Local Obituaries

Feb 8, 2018

“Pinky” Martha Harriet McKinney Smith peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2018 at the age of 74.

Pinky was born in Goose Creek, Texas on March 21, 1943 to the late I.W. “Dub” and Lucille McKinney. She graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas and attended Texas Christian University.

On...

Feb 7, 2018

Clarence “Butch” E. Hawkins, 71, of Austin, passed peacefully on 2/7/2018 in Austin, TX surrounded by his family. Butch was born in Austin, TX and lived much of his life there, graduating from the University of Texas. He was a photographer in the Air Force, and later as a geography teacher at Webb Middle School and Anderson High School....

Feb 6, 2018

Robert Christopher Fyrst, age 49, of Austin (formerly of Norfolk, VA, Madison, WI and Denver, CO), passed away on February 6, 2018. Robert was born on July 3, 1968 to Robert Donald Briggs and Vernell Bernice Pendleton in Buffalo, NY.

Robert graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, VA in 1986. He studied political science, history and...

Feb 6, 2018

Robert Christopher Fyrst, age 49, of Austin (formerly of Norfolk, VA, Madison, WI and Denver, CO), passed away on February 6, 2018. Robert was born on July 3, 1968 to Robert Donald Briggs and Vernell Bernice Pendleton in Buffalo, NY.

Robert graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, VA in 1986. He studied political science, history and...

Feb 6, 2018

Our Beloved Rosemarie Perez, age 72 of Austin passed away on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 surrounded by her Loving Family.

Preceded in death by her Parents, 1 Sisters and 1 Brother.

Survived by Her Loving Children; Daughter; Roxanne Vasquez, 2 Sons; Ralph Vasquez and wife Katherine, Ronald Samaniego, 6 Sisters, 6 Brothers, 10 Grandchildren, 21...

Feb 2, 2018

Paula Jane Lemcke died on February 2, 2018, after a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was 56 years old.

Paula was born on October 7, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, to her parents, Thomas and Marilyn Massey.  She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and Severna Park, Maryland, and attended Texas State University and The University of...

Feb 1, 2018

Wanda Diane Lovings Marshall

“Cinderella”

Wanda Diane Lovings was born September 6, 1959 to Jodie Frank Lovings. She attended the Austin Public Schools’ Govalle and Allen Elementary Schools, Leander Junior High School and Reagan High School in 1977. While in high school, Wanda loved gymnastics and parallel bars. She was described as a beast on...

Jan 29, 2018

Martin Reyes, 58, of Manor, TX, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018; 33 days after the death of his beloved wife of 36 years, Virginia Carlin Reyes. He was born November 9, 1959, to Luciano Sr and Nellie Reyes.  Martin is survived by his only daughter, Rita Roxanna Reyes and son in law, Erik James Perez,...

Jan 27, 2018

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

Jan 26, 2018

Dennis Wayne Dolch was born October 25, 1950. He was 67. He graduated from W. B. Ray High School in 1968. He loved the band at Hamlin and Ray. Dennis’ second love was horses. He rodeoed with his sister, Karen Dolch Knecht, for years.

Dennis was a Vietnam Veteran for 4 years. He served as a Master...

Jan 23, 2018

Eleanor Ayotte

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint” (Psalm 116:15). Eleanor Fox Ayotte, 92, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2018.  She was born November 2, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington, and raised in Portland, Oregon. Parents were Russell Fox and Frances Toates Fox of Oregon.

She...

Jan 23, 2018

Eleanor Ayotte

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint” (Psalm 116:15). Eleanor Fox Ayotte, 92, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2018.  She was born November 2, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington, and raised in Portland, Oregon. Parents were Russell Fox and Frances Toates Fox of Oregon.

She...

Jan 23, 2018

Raymond Fennel was born on May 17, 1950 to birth mom, Eleanor Best.  However, God provided him with adoptive parents Garrett Fennell (deceased) and Frances Griswold Fennell (deceased).  The family lived in Newark, New Jersey until he was six years old, and then they moved to Seguin,Texas.  Raymond accepted Christ early in life at Second Baptist Church in Seguin,...

Jan 22, 2018

Patrick James Thompson  1947-2018

Patrick James Thompson, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Pat was born on November 3, 1947, in Gloversville, NY. He grew up in Johnstown, NY on the family farm. He joined the Air Force with four of his buddies and went off to Vietnam at 19 (all four of...

Jan 22, 2018

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

Jan 21, 2018

ANGELA PICCIANDRA LEE, age 57 of Austin, Texas passed away on January 21, 2018.  She was born January 25, 1960 in Austin to Remolo ("Joe") and Jessie Picciandra.  She worked for the United States Postal Service for 29 years.  She started out as a box sorter in Lago Vista, and worked her way up to a rural carrier for...

Jan 11, 2018

Kelisha Monae "Lela" Preece, age 28, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Seton Hospital in Round Rock, Texas.  She was born on April 10, 1989 at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas to Kelly Ann Preece and Louis Fank Johnson Jr.  Kelisha had 3 sons, Jakaylen, Jakobe and Jakob Robinson.

She was one of eleven children...

Jan 10, 2018

Frances Cruz Perez, 67 of Austin, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, with her children at her bed side. Frances was born on November 20, 1950 at Lockhart Hospital in Lockhart, Texas to Sebastiana and Jose Cruz.

A Memorial Service will be held for Frances at 10:45 A.M., February 1st, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Jan 9, 2018

Derrick Kennie passed away on January 09, 2018 in Georgetown, Texas. Derrick was born in Austin, TX on August 26, 1983 to Grady Kennie Jr., and Marilyn Conner.

He spent his life in the Central Texas area.  Derrick graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 2001.  He continued his educational path and received an Associates of Applied...

Jan 8, 2018

Alice Faye Williams, age 79 of Pflugerville, Texas, was called by Our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Survived by Her Children; Daughter, Gayle Slaughter and Husband Johnny E. Slaughter of Pflugerville, Son; Rickey Foster of Austin and a Grandchildren.

Visitation Services will be held on Friday, January 12th, 2018 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm...