Local Obituaries
Benard Burson Jr
Nov 14, 2016
Our Beloved Benard Burson JR was born April 27, 1922 in Temple, Texas. He was called home on November 14, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife of many years, Mary Burson; one son Benard Burson III; and one daughter Bernice Stewart. A host of Grandchildren,and Great Grandchildren. A Graveside service is scheduled November 19, 2016...

Laurel Giffen
Nov 9, 2016
Laurel Ann Pounds Giffen, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at her home in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Laurel was born in Memphis, Texas, on July 18, 1947, to Hershell and Doris Pounds, who have preceded her in death. Also preceding her is her husband, Arthur (Andy) William Giffen. Laurel is survived by...
Lance Karney
Nov 9, 2016
Lance Richard Karney was born November 28, 1944 to Lance Monroe Karney and Roberta Jacqueline Schafer Karney in Ovid, Colorado. He attended high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico where his dad inspired in him an appreciation for music. In fact, his dad helped him initiate a jazz band called "Lads of Knote" in which he played the saxophone and...
Billie Sharp
Nov 8, 2016
Billie Ruth (Woodle) Sharp died Nov. 8, 2016, in Austin. She was 86. Her funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, in the pavilion at the Parker Memorial Cemetery in Grapevine, with arrangements by All Faiths Funeral Services, 8507 N IH-35 Austin, Texas 78753 Billie was born July 26, 1930, in Bogota, Texas, to Lee Roy...
Theodore Nobles
Nov 6, 2016
Theodore was born on July 17, 1928 in Cameron, Texas to Theodore Roosevelt Nobles Sr. and Verlie Mae Nobles Carter. He grew up in Caldwell and later moved to Austin, Texas. At an early age he accepted Christ at Friendly Chapel AME Church. He attended school at Freeman High School. Theodore was a very strong, and a hard dedicated...
James Marshall
Nov 5, 2016
On November 5, 2016, James Everett "Buddy" Marshall left us unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Taylor, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Branum; step-father L.C. Branum, and his father Ray Marshall. Buddy spent the last few years of his life working as a security guard for Emerald PI in Austin,...

Maria Martinez
Nov 4, 2016
Maria H. Martinez left to be with our Lord on November 4th, 2016. She leaves behind two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on November 12th, 2016 at 10:30 AM.
SERVICES Memorial Service
Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:30 AM
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Jodie Simmons
Nov 2, 2016
Our beloved Jodie Ann Simmons was born December 16, 1925 in Elgin, Tx. She was called to be with the Lord on November 2, 2016. Services rendered by All Faiths Funeral Services-North
SERVICES Visitation
Friday, November 11, 2016 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All Faiths Funeral Home 8507 North IH-35 Austin,...
Jose Cerna
Nov 1, 2016
Jose Garcia Cerna, 72, of Smithville, Texas passed away in Temple, Texas on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was born to the late Vicente and Mary Cerna on October 1, 1944. Jose enlisted in the United States Army in August of 1965 and served 2 tours in Vietnam. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Army after being wounded...
Jeanette Hughes
Oct 27, 2016
Our Beloved Jeanette Hughes, age 51 of Austin passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Born in Victoria, TX in 1965, she was a resident in Austin Texas for most of her lifetime. Survived by Her Beloved Daughter; Kenyetta Smith , 3 beautiful Grand daughters; Essence, Jordan, and Kimora 4 Sisters; Charlotte, Cheryl, Barbara, and Tiffany. 1 Brother; Leonard...
Clara Hilcher
Oct 26, 2016
Clara Hilcher of Smithville, Texas at 76 years of age went to be with her husband Charles Hilcher of 57 years of marriage on October 26, 2016. Clara was born on July 23, 1940 in Wharton, Texas to Frank and Mamie Hurst. Proceeded in death by her husband Charles Hilcher; by her parents Frank and Mamie Hurst; sister Mary...
Miltha Dula-Feliciano
Oct 26, 2016
Miltha Dula-Feliciano, known to her friends and family as "Sweet Millie" due to her loving, kind, and giving nature was born March 28, 1940 in Grenada, West Indies to Maloney McIntyre and Doris Jerimiah, and went home to be forever with the Lord on October 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband Roberto...
Gary Palla
Oct 26, 2016
Gary Lee Palla, 65, of Bastrop, Tx. died October 26, 2016. Gary was a minister at the Church of the Nazarene and principal/high school teacher at Nazarene Christian School. He was a wonderful husband to his wife Carolyn of 46 years, father of 5 children he cherished dearly and grandfather to 11 beautiful grandchildren. Visitation will be at All...
Deborah Hutchinson
Oct 24, 2016
Life Reflections Deborah Jean Hutchinson was born on April 9, 1950 in Austin, Texas. She was the second born daughter to Albert & Jean Watkins raised by Lillian Fields and Jack Fields. Deborah affectionately called "Aunt Bunny" by family and friends accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend Arnold at 19th Street Baptist Church in...
Peggy Dickson
Oct 22, 2016
Peggy Jo Dickson, age 59 of Austin passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by Her Father; Frank Thomas. Survived by Her Children; Bridney Stewart-Fisher, Son; La'Ron Rowe, Mother; Rosie Taylor, 2 Sisters; Linda Lindsey, Delores Elmore, 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild. Visitation Services will be held on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 from...

John Richardson
Oct 19, 2016
John Marion Richardson (J.M), was born in Jacksonville, TX on October 19, 1929 and departed this world on October 19, 2016 on his 87th birthday. He graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston TX in 1948. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force. He was the co-owner of Precision Inspection, Ltd. In Houston, TX from...
Pauline Nandin
Oct 13, 2016
Pauline (Gomez) Nandin, 79, was born on December 16, 1936 in Austin, TX and passed away peacefully surrounded by her dear friend Stella and family members on October 13, 2016 in Austin, TX. Pauline retired from Austin Independent School District at Dawson Elementary and Bedichek Middle School after 25 years of service. Pauline was baptized on March 2, 1973...
Ruby Harsh
Oct 13, 2016
Ruby I. Harsh, age 87 of Round Rock, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 13th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her Husband; William Fowler Fenton and 1 Son; William Eugene Fenton. Survived by 1 Son; Steve Fenton, 1 Daughter; Kay Lynn Kuempel both of Round Rock, Texas, 1 Brother; Jim Barnes, 2 Sisters; Lois...

Yvonne Alvarez
Oct 8, 2016
Our Beloved Yvonne Loraine Alvarez, age 42 of Austin passed away on Saturday, October 8th, 2016. Born in Los Angeles California in 1974 she was a resident in Austin Texas for most of her lifetime. Survived by Her Beloved Husband; Adan Alvarez, 2 Sons; Joseph Garcia, Junior Joel Rodriguez, 2 Daughters; Valerie Rodriguez, Brenda Rodriguez, her Loving Mother; Yolanda...
Robert Morgan
Oct 6, 2016
Reflection of Life Robert Eugene Morgan It is said that when life begins, it is like an open book with many blank pages. Each day as we live our deeds are recorded page by page until we close our eyes in death, waiting that great getting up morning. The pages of this book began for Robert Eugene Morgan when...
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