Local Obituaries

Oct 10, 2018

Our beloved Jonathan Jesse DeLeon, age 29, resident of Austin was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse & Mary DeLeon. Jonathan is survived by his wife Crystal Correa-DeLeon; his children Joshua, Jordan, Audrey DeLeon, and step children Nayeli, Ismael, Jimmy Gonzales II; his father John Hernandez;...

Oct 8, 2018

Barbara Smitley was born on May 5, 1944 in Leander, Texas to Jack and Florentine Holloway. She married Larry Smitley in Cedar Park, Texas and was married to him until his death in 1992. She is survived by her son Robert Smitley Sr and wife Michelle, sisters Mary Lefler, Martha Winkley and husband John, brother Terry Holloway and wife Susan. She...

Oct 8, 2018

Paul Herbert Frazier, 86, was born October 30, 1931 in Andover, Virginia to John Frazier and Annie (Dezarn) Frazier

Sunset on October 8, 2018 in Austin, Texas

Oct 5, 2018

AUSTIN, TEXAS - Kenneth Bruce Shepardson, 70, passed away on October 5, 2018 at his residence in Austin, Texas.

Ken was born in Winchendon, Massachusetts on November 24, 1947, the first son of his dear parents, Theodore and Myra Shepardson. He grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts, after a formative childhood in Karachi, Pakistan. His family moved to...

Oct 2, 2018

Ruth Mills of Cedar Park passed away peacefully on October 2, 2018, at the age of 96.  She was born in 1922 in Electra, Texas, to George and Otha Bundrick. The Bundrick Family moved to Muleshoe, Texas in 1928 where Ruth attended school and graduated in 1940.  During her formative years, Ruth learned to play the guitar and sing.  She...

Sep 29, 2018

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the day, And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love...

Sep 28, 2018

Johnny Howard Hawkins Jr. was born December 15, 1944 to Johnnie Howard Hawkins Sr. and Bennie Jewel Hawkins in Austin, TX. He attended Austin School District and retired from the City of Austin where he worked for over 20 years. Johnny leaves his sister Mildred Steward, her husband Lewis Steward and Johnny's long time partner Mrs. Jeraldine Nevls, all...

Sep 25, 2018

Mary Louise Forcey Wilson was born August 18th, 1916 in Gonzalez Texas. She was the second child to Isaac Forcey and Idela Duhart Forcey. She professed Christ at an early age, and joined Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She completed her education in Guadalupe County.

Mary Wilson was a blessing to all. She would give her last to...

Sep 24, 2018

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

Sep 21, 2018

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

Sep 18, 2018

Sergio Rangel, age 39 passed on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. He was born July 29, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas to Yolanda Rangel.

He was funny and caring and would give anyone his last dollar. He loved listening to music and talking with friends and family every chance he got. He was preceeded in death...

Sep 9, 2018

Semper Fidelis – Always Faithful. The U.S. Marine Corps motto sums up the commitment each one of the few and the proud makes on daily basis to protect our country by land, air and sea.

James Albert Compton, 57, of Austin, Tx, embodied this motto.  He passed away and entered the kingdom of Heaven on September 9, 2018, after a...

Sep 8, 2018

Deacon Alfred Louis Cunningham Jr. was born on February 23, 1944 in LaVernia, TX to the late Alfred (AJ) and Fannie (Hartfield) Cunningham.

Alfred professed a belief in Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  He and his Family joined True Light Missionary Baptist Church in the 80's.  In 1992,...

Sep 7, 2018

David Soriano, age 50, of Austin, Texas went to be with our Lord on September 7, 2018 with his family at his bedside. David was born on August 2, 1968 to Manuel H. Soriano and Benita H. Soriano in Austin, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel H. Soriano.

He is survived...

Sep 6, 2018

Conrad Albert Nagel of Del Valle, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at home peacefully in his sleep at the age of 75. He fought a long battle with cancer, COPD and emphysema.

Conrad is survived by his wife, Becky Nagel, three sisters and one brother, Erna Robinson of Fredericksburg TX, Clara May and Roger...

Sep 5, 2018

Malcolm R. Richburg, age 74, passed away on September 5, 2018. He graduated from St. Edwards High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, he eventually went to work for I.B.M. and worked there until his retirement.

He was an avid reader, loved playing pool, and going country dancing....

Sep 5, 2018

Sister Vivian Canady Duncan was born November 11, 1928, in Webberville, Texas to Beatrice Jones Canady and Samuel Canady.  She was the older of two daughters born to this union.  She was preceded in death by both her parents; her only sister, Mrs. Sammie Canady Wicks; her beloved husband of nearly 39 years, Andrew Lee Duncan, Sr.  and 3...

Sep 5, 2018

In Loving Memory

Leonel Salinas Mendoza Sr.

November 27, 1949 – September 5, 2018

Leonel “Leo” Salinas Mendoza Sr., age 68, passed away September 5, 2018.  Leo is from Alice, Texas but shared most of his life in the Austin area...

Sep 3, 2018

HOSEA LEE HARGROVE

(The Legendary Blues Man)

Obituary

SUNRISE: NOVEMBER 18, 1929                                                                   SUNSET: SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

HOSEA was born to EFFIE WILSON and FLEMING HARGROVE in Crafts Prairie, region of Bastrop County and raised in Smithville, Texas by his aunt Mae and uncle Hosea, who gave him his name. ...

Sep 2, 2018

Michael “Mikey” Anthony Reed-Harper was born on June 16, 1978 to parents James Author Harper, Sr. and Bertha Reed in Austin, Texas.  At an early age he was baptized by Reverend A.W. Anthony Mays and joined the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Also, he later attended St. Paul Baptist Church and sang in the youth choir....