Taylor, TX Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

On September 19, 2021, Susan Kay Carlson (née Reiser) gained her angel wings. Susan was born in Valentine, Nebraska and passed away when she was 63 years old. Tragically, she was the victim of a car accident resulting from another driver running a stop sign. Her family and friends miss her dearly. Susan is survived by her children, Michael...

Sep 18, 2021

Maria Gloria De La Rosa departed this life on September 18, 2021. She was born March 18, 1958, in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico, to parents Jose Luis Lopez and Anastacia Sanchez.

Maria was a loving person, and her greatest joy was to care for her family. She loved to knit, sew, and garden. She also enjoyed going...

Sep 17, 2021

James (Jim or CJ)Renda was born September 20, 1960 as the youngest child to Patsy Renda & Geneva Renda (nee Rogolino). Jim grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. As a child he was quite the entrepreneur. He used his lunch money purchasing Tasty Kakes to sell to the school teachers for breakfast. After doubling his investment he bought...

Sep 17, 2021

Gloria LaVerne (Ditto) Stauffer was born on September 9, 1928 in Belmena, Texas to Edgar and Ola Ditto. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Cameron, Texas in 1936. She graduated from Cameron High Yoe High School in 1945. She met Roy O. Stauffer on one of her bus rides from Cameron to Austin, and they began...

Sep 14, 2021

Larry Lee Tait, 69, of Taylor, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  He was born January 14, 1952 in Victoria TX to the late Lester Sr. and Elizabeth Tait. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas. Larry graduated...

Sep 14, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of Geniveve Gonzales announce her passing on September 14, 2021, Geniveve at the age of 19 years old and she will be lovingly remembered by her parents John Gonzales and Amanda Alvarado.

Geniveve had a total of five siblings, her older brother(s): Julian Gonzales, Nikolas Mendez, Nathan Mc Daniel...

Sep 13, 2021

Mary Joyce Morgan, 71, of Taylor Texas passed away September 13, 2021.

Mary was born January 23, 1950 in Taylor to John and Elsie Faltesek. She graduated 1968 in Taylor. She married Charles Morgan in 1968 and was blessed with two beautiful daughters. Mary lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and family gatherings. Mary...

Sep 11, 2021

Danna Katherine Kemble of Georgetown passed away Saturday, September 11 th , 2021.

Danna was born in Taylor, TX on March 9, 1951, to Alvin Joe and Evelyn Klima.  She retired from TxDOT in 2011 after 28 years of service with the State of Texas.  During her retirement, she greatly enjoyed traveling, shopping, dining out, and visiting...

Sep 11, 2021

William Swofford, 72 of Austin passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 2:18PM.

Willies Swofford was born on January 6, 1949, in Pineville, South Carolina to Wallace and Laura Swofford. He was the oldest of 4 children and graduated Georgetown High School. Willie retired from being a part salesman at Ford for 40 years and his...

Sep 10, 2021

Guadalupe (Lupion) Briones V, 85 of Taylor, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021, in Lubbock, TX surrounded by loved ones.

Lupion, was born on June 6, 1936, in Thorndale, TX to Lucia (Morales) and Luz Vasquez. He lived in Taylor where he attended St. Mary's Catholic School and grew up with eight brothers and three sisters....

Sep 8, 2021

Anna (Ann) Tallant Geil passed away with her family by her side on September 8, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1930 in New Orleans, LA and was the daughter of William and Anna Hopkins Tallant.

She grew up in New Orleans and attended Catholic school and graduated from Dominican High School....

Sep 6, 2021

Milton Sturm passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Bartlett, Texas.

Milton was born on July 25, 1940, in Holland, Texas, to the late Flora and H.W. Sturm. Milton was a lifelong member of the Saint John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. Milton enjoyed being...

Sep 5, 2021

Alice Matula Hajda, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021, at the age of 88.  She was a devout Catholic and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Alice was born to Rudolph and Lillian (Cervenka) Matula, in Granger, Texas on January 11, 1933.  She married Rudy Hajda on February 5, 1951. They were married...

Sep 3, 2021

Alen Araujo Araujo, 41, of Taylor passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, September 3, 2021.

Alen Araujo Araujo was born on March 15, 1980 in Mexico to Juan and Juana Araujo. He grew up with brothers and sisters; Joel, Silvia, Juan, Gabriel, Francisca, Frankie, and Paola Araujo. He married his significant other, Melisa Moreno. To...

Sep 3, 2021

Danora “Donnie” Lee Zimmerhanzel McLaughlin, age 89, of Taylor passed away Sept. 3, 2021.

Donnie was born in Taylor on Aug. 12, 1932 to Daniel Joseph Zimmerhanzel and Lenora Lee (Kovar) Zimmerhanzel and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1949 as co-valedictorian and high school favorite. Donnie married William Stancel McLaughlin on Jan. 3, 1953. She...

Aug 30, 2021

Emma Kerley, age 85 passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.

Emma Jean Kerley was born to Clifford and Beaulah Sorrells on February 5, 1936, and they later moved to Hutto, Texas. Emma professed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age. Emma then joined in marriage to Harold Kerley Sr. and to this union,...

Aug 29, 2021

Georgia Lee Thompson went to be with the Lord, August 29,2021.

Beside the Lord stood her husband and grandson who all met with wide open arms.

She is preceded in death by her husband Waylon Thompson, her brothers Walter Raby, Thomas Raby and her sister Barbara “Bunny” Raby, and her grandson Rocky Bell.

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Aug 29, 2021

Wayne Charles Moerbe began his final fight in God's army on August 2, 2021. He battled in this fight for 27 days. During this time Wayne expressed he was scared but at peace because Jesus was at his side.

On August 29th at the age of 65, Wayne's soul went to God and his spirit to heaven....

Aug 28, 2021

Albert Harry Zeplin, 99, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Albert was born on September 3, 1921 in Taylor, Texas to Gus and Ella Wuthrich Zeplin. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1939. After graduation, he served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II....

Aug 26, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jimmy Joseph Perez Jr., aged 29, our most beloved son, brother, uncle and best friend passed on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Jimmy Joseph was born on April 21, 1992. Those who knew Jimmy Joseph understood how amazing and special he was, and how fiercely he loved his family. Jimmy Joseph’s two...