Taylor, TX Obituaries

Mar 19, 2024

Patricia Ann Gola (Ables), age 84, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2024, after receiving an infection while in the hospital in south Austin and battling Alzheimer’s. She was at home surrounded by love with her daughter, Gina, and devoted caregiver, Daisy.

Patricia was born on July 16, 1939, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Frank and Lillian...

Mar 19, 2024

Peggy Sue Marek, 70, of Cedar Park, Texas was peacefully called home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones just as she would have wanted.

Peggy was born June 27, 1953, to Jean (Goss) and Frank Martinets Jr. She was the middle child of three beautiful girls and grew up...

Mar 15, 2024

Gladys Sophie (Gorubec) Parker entered eternal rest on March 15, 2024. She was born December 2, 1934 on the family farm in Granger, TX to Hubert Gorubec and Elsie Kurecka Spinn. Gladys grew up in Granger, where she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Charles (“Charlie”) Parker. They married September 6, 1954, at SS Cyril...

Mar 14, 2024

Harold "Pistol" Hubble passed away March 14, 2024 at the age of 82 years of age. Georgetown was his home for the past 45 years. His working career as a floor mechanic had to come to an end in 2001 and was told by doctors to retire due to health conditions.

He is survived by his wife...

Mar 10, 2024

Nicole Sefra (Martinez) Beran, 49, of Taylor, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 10, 2024. “I have fought the good and worthy noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Nicole Sefra (Martinez) Beran was born on August 17, 1974 in Taylor, Texas, to Richard and...

Mar 10, 2024

Kristine Louise Nelson, age 80, of Thrall, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2024.

She was born on May 25, 1943, to Foster Towle (Sr.) and Mabel Louise Chandler at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts, and was a 1961 graduate of Marblehead High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold G. Nelson...

Mar 7, 2024

Ramon Garza (Cadillac) was born in Taylor, Texas, on January 29,1968, to Maria Nava Lopez. He went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2024, at the age of 56, in Temple, Texas.

Ramon was preceded in death by his brothers, Guadalupe, Baby Joe, Eleno, and his sisters, Virginia, Marie, Janie, and his mother Maria....

Mar 6, 2024

Robert Clem Leatherman, age 98, of Taylor passed away from this life on March 6,2024 at his home. He was born on January 17,1926 in Bartlett RFD, Texas to George Elbert and Ola Mae (Boyd) Leatherman. He married the love of his life, Daphne Faye Leatherman on May 31, 1952. Clem was a dedicated family man. He loved remodeling...

Mar 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 31, 1936, George and Rosilee Coulter received a gift from God with the birth of their precious daughter Lula Mae Coulter.

Lula Mae grew up in Thrall Texas and received her formal education from Thrall ISD.

Lula Mae accepted Christ into her life at an early age and enjoyed servicing while attending...

Mar 3, 2024

Betty Lou "Nonnie" Warren was an exceptional woman who was loved by family and friend near and far. Betty Lou Warren was born November 09, 1938, in Pflugerville, Texas, to parents Jack and Lucinda Hornsby. She passed peacefully in her sleep on March 03, 2024, in Rockdale, Texas at the age of 85.

She is preceded in...

Mar 2, 2024

Nancy Hall Leshikar, 86 of Thrall, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born to Henry and Julia Tiemann on August 21, 1937, in Taylor, Texas. Nancy graduated from Thrall High School in 1955 and shortly after she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Ray Hall on June 5, 1955. Together they raised 3 sons,...

Mar 2, 2024

Dorothy Maruska Newman, of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024; just shy of her 99th birthday.  She was born on September 12, 1925, to parents, Joe and Lydia Pavelka, of Thrall, Texas.  She was baptized and confirmed in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thrall and was a member of Taylor Brethren Church.

She...

Feb 29, 2024

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, Air Force Cadet 2nd Class Tristen Riley Burton, 21, of Granger, Texas was called home to be with his Lord and savior in an off-base motorcycle accident in Cascade, Colorado.  Tristen was attending the United States Air Force Academy and was a member of Class of 2025 and Cadet Squadron 31, The Grim Reapers....

Feb 29, 2024

Andrea Lynne Ripple was born on December 11, 1961, in Austin, Texas. She passed from this earthly realm into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was 62 years young and beautiful in every way, inside and out. What marked the beauty of her life more than anything was the overwhelming love she...

Feb 26, 2024

Nathan “Nate” Guidry was born February 6, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the baby boy to Ms. Loyce Guidry and Mr. Carl “Red Pop” Guidry. Nate departed this life from natural causes on February 26, 2024, while visiting family and friends in Texas.

He ascends to heaven to meet his dad, Red Pop, but sadly...

Feb 25, 2024

Sybil Marcella (Gola) Vanecek, 90, passed away on February 25, 2024.  She was born on November 7, 1933, the daughter of Charlie and Marcella Gola. She was the oldest of five children, growing up on a Czech family farm in Granger, Texas and graduating from Granger High School. On September 15, 1952 she married Daniel Vanecek at St. Cyril...

Feb 24, 2024

Celia Mariea Stiles Beard, born on September 15, 1943, in the rustic beauty of Hog Mountain near Florence, TX, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Taylor, TX. Celia's journey was one of courage, resilience, and boundless love. Growing up in Jarrell, TX, she embraced life with gusto, excelling in academics, athletics, and a fierce competitive...

Feb 23, 2024

Martha Ann Knapek Sherek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away at age 96, on February 23, 2024, peacefully at her home, in Taylor, TX. Martha was born November 25, 1927, to John J. and Rosie (Polach) Knapek, in Cornhill, TX. Martha grew up on a farm in the Cornhill community and walked through the...

Feb 20, 2024

Billy Hodon, 87, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Billy was born on August 31, 1936, in Circleville, Texas, to Adolph and Alice Mikeska Hodon. He grew up in Taylor with his younger brother, Jerry. Billy began work at HEB in Taylor and at the age of 17, moved to Austin to continue working...

Feb 19, 2024

Keith Duane Bowden, age 86, of Taylor, Texas, departed this earthly life to be with his Heavenly Father on February 19, 2024. Born on June 12, 1937, in Admire, Kansas, to Clifford and Darlene Bowden, Keith's legacy is one marked by love, family, and community. Keith's journey was intertwined with the threads of family devotion and hard work.