Local Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Michael Lewis, fondly known to his friends and family as "Stink," was born on May 12 1989, in Austin, Texas. He passed away on January 11, 2025, leaving behind a heartfelt legacy cherished by his family and the community he loved.

Michael is survived by his devoted sons, Korbin and Kason, and his beloved daughter, Heaven. He also leaves behind his...

Jan 5, 2025

James Roberts, born on February 6, 1966, passed away on January 5, 2025. He leaves behind his family and friends who loved him dearly.

A visitation will be held in his honor on January 25, 2025. It will take place at All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services - North Austin, located at 8507 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78753....

Dec 28, 2024

Freddie Ray Maxwell Jr. was born to Freddie Ray Maxwell Sr. and Linda

Diana Matthews on January 29,1981 in Austin Texas. He gave his life to

Christ at an early age and was baptized at Sweet Home Missionary

Baptist Church in Clarksville (Austin Texas).

Freddie attended Sims Elementary, Lamar Junior High and Reagan High

School in Austin Texas. He attended and graduated from CORE.

Freddie loved...

2024

Allen R. Elsbury passed away on December 27, 2024. He is survived by Theresa Kengle, his girlfriend of 33 years; and his sons, Allen Ray Elsbury Jr., and Lee Allen Elsbury. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas William Elsbury and Willie Alberta Garrett. Allen was a caring and giving person. He worked for University of Texas for...

Dec 26, 2024

James Robinson, born on April 13, 1951, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

James was a cherished member of the community, known for his unwavering commitment to family and friends. Throughout his life, he demonstrated a remarkable...

Dec 26, 2024

Celebrating the Life Of

Precious Jewelee Sorrells 

April 23, 1934 - December 26, 2024

A pillar and rock returned from whence she came leaving the Sorrells family in sadness. Precious Jewelee was the daughter born to the late Alvin and Myriel Sorrells of Manchaca, Texas on April 23, 1934. Given the name Precious suited her personality as the precious soul she was. Attended...

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Gregory Jerome Haney of Austin, Texas entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Gregory was born on June 21, 1957 to the late Fred Haney, Sr. and Clara Jean Haney. He attended public school in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He united with Mount Moriah Baptist Church in the 60's and was a faithful member.

Gregory loved his craft, painting and remodeling homes.

He...

Dec 21, 2024

James D Houston, born on May 26, 1949, passed away on December 21, 2024. He will be remembered for the life he lived and the memories he created with those around him.

A funeral service to honor James will be held on January 9, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM at All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services in North Austin, Texas. The...

Dec 15, 2024

Michael D. Jaso, Sr, 68 of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully December 15, 2024. 

Born September 21st , 1956 to Emilio and Alice Jaso in Victoria, Texas. Michael had a passion for the military and football. Michael is survived by his three children- Michael D. Jaso Jr, of Austin, Jacob Stuart Jaso, of Calgary, AB, and Emily M. Jaso and her...

Dec 15, 2024

Willie Mae Powell-Sexton was born August 7, 1941 in Austin, TX. She was one of four born to the parents of Isacc Powell and Ida Mae Gilbert-Powell. 

Preceded in death by parents Isacc Powell and Ida Mae Gilbert-Powell; siblings Pearl Powell McVea, Odell Powell and Isacc Powell Jr.; children Patrick Sexton, Lisa Bullard, Aaron Reed and Clarence Bullard Jr. Willie Mae...

Dec 10, 2024

Sharon Ann Jules, born on September 2, 1957, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2024. She will be lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation scheduled for December 27, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services, located at...

Dec 9, 2024

Dec 8, 2024

Esther Guadalupe Murua

November 24, 1943 – December 8, 2024

 Esther Guadalupe Murua, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on November 24, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas, Esther was the cherished daughter of Noberto De La Rosa and Elida T. De La Rosa. She attended Brownsville High School...

Dec 5, 2024

Gray Fielding Breeden

Was born to Paul Fielding Breeden and Barbarra Hardy Breeden on September 21, 1954, in Cuero, Texas. He Succumbed to Parkinson’s and a stroke on December 5, 2024 at the age of 70.

A student of Austin Public Schools, he attended TSTI in Waco for drafting and went to the School of Architecture at the University of Texas before...

Dec 2, 2024

Nov 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Michael Cinelli, who died peacefully on November 28, 2024, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on June 15, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, John graduated from Christ the King High School in Lubbock, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, brother, and friend.

John...

Nov 27, 2024

God called Catherine Dawson Fisher, one of His Beloved Daughters home on 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born September 15, 1936, in Palestine, Arkansas and then moved to Battle Creek, Michigan as a young girl. Catherine was the youngest child of two born to the union of Sigmond Dawson and Bertha Love Dawson. 

 

Catherine was educated in the public schools of...

Nov 26, 2024

Leonard Edward Skinner, age 93, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

 “Leo” was born on February 15, 1931, in Los Angeles to Lilly Mae Skinner and Howard Elmer Skinner. Leo attended Van Nuys High School while living at the McKinley Home for Boys. There he made lifelong friends and had many adventures including playing football and jumping off...

Nov 25, 2024