Local Obituaries

May 5, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Christina Benkenstein December 16, 1935 - May 5, 2019

On Sunday, May 5, 2019, Patricia Christina McCarthy Benkenstein (“Pat”) passed away at the age of 83 in Austin, Texas. She was born on December 16, 1935 in the Bronx, New York and moved to Houston, Texas in 1978, where she earned a college degree and...

May 5, 2019

John Michael Kelley was born November 28,1973. Passed away on Sunday May 5, 2019 at home.

He Is survived by his wife Beverly Cain Kelley, son Bradley Kelley, Daughter Amber Kelley, His mother Judy Hernandez and husband Joe. Brothers William Kelley and wife Traci, Thomas Kelley and wife Andrea, Bobby Denning Jr. and wife Tonya, Sister Carla...

May 3, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Vincenzo Signorino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 2, 2019

Monica Marie Townsley Holder died peacefully in Liberty Hill Texas on May 2, 2019 at the age of 72.

Monica is survived by her brother Miles Townsley and wife Debbie, sons William Allan Holder of Liberty Hill; son Michael Holder and wife Rachel Holder of Liberty Hill; and daughter Misty Holder of Liberty Hill.  She is also...

May 2, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Annie Mae Neal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 27, 2019

Leokadia “Lucy” Walla, age 91, a long-time resident of Leander, Texas passed away quietly at her family home on Saturday, April 27, 2019, tenacious to the end.  Her faith strong, her sense of humor wicked, her fierce love and devotion to family and friends, Lucy will be sorely missed but jubilantly remembered.

Born on February 10, 1928...

Apr 25, 2019

Lupe Rodriguez, was a fine and caring soul of Hutto, Texas. A  reverent and respectful child of Castulo Sanchez and Josefa Martinez, Lupe made the greater Austin Area her lifetime home. She was a cherished member of her family, something she cared for dearly and became a centripetal part of her life.

Lupe is preceded in death by her...

Apr 20, 2019

Kiernan Arthur O’Donnell of Austin, TX died suddenly and unexpectantly at his home on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Kiernan was born on March 20, 2001 to his parents Jeanette and Patrick O’Donnell. Kiernan was the youngest of six children. Kiernan attended Summitt Elementary, Gullet Elementary, Murchison Middle School. Kiernan was a student at Anderson High School and...

Apr 20, 2019

Ruby Moore, was born on April 12, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas. She departed from her earthly home and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with family by her side. After moving to Austin, Texas, she graduated from Old Anderson High School in 1971. She was employed with Travis County for 10 years.

She...

Apr 14, 2019

David McElhatten, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Broomfield, CO and Greensburg, PA, died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, April 14, 2019. The day before his death he enjoyed a big breakfast with friends and family, sharing conversation, laughter and lots of love.

Dave was born in Oil City, PA 0n December 12, 1928 to Grant...

Apr 14, 2019

David W. McElhatten

David McElhatten, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Broomfield, CO and Greensburg, PA, died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, April 14, 2019. The day before his death he enjoyed a big breakfast with friends and family, sharing conversation, laughter and lots of love.

Dave was born in Oil City, PA 0n...

Apr 13, 2019

Ruth (Missy) Nave Leibbrand was born November 23, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois when her parents we on furlough from the mission field. Her parents, Julian and Eleanor Nave were Methodist missionaries in India for 40 years, and took Ruth to India with them when she was 11 months old. Ruth grew up in India and attended Woodstock...

Apr 4, 2019

Douglas Edward Roberts, aged 57, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2019. He was known to his friends and family as a man with great faith in his God, Jehovah. He was also an amazing teacher, and he enjoyed teaching the Bible and music. Known as Mr. Music, he was a gifted and talented musician. He was passionate, generous,...

Mar 29, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Carlos Cardenas Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 25, 2019

Olivia Hernandez Gaona was born on June 8th, 1951 in Crystal City, Texas, attending Crystal City High School where she participated in the Civil Rights Movement walk out of 1969.  Olivia led a wonderful life, she was outgoing, enjoyed supporting local businesses, loved her Dallas Cowboys, and appreciated her many trips across the country with her husband Eugene.

Mar 19, 2019

Bradley Wilbur Erb March 3, 1942- March 19th, 2019

We are heartbroken to share that our dad and our children’s’ Poppy, Bradley Erb, departed from this world yesterday.

Brad was by nature a free spirit- unaffected by the confines of modern institutions. He was a joyful wonderer. His life was a parade of happy moments...

Mar 16, 2019

Shirley Ann Havard went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019. She was born in Austin, Texas on September 20, 1951. She was one of four children born to Alfred Lee Williams and Mary LaDene Buck.

She attended McCallum High School in Austin, Texas.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice...

Mar 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Terri Lea Rice. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 15, 2019

Linda Ann (Eddy) Westerman, 79, of Bastrop, Texas went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2019. Linda was born on January 9, 1940 in Marietta, Ohio to John Isaac Eddy and Edith Marie (Harris) Eddy. She married Byron H. Westerman on September 13, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church, Marietta, Ohio. Linda cherished her husband Byron for their fifty-nine...

Mar 7, 2019

John Carroll Parnell , 58 of Temple, Texas born 6-28-1960 in Fort Worth,Texas to Guy Parnell and Dorothy Hale. He died March 7, 2019 at Sagebrook Health Center surrounded by his family. John was survived by his sisters Linda Wooten of Fort Worth,Texas, Kathleen Tompkins of Cedar Park,Texas, Michele Homberg of Temple, Texas and brothers Paul Parnell of Cleburne,Texas,...