Local Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Alec left us at the early age of 20 years old. He had so much more life to live and for that we are truly mournful. We believe his Uncle B, who also left us way to early at 20 years old, came down and with angel wings took him to his dwellings above. He was loved by many...

Feb 27, 2018

Katherine H. Johnson entered this Life to Oliver and Lillian Houston on December 22, 1927 in Austin, Texas.  She entered into her Eternal Life on February 27, 2018 in Austin, Texas at the age of 90 years.  Katherine was preceded in Death by her beloved husband, Alfred E. Johnson Sr.  Left to cherish her memory are her children, Artramease...

Feb 24, 2018

Jammie Lynn Lamb, 81 was called home on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ellis Lamb and Pansy Mae Slater Lamb Maddox; two brothers, Waymon Lamont Lamb and Paul Damon Lamb, and one sister, Hettie Jacqueline Maddox Nye. He is...

Feb 23, 2018

Bria Nichole Murphy was born in Austin, Texas on June 22, 1996 to Teresa Barrs and Mack "Edwin" Murphy.  She was a wonderful spirit who brought joy to the lives of so many; her family, her friends and most of all her precious son.

We Love You Bria!

Feb 17, 2018

Feb 17, 2018

Marion Lavida Azar age 82 of Austin passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Preceded in death by Her Husband; George Azar, Parents; William and Ruby Kilburn, Brother; Wesley Kilburn.

Mrs. Azar is survived by 2 Sons; Darrel Azar and wife Julie, Larry Azar and wife Gloria, 2 Brothers; Drue Kilburn, Steve Kilburn, 2 Granddaughters; Sasha Azar, Andrea...

Feb 15, 2018

Manuel F. Sanchez

March 05, 1935 – February 15, 2018

On Wednesday, February 15, 2018 our beloved Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.  He was surrounded by his family.  Manuel goes on to join his wife of 64 years, Petra.  Whom, he was caregiver through the last years of her...

Feb 15, 2018

Lt. Col. John Tabor USAF Retired died on February 15, 2018 at the age of  88.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Toni Tabor Oyler, his parents Paul and Beth Tabor and one brother, Paul F. Tabor Jr. and sister-in-law Virginia Tabor.

A career Air Force officer, Col. Tabor served almost...

Feb 15, 2018

William Thomas "Bill" Walsworth

"My Father, My Partner, My Best Friend"

Passed away February 15, 2018 in a local hospital after a sudden illness, he was 86 years old.

He was born April 4th 1931 in Chicago Illinois to, William H. Walsworth and Bernice M....

Feb 15, 2018

On February 15, 2018 after 73 spirited and memorable years, Willie James Whitley Jr. went home to be with the Father in Heaven.

Willie James was born December 12, 1944 to the late Willie James Whitley Sr. and Georgia M. Smith of Del Valle, Texas. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age...

Feb 15, 2018

William Thomas "Bill" Walsworth

"My Father, My Partner, My Best Friend "

Passed away February 15, 2018 in a local hospital after a sudden illness, he was 86 years old.

He was born April 4th 1931 in Chicago Illinois to, William H. Walsworth...

Feb 13, 2018

Feb 8, 2018

“Pinky” Martha Harriet McKinney Smith peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2018 at the age of 74.

Pinky was born in Goose Creek, Texas on March 21, 1943 to the late I.W. “Dub” and Lucille McKinney. She graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas and attended Texas Christian University.

On...

Feb 7, 2018

Clarence “Butch” E. Hawkins, 71, of Austin, passed peacefully on 2/7/2018 in Austin, TX surrounded by his family. Butch was born in Austin, TX and lived much of his life there, graduating from the University of Texas. He was a photographer in the Air Force, and later as a geography teacher at Webb Middle School and Anderson High School....

Feb 6, 2018

Our Beloved Rosemarie Perez, age 72 of Austin passed away on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 surrounded by her Loving Family.

Preceded in death by her Parents, 1 Sisters and 1 Brother.

Survived by Her Loving Children; Daughter; Roxanne Vasquez, 2 Sons; Ralph Vasquez and wife Katherine, Ronald Samaniego, 6 Sisters, 6 Brothers, 10 Grandchildren, 21...

Feb 6, 2018

Robert Christopher Fyrst, age 49, of Austin (formerly of Norfolk, VA, Madison, WI and Denver, CO), passed away on February 6, 2018. Robert was born on July 3, 1968 to Robert Donald Briggs and Vernell Bernice Pendleton in Buffalo, NY.

Robert graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, VA in 1986. He studied political science, history and...

Feb 6, 2018

Robert Christopher Fyrst, age 49, of Austin (formerly of Norfolk, VA, Madison, WI and Denver, CO), passed away on February 6, 2018. Robert was born on July 3, 1968 to Robert Donald Briggs and Vernell Bernice Pendleton in Buffalo, NY.

Robert graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, VA in 1986. He studied political science, history and...

Feb 2, 2018

Paula Jane Lemcke died on February 2, 2018, after a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was 56 years old.

Paula was born on October 7, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, to her parents, Thomas and Marilyn Massey.  She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and Severna Park, Maryland, and attended Texas State University and The University of...

Feb 1, 2018

Wanda Diane Lovings Marshall

“Cinderella”

Wanda Diane Lovings was born September 6, 1959 to Jodie Frank Lovings. She attended the Austin Public Schools’ Govalle and Allen Elementary Schools, Leander Junior High School and Reagan High School in 1977. While in high school, Wanda loved gymnastics and parallel bars. She was described as a beast on...

Jan 29, 2018

Martin Reyes, 58, of Manor, TX, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018; 33 days after the death of his beloved wife of 36 years, Virginia Carlin Reyes. He was born November 9, 1959, to Luciano Sr and Nellie Reyes.  Martin is survived by his only daughter, Rita Roxanna Reyes and son in law, Erik James Perez,...