Local Obituaries
David McCullough
Dec 13, 2023
DAVID MCCULLOUGH OBITUARY
David Paul McCullough was born May 9,1946 to William and Alton McCullough. Born in Elgin, TX at Elgin Memorial Hospital, he was the youngest of eight children. David was baptized at Lake View Baptist Church. He attended Kimbro Elementary and Booker T....
Joseph Wucik Jr
Dec 12, 2023
Joseph Albert Wucik Jr
Joseph Albert Wucik Jr, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 12, in Austin, TX. He was born on May 5, 1937, in Westerly, RI to Joseph Albert Wucik Sr and Pauline DePietro.
Joe was raised in Westerly and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1959. He...
Cindy Ann Zapata
Dec 8, 2023
Our beloved Cindy Zapata gained her well deserved wings Friday, December 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Austin, Texas on December 21, 1959, to Flora and Ray Martinez. She left behind the love of her life and BEST friend of 42 years Robert Zapata Sr. She brought into this world four children, Yvette Lopez...
Teresa Fletcher
Nov 28, 2023
In Loving Memory of Teresa Lynn Fletcher
April 23, 1955 - November 28, 2023
Our beloved Teresa was many things to many people, serving as a...
James Warren Schumacher
Nov 28, 2023
James "Shoo" Warren Schumacher was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 5, 1950. He was adopted at the age of 5 by Robert and Clara Schumacher. He passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Loxahatchee, Florida. He was a graduate of UTICA High School. He then went on to enlist in the United States Army on February 2,1974...
Timothy Chester Newton
Nov 28, 2023
Timothy Chester Newton, 1950-2023
Born in Raleigh, NC. Tim is survived by his husband, Dr. David Hollier (Austin TX; originally from Kaplan, La). Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Chester Newton and Dorothy (Holmes) of Creedmoor, NC. He is survived by his sister, Sherrie (Cates) and husband, Steve; his brother Robert (Bob) Newton and wife Janet; his nephew,...
James Thomas Feldt II
Nov 25, 2023
James Thomas Feldt II
James T. Feldt, 30, of Austin TX passed away Saturday November 25th 2023.
James was born in Wheaton, MD on August 12th 1993 to Gene and...
Raymond Miguel Cruz III
Nov 25, 2023
Raymond Miguel Cruz III, 53, of Warsaw, IN passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2023, in Austin, while visiting family in TX. He was born on March 29, 1970, in Lompoc, CA, to Raymond Cruz Jr and the late Valerie E. Cruz.
Ray had a passion for music and the arts. He was a talented bass player, vocalist and keyboardist of...

Michael John Schrader
Nov 24, 2023
Michael, Mike, was born on January 20, 1959 in Austin, Texas. At age 64, Mike passed away in his home on Friday, November 24, 2023.
Mike was in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982. He worked for PEO Consulting Services, a HR brokerage and management solutions firm. Kevin and Mike worked together for years.
Mike is...
Dzavier Zombie Lovell Luna
Nov 23, 2023
Dzavier Zombie Lovell Luna (A.K.A. Dizzy, D, Zombie...) arrived on earth September 12, 2000 and left us on November 23, 2023, before he had the chance to figure out the world and long before anyone was ready.In his 23 years with us he made the people around him feel accepted, safe and loved. He was a rare gift... mischievous, curious,...
Guadalupe Cynthia Labuda
Nov 13, 2023
Guadalupe Cynthia Labuda (Salazar), lovingly known as Cynthia, passed away on November 13, 2023, at her home in Austin, Texas. She was born on January 22, 1947, in Copperas Cove, Texas.Cynthia possessed a remarkable talent for sewing and embroidery. She poured her heart and soul into creating her own clothing, infusing each piece with her unique style and creativity. Her...
Marina Spears
Nov 12, 2023
Marina (Peral Gomez) Spears passed away peacefully at home, to be with Our Lord and Savior, on November 12, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1939 in Calañas, Huelva, Spain, to Domingo Peral Fernandez and Fidela Gomez Romero. She was married for fifty-six years to the love of her life, Charles Hallie Spears.
Charley and Marina had three children....
Charles Albert Franklin
Nov 10, 2023
Charles Albert Franklin, was the first born of nine children born to Eunice Franklin and Lee Martin Lemuel, his stepfather, on September 28, 1946.
He grew up in Church at an early age. He attended Methodist churches in Bastrop County.
Charles attended and graduated with honors from Emile High School in Bastrop, Texas. He received a scholarship to Paul...
Charles Albert Franklin
Nov 10, 2023
Charles Albert Franklin, was the first born of nine children born to Eunice Franklin and Lee Martin Lemuel, his stepfather, on September 28, 1946.
He grew up and was churched at an early age. He attended Methodist churches in Bastrop county.
Charles attended and graduated with honors from Email High School in Bastrop county. He received a scholarship...
Tiffany Rule
Nov 10, 2023
Tiffany Marie Rule, a talented Chef, passed away on November 12, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1988, in San Antonio, Texas. Tiffany's love and passion for cooking were evident throughout her remarkable career.With skillful hands and a creative mind, Tiffany dedicated herself to the art of culinary excellence, Graduating from Le Cordon Bleu and soon working with the...
James Author Harper, Sr.
Nov 7, 2023
James Author Harper, Sr. passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 in Pflugerville, Texas. Born February 22, 1942, to Norvell Wilson and Robert Harper, Sr. in Creedmoor, Texas, he was educated in Del Valle and Austin, Texas schools. Immediately after graduating from Anderson High School at 18 years old, he founded Harper’s Landscaping, Inc. and later,...
Troy Nix
Nov 6, 2023
Troy M. Nix passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the nursing home facility with complications of pneumonia.
After his dad died, Troy took on the responsibility of attending to the family garden that was a true labor of love.
Troy demonstrated in craftsmanship by single-handedly building our family’s three-bedroom house on his inherited family...
Rocky Charles Brown
Nov 4, 2023
Rocky Charles Brown was born December 14, 1957 to Laurine Winn and Charles Lincoln Brown.
Rocky received his education in the Austin Independent School District.
Rocky worked in the Dry-Cleaning business for many years. And he also worked as a Healthcare Provider. Rocky was no stranger in the Austin Community. He was a very well-known musician. He played Lead Guitar...
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