Local Obituaries

Sep 10, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Richard Sory Robertson died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 6, 2024. The son of Richard and Bon Sory Robertson, he was born in Dallas, Texas on August 20, 1927. He grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated from Sunset High School in January 1944. He attended St. Olaf College, Northfield Minnesota where he sang in the St Olaf...

Sep 5, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

Denise Dawn Gregg, born on August 7, 1990, in, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Austin, Texas. She had a bright spirit and warm heart that touched the lives of many around her.

Denise will be remembered for her kindness and the joy she brought to those who knew her. Her journey far too soon, leaving behind cherished memories and...

Sep 2, 2024

Melisa Nichole Shepherd of Jarrell, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2024. Born on July 14, 1964, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Melisa left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she touched. Her love for life was contagious, and her passion inspired countless people.

 

Melisa was a woman of many talents and contradictions. She was a skilled pool player, dominating...

Aug 25, 2024

Norma Del Rio Curcio passed away peacefully in her home in Austin TX on August 25th 2024.

Ten days before her death, Norma told her loved ones that her beloved Frank was coming to meet her. Frank preceded her in death on 12/17/2017. This provided great comfort to her family and many friends. Norma brought joy and light into the lives...

2024

Adeline Loubondo,  passed away peacefully on August 17 2024, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on September 22, 1936, Adeline graced this world with her presence for nearly nine decades, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to know her.

The memories of Adeline will be honored during a Funeral Service to be held on...

Aug 15, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

Donald Campbell was born to Claude and Agusta (Miller) Campbell, Sr., on May 23, 1939. He was the eleventh child born to this union. Donald accepted Christ at an early age and joined Swenson Grove Baptist Church under the Pastorage of Reverend B. T. Paige.

Donald, affectionately known as “Duck” to her family and friends, attended public schools in Hutto and...

Aug 10, 2024

Marvin James King received his wings on August 10, 2024. He was the second of eight children born to Jimmy and Buelah Lewis King on August 3, 1955, in Cuero, Texas. Marvin attended Reagan High School in Austin, Texas.Marvin accepted Christ and was baptized by the Rev. M.C. Walker, the Pastor of East 19th Baptist Church in Austin, Texas.Marvin married...

Aug 9, 2024

Marian Lea McCurdy Robertson - beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend - died peacefully on August 9th during a brief hospital stay. 

Marian was born on August 2, 1931, to John A. and May Lea McCurdy. The second of two children, Marian was born and raised in Austin and attended the University of Texas, graduating with a BA in 1951....

Aug 7, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Alexandrea Dee Bender on August, 7, 2024 in Kyle, TX. She was born on September 3, 1984, in Austin, TX, and was a beloved wife and loving mother to her three children.

She is survived by her husband Cayce Crummer; children Arion Kimmelman, Skye Crummer, and Aesun Crummer; grandmother...

Aug 4, 2024

Written with love by Sidney’s caretaker of 13 years, Paul Husarski

Sidney Rice How can I describe Sidney? Friendly, loving, brave, stubborn, great taste in music…simple, tough, pure and childlike. God dealt Sydney tough cards. Because of his disability, he required assistance in areas of his life that most of us take for granted.

Our paths crossed 12 years ago when I...

Aug 2, 2024

Lynn Howard King, Sr., of Austin, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Lynn was born on November 18, 1935, to the late Hilbert and Henrietta King. Later, he served in the U.S. Army, which included a tour of duty in Korea. He also attended Huston-Tillotson College where...

Aug 2, 2024

Jane Carol Owen, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on January 15, 1935, Jane lived a life full of love, laughter, and grace.

Jane’s enduring love story began with her marriage to Ken Owen, with whom she shared a remarkable 67 years of companionship. Together, they...

Aug 1, 2024

Lawayne Earl Guengerich (born July 25, 1938) of Austin, Texas went to Heaven on August 1, 2024. He was the eldest son of Earl Raymond and Myrtle Violet (Tompkins) Guengerich (both deceased).

Born in Newton (KS), Lawayne briefly lived in Hesston (KS), before moving to Iowa. There, he mostly grew up in Wellman, Daytonville, and West Chester (IA), where he helped...

Aug 1, 2024

 AJ Blaylock was born to the late Allen James Blaylock and LaVera Blaylock. He attended school in Ft. Worth TX, while frequently traveling to Austin, TX he met his first love Gloria Winn and through this union, two children were born. He later became united in marriage to Linda McKinney Blaylock. 

 Anthony professed his loved for God, and it radiated onto...

Jul 31, 2024

Girlene Marie Williams Gilford

‘Pick’

1937–2024

Girlene Marie Gilford was born Girlene Marie Williams on Saturday, October 9, 1937, to Rev. Iris and Mrs. Inez P. Williams on the Flath farm in Prairie Valley, Fayette County, Texas. She left this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home in Killeen, Texas, with her son, Raymond Gilford, at her side. 

Following the loss of...

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