Local Obituaries

Apr 20, 2019

Kiernan Arthur O’Donnell of Austin, TX died suddenly and unexpectantly at his home on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Kiernan was born on March 20, 2001 to his parents Jeanette and Patrick O’Donnell. Kiernan was the youngest of six children. Kiernan attended Summitt Elementary, Gullet Elementary, Murchison Middle School. Kiernan was a student at Anderson High School and...

Apr 14, 2019

David McElhatten, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Broomfield, CO and Greensburg, PA, died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, April 14, 2019. The day before his death he enjoyed a big breakfast with friends and family, sharing conversation, laughter and lots of love.

Dave was born in Oil City, PA 0n December 12, 1928 to Grant...

Apr 14, 2019

David W. McElhatten

David McElhatten, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Broomfield, CO and Greensburg, PA, died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, April 14, 2019. The day before his death he enjoyed a big breakfast with friends and family, sharing conversation, laughter and lots of love.

Dave was born in Oil City, PA 0n...

Apr 13, 2019

Ruth (Missy) Nave Leibbrand was born November 23, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois when her parents we on furlough from the mission field. Her parents, Julian and Eleanor Nave were Methodist missionaries in India for 40 years, and took Ruth to India with them when she was 11 months old. Ruth grew up in India and attended Woodstock...

Apr 4, 2019

Douglas Edward Roberts, aged 57, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2019. He was known to his friends and family as a man with great faith in his God, Jehovah. He was also an amazing teacher, and he enjoyed teaching the Bible and music. Known as Mr. Music, he was a gifted and talented musician. He was passionate, generous,...

Mar 29, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Carlos Cardenas Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 25, 2019

Olivia Hernandez Gaona was born on June 8th, 1951 in Crystal City, Texas, attending Crystal City High School where she participated in the Civil Rights Movement walk out of 1969.  Olivia led a wonderful life, she was outgoing, enjoyed supporting local businesses, loved her Dallas Cowboys, and appreciated her many trips across the country with her husband Eugene.

Mar 19, 2019

Bradley Wilbur Erb March 3, 1942- March 19th, 2019

We are heartbroken to share that our dad and our children’s’ Poppy, Bradley Erb, departed from this world yesterday.

Brad was by nature a free spirit- unaffected by the confines of modern institutions. He was a joyful wonderer. His life was a parade of happy moments...

Mar 16, 2019

Shirley Ann Havard went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019. She was born in Austin, Texas on September 20, 1951. She was one of four children born to Alfred Lee Williams and Mary LaDene Buck.

She attended McCallum High School in Austin, Texas.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice...

Mar 15, 2019

Linda Ann (Eddy) Westerman, 79, of Bastrop, Texas went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2019. Linda was born on January 9, 1940 in Marietta, Ohio to John Isaac Eddy and Edith Marie (Harris) Eddy. She married Byron H. Westerman on September 13, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church, Marietta, Ohio. Linda cherished her husband Byron for their fifty-nine...

Mar 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Terri Lea Rice. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Maria Felipe Silva. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 7, 2019

John Carroll Parnell , 58 of Temple, Texas born 6-28-1960 in Fort Worth,Texas to Guy Parnell and Dorothy Hale. He died March 7, 2019 at Sagebrook Health Center surrounded by his family. John was survived by his sisters Linda Wooten of Fort Worth,Texas, Kathleen Tompkins of Cedar Park,Texas, Michele Homberg of Temple, Texas and brothers Paul Parnell of Cleburne,Texas,...

Mar 6, 2019

Charles Oliver Ekwurzel, 77, passed peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 6th, 2019. Born in Lake City, Florida, on May 10th, 1941, Charlie, as he was known by friends and family, was born to Otto and Elizabeth Ekwurzel. He was brother to Frances Morris and Judy Felder.

Charlie spent his childhood in Paducah, Kentucky,...

Mar 6, 2019

Charles Oliver Ekwurzel, 77, passed peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 6th, 2019. Born in Lake City, Florida, on May 10th, 1941, Charlie, as he was known by friends and family, was born to Otto and Elizabeth Ekwurzel. He was brother to Frances Morris and Judy Felder.

Charlie spent his childhood in Paducah, Kentucky,...

Mar 5, 2019

Linda Moreno was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019.  She leaves behind 2 daughters, Lisa Garcia, 38, and Angela Garcia-James, 31.  Linda was the youngest of six siblings, and is preceded in death by her mother, Virginia, father, David, brother David, and sisters, Gloria and Maria.

Linda was a creative individual, a lover...

Feb 21, 2019

Karen Lee Wright Macon, age 74, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2019. Karen was a resident of Austin. She was born in Odessa, Texas to Audrey Pauline and Ralph Revere Wright. Karen is remembered in love by her children Mark Allen Macon, Joseph Matthew Macon-wife Samela Macon, Monty Ray Macon, Marla...

Feb 20, 2019

McDonnell, Cynthia (Cindy)

It is with great sadness that the family of Cindy Puente McDonnell announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at the age of 73 years. Cindy will be lovingly remembered by her children, Claudia Carpenter (BJ), Raymond Tamez III, her grandaughter, Rya, by her sisters, Paula (Krissy) Lopez, Lydia...

Feb 14, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Cavanaugh. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 9, 2019

Messiah Zion Mouton was born on December 5, 2005 to Sharika Nikon Johnson and Adrian Ben Mouton in Travis County.  He was a proud student of Austin ISD Martin Middle School.

Like many kids his age, Messiah loved to play video games! One of his all-time favorites was Fortnite. He enjoyed showcasing and flexing his skills online...