Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Herod Ellison

Herod Ellison

Aug 31, 2014

Ellison Herod King, 61, of Martindale passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31. Herod was born in Lockhart on July 6, 1953 to Vivian and Johnny Ellison, Sr. Herod attended Lockhart High School and graduate of Elkins Business of Electronics and Communications. He worked at KAPE Radio Station in San Antonio. He was a graduate of Southwest Texas State University...

Linda Blane

Linda Blane

Aug 31, 2014

Linda Adams Blane, age 60 of Round Rock passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Survived by her Mother Geneva Townsend, and her Loving Children; Christopher Blane, Cory Blane, Braxton Blane, 2 Sisters; Rose Collins, Amelia Alexander and 5 Grandchildren. Visitation will be commence at 10:00am on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at All Faiths Funeral Service, 8507 N. IH-35,...

William Hooks

William Hooks

Aug 30, 2014

Family and friends will gather at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Visitors' Gallery on Sunday, September 7th to celebrate the life of Bill Hooksa�"a remarkable husband, father, son, brother, and friend. The memorial celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a fajita buffet and fellowship. A link for directions is included below. Bill is survived by Patty...

Burl Mcgarrahan

Burl Mcgarrahan

Aug 23, 2014

Burl Eugene McGarrahan, age 91, died the evening of August 22, 2014 in his home in Bastrop Texas surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1923 near Many, Louisiana in Sabine Parish in the 4th Ward, the second of two sons, to Eddie E. and Lela Stella Byrd McGarrahan. He graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in Daisetta,...

Pearl Mcvea

Pearl Mcvea

Aug 23, 2014

Pearl Marie McVea, age 74 of Austin passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by Parents; Isaac and Ida Mae Powell, 2 Brothers; Daniel Powell and Lorenzo Powell. Survived by her Loving Children; Tommy Lee McVea, Alfredia Denise McVea, Constance Regina McVea, 2 Brothers; Odell Powell, Isaac Lee Powell, Jr., one...

Michael Compton

Michael Compton

Aug 22, 2014

Michael Joe Compton, 55, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014, in Austin, Texas. "Mike" was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 21, 1959 to the parents of Helen & Jimmy "Don" Compton. A Rosary will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, September 11, 2014 at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest Ave., Austin Texas 78704. Memorial Mass will...

Willie Robinson, Jr

Willie Robinson, Jr

Aug 21, 2014

Willie Hall Robinson, Jr., age 94 of Pflugerville, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Preceded in death by his Beloved Wife Tommie Nell Robinson in 2012. Visitation Service, Friday, August 29, 2014, 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Service-North IH-35 location. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 12:00p.m. at St. Mary's Missionary...

Adrien Iii

Adrien Iii

Aug 20, 2014

Adrien Jule Richmond ascended to Heaven on August 20, 2014. Funeral arrangements conducted by All Faiths Funeral Services South Location.

George Zapalac

George Zapalac

Aug 17, 2014

George Louis Zapalac Jr, 67, passed away surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Sunday, August 17, 2014 in Austin, Texas George is survived by wife, Brenda Zapalac; two sons, Terry (Laura) Zapalac, Cody (Marcie) Wilhelm-Zapalac and daughter, Mariesa (Lance) Leiferman all of Smithville; sisters, Edna Mae (William) Psencik, Mary Jane (Daniel) Drab, and...

Sandra Bernal-Mendoza

Sandra Bernal-Mendoza

Aug 9, 2014

Our beloved Sandra Catalina Bernal-Mendoza, age 41 of Austin passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Visitation will commence at 10:00am on Monday, Ausgut 18, 2014 with Funeral Services at 11:30am at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 8507 N. IH-35, Austin Texas. Internment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas.

Freddie Null

Freddie Null

Aug 9, 2014

Fred Ray Null, 80 years of age, of Smithville, TX passed away August 9, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born November 26, 1933. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Reimers Null; Son, Greg Null, and wife Tracy of Corpus Christi, TX; Daughter, Beverley Herdon of Dallas, TX; Daughter, Leigh Meder and husband Rob of Katy, TX;...

Johnny Lauderdale, Jr

Johnny Lauderdale, Jr

Aug 8, 2014

Johnny Lauderdale. Jr. was born February 7, 1951 in Austin, Texas to the parents of Anna Jean Young and Johnny W. Lauderdale Sr., . Johnny is the 4th eldest of 18 children shared between the unions of Johnny Lauderdale, Sr. Anna Jean Young, and Step mother Betty Lauderdale-Jones. Johnny attended LBJ high school and received certificates and certification in...

Christopher Gorubec

Christopher Gorubec

Aug 5, 2014

Christopher Scott Gorubec, 34, beloved Son, Brother, Father, Soul Mate and Friend, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 and placed into Our Lords waiting arms. Chris was born June 16, 1980 and taken away too soon. He leaves behind His Loving Parents; Joey and Karen Gorubec, 2 Sisters; Heather Howard and Husband Vince, Stephanie Pogue and Husband Jason, 3...

Gabriel Yanez

Gabriel Yanez

Aug 4, 2014

Gabriel D. Yanez, SSGT USAF, retired, WWII Asian-Pacific Veteran, died on August 4, 2014. Gabriel was born in Big Spring, Texas on March 18, 1921 to Margarito Yanez and Theresa Rayos. He married Jovita Martinez in 1942 and was married 53 years until her death in 1996. He was preceded in death by wife, Jovita Martinez Yanez, sons Gabriel...

Jan Banaczyk

Jan Banaczyk

Aug 2, 2014

In loving memory of Jan Banaczyk, who peacefully passed away from an accidental fall on Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Austin TX. He is survived by his wife, Jolanta, and his children Michael, Andy, Violet and Irek. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749 on Monday, August...

Betty Ward

Betty Ward

Jul 28, 2014

Betty Joyce Ward, age 69 of Austin passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 11:00am at the St. John's Tabernacle Baptist Church, 7501 Blessings Ave., Austin Texas. Internment will follow at the Cook-Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery.

Freddy Swain

Freddy Swain

Jul 27, 2014

Friends and family celebrate the life of Fred Henry Swain, born in Denver, Colorado on December 26, 1950 to Katherine Thompson-Swain and Vincent Swain. Freddy accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. On April 10, 2011, Freddy rededicated his life to Christ and was baptized on April 24, 2011 by Pastor R.E. Foster at Zion Rest Missionary Baptist...

Michael Sholes

Michael Sholes

Jul 27, 2014

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Retired) Michael Eugene Sholes passed away on Sunday, July 27th, 2014 at his home in Lago Vista after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born on April 23, 1944 in Marshall Michigan. He was an outstanding athlete in high school and lettered in baseball and basketball. He was a...

Richard Sterling

Richard Sterling

Jul 26, 2014

Funeral Services for Mr. Sterlng under the Direction of All Faiths Funeral Services are, Friday Visitation from 7:00-9:00 PM at All faiths Funeral North Chapel, Funeral Services 11:00 AM St. James Missionary Baptist Church(Large), Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

Pearlie Guy

Pearlie Guy

Jul 25, 2014

Our Beloved Pearlie May Guy, age 87 of Taylor passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014. Survived by Her Loving Children; Carl McDonald, Herbert McDonald, Leroy Hopes, Jr., Pearl Rose, Dorothy Hopes, Ruby Hopes, Patricia Gillispie and Renee Russell. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 11:00am at the 1st Baptist Church in Taylor Texas....