Local Obituaries

Johnnie Williams

May 28, 2014

Johnnie Lee Williams was born June 28, 1945 to the late John and Mary Williams. He departed this life on May 28, 2014 at the age of 68. Johnnie attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and Solomon Coles High School, Corpus Christi, Texas. Johnnie was an outstanding basketball star. His nick name was Hooker. He was retired from Poole...

Lee Alexander

May 27, 2014

Lee Mozam "Big Moe" Alexander, 41, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Lee was born in Austin, TX on January 10, 1973 to the parents of Rookie Scott and Shirley Alexander. A visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 30, 2014 at All Faiths Funeral Services - North Chapel. Funeral service will...

Maria Santana

May 25, 2014

Mary M. Garza Santana Dailey, 77 years old, of Cedar Creek, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Mary was born into a family of to the late Cecelia and Jose Rafael Garza in Cuero, Texas on November 28, 1936. She was married to Cruz Tijerina and had 8 children from that union, she...

Harriett Lloyd

May 23, 2014

Harriett Lorraine Lloyd passed from this life on May 23, 2014 in Buda, Texas. Harriett was born on August 10, 1964 to Phyllis Sickels. She was married to Paul Lloyd on September 22, 1990. They enjoyed a happy and joyful life together with their family and friends. Harriett is survived by her loving husband Paul, her 2 daughters, Lisa...

Maria Salas

May 23, 2014

Maria Francisca (Frances) Salas born April 21, 1938, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, May 23, 2014 after a brief battle with Cancer. A graduate of St. Mary's Academy in 1957, attended Our Lady of the Lake University and taught elementary school in the early years. Upon returning to Austin she had 28 years of service...

John Watson Jr

May 20, 2014

John Conway Watson, Jr. November 1, 1946 -May 20, 2014 A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 31, 2014 Calvary Episcopal Church, 603 Spring St. - 1 block off Main St.- Bastrop, Texas A reception at the church will follow.

John passed away on Tuesday, May 20 in Austin, Texas. He is the...

Agnes Berry

May 18, 2014

Agnes (Peg) Hawkins Brown Berry, born August 20, 1917, has gone to be with her Lord. On Sunday May 18th, with loved ones present and at the age of 96 years young, Peg passed peacefully to the next life while at St. David's South Austin Hospital Austin Texas. So many will miss the wonderful smile and touching heart she...

Percell Gault

May 14, 2014

Percell Gault, 66, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 1 pm- 5 pm at All Faiths Funeral Services- North Chapel, 8507 N IH 35, Austin, Texas. Services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11...

Elizabeth Dye

May 14, 2014

Elizabeth Katherine Damiani Dye, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Irving, TX, passed away on May 14, 2014. Services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth's honor to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).

David Sykes

May 12, 2014

David Anthony Sykes, 54, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. David was born July 29, 1959 in DeKalb, TX to the parents of Carol Ann (Stewart) and David Sykes Sr. A visitation with the family will be held from noon until 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2014, at All Faiths Funeral Services - North Chapel....

William Gaylord

May 10, 2014

William Lynn Gaylord, son of William Hardy Gaylord and Vida Lea (Bachman) Gaylord-Warner was born in Woodward, Oklahoma. He departed Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm on May 10, 2014 at his home in Smithville, Texas at age of 64. Lynn attended school in Stratford, TX until 1965 where his family moved to Southwest Kansas and Lynn Graduated from Rolla...

Janis Kemp

May 10, 2014

On Saturday May 10, 2014 my wonderful Mother passed away. She was born in Austin Texas on April 18, 1947. She lived all of her life in Austin going to Becker Elementary, Fulmore Junior High and then Travis High School. She also attended the University of Texas at Austin for a short period of time but working full time...

Diane Ohler

May 8, 2014

Diane Elizabeth Ohler, born on August 20, 1957, originally of Mt. Pleasant PA, longtime resident of Del Valle, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday the 8th of May 2014. She was beloved as a daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father Donald Ohler of Pittsburg PA, her sister Dawn Elaine Ohler of...

Marilyn Middleton

May 4, 2014

Marilyn Kay Middleton, 43, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2014 in Austin Texas. Marilyn was born January 9, 1971 in Austin to the parents of Arfelia (Walker) and Lee Roy Middleton. A visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2014 at All Faiths Funeral Services - North Chapel. Funeral...

Kirk Holden

May 1, 2014

Kirk Nathan Holden, 56, of Austin passed away Friday, May 1, 2014. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends left to cherish his memory. Kirk was a native Austinite and graduate of the University of Texas. He enjoyed all things Austin and was proud of his city and community. Kirk was a kind and generous spirit,...

Kay Coleman

Apr 27, 2014

Mrs. Kay Lynn Coleman was born on September 23, 1960 to Samuel and Dorothy Coleman. Kay Lynn loved the Lord and she accepted him as her Lord and savior at an early age. Kay Lynn was educated at Del Valle I.S.D. Kay Lynn worked hard as a nursing home cook in Manchaca. Many of the clients raved about her...

Robert Diamond

Apr 24, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Diamond, 54, of Smithville, TX was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on April 24, 2014. Born on November 14, 1959, his infectious laugh and charismatic nature brought great joy and happiness to his family and friends throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by his wife Deanna Diamond. He is also survived by...

Quiontus Scott Jr

Apr 24, 2014

Quiontus “Pro” Scott, Jr. was born in Taylor, Texas to the late Quiontus and Alberta Nevels Scott September 12, 1948. It became obvious that the Scott household and the community of Taylor would be greatly influenced by Quiontus’ deposits in more ways than imagined. Even in his formative years, Quiontus was wise beyond his years and possessed...

James Cunningham

Apr 21, 2014

James O'Neal Cunningham, 60, of Del Valle, TX went home to his mansion in heaven on Monday, April 21, 2014. James was born, August 25, 1953, in Austin, TX to Ira and Josephine Cunningham. In 1971 James married Brenda Cunningham. James was employed as a contractor most of his life. He enjoyed the work because he loved...

Angelina Debbs

Apr 19, 2014

Angelina Nicole “Niki” Debbs of Austin passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, April 19, 2014. She was 26 years old. The brightest stars burn out the quickest, and Niki was one of the brightest stars around. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and the many, many people whose lives she brightened. She is survived...