Taylor, TX Obituaries

Dec 3, 2022

Herminia Fuentes, 92, of Little River-Academy, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 3, 2022.

She was born January 21, 1930 to Matilde Flores and Sofia de León in Friendship, Tx.

During her early life she was a housekeeper, but her pride and joy was being a housewife. She spent her time raising her daughter and later...

Dec 3, 2022

Donald Eberle Kuempel, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 03, 2022, after a courageous battle of heart and renal diseases. In the prior months, Donald had been in the hospital several times and knowing the severity of his illness his wish was to pass graciously and peacefully in his home. Donald received Hospice care during his...

Dec 2, 2022

Harold Kern Harris Jr. of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. He was born on August 29th, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana to Harold Scott Harris Sr. and Lydia Kern Harris. He grew up the youngest of three, with two older sisters.

After high school, he enlisted in the army...

Nov 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Swartz, 73, of Taylor TX passed away at his home Wednesday November 30th 2022. Bob was born in Charleston, WV to the late Riley Dale Swartz and Dixie Grace (Koontz) Swartz. A 1966 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Bob retired from the United States Air Force after more than 20 years of service. He was...

Nov 30, 2022

Jim Downs, 70, passed away at St. David's Medical Center in Round Rock on November 30 th after a 4-year battle with lung cancer. He was born on December 17, 1951, to Louise Shipley and Wesley C. (Katy) Downs in Monett, Missouri.  He was married on October 6, 1973 to the love of his life, Joyce Jean Prikryl at...

Nov 29, 2022

Larry Kent Johnson, 78, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 after his battle with cancer. He was born to Eric W. Johnson and Doris Oliver Johnson of Thrall, Texas on June 10, 1944. Larry was raised in Thrall and attended Thrall High School where he excelled in athletics and academics. He was in the top...

Nov 27, 2022

On Sunday, November 27, 2022, Robert Allen Smith, loving husband of 46 years and father, passed away at the age of 69. Lovingly known by his family as “Smitty”, he was born on September 14, 1953, in Jamestown, New York, to Carolyn and Stanley Smith. Smitty joined the United States Army after graduating high school, serving six years both in...

Nov 26, 2022

You are welcome with open arms to participate in the Great home going of Mr. Johnny Ray Cathey AKA (Mickey)

He was a good man. And he was loved by all of his family members, and by the numerous friends that he came in contact with while he roamed the streets of Taylor Texas.

Mickey...

Nov 26, 2022

Ernesto Perez, 81, of Little River-Academy, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022.

He was born May 18, 1941 to Antonio Perez and Guadalupe Rosales in Holland, Texas.

During his life he worked in farming and construction, he was also part of building the Granger dam. He also worked with his cousin at Family Perez...

Nov 22, 2022

Diana Lynn (Matoska) Hejl passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of 69, after a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder.

Diana was born November 25, 1952. She grew up with her family on a farm in Noack, Texas. She was a life-long member of Christ Lutheran Church...

Nov 20, 2022

Deborah Kay “Perrin” Marx was called to her heavenly home Sunday November 20 th 2022.

She was born September 6 th 1952 in San Antonio Texas to Joseph Perrin and Mildred “English” Perrin.

In 1985 she married her loving husband, Clifford Dudley Marx. The couple shared 35 blessed years together.

She retired from...

Nov 18, 2022

Bobbie Jean Huff, 89, of Pflugerville, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White in Round Rock, Texas. She was born on June 24, 1933 to Sarah Flowers and Rusley Dobbin, Sr. in Taylor, Texas. She was raised in Taylor and attended O.L. Price school along with her siblings....

Nov 15, 2022

MauRita Lynette Gafford Smith “Sissy” passed away November 15, 2022 at her home in Taylor, Texas at the age of 77.

MauRita was born on December 16, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Juanita and Thomas Gafford.  After the passing of her father at a young age, having only an 8 th grade education she help raise her...

Nov 14, 2022

Chad Faltesek, 36, of Garland, Texas, went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, November 14, 2022

Chad was born January 24th, 1986, in Waco, Texas, to John and Delonda Faltesek. Chad loved to BBQ and spend time with his family. He loved fishing and drinking cold beer. His children were his life. He was definitely...

Nov 12, 2022

Carmen E. Gonzalez, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Carmen was born on March 18, 1924 in Hutto, Texas to Magdaleno and Ella (Gonzalez) Euresti. She grew up with three brothers and six sisters. As a child, she attended school in a...

Nov 11, 2022

Shirley Jean Mazac was called home to her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2022.  She passed away at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Round Rock, Texas, after a lengthy illness.

Shirley was born to Gus A. (Mike) Wendland and Albertina (Betty) Dlouhy Wendland on October 11, 1936 in Taylor Texas.

She grew up...

Nov 9, 2022

Lou Cross Mayberry January 21, 1936 ~ November 9, 2022

Lou Cross (L.C.) Mayberry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend joined His Heavenly Father on Wednesday November 9, 2022. He was 86 years old. L.C. was born January 21, 1936 in Mound, Texas, Coryell County, to John and Hazel Mayberry and lived in Flat, Texas. He...

Nov 7, 2022

Dianna Lynn Wuthrich Huff

Dianna Huff (74) passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 7, 2022. She was born on October 21, 1948 in Taylor, the oldest child of Alex Jr. and Rose (Kerlin) Wuthrich. She attended school in Taylor and was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of West Taylor. She and Louis...

Nov 7, 2022

Teresa Camacho De Olivas, age 81, passed away November 7, 2022.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 10, 2022 Providence Funeral Home with a recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will held 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 11, 2022 Ss Cyril Methodious Catholic Church. Interment to follow...

Nov 7, 2022

Eudene (Denie) Tham of Taylor, Tx. passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2022 at the age of 88.

Denie was born on Mar. 28, 1934 to LouDora and Cecil McCain and was raised in and around the Taylor area. She met and later married Gilbert W. Tham on Aug. 17, 1950.

Denie was quite a...