Local Obituaries
Nancy Maxwell
Nov 25, 2014
Funeral Service for Ms. Maxwell are as follows Saturday December 6, 2014 at 2:00PM New Lincoln Baptist Church on East 8th Street. Austin, Texas. Interment will follow at Taylor City Cemetery.
Mychael Ellison, Jr
Nov 23, 2014
MYCHAEL KOJAK ELLISON, JR. passed away on November 23, 2014. He was born on October 13, 1994, and baptized on March 5, 2006 by Pastor A.W. Mays. Mychael is survived by his adoring mother Andrenika Goodman Ellison and father Michael Ellison, Sr.. Mychael was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with his family and friends and...
Cynthia Martinez
Nov 20, 2014
Cynthia Anne Fritsche Martinez passed away at the young age of 63 on November 20, 2014 in Austin, Texas lovingly surrounded by her family. She grew up in Rochester New York, attended college for Criminal Justice in Rochester, New York. After moving to Austin Texas, she started working for the Travis County Sheriff's office, move onto the Austin Apartment...
Peggy Wendt
Nov 19, 2014
Peggy Jean Wendt of Rosanky, TX passed away on November 19, 2014 at the age of 83. She spent her early years in McDade, TX before getting married and residing in Rosanky, TX. Peggy was a warm hearted, sweet and always an avid animal lover. Peggy is survived by her husband of 47 years, George Wendt; Their son, Tim...
Barbara Salas
Nov 18, 2014
Barbara Garcia Salas, 85, of Smithville, TX passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from complications due to congestive heart failure. She was born March 26, 1929 to Agustina and Lalo Garcia in Smithville, close to "Rocky Hill." They later lived on the family farm in Upton, TX. As a young woman, she met Lucas Salas, the son of Ignacia...
Westelle Paul
Nov 18, 2014
Westelle M. Paul, our Aunt (Westy) passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 18th, with her family by her side. Westelle was born in Elroy, Texas on July 12th to Adolf and Anna Young. She was the youngest of five daughters who preceded her in death. She married "The Love of her life" Oscar on December 9, 1961. We have...
Bruce Wilson
Nov 14, 2014
Bruce Patrick Wilson was born on January 2, 1946, to Rufus and Trula Tatum Wilson in Columbus (Colorado County), Texas. He was the first of three children born to this union. Bruce departed this life on November 14, 2014. His Mother and Father preceded him in death. Shortly after his birth, Bruce moved with his family from Columbus, Texas...
Bessie Overshown
Nov 8, 2014
Our Beloved Bessie Mae Overshown age 71 of Austin was called by Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by Her oldest Son; William Johnson, Jr., Parents; Marshall Harris and Pearlie Mae (Black) Harris. Survived by Her Loving Children; Linda G. Johnson Darlington, David D. Johnson, Marshall A. Johnson and...
Ira Bedford, Jr
Nov 8, 2014
Ira Bedford Jr. also known as "Sammie" was born September 22, 1955 in Austin, TX. He was the third child of five to the union of Ira Bedford Sr. and Willie Bedford. He confessed his belief in Christ at an early age joining David Chapel Baptist Church. He was a graduate of the Austin Independent School District and also...
Glen Eaves
Nov 4, 2014
Glen Douglas Eaves, 68 years passed away November 4, 2014, Pflugerville, Texas. Doug graduated from Texas Tech University and devoted his professional career to healthcare administration. Doug was devoted to his family and friends. Doug is survived by his wife, Janet; Kara Laughlin and spouse Daniel Laughlin and grandchildren, Elle and Jada; Colby Eaves and spouse Sara Eaves. Doug...
Robert Purcell
Nov 3, 2014
Robert William Purcell, passed away peacefully at his home in Bastrop on Nov.3rd, 2014. Robert is a Bronze Star recipient and additionally decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He has been a dedicated and faithful servant of God, and an active 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Smithville, Texas. He was an ever loving father,...
Norlena Fulford
Nov 2, 2014
Norlena Janette Fowler Fulford Born January 28, 1943 to Norlan J. and Lela N. Fowler in Crosbyton, TX. Norlena attended Big Four Schools and graduated from Crosbyton High School. After graduation she worked as a telephone operator. Norlena loved books, cats, horseback riding, dancing, crochet, westerns, and her family. She married Lonnie Fulford, August 12, 1965 in Crosbyton TX....
Kelly Turner
Nov 1, 2014
Kelly Ann Turner, 43, of Alameda, California and Austin, Texas, passed away November 1, 2014. She is survived by her parents, William and JoAnn Turner, along with many family members and friends. For information on a memorial service and to donate, please visit www.inmemoryofkellyturner.com
Joshua Wilson
Oct 29, 2014
On October 29, 2014 our beloved son, brother and friend, Joshua Edward Wilson departed his life at age 25. Joshua Wilson was born to Raymond Earl Wilson Jr. and Yolanda Elaine Wilson on February 19, 1989. He attended the Austin Independent School District, later attended Hutto High School where he graduated and was a part of the 2005 Hutto...
Marlin Moore, Sr
Oct 29, 2014
Marlin James Moore, Sr., age 44 of Elgin, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Survived by his Beloved Wife; Brandy Moore, Children; Marlin James Moore, Jr., Bryce J.C. Moore, Kennetria Green, Monet J.B. Moore, 2 Brothers; David Robinson, Henry Clay Moore, 2 Sisters; Linda D. Morgan and Latricia Moore. Visitation will commence at 10:00a.m. Monday, November 10,...
Richard Schaffer
Oct 27, 2014
Richard Allen Schaffer was born in Brownwood, Texas on October 20, 1931 to Harry Andrew and Iola Evangeline Bell Schaffer. He departed this life on October 27, 2014 Richard moved with his family to Victoria, Texas when he was 10 years old and attended St. Joseph Catholic Schools. When Harry and Eva opened Schaffer's Card Shop at 813 Congress,...
Walter Glasco
Oct 26, 2014
Walter Wayne Glasco was born December 6, 1954 in Austin, Texas. His parents were the late Rev. John F. Glasco and Rosie Glasco Eure. Walter was the second youngest of three brothers. He married Berlene Hendricks and to this union, one daughter, Breasha Najon Glasco, step son, LeVar Fresch. Walter attended Johnston High School. He worked at Travis State...
Francis Andries
Oct 26, 2014
FRANCIS MILTON ANDRIES, born December 23, 1929 in Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his home in Austin, Texas of a heart attack. He was 84 years old. Francis is survived by his nine children: Christopher R. Andries of Plano, Texas; Kathleen F. Harris of Pflugerville, Texas; Karen Andries-Lumpe of Boulder, Colorado; Mark G. Andries...
Ronald Puckett
Oct 25, 2014
Our beloved Ronald passed away to be with his Heavenly Father on October 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by by his father and mother, Ellis and Mary Puckett, a twin brother Donald, two sisters Louise Burton and Joann Hollis all of Nashville, Tennessee. Ronald was born and raised in Nashville and served in the armed forces from...
William Ferris
Oct 25, 2014
William Howard Ferris was born January 25, 1949, in Oakland, California, to Barbara and Wilkie Ferris. As a young boy, he moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he remained through high school. Bill then moved to Austin, Texas, where he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. Bill was known for his gregararious personality, his sarcastic quick...
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