Taylor, TX Obituaries

Derek William Francis Woollett

Derek William Francis Woollett

Oct 14, 2025

Derek William Francis Woollett was born in Austin, Texas on October 12, 1989 to Kimberley Noel Woollett and David William Paul Woollett. Derek departed us suddenly on October 14, 2025 at the age of 36. He brought warmth, curiosity, joy, and kindness to everyone who knew him with a happy smile.

Derek graduated from UT San Antonio with a Bachelor of...

Donald (Donnie) R. Jackson

Donald (Donnie) R. Jackson

Oct 11, 2025

Donald Ray Jackson, affectionately known as Donnie, was born on September 13, 1946, in Taylor, Texas, to John and Mettie Jackson. In 1950, the family relocated to Thrall, where Donnie spent his formative years. He joined Mount Pleasant Church and was baptized at a young age.

Donnie attended school in Thrall before completing his high school education at O.L. Price High...

Michael A Castro

Michael A Castro

Oct 9, 2025

Our beloved Michael Anthony Castro age 69, resident of Taylor Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 9th, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio T. Castro, Mother, Mary P. Castro and brother Rudy Castro.

Michael is survived by his wife, Pat Segura-Castro, his son, Jeffrey Michael Castro and his two beloved dogs, Chief and Bella....

Janie Marie Alexander

Janie Marie Alexander

Oct 6, 2025

Janie, affectionately known as Ms. A, Mama A, Sis A, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2025, at the age of 78 at Beacon Hospice in Austin Texas, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on December 5th, 1946, in Taylor Texas at Dickey hospital, to A.J and Johnnie May Williams, she was the eldest of five...

Charles Lee Gilmore Sr.

Charles Lee Gilmore Sr.

Oct 4, 2025

Charles Lee Gilmore Sr. was born on October 3, 1939 in Taylor, Texas to his parents, Oswald Gilmore and Magnolia Rogers.

Charles passed away on October 4, 2025 in San Diego California, at the age of 86. He was married to Elenora Gilmore and was a loving father to Charles L. Gilmore Jr. and Tina Rothwell.

Dad was hard working and dedicated....

Manuela Rodriguez

Manuela Rodriguez

Oct 4, 2025

Manuela Galvan Rodriguez passed away at age 90 on Saturday October 4, 2025 at her home in Taylor, Texas. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Cameron, Texas to Juan and Felipe Galvan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jose Rodriguez; sons, Jesse and Pete Rodriguez; grandsons Noah Ochoa, Adam Hinostrosa, and Moses Hinostrosa; and her...

Kevin Ralph Dill

Kevin Ralph Dill

Oct 2, 2025

Kevin Ralph Dill passed away in the early morning of October 2, 2025 preceding a journey spanning 64 years.

Kevin Dill was born to Charles and Shirley Dill in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 17, 1961. He grew up and spent most of his life in Bryan-College Station, Texas with his older brother and younger sister, where his father taught at...

Charles Lamar McCormick

Charles Lamar McCormick

Sep 29, 2025

Charles “Lamar” McCormick, 83 years old, passed peacefully from this life on September 29, 2025. He was born February 3, 1942 in Rosenberg, Texas to Charles Harold and Georgia E. Sharp McCormick. He was raised in Temple, Texas and graduated from Temple High School in 1960.

Lamar joined the National Guard after graduation and was called to active Army duty during...

Jeffrey Rowe

Jeffrey Rowe

Sep 21, 2025

After a lengthy battle with Frontotemporal Dementia, Jeffrey Richard Rowe of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 66.

Jeffrey was born in Littlefork, Minnesota, to Richard and I’Anne Rowe on September 27, 1958. His family moved to Silver Bay and then Duluth, Minnesota, where Jeff attended school. After graduating from Duluth Central High School,...

Dayhara Burton

Dayhara Burton

Sep 11, 2025

Dayhara Ortiz, 48, of Taylor Texas passed away on Thursday September 11, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1977, in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, to Ivelisse Santana and Felix Urbano Ortiz. She has a sister Yhadira White, nieces Kimberly, Abby, and Libyah. A brother Ever Caraballo Jr and an adored nephew Sterling. Her surviving grandparents are Aida and Fello Carlo...

Jimmie Frank Graybill

Jimmie Frank Graybill

Sep 10, 2025

Jimmie Frank Graybill, 88, passed away on September 10, 2025 at his home near Thrall, TX.

Jim was born on July 6, 1937 to Walter J. and Annie Grace (Kretsinger) Graybill in Greensburg County Maryland; he was the second of seven children. He grew up on his Grandfather Frank Kretsinger’s farm learning farming and butchering which he later loved telling his...

Thomas Hardy Yakesch

Thomas Hardy Yakesch

Sep 9, 2025

Thomas Hardy Yakesch passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on February 14, 1944, in Rockdale, Texas, he was raised in Thorndale before later making his home in Taylor. Over the course of his life, Tom worked in various areas of construction, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic.

He was preceded in...

Betty Heinzke

Betty Heinzke

Sep 6, 2025

Betty Ann Heinzke, age 76, passed away early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025, at Park Place Care Center in Georgetown, Texas.

Betty was born March 2, 1949, in Coupland, Texas, to her mother, Laura Johnson and father, Mancel Heinzke, both of Coupland. She grew up and attended school in the Coupland community. Betty enjoyed a loving childhood surrounded by three brothers...

Mark Ross

Mark Ross

Sep 5, 2025

Mark Lee Ross, a devoted husband, son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on October 17, 1961 in El Paso, Texas to William G. Ross (deceased) and Donnie Ruth Johnson Ross currently of Newark, Texas. Throughout his 63 years he built a life marked by hard work,...

Walter Norris

Walter Norris

Aug 29, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Walter H. Norris, who left us on August 29, 2025. Born on June 16, 1961, in Austin, Texas, to the union of Patricia Black-Norris and Edgar Walter Norris, Jr., Walter was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, whose love for his family was unmatched. 

From the very beginning,...

Angeline Lane

Angeline Lane

Aug 28, 2025

Angeline “Angee” Frances Repa Lane was born on August 8th, 1940 to Angeline Hajda Repa and Albert Paul Repa. She was raised in Granger, TX, attending SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and parochial school. She attended Granger High School where she was a teacher’s helper and an excellent student. She won numerous awards in high school, including Betty Crocker...

Linda Stanford

Linda Stanford

Aug 23, 2025

Linda Stanford, quietly entered into her eternal home, on the morning of August 23rd, 2025, with family by her side.

Linda, was born on December 18, 1952 in Taylor Tx to Clifton R Naivar and Violet Falk. She loved to read, bake, volunteer in the community, and her grandchildren, they were her world. After graduating at Taylor High School she worked...

Danny Kay Shaw

Danny Kay Shaw

Aug 14, 2025

Danny Kay Shaw

Nov 3, 1944 - Aug 14, 2025

Danny Kay Shaw, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Topeka, Kansas, Danny was the son of George E. Shaw and Betty M. (King) Shaw.

Danny graduated from high school in Horton, Kansas, before joining the United States Navy...

Juana Ramirez Jarquin

Juana Ramirez Jarquin

Aug 3, 2025

Juana Ramirez Jarquin

Jun 24, 1934 - Aug 3, 2025

Full obituary pending

Linney Margolius

Linney Margolius

Aug 1, 2025

Linney Lou Margolius Age 78 of Temple Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1948, in Silver City, New Mexico. She is the daughter of Garland O. Burchfield and Carrie Marie (Netherton) Burchfield.

Linney gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She was active in church and took time to...