Local Obituaries
Thelma Tidwell
Apr 11, 2015
Thelma Edna Buck Tidwell or "Meme" as she was called by her adoring grandchildren, great grandchildren and many others died at the age of 93 on April 11, 2015. She was born on a farm in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas on September 28, 1921 to Luther and Mary Hamilton Buck. She was the second of 11 siblings and...
James Vaughn
Apr 10, 2015
James T Vaughn was born on January 1st, 1929 in Lyons, Indiana. He entered the U.S. Air force in 1947 and served during WWII and Korean War. In 1953 he was discharged from the US Air Force with the rank of T/Sgt. Ribbons and Citations received for his service in the Air Force: Flight Crew Wings, National Defense Medal,...
Myron Smith
Apr 9, 2015
The fearless, inspiring spirit of Myron Dean Smith will live on in all she touched. She passed from this world on April 9, 2015 due to a rare sarcoma. Myron was born in Kingsville, TX in 1960 and grew up in Corpus Christi, TX among a loving family to become an enthusiastic marcher in the Battlin' Buc Band and...

Dashone Coleman
Apr 8, 2015
Da'Shone Dondrell Coleman age 23 the son of Mr. Arthur Lee Coleman and Ms. Deborah Ann Taylor-Coleman was born on October 09, 1991 in Cleveland, Mississippi. Da'Shone relocated to Austin, Texas with his mother in 1999 at the age of eight (8). He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very early age and while in...
Rory Mcgahan
Apr 6, 2015
Rory Francis McGahan, loving father; treasured son; brother; uncle; exceptional friend; warrior; Marine; and devout Christian child of God; was unexpectedly called home by our Lord and Saviour, on 6 April, 2015, while at his residence in Smithville, Texas. Rory was 50 years of age. Rory is survived by his daughter, Claire McGahan; his mother, Norma McGahan; his brother...
Paul Bryant
Apr 4, 2015
On August 11th, 1958 Paul Andrew Bryant was born to Maggie Nixon- Bryant and Claude Evan "Jim" Ellison who preceded him in death. Paul attended Austin Public Schools. He was an employee of University of Texas for several years, he also worked as a handyman over the past years. On the afternoon of April 4th the angel of silence...
Freddie Mitchell
Apr 2, 2015
The Lord called Freddie Lee Mitchell home to glory at age 73 on April 2 at his home in Hutto,. Family visitation will be Friday, April 10th at 1:00 pm at All Faiths Funeral Services, 8507 North I-H 35, Austin, TX 78753, (512) 339-8878. Memorial services will be held at Hutto Bible Church, 301 West St., Hutto, TX 78634,...
Craig Douglass
Apr 1, 2015
Craig Douglass, 65, died April 1, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Phyllis Smith, his former wife, Jodie (Balkum) Smith. He is survived by his long time partner, Jim Brison (Austin, TX), daughter Sinnamon Menke, son-in-law Norbert F. Menke, Jr., and grandson Earl Menke (Colorado Springs, CO), sister Margo Smith, and niece Kate Kerns...
Sadie Mosley
Mar 28, 2015
"Sadie Mosley" as she was a keep it together, affectionately and loving mother, was also called Mama Sadie, Aunt Sadie and Sister Sadie, was born to Berta Lyon Jones and Frank Jones on January 3, 1935, in Crandall, Texas. She was the baby of four, a brother, King Jones, sisters, Frankie Lee Bean and Lillie McKnight. She was a...

Evarista Salas
Mar 27, 2015
Evarista Rocha Salas, born October 26, 1928 in Smithville, TX, passed away surrounded by her family on March 27, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Salas, and parents Ramon and Julia Rocha. She is survived by sister, Isbabel Degollado and brothers, Luis and Phillip Rocha. Children Joe Salas, wife Debi, Mary Alice Huerta, Daniel Salas,...
Roberto Garcia
Mar 25, 2015
Roberto Serrano Garcia, 51 anos de edad, un Esposo, Padre, Hermano, Abuelo, Tio y Amigo, fallecio el 25 de Marzo, 2015. Sobrevive su Esposa; Oliveria Piedra, 2 Hijos; Leonel Serrano Piedra, Roberto Serrano Piedra, 7 Hijas; Elsa Serrano Piedra, Almadelia Serrano Piedra, Erminia Serrano Piedra, Yesenia Serrano Piedra, Maricela Serrano Piedra, Jennifer Serrano Piedra, Mariela Serrano Piedra, Madre; Feliciana...

Lonnie Yancey
Mar 24, 2015
Lonnie Elmer Yancey Jr., 91, passed away on March 24, 2015 In Smithville, TX. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Billie (Bell) Yancey live in Smithville. He was born on February 6, 1924 to Lonnie and Myrtle (Jackson) Yancey in San Antonio, TX. The Yancey family welcomed Family and friends at a visitation held at All Faiths of the...
Julisa Gutierrez
Mar 19, 2015
Our Beloved Julisa Gutierrez, age 15 of Del Valle passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was a Student attending Del Valle High School at the time of her passing. Julisa is Survived by Her Loving Mother; Martina Gutierrez, Sister; Maria Gutierrez, extended Family Members and many dear friends who will cherish and miss her loving smile and...
Lawrence Sanders, Sr
Mar 13, 2015
Lawrence "Chief" Sanders, 74, was on born on April 4, 1940 in Bastrop, Texas to the loving parents of Mr. and Mrs. Modesta Sanders Sr. He gently transitioned life on Friday, March 13, 2015 with his family by his side. Lawrence was a hard, dedicated, entrepreneur, who worked in construction for over fifty years. Lawrence instilled his hard work...
Editha Williams
Mar 11, 2015
Editha Florsheim Williams of Austin was called to her home in heaven on March 11, 2015. A longtime resident of Austin since the 1960s, she first owned a hair salon called The London Look and then owned The Armadillo Market, one of the original stores on South Congress from the 1980s-2003. She was a generous spirit and funny, gracious...
Elouise White
Mar 10, 2015
Laura "Elouise" White, 72, of Austin Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Elouise, graduated from Lamar University in 1976 with Honors. She was a devoted wife to Eddie White for 53 years and worked for the state for 20 years. As a teacher, Elouise loved to share Texas History. As a daughter she was so proud of...
Carl Crenshaw
Mar 10, 2015
Dear Friends and Family, Our dear brothers, Carl W. and Charles B. Crenshaw have passed away. Both had been in a state of declining health for the past few years. Charles Barron Crenshaw passed away on February 9, 2015 and Carl Warren Crenshaw passed away March 10, 2015. Both died at the North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas....
David Jones, Sr
Mar 8, 2015
Dave Garland Jones Sr. was born to the late R.Z. Jones Sr. and the late Mother Eleanor Jones, on July 1, 1955. He was educated through the Austin Independent School District. His specialty was cooking; he was an excellent cook; his peach cobbler was always in demand during our family gatherings. He served in the U.S. Army. He also...
Robbie Wolf
Mar 6, 2015
Robbie Lee Wolf passed away from this life early on March 6, 2015 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She had battled Alzheimer's disease for five years. Robbie was born February 3, 1931 to Roy and Antonette Shelton in Houston, Texas. She married Monroe Wolf on July 10, 1947 in Lee County. Robbie is survived by her children:...
David Jolly
Mar 5, 2015
David Brinkley Jolly, 54, returned to his heavenly home on March 05, 2015 at St. David's Medical Center. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle with various illness which ultimately gave him peace. David was born to the late Jessie B. Jolly and Alma Rose Fryder, a Postal worker and...
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