Taylor, TX Obituaries

Nov 9, 2024

Henry Ripple, Jr. was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 82.

Born on January 25, 1942, in Taylor, Tx, to Henry E. Ripple, Sr., and Ann Ripple (Dusek).  Henry grew up in a loving home that instilled the values of hard work and faith. He graduated from Taylor High...

Nov 8, 2024

With pained sadness we announce that Eugene Alston Thoms died on November 8, 2024.

Eugene was born on December 25, 1979, to Linda Lewis and Alston Thoms in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Pullman, Washington and moved to College Station, Texas mid-way through high school. After graduating high school in 1998, he moved to Olympia,...

Oct 28, 2024

LaRue Rathke Raesz, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. Born on June 22, 1930, in Holland, Texas, she was the only child of Doyle and Lena (Lindemann) McWilliams.

In 1949, LaRue married Walter 'Shorty' Rathke, who preceded her in death in October 2002.  Together they raised four beloved children. LaRue was a devoted homemaker...

Oct 20, 2024

Marjorie Lynn Purcell, 82, of Taylor, Texas went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Lynn was born on March 28, 1942 in Taylor to Welton and Marietta House.  She had the privilege of growing up in a small-town community along with her older brother Welton Jr.  She graduated from Taylor High School in 1960....

Oct 17, 2024

Gordon Dale Taylor, beloved husband of Pam Taylor and loving dad to Ben and Michelle, walked into Heaven early Thursday morning, October 17, 2024. His family rejoiced around him as he met Jesus, face to face.

Gordon was born on March 19, 1950 in Elgin, Texas to Harry and Lenora Taylor (deceased). He was one of 8...

Oct 16, 2024

Samuel Adam Alderete “Sammy” 48 yrs old of Taylor. Tx passed away on October 16th, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Sammy was born on November 23, 1975 in Taylor, Tx to Samuel and Augustina Alderete, he was one of four siblings.

He graduated from Taylor High School in 1994. He was employed for...

Oct 13, 2024

Charlotte Ann Kruse was born on February 4, 1950, to Florence (Eschberger) and Delwood Kruse in Taylor, Texas.  She passed from this life in the early morning of October 13, 2024.

She married Frank Vrana, Jr. on July 8, 1972.  They were married for 39 years until his passing in 2011.  They were blessed with a daughter,...

Oct 11, 2024

Abel Jacobo Villafuerte, 74, passed away on October 11, 2024, at a hospital near Round Rock, Texas, due to long-term health issues.

Sr. Villafuerte was born on December 1, 1949, in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, to Ma Luz Jacobo and Eucebio Villafuerte, Abel moved to the United States in his twenties. He married Maria Carmen Cervantes on April...

Oct 11, 2024

Anastasia Lynn Lopez (Stacy), 40 of Austin went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Stacy was born on September 23, 1984 in Austin to Adolph Lopez and Yvonne Oranday. She grew up with one younger brother and one younger sister.

Stacy was a sweet and loving person who gave the...

Oct 7, 2024

Carl Beran, Jr., 83, of Thrall, Texas, returned to his heavenly home on October 7, 2024, after a valiant battle with a brief illness.  His firm faith in God supported him during his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Carl was born to Carl Sr. and Albina Beran in Taylor, Texas, on February 21, 1941.  He was...

Oct 3, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Rosalie Fowler, passed away on October 3, 2024.

Rosalie was born on March 12, 1948, to Joe Kaderka and Martha Martinka of Granger, TX. She always fondly recalled her childhood, reminiscing about helping her dad on the farm, playing with her sisters and brother in the cotton fields, and helping...

Oct 1, 2024

'Larry' Lawrence Vorwerk, born October 2, 1927 passed away October 1, 2024.

Full obituary to follow.

Oct 1, 2024

Nacido el 29 de noviembre del 1929. Al fallecer inesperada mente deja atrás a sus hijos Nicolas Galvez y María Galvez. El gran abuelo de 11 nietos y 6 bisnietos que los amo y que Jugo y dio su cariño incondisionablemente, No nomas con su familia inmediata sino con todo los que lo conocían, sus sobrinos, amigos y hasta...

Sep 30, 2024

Former Taylor resident, Gladys Mae Henniger Brister, walked into Heaven on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:46am. After a brief in-home- stay with Hospice care, her family rejoiced around her as she met Jesus, face to face.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 5:00-7:00pm at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. A Memorial Service with...

Sep 29, 2024

Barbara “Joy” Ponkoney, age 67, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Taylor, TX.  Born on January 26, 1957 in Taylor, Joy was known for her vibrant spirit and dedication to her family and community.

Joy graduated from Taylor High School before earning a degree in deaf education at Texas Christian University (TCU).  She dedicated a decade...

Sep 28, 2024

Linda Kay (Anderson) Wahrmund, age 78, passed away on Saturday, Sept 28th, 2024. Linda was born in Austin, Tx on August 29, 1946 and was a graduate of McCallum High School.  Linda met and wed her soulmate of 56 years, Curtis Wahrmund.  Linda worked as a bookkeeper for Motor Parts Warehouse until retiring to concentrate on raising her family....

Sep 25, 2024

Calvin Mitchell, Sr. was born on March 8, 1941, in Williamson County to Curt Ceattle Mitchell and Dorothy Hill. Through this union, 14 children were born.

On October 15, 1961, he married Shirley Jean Calvin at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and they welcomed three children. He was a deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thorndale, Texas,...

Sep 10, 2024

Henry Fred Walpole was born to Luther and Elizabeth Walpole on February 14th, 1954 in Taylor, Texas.

He went to his heavenly home on September 10th, 2024.

Henry enjoyed going to SPJST Hall on weekends and listening to the music until he couldn't. He loved doing the claw machine and giving away the animals to...

Sep 8, 2024

Clifford Shamard, 74, of Taylor passed away peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by his wife and family at the SPJST Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Clifford was born on July 24, 1950, in Georgetown, Texas to Otto and Edna (Druesdow) Shamard.  Clifford graduated from Taylor High School in 1969 (forever a Duck).  Clifford went on to work...

Sep 4, 2024

On Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, Air Force Cadet 4th Class Avery Grace Koonce, age 19 of Taylor, was called home to her Heavenly Father.  Avery was born on September 1, 2005, in Round Rock, Texas, to her parents Eric and Kelly (Wheeless) Koonce.

Avery was dearly loved. Avery, in turn, loved life and others dearly. She lived...