Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Wayne Hirt, born on April 2, 1932, passed away on January 8 2025.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to “Milam County Cowboy Church” for the Youth Group by noting “Youth Group” in the memo. Please mail donations to P.O. Box 402, Rockdale, TX. 76567. 

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Theodore Lauts, born April 8, 1932 passed away January 8, 2025.

Full obituary to follow.

Jan 2, 2025

Cristino Gonzalez Villarreal, 89 of Taylor,Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2,2025 surrounded by his loved ones.

Cristino was born on July 24,1935 in Elgin, Texas to Jose Maria and Julia Villarreal. He grew up with his three brothers and two sisters He was the eldest of the family.On April 24,1960 he married the loved of...

Dec 29, 2024

Adela June Trlica, better known as June, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Bartlett, Texas. June was born June 22, 1941, to Frank and Adela Trlica in Taylor, Texas. She grew up on the farm that she helped take care of after school. June went to Thrall Highschool.

June loved country music and Elvis. She...

Dec 28, 2024

Allen James Doubrava, 80, of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Allen was born on March 21, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Bob and Annie Doubrava. As a young boy, he grew up next door to his cousin, Johnnie Bollom. Later, Allen moved with his parents to Taylor,...

Dec 24, 2024

Ann Lee Brueckner, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. Ann's unwavering faith was the foundation of her life, and she carried Jesus with her wherever she went, sharing His love and kindness with everyone she encountered. She truly never met a stranger, as her warmth and generosity touched all who...

Dec 23, 2024

Rodney "Podge" Matthes, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2024.

Rodney Lee Matthes was born on March 25,1956 in Estherville, Iowa to Charlotte and Wayne Matthes. He grew up in Clinton, Missouri with five brothers and two sisters. Shortly after graduation he married his high school sweetheart and...

Dec 22, 2024

Virginia Ann Heine, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully into eternal rest on December 22, 2024, reuniting with her husband of 62 years, Donny Heine, who preceded her in February of this year. Virginia’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and faith.

A homemaker for most of her life, Virginia also contributed her...

Dec 20, 2024

Norma Dean Dysart was born in Blythe, California on December 18, 1929, to Joseph and Bernice (Thomas) Dysart, and was the second oldest of eight children.

Having come to personal faith in Christ in her youth, she later served as a missionary in Brazil.  After returning to the United States, she met Frank Eiklor, still serving in...

Dec 17, 2024

Dorothy Marie Grimm died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, at the age of 96 years.

She was born in the Circleville community and was the youngest child of John and Bessie Slampa Volcik. She attended Friendship Elementary School and later Taylor High School. After graduation from high school, she was employed as a legal secretary for...

Dec 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Madge Fay “Missy” Buchanan, who passed away on December 16th, 2024, in her home in Hutto, Texas, at the age of 62.  She was born September 5, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas.

Missy was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, always willing to...

Dec 15, 2024

Emil Joe Kaderka, 88 of Taylor, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by his three children.

Born on July 11, 1936, in Granger, Texas, he was the son of Emil Cyril and Martha Vitek Kaderka. Emil proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, before returning to marry the love of his life, Julie...

Dec 14, 2024

Garry “Gene” Sefcik of Taylor died on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Gene was born on June 16, 1938 in Taylor to Frank and Bessie (Perry) Sefcik.

Gene married Dellois Carrin Becker of Thorndale on March 9, 1958. They were married for 61 years and raised two children, while residing in Taylor. Gene worked at the City National...

Dec 13, 2024

Kenneth Leslie McConchie Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 13, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born to K.L. and Katherine McConchie on April 1, 1941 in Taylor, Texas. He was a proud member of the 1959 graduating class of Taylor High School and completed his secondary education at Southwest Texas State in...

Dec 13, 2024

Nuestra muy querida madre, Esperanza Rosas Perez, ha fallecido un Viernes, 13 de Diciembre, del 2024.  Ya descansa eternamente, junto con sus padres y hermanos. Su vida fue dedicada al matrimonio y a la educación de sus hijos, y amar a Dios.  Esperanza deja atras a todos sus 8 hijos: Araceli, Jose Luis, Ma. Consuelo, Gabriel, Arturo, Angelica, Carolina,...

Dec 12, 2024

Andrew Martin Mokry, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home in Taylor.

He was born on October 21, 1943 in Granger to Frank and Annie Mokry. He grew up on a farm with six brothers and one sister where they often evaded the truant officer, starting school in October after crops had been harvested....

Dec 11, 2024

Lydia Hurta Gross Dowling, age 98, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born Dec. 8, 1926 to Charles and Karolina Hurta and grew up in the Beyersville area as a child.

Lydia was born at the beginning of the great depression. She married Ben Gross during WWII. She came to know Christ thanks...

Dec 10, 2024

Robert Goodlett, 59 of Thorndale Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Robert was born to Herbert and Mary Goodlett on September 28, 1965. Growing up he was often found outside playing basketball or football with the neighborhood kids. He started working as a construction worker as a young adult. As he grew older, Robert developed...

Dec 10, 2024

Robbie Lee Griffin was born on November 3, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, to Alfred James and Johnnie Mae Williams.

Shortly after finishing school, Robbie married the love of her life, L.D. Griffin, on February 23, 1968. Their union was blessed with three children: Dominique, Donovan, and Dana.

Robbie had a magnetic presence that commanded attention...

Dec 9, 2024

Joe Dean Richardson, of Thorndale, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born on July 14, 1938, to Jesse and Opal Richardson, Joe was a man who built his life on the values of hard work, dedication, and unwavering love for his family and community.

Joe was the devoted husband of Judith Richardson, with whom he...