Obituaries

Joe K. Watson, 87, of Ingleside-on-the-Bay, Texas, passed away at home onJune 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Kenneth Watson & Velma Jewell Sutton Watson; his sister, Jerry Collen Watson Bush; and his son, Derrick Alan Watson. Joe is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Patt Watson; his son Jason Watson (Heidi); his grandson Kyle Watson, and step-daughters Kim Hawes (Ron) and Nancy Lancaster (Lanny). Other grandchildren include Sarah Hawes Milam (Brent), Jacob Hawes (Ashley), Stephanie Lancaster Roberts (Jason), Elizabeth Hawes, John Lancaster (Tiffany), and Laura Hawes Roberts (Aaron). The Watson’s have five greatgrandchildren.

Rev. Gary D. Brown Sr. was born on July 19, 1957 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Phillip and Ernestine Brown. Gary attended and graduated in 1976 from Aransas Pass High School where he excelled in football and track. Upon his high school graduation, Gary attended Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas.

Mary Wilma Mayes , 91, passed away on June 7, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home. Mary was born on September 24, 1930 in Yeaman, KY to the late Asa and Pauline {Bratcher} Young.