Local Obituaries
Ruby Henderson
Apr 20, 2020
Ruby Annette Johnson Davis Henderson, age 79, born to the late William Johnson and LaFla Dawson, passed away after a long illness on Monday, April 20, 2020 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She is now resting peacefully, no more pain, no more suffering.
Ruby knew the Lord and accepted him to be her personal Savior. Ruby...
Diane Townsend
Apr 18, 2020
Diane Townsend, age 88, went to join her husband, and the love of her life, Robert Townsend, in heaven on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Diane lived the last 8 months in Georgetown, near her daughter, Mary Townsend and husband, Wes Moncus, and her granddaughter, Carrie Faulkner and husband, Harrison, grandson, Craig Moncus, and great-grandson, Stetson. Diane and Robert previously...
Joan "Joanie" Washington
Apr 18, 2020
The Life of Joanie
Joan "Joanie" Carol Washington was born on September the 25th, 1968 to the late J.C. Washington Jr. and Dorris Ann (Sattlewhite) Washington of Austin, Texas.
Joan graduated from Clifton Center in 1991 in Austin, Texas.
Joanie loved her family, shopping, listening to music...
Ross Liberto Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
Ross Peter Liberto Jr., age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home in Smithville, Texas. A native of Macon, GA, Mr. Liberto had lived in Albany, GA, most of his life and was a paint contractor for many years.
Survivors include his wife Angela Broadaway Liberto, Smithville, and 3 daughters. Angelica Worley...
Jo Ann Turner Burris
Apr 8, 2020
Jo Ann Canady Turner Burris earned her wings April 8, 2020 following a lengthy illness. An Austin native, she was born May 29, 1943, the first of five children born to Sidney and Maggie Canady, at Brackenridge Hospital.
She attended Metz Elementary School up until the sixth grade when she enrolled in Florence Ralston Brooke Elementary. In...
James Calahan
Apr 3, 2020
James life began May 19, 1955 in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, born to Albert James Calahan and Mae Francis Cranford-Calahan. His parents, paternal/maternal grandparents and three siblings: Jerry Calahan; Billy Ray Calahan and Bernice Delores Calahan-Clary preceded him in death.
During his growth, Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas had two public school districts (Camden and Fairview ISD’s) with...
Sedalia Johnson
Mar 29, 2020
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William Norwood
Mar 24, 2020
William Forest Norwood was born to the late William F. Norwood and Ella Tabor Norwood on May 6, 1922 in Austin, Tx. On March 24,2020 Angels were dispatched and William was spiritually lifted to join them as they welcomed a saint of God, from labor to reward.
As a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church under the Leadership...
Lucy Mata
Mar 22, 2020
In Memory of
Lucy Soza Mata
April 2, 1957 – March 22, 2020
Obituary for Lucy “Tuti” Soza Mata
Our beloved Lucy Soza Mata, age 62, was called to...
Raymond Harp
Mar 22, 2020
Raymond “Tom” Harp
Tom Harp of Austin, TX died Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1946.
Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dianna Harp; Children – Brian Harp and Kim Navin; Brother – Ron Harp; and Papa to Jake Navin, Audry Navin, Ella Harp...
Francisco Jimenez
Mar 20, 2020
Visitation will occur on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Services, North Chapel.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Taylor, Texas.
Please note that due to current City, County and State restrictions, all services and visitations must be kept to 10 individuals or...
Francisco Jaimes Jimenez
Mar 20, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Francisco Jaimes Jimenez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
George Self
Mar 18, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for George Michael Self. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Bette Alexander
Mar 18, 2020
Bette Carolyn Latham Alexander 86, residing in Mountain City, Texas entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She died peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife and friend. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Farmersville, Tx. to Sid and Halla V Latham. The third of...
Vernon Whittington
Mar 18, 2020
Vernon Rutledge Whittington passed away from natural causes at his home in Austin, Texas, on March 18, 2020.
Whit, as he was known to his friends, was born in Boyd, Wise County, Texas on January 29, 1922 to Gilbert E. Whittington and Allie Jane Baker. He was graduated from Northside High School in Fort Worth, TX. He...
Nathaniel Henley Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
Nathaniel passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16th. He was a proud US ARMY Veteran and served his country well. He was such a loving, kind, giving, gracious man and gave his all to any and everyone that he knew. He never met a stranger. Loved the lord, his family and friends so very much. He was met with...
Beverly Neville
Mar 16, 2020
Beverly Jean was the only child born to Lora and Wilbert Richardson on September 3, 1953. She was a lifelong resident of Austin and graduated from the “old” Anderson High School. She was never the shy type but rather very vocal and earned the nickname “walkie talkie” when she was a child. She worked as an administrative assistant for...
Lucille "Lucy" Simpson
Mar 13, 2020
Lucille "Lucy" Rogers Simpson passed away March 13, 2020.
She lived life to its fullest, and passed away peacefully to be with our Lord.
A Visitation will take March 20, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Services.
Previously scheduled Funeral Services at Elbethel Primitive Baptist Church have been cancelled...
Lucille "Lucy" Simpson
Mar 13, 2020
Funeral Services for Lucille "Lucy" Rogers Simpson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Elbethel Primitive Baptist Church, 6304 Wilcab Rd, Austin, TX 78721.
She lived life to its fullest, and passed away peacefully to be with our Lord.
Mary Staton
Mar 12, 2020
Mary Ann Staton, 84, passed away March 12, 2020 in Austin, Texas, her home for her entire life. Mary Ann was born on October 4, 1935, to Ansel “Pete” Peterson and Mabel (Johnson) Peterson. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Lloyd “Buddy” Peterson. She is survived by her husband of 65...
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