Taylor, TX Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

John Mueller, 52, passed away after a long illness Thursday, December 16, at his home in Frisco, Texas.

John was born December 19,1968 in Taylor, TX, into the barbecue dynasty of the late Bobby and Trish Mueller and loving grandparents Louie and Leonor Mueller and Bernice and Luther Johnson

John graduated from Taylor High School...

Dec 15, 2021

Susan Hanna, 68, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Susan Kay Hanna was born on April 30,1953 in San Antonio to Mack and Lillian (Novosad) Hanna. Better known as Susie by family she grew up the third in a household of four girls.  Susie graduated from Harlandale High School,...

Dec 12, 2021

Judy Arroyo, 52, of Taylor, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Judy Ann Arroyo was born on October 14, 1969 in Taylor, to Jose and Mary Gonzales. She grew up with one older brother, one younger sister, and three younger brothers. Judy attended Taylor High School in 1985. In 1995 she married...

Dec 12, 2021

Lawrence Erwin Marburger (Slats), 84, of Granger, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 12 th , 2021.

Lawrence was born on October 29 th , 1937 in Jarrell, TX to Werner and Hulda Marburger.  He grew up in Jarrell, where he graduated from Jarrell High School.  He then joined the Army. After the...

Dec 12, 2021

Verdell McFarlin-Simmons (Sister), 80, departed this earthly life on December 12, 2021. She was born to Sinker and Lizzie Gadison-McFarlin in Taylor, Texas on April 11 th , 1941.

She answered her gentle call to rest on Sunday, December 12, 2021, surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.

In her early years Verdell provided love...

Dec 11, 2021

Adeline Ida Cora Laubach Waiser, age 93, of Thorndale, passed away December 11, 2021, at her home.

Adeline was born in San Antonio on August 24, 1928. She was the fifth child born to Rev. W.W Laubach and Elsie Shellhammer Laubach. She was a homemaker, wife, grandma, and aunt.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 10, 2021

Rachel Olivarez Burt, 72, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 10, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Rachel was born on December 6, 1949 in Taylor, Texas to Laurence and Ninfa (Siller) Olivarez.  She grew up with eight brothers and seven sisters.  Rachel worked for Michael...

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Felix Barratachea, 82, of Thorndale, joined his heavenly Father Friday, December 10, 2021.

A visitation is to be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a recitation of The Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 14th at Providence Funeral Home, Taylor.

Mass of Christian Burial is to take place Wednesday, December 15th...

Dec 7, 2021

James Rodney Johnson 61 of Taylor, TX left this earth for heaven on December 7 th surrounded by family.  James was a loving husband, father, Wawa, son and brother.  He was born June 10 th , 1960 to James Robert Johnson and Barbara Jean Johnson at St. David’s in Austin, Texas.  He Married Irma Rowland Johnson November 18 th...

Dec 6, 2021

Sharon Davis, 65, of Taylor, went to her Heavenly home on December 6, 2021.

She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 1, 1956, to Leo Ozell Williams and Essie Mae (Myles) Williams.

She attended school...

Dec 1, 2021

Mary Lu Haase, 86, of Taylor, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Mary was a dedicated and caring educator for over 40 years. She touched many lives and will be missed by all that knew her.

Private services will be held.

Nov 30, 2021

Cynthia Nicole Abundiz, 20 of Taylor TX. passed away Tuesday November 30, 2021. Cynthia was born in Georgetown TX on February 25, 2001 to Lisa Pachicano and Oscar Abundiz. She grew up in Taylor with her Ninner (sister) Sofia Marie, Mom Lisa Pachicano, Luz and with La Familia Ruiz.

Cynthia Graduated from Taylor High School in 2018...

Nov 28, 2021

Dorothy Machacek Williams Palla, 85, of Granger, went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, November 28, 2021.

A visitation is to be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, December 2, 2021, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00pm at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker NW, Taylor, TX.

Mass of Christian...

Nov 26, 2021

Lois Jean Clark Stevens, 92, of Taylor, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Jean was born on October 27, 1929, in Lincoln, Kansas, to William Clarence and Myrtle Aileen Clark (neé Dwyer) who nurtured her relentlessly joyous attitude, extraordinary kindness and love of the piano. She grew up with her...

Nov 25, 2021

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, Fred Scott, loving husband, father, and Papaw passed away at the age of 85. Fred was born on November 25, 1936 in Memphis, Texas to George and Sally Scott. On July 2, 1965 he married LaVerne Elaine Schroeder. They raised two sons Keith (Doc) and Grant (Shorty). He also had son Charles (Rusty) from...

Nov 24, 2021

Ruby Naomi (Stiles) Rakes, 90, met her Lord and Savior face to face on November 24, 2021.

Ruby was born on July 1, 1931, in Mountain View, Oklahoma to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Ida Stiles. She graduated from Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas in 1949.  Ruby married her high school sweetheart, Clarence Rakes, on September 16,...

Nov 23, 2021

Ronnie Dee Robinson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world after a year-long battle with cancer on November 23, 2021, at age 71.

He was born to Rev. John (J.C.) and Catherine Robinson on August 15, 1950, in Cedartown, Georgia. After Highschool, Ronnie enlisted in the Marines and served one term...

Nov 21, 2021

Ruth Estelle Woollett, daughter of William Paul Matyastik and Rose Antonia Svetlik, was born in Cameron Texas on April 20 th , 1940. Ruth left this world peacefully in her home with family on November 21 st , 2021, at the age of 81.

She graduated as valedictorian from Yoe High in 1958. On June 18, 1960,...

Nov 21, 2021

Tye Wilson, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

A visitation is to be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 30th, at Providence Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 1st, at Pleasant Retreat Cemetery in Thorndale.

Nov 20, 2021

Virginia Mae (Vitek) Hall, 75, of Georgetown, Texas returned home to her Heavenly Father on November 20 th , 2021.  She passed away peacefully at Baylor Scott and White Hospital with her loving daughters by her side.

Virginia was born in Taylor, Texas, on April 27, 1946 to Ed and Emillie (Millie) Gaida-Vitek.  She graduated from Granger...