Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jul 10, 2021

Elda Heselmeyer died on July 10, 2021 at the age of 104. Elda was born November 8, 1916 in Taylor, Texas to Gus and Ella (Wuthrich) Zeplin. She was baptized and confirmed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Wuthrich Hill and graduated from Taylor High School. On November 2, 1938 she married Willie Heselmeyer. They were happily married...

Jul 9, 2021

Helen Edith Skrahak Filla, 81, of Taylor passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 9 th , 2021.

Helen was born on May 22 nd , 1940 in Holland, Tx. to Joe and Frances Skrahak.  She grew up in Dallas and moved to Taylor her senior year, where she graduated high school.  She married the...

Jul 7, 2021

Donald Edward Berry, 75, of Coupland passed away peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of loved ones, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Don was born on October 18, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois to Elsie (Angelo) and Frank Berry. He grew up in the Harlingen and Corpus Christi areas of South Texas, and as an adult, was a long-time...

Jul 7, 2021

Patricia “Trish” Mueller, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, in Georgetown, Texas. Trish was born July 26, 1945, in Taylor, TX, to the late Bernice and Luther Johnson. She graduated from Taylor High School. Trish was married to Bobby Mueller, who preceded her in death. The couple were often seen working side by side at their restaurant, Louie...

Jul 6, 2021

Stephanie Louisa Torres

Was born in Austin, Texas to Jose Armando Perez & Yolanda Perez on October 23, 1989

Stephanie attended Sanchez Elementary, Martin Middle School, & Travis High School.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her father Jose Armando Perez, her maternal grandparents Estefania & Lucas Carrillo. Her paternal grandparents Luz &...

Jul 4, 2021

With heavy hearts, the Cross-family regrets to announce the passing of their beloved Norman Lee Cross. His sharp wit, outrageous sense of humor, goofy personality, stubborn will, and tremendous love for his family will be greatly missed.

On February 5, 1960, Norman Joined the United States Marine Corps. He was assigned to Platoon 218 Second Recruit Battalion...

Jul 4, 2021

Jimmy was born in Austin, Texas, the third of six children of Ted and Margaret Duffy Aanstoos. Soon after his birth, the family relocated to Taylor, Texas, his mother’s hometown. While his career took him to other places, Taylor was always his home.

He loved being a Taylor Duck! A 1969 graduate of Taylor High School, who...

Jul 3, 2021

John Arthur Bigon Sr, 96, of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021.  He passed away peacefully at Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock surrounded by his family.

John Arthur Bigon Sr. was born on August 31st, 1924 in Temple, Texas to John William and Annie (Zavodny) Bigon.  He grew...

Jun 26, 2021

Ynez Carolina Riojas, 51 of Austin, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday June 26, 2021.

Ynez was born on February 10, 1970 in Taylor, Texas to Frank & Yolanda Riojas.

She was a 1988 graduate of A.N. MacCallum High School in Austin, Texas and a homemaker while raising her two children. Ynez...

Jun 25, 2021

Zane Hyzak, 50, of Las Vegas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 25, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family after a strong and courageous battle with cancer.

Zane Channely Scruggs Hyzak was born on September 1, 1970 in Houston to Allen Scruggs and Pat Herzer Moseley. She grew...

Jun 22, 2021

Glen W. Whatley, Jr. (66) of Taylor, TX went to be with his heavenly father June 22, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He passed at home surrounded by his wife Judy, all three daughters, and fur baby Della.

Glen was born January 17, 1955, to Glen W. Whatley, Sr. and Patsy...

Jun 22, 2021

Paul Zavala Jr., 90, of Taylor passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021.

He was born in Taylor, TX to Paul and Matilde Zavala on August 16, 1930.

Paul was a longtime painter and businessman. He loved raising horses, telling jokes and spending time with his family.

He married the love of his life...

Jun 21, 2021

Rose Mary Rivera, 61, of Pflugerville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Rose Mary Rivera was born on July 10, 1959 in Taylor, Tx to Donald Matuke Sr. and Mary Martinez. She grew up with 5 younger siblings, and graduated from Taylor High School in 1978.

She...

Jun 18, 2021

Carmen Velasquez was born July 16, 1966 in Taylor, Texas. Raised in Taylor, she was the youngest of 8 children. She spent much of her life here, forming life-long relationships. Carmen entered her heavenly home June 18, 2021 at the age of 54.

Carmen is preceded in death by her brother Sergio Velasquez, and parents; Guadalupe Velasquez...

Jun 17, 2021

Emil Albert Bachmeyer, 88, of Taylor departed for his heavenly home on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 88.

Emil was born at home in Circleville, TX on Christmas Day 1932 to his parents Emil & Lydia (Rieger) Bachmeyer and was always proudly touted as her “Christmas Baby” by his mother. She forgot many things,...

Jun 16, 2021

James “JL” Melton, 85, of Hutto went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

JL was born at home on January 22, 1936, in Taylor, Tx, to Raymond and Eva Melton.

He Graduated from Hutto High School in 1955.

He grew up with one older brother, one older sister...

Jun 15, 2021

Ricky Dewayne Porter, 53, of Thrall, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas after a battle with cancer. Rick’s wife Holly (Turnbow) Porter and his pastor, Clint Neighbors, were by his side as he left to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Rick was born...

Jun 15, 2021

Cynthia Darline Krueger was called home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 15, 2021; the first child of Fred F. and Dorothy G. (Kruger) Krueger, born March 13, 1948.

Cynthia went to Hutto School all twelve years receiving her diploma in May of 1966.  She attended Texas Lutheran from September 1966 – December 1970, obtaining...

Jun 8, 2021

Richard Ruiz, 75, of Taylor passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Richard was born April 26, 1946, in Taylor to Mr. Gregorio C. Ruiz and Maria Solis Ruiz. He was a resident of Taylor all his life and in 1964, he married Ezelia Rodriguez.

Richard was employed by Taylor Bedding, retired from Carpenters, and was...

Jun 5, 2021

Velmetta Haynes Mitchell, 83, of Thorndale, TX passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

"Nita", her preferred nickname, was born on March 7, 1938 in the Liberty Hill community, near Rockdale, TX.  She was the second-born child of Carl James Haynes and Lilia Bell Washington.  At an early age, her parents...