellene Hope Baird

, Texas

Kellene Hope Owen Baird lovingly known to so many as Big Momma was born in Sinton Texas September 18 1958 to Kelly Alfonso Owen and Mary June Mayfield. She grew up in Portland Texas where she began a life that would be filled with family friendship hard work creativity and countless memories. In the summer of 1981 Kellene married Bill Rosebud Baird. Together Kellene and Rosebud owned and operated multiple bars and nightclubs throughout Corpus Christi and Beeville Texas for over 40 years. Among the most wellknown were Partners Nightclub and 19th Hole Patio and Cantina. Through the years Kellene came to know countless people many of whom became more like family than patrons. She especially enjoyed sitting down for a game of poker at the club with her many regulars sharing cards conversation laughter and probably a story or two along the way. When she wasnt running the clubs…

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Candice Gerbracht

, Texas

July 29, 2026

Candice Lee Gerbracht of Bedias Texas was born in Utica New York on December 21947 to Janet and Frederick Bird and died July 30 2026 in Beeville Texas surrounded by family. Candice started her law enforcement career as a dispatcher then became a police officer in Louisiana. She retired from law enforcement after the death of her son Billy and began working with special needs children while living in Florida. In 2003 Candice moved to Texas. She came out of retirement by working as a Jailer and later the Kitchen Supervisor in the Grimes County Jail. During her tenure working at the Sheriffs Office Candice was loved and respected by inmates and officers alike being awarded jailer of the year and touching countless lives. She retired in 2015 to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Candice enjoyed gardening her honeybees horses and loved her family. Candice is preceded…

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Norman Parker

, Texas

Norman Lee Parker I of Papalote Texas passed away into the arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ on August 9 2026. Born October 29 1934 in El Campo Texas Norman would often recall times of living and working on the Mach family farm as a child near El Campo. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Okinawa Japan during the Korean War. Returning to Texas after his military service he began working for Union Oil. He later became an Oil and Gas Technology Instructor at Bee County College. Norman was a Jesus loving active member of the First United Methodist Church in Beeville Texas. He is preceded in death by his son Norman Lee Parker II his parents Jack C. Parker and Ella Mach Parker. Survivors include a daughter Tricia Parker Harmon Jack of Papalote Texas grandchildren Bobby Biggerstaff Eliott Biggerstaff Nicole Todd Biggerstaff Jack Garrett Parker…

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Steve Perez

, Texas

Steve L. Perez born on September 17 1967 passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Steve was a devoted husband loving father faithful servant of God and cherished friend to many. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to serving others and sharing his faith through music and ministry. One of Steves greatest passions was serving as the Worship Pastor at New Life Church where he faithfully led worship and ministered to countless individuals for approximately seventeen years. Through his leadership compassion and unwavering commitment to Christ he touched the lives of many and leaves behind a lasting legacy of faith encouragement and service. Steve found great joy in spending time with his family and friends. He was known for his generous spirit warm heart and willingness to help anyone in need. His love for worship family and community will be remembered by all who had the privilege…

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Jason Cox

, Texas

October 7, 1980

Jason Daniel Cox 45 passed away on Tuesday July 28 2026 at his home in Beeville Texas. He was born on October 8 1980 in Beeville to Joe David Cox Sr. and Sylvia Brown Cox. Jason loved being with his friends and family playing video games skateboarding fishing camping barbecuing riding motorcycles and cooking along with many other outdoor sports. He also enjoyed collecting comic books. Jason had a Level 2 welding certificate but his passion was as a chef in the restaurant industry where he worked in various restaurants in the surrounding area. He is survived by his mother Sylvia Brown Cox one daughter Lita N. Cox a son Dylan Cox two brothers Joe Cox Gloria and Jeff D. Cox. He is also survived by several nieces nephews aunts uncles and cousins. Jason Daniel Cox 45 passed away on Tuesday July 28 2026 at his home in Beeville Texas.…

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Jr. Casildo Arredondo

, Texas

August 17, 2026

Casildo Arredondo Jr. 82 passed away on August 18 2026. He was born in Beeville Texas on July 30 1944 to Casildo and Santos Del Bosque Arredondo. He earned his bachelors degree from Texas AM University and had served in the United States Army. He was retired as a permit surveyor in the oil and gas industry. He is preceded in death by his parents Casildo Arredondo Sr and Santos D. Arredondo and one brother Alfonso Arredondo. He is survived by his siblings Maria Louisa Baltazar Santos Rosa Arredondo Martha Arredondo Adelaida Robert Kallstrom and Panta Arredondo. He is also survived by numerous nieces nephews great and great great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 900 am on Tuesday August 25 at Oak Park Memorial Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1100 am with Fr. Jacob Valayath officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Beeville…

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