Taylor, TX Obituaries

Aug 9, 2023

Ronald Rene Riley, born in Silsby, Texas on February 25th, 1951 to Lester and Dorothy Riley, passed away on August 9th, 2023.

Ron had a hard start in life and worked his whole life to provide a wonderfully adventurous life to his wife of 53 years as well as the six children they raised together. Life wasn't...

Aug 9, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Steffek left his earthly world and was welcomed into his heavenly home on August 9, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1946 in Taylor to JA and Lucy (Beyer) Steffek. Ronnie attended SSC&M catholic school as a young boy. Growing up he worked on the family farm. He attended Granger High School and graduated in...

Aug 9, 2023

Rubie Mae (Machu) Loessin was the eldest of 9 children born at home to Albin E. and Vlasta (Kovar) Machu of Granger on March 24, 1941. Rubie developed early her masterful skills in childcare by assisting her Mom with the younger siblings.  Along with that duty, Rubie grew up performing the work children in rural communities knew well –...

Aug 9, 2023

Peggy Lee Jackson-Hall, 73, of Manor, Texas, peacefully passed from this Earth on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her faithful and loving family.

Peggy Lee Jackson-Hall was born on November 11, 1949, in Taylor, Texas, to parents Otha Dewitty Jackson and Clara Lucy McFarlin-Wilson.

She was lovingly known as sister, Memaw, or Aunt Peggy to...

Aug 7, 2023

William Lynn "Bill" Davis III, age 80, of Seabrook, Texas "went home to be with the Lord" on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Bill was born in Paris, Texas, to Mildred Louise Davis and William Lynn Davis, Jr.  He grew up in Taylor, Texas, and graduated from Taylor High School in 1961.  Bill was an outstanding football, basketball, and baseball...

Aug 5, 2023

John Matysek, 83, of Austin, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 5, 2023. John passed away peacefully at Belmont Village Lakeway, where he was a resident.

John Matysek was born September 28,1940 in Taylor, Texas, to Johnnie and Louise (Fojtik) Matysek. He grew up with one precious sibling, Debbie...

Aug 5, 2023

Frances “Evelyn” Wuensche went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 97.  She was born May 15, 1926, in Thrall, Texas.  She spent the last 3 years living in Flower Mound, Texas with her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Nagel.  She lived most of her life in Thorndale, Texas, with her...

Jul 31, 2023

Robert Dale Stone, 62, of Taylor passed quietly from the confines of this earthly life on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 8, 1961, in Levelland, Texas, to James Robert and Lois Lynn (Murphy) Stone.

Robert had an extensive career having worked in the family Cotton Gin,...

Jul 30, 2023

On November 22, 1948, Elroy Thomas, Sr. was born to his parents, Chestina "Martin" Thomas and Jim Thomas, Jr. in Taylor, Texas. He married Dianne Gage in 1971.

Elroy had a passion for the sport of boxing and at an early age participated in the Golden Glove Amateur Boxing tournament. He also worked and retired from the...

Jul 29, 2023

Maria G Briones died peacefully at her home on July 29, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Maria was born in Oakville, Texas, on the 8th of August 1939, to Calistra Sanchez and Jesus Garcia.

Maria was blessed with having four children – all girls! They were Martha, Soyla, Eloisa, and Gloria. Because she was a single mom...

Jul 28, 2023

Gary Neal was born on March 5, 1961, in Austin to Charles and Virginia (Dykowski) Neal. He passed away in the early morning hours of July 28, 2023, while hospitalized in Austin.

Gary lived a full life with experiences that most could only imagine. He did not know how to do anything half-way, and always went above...

Jul 28, 2023

Lois Elaine (Poldrack) Lenz was born on July 24th, 1941 in Taylor, Texas at Stromberg Clinic & Hospital, the daughter of Lucy and Charlie Poldrack.  She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor, Texas.  She received first communion on October 25, 1953.  On August 1, 1959 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at Wuthrich...

Jul 26, 2023

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.  Alton Leroy Cast, 88, also known as Pawpaw, Brother, and Uncle Bubba, claimed his sainthood citizenship in heaven with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 26, 2023.  He passed peacefully at William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple.

Leroy was born on...

Jul 25, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Collins, 80, of Taylor, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Kenneth was born on August 30, 1942 in Thorndale to Glenn and Mozelle (Drummond) Collins. He grew up with one older sister and two older brothers, all who have preceded him in death. He graduated from Thrall High School in 1960 and then proudly...

Jul 24, 2023

Maria “Mary” Leonila Daniels passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, due to complications of a hip fracture and Alzheimer’s disease.

Mary was born in Edinburg, Texas, on June 6, 1951, to Manuel and Elena Dominguez.  She graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1969.  She then moved to Forth Worth where she worked for various grocery...

Jul 20, 2023

Monica Maria Castro-Hernandez, 55, of Thorndale, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Monica was born on November 9, 1967, to Benito & Mary (Ramirez) Castro, in Taylor, Texas. She grew up in Thorndale and graduated from Thorndale High School in 1986.  She married Jose Hernandez on February 24, 1991.  Even though...

Jul 20, 2023

Nora Pachicano, a loving soul with an infectious sense of humor, embraced her eternal journey on July 20, 2023, at the age of 52, in Rochester, New York. Born on May 6, 1971, in Taylor, Texas, Nora's life was a beautiful tapestry of love, laughter, and cherished moments.

A devoted family woman, Nora's love for her kin...

Jul 16, 2023

DR. RAYMOND MADISON ETHERIDGE “DOC”, 91, of Granger, Texas passed away peacefully July 16, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born in a country home outside Hamburg, Arkansas to Hampton Allen and Minnie (Moore) Etheridge and was the youngest of six children.  He graduated high school in Crossett, Arkansas after having served a short deployment in the U.S....

Jul 10, 2023

On July 10, 2023, God called Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag home.

Cherry was born February 6, 1957 to Cecil & Shirley (Moerbe) Menzel in Taylor, Texas. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran in Thorndale & confirmed her faith at Redeemer Lutheran in Lubbock, Texas.

She grew up in Thorndale, Slaton (TX), and Bokchito (OK)....

Jul 9, 2023

Antonio Sandoval, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023.  Antonio was born on September 1, 1937, in Pesqueria, Nuevo Leon Mexico to Martin Sandoval and Benita Vasquez Sandoval.

He married the love of his life, Oralia Garza Sandoval, on May 12, 1961.  From this marriage Antonio and Oralia had four children: Antonio Sandoval Jr. (Katie),...