Local Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Andrew Eugene Hill, Sr., affectionately known as Beedy, 92, departed this life on December 19, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born August 16, 1930, in St. John Colony, Texas to the late Narvell Winn Hemphill and Willie Hill. Andrew committed his life to Christ at an early age at St. John Regular Missionary Baptist Church, where he was...

Dec 4, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Timmerman Franke, originally of Wharton, TX, left us Sunday, the 4th of December, surrounded by loving family at the age of 90.

“Sister” as she was affectionately known by her family, was born in Wharton, TX, on December 29, 1931 to Bessie Gladys (Peebles) and Henry Ernest Timmerman and had three siblings. She attended college...

Nov 23, 2022

Joe G. Nunez, 73, was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend. He passed away on November 23, 2022 and has gone home to be with our Heavenly Father. Joe was born and raised in Austin, Texas to Joe S. Nunez and Mercedes G. Nunez on January 14, 1949. He attended Johnston High School and went on to earn...

Nov 20, 2022

In Loving Remembrance of

Debra Ann Porter

On Sunday November 20, 2022, Debra gained her wings and was called home to be with our heavenly father. Debra was born in Austin, Texas on July 19, 1957 to Alvin Porter and Mollie J. Brown Porter.  Debra was the third child of...

Nov 13, 2022

Kathryn Grace Bishop Benavides, age 59, left this earth to be with the angels on November 13, 2022 in Kyle, Texas.

Kathryn was blessedly born November 12, 1963 in Houston, Texas to Bobby and Nina Bishop and is survived by husband and soulmate Jose Benavides, son Daykota Benavides, of whom she was very proud, and loyal pets...

Nov 8, 2022

Keith “SB” Drewy, was called home on November 8, 2022, just short of his 22nd birthday.  Keith was born in Austin, Texas on 12/15/2000.  We were blessed to have Keith in our lives for 21 years.  Keith enjoyed being around his family and friends and adored his French Bulldog, Bina.  Keith was a loving and caring son, grandson, father...

Nov 7, 2022

Richard Anthony “Speedy” Harrigan was born July 19, 1976 in Austin, Texas to Kathleen J. Harrigan (Lewis) and Arthur Lee Earls Sr,. He attended Austin Public School, L.L Campbell, Kealing Junior High and McCallum High, and received his GED to attend Barber School.

Richard was best known by his nickname Speedy or Lil’ Speedy. As a child, he enjoyed playing...

Nov 3, 2022

Ms. Debra Lynn Brown was born in Paige, Texas on December 21, 1971, to the late Edgar and Varline Reese Brown.  Born at home Debra weighed a little over 12pds at birth. The youngest girl of seven siblings, she was known as “Baby Sis.”

At an early age Debra joined Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist...

Oct 28, 2022

Pablo Diaz Carlos born February 29, 1968, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas Mexico. Where he grew in La colonia La Morelos, he met the love of his life Elva Diaz.

They both had 3 daughters Anakaren Diaz, Elsie Diaz and Paola Diaz.

We were blessed to have a caring and loving father, husband, brother, father-in-law, friend...

Oct 27, 2022

Thomas Elgin, Jr was born August 25, 1967, in Austin, Texas to the union of Thomas Wesley Elgin, Sr. and Alma Marie Elder. He attended Austin Independent School District. When he completed high school, he went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Later, he went to work at Motorola as a floor technician.

Thomas was a faithful...

Oct 18, 2022

Bennie E Ray hung his hat for the last time the afternoon of October 18, 2022, surrounded by love, peace, and comfort, with his wife Linda, and his four-legged trusted companions Levi and Chris at his side. Bennie left a remarkable legacy; one that will have many talking, long after his passing. To condense his accomplishments and how he...

Oct 16, 2022

Joshua D. Hargrove born to Gary D. Hargrove and Robin Nicole Johnson

On February 27, 1993, in Austin, Texas

He attended Pecan Springs elementary and there he joined the boys and girl club, where he eventually joined the Boys Scouts of America and continue to serve throughout his middle school years at Pearce and high...

Oct 14, 2022

Powell Harvey Williams, “Skip”, age 64 passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born on August 29, 1958 to Janie And Orlean Williams in Austin, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Beatrice Almendarez; 3 daughters, Jessica Williams Franklin and husband Jay Franklin, Monica Williams and Shameka Franklin Harper, His son, Jason Williams, two step daughters,...

Oct 6, 2022

Natalie (Nikki) Lillian Oakes, 94, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2022. Natalie was born to Charles and Adeline Otto and grew up in Elizabeth, NJ. She attended Upsala College where she met her husband James Oakes, and they were joyfully married for 59 years....

Oct 5, 2022

Christopher Amaro, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Manor, Texas. His parents, Cruz R. Amaro and Pauline H. Amaro preceded him in death. Chris lived in Iago, Texas, until his Sophomore year in high school when he moved to California. He attended and graduated from Rowland Heights High School. While there he excelled in athletics,...

Sep 30, 2022

Sherry Jane Windham was granted her angle wings on September 30, 2022.  Born in Gainesville, TX on June 28, 1933, to Robert and Waldine Shorter.  She had just reached her 89thbirthday.  Sherry grew up in Oak Cliff area of Dallas and graduated from Sunset HS and attended college at San Angelo College.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 25, 2022

Juan Chavez Saldana

Sunrise-August 14,1927-

Sunset-September 25,2022.

95 yrs old

He is survived by his loving son John D. Saldana (Stella)

Grandsons- John Albert, James, Jacob(Clarissa), Joshua(Jamie)- Great-grandchildren-Jonah, Jade,Noah, Christain

Sisters- Beatrice Sanchez, Ann Villegas, Lupe Doak, Nora Saldana (partner Carlos G. Mokarzel)....

Sep 9, 2022

With heavy hearts, we share that Gregory Earl Scott has entered into the land of light. He was called to his Heavenly Father on September 9, 2022 as his suffering with cancer ended. He was born December 31, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Earl Scott and Shirley Marie Pope Scott, grandmother,...

Sep 2, 2022

James Leldon Hudson was called to his Heavenly Father on September 2, 2022.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Leldon Arthur Hudson and Margaret Farley Hudson.

After graduating from Groom High School in 1961,  he attended Texas Tech University where he was a Saddle Tramp and a member of Sigma Chi...

Aug 31, 2022

Ruben Christopher Quintanilla was born on Christmas Day, 1952, in San Antonio, TX to Fidel and Gloria Quintanilla.

Though he lived his life in Texas, he found joy and adventure in travelling the world with his wife, Deanna. He enjoyed international cuisine and famously had a sweet tooth. He was an avid sports fan with a soft spot for...