Local Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

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

Sep 21, 2018

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

Sep 18, 2018

Sergio Rangel, age 39 passed on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. He was born July 29, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas to Yolanda Rangel.

He was funny and caring and would give anyone his last dollar. He loved listening to music and talking with friends and family every chance he got. He was preceeded in death...

Sep 9, 2018

Semper Fidelis – Always Faithful. The U.S. Marine Corps motto sums up the commitment each one of the few and the proud makes on daily basis to protect our country by land, air and sea.

James Albert Compton, 57, of Austin, Tx, embodied this motto.  He passed away and entered the kingdom of Heaven on September 9, 2018, after a...

Sep 8, 2018

Deacon Alfred Louis Cunningham Jr. was born on February 23, 1944 in LaVernia, TX to the late Alfred (AJ) and Fannie (Hartfield) Cunningham.

Alfred professed a belief in Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  He and his Family joined True Light Missionary Baptist Church in the 80's.  In 1992,...

Sep 7, 2018

David Soriano, age 50, of Austin, Texas went to be with our Lord on September 7, 2018 with his family at his bedside. David was born on August 2, 1968 to Manuel H. Soriano and Benita H. Soriano in Austin, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel H. Soriano.

He is survived...

Sep 6, 2018

Conrad Albert Nagel of Del Valle, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at home peacefully in his sleep at the age of 75. He fought a long battle with cancer, COPD and emphysema.

Conrad is survived by his wife, Becky Nagel, three sisters and one brother, Erna Robinson of Fredericksburg TX, Clara May and Roger...

Sep 5, 2018

Malcolm R. Richburg, age 74, passed away on September 5, 2018. He graduated from St. Edwards High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, he eventually went to work for I.B.M. and worked there until his retirement.

He was an avid reader, loved playing pool, and going country dancing....

Sep 5, 2018

Sister Vivian Canady Duncan was born November 11, 1928, in Webberville, Texas to Beatrice Jones Canady and Samuel Canady.  She was the older of two daughters born to this union.  She was preceded in death by both her parents; her only sister, Mrs. Sammie Canady Wicks; her beloved husband of nearly 39 years, Andrew Lee Duncan, Sr.  and 3...

Sep 5, 2018

In Loving Memory

Leonel Salinas Mendoza Sr.

November 27, 1949 – September 5, 2018

Leonel “Leo” Salinas Mendoza Sr., age 68, passed away September 5, 2018.  Leo is from Alice, Texas but shared most of his life in the Austin area...

Sep 3, 2018

HOSEA LEE HARGROVE

(The Legendary Blues Man)

Obituary

SUNRISE: NOVEMBER 18, 1929                                                                   SUNSET: SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

HOSEA was born to EFFIE WILSON and FLEMING HARGROVE in Crafts Prairie, region of Bastrop County and raised in Smithville, Texas by his aunt Mae and uncle Hosea, who gave him his name. ...

Sep 2, 2018

Michael “Mikey” Anthony Reed-Harper was born on June 16, 1978 to parents James Author Harper, Sr. and Bertha Reed in Austin, Texas.  At an early age he was baptized by Reverend A.W. Anthony Mays and joined the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Also, he later attended St. Paul Baptist Church and sang in the youth choir....

Sep 1, 2018

Bonnie Arispe, age 50, joined her mother in heaven on September 1, 2018.

She was born on April 13, 1968 to Frank Aripse and Simona Ramirez. She is survived by her father along with her five brothers, Jr, John, Joe, Jimmy, and Louis Arispe. Also survived by her three loving children Rudy Arellano, Christine Gandy, Karen Gandy...

Sep 1, 2018

Bonnie Arispe, age 50, joined her mother in heaven on September 1, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1968 to Frank Aripse and Simona Ramirez. She is survived by her father along with her five brothers, Jr, John, Joe, Jimmy, and Louis Arispe. Also survived by her three loving children Rudy Arellano, Christine Gandy, Karen Gandy and her seven...

Sep 1, 2018

Aug 27, 2018

Roy Gene McCook passed away August 27, 2018 at his home in Austin, Texas.  He was born on June 16, 1948, to Leroy McCook and Willie Mae Sauls (Richardson), who preceded him in death.  Also preceding him in death were: Michael McCook (son), and brothers Willie Phil McCook & Hickey Lee McCook.  Roy leaves to cherish his memories: Cora...

Aug 25, 2018

Louis (Lou) Spellman was born to Louis U. Spellman and Laura Smith Spellman on June 3,

1925, in Midland, Texas. He lived in San Angelo in his younger years and graduated from

Corpus Christi High School. After attending Del Mar College he was accepted into

Midshipman’s School at Notre Dame and served as...

Aug 25, 2018

Clifton Dale "Buster" Spillar passed away on August 25, 2018 at the age of 67.

Buster is survived by his daughter, Erin Spillar of Austin, TX, his son Austin Spillar (Mandi) of Wichita, KS and his loving fiancé Terri Sheldon of Austin, TX. Buster is also survived by his sister, JoAnn Wolf of Bartlett, TX,...

Aug 24, 2018

Dwight Wiley Brown, Jr. (AKA Honeycone) was born in Galveston, Texas on March 9, 1970 to Dwight Sr. and Gayle Brown.

He moved to Austin, Texas in 1984. Dwight graduated from Del Valle High School in 1988. He also attended Everest Institute in Austin, Texas where He received his Medical Certification in 2011.

Dwight met...

Aug 22, 2018

Gerald Richard “G” McPherson of Austin, TX died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 55.

Gerald was born to parents Richard McPherson and Harriett Cox on July 30, 1963 in Flint, MI.  He moved with his family to Shenandoah, VA in 1970 where he graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy...