Taylor, TX Obituaries

Dec 28, 2022

Edward E. Dykowski, 88, of Granger, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday December 28, 2022, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Edward was born October 1, 1934, in Granger, Texas to Edward John and Francis (Nemec) Dykowski. He graduated from Granger High School in 1952 and was proud to be a...

Dec 27, 2022

Jeanette Fruge’, 79, of Coupland, Texas passed away on December 27, 2022 at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock, Texas.

Jeanette was born on March 28, 1943 in Melville, Louisiana to Milton and Florence (Brossette) Duplichen. Jeanette had a love for the outdoors and spending time with her family in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Every chance...

Dec 26, 2022

Julie Richardson passed away on December 26, 2022, at the age of 91. She passed peacefully in the hospital with her daughters Brenda Potter Marshall, Rise’ Smith and son Archie Benjamin Richardson by her side.

She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on September 22, 1974, and remained faithful to Jehovah until her death.  She earned...

Dec 22, 2022

Geneva (Gigi) Lindemann, 76, of Granger, Texas (formerly of Bartlett, Texas), passed away peacefully at home in Granger on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born on December 19 th , 1946. Geneva and her husband (of 40 years when he passed) moved to Bartlett in 1971, and in 2022, she moved to Granger, Texas, where she spent her...

Dec 16, 2022

Mildred Marie Waiser,  89 of Thorndale went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1933 to Henry Oswald and Otilie (Menzel) Woelfel. She was baptized on October 1, 1933 and confirmed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ on March 30, 1947 at St. Paul Lutheran Church by Rev F....

Dec 13, 2022

Christina Ann Dale Hamby, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the young age of 43. Christina was born in Georgetown, Texas on December 5, 1979.  Christina loved fiercely and enjoyed spending time with family. She will be missed for all her stories, her laughter and her need of people around her, as she did...

Dec 8, 2022

Gregory Ralph Buetikofer, age 63, passed away on December 8, 2022, due to a tragic car accident. He was born October 19, 1959, in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Manor, Texas, and graduated from Manor High School. He married Eda Buetikofer. Gregory worked as an electrician his whole life, until retiring at age 60.

One of...

Dec 8, 2022

David (Dave) W Evans

02/16/1960 – 12/08/2022

Dave was born on February 16, 1960 in Youngstown, OH to David and Shirley Evans. At the age of 9, he moved with his family to Ventura County (Oxnard) California. He graduated from Channel Islands High School in 1979. At an early age he began a career that...

Dec 7, 2022

Harvey Walker Cuzzort passed away on December 7 th , 2022 peacefully at the age of 87. He is reunited with his wife Eleanora Cervenka Cuzzort. Harvey was born on April 24 th , 1935 in Cameron, Texas and was raised in Thorndale, Texas. Harvey moved with his family to Taylor in 1969. He was employed and retired from...

Dec 4, 2022

Justin Cornell Nickerson 12/04/1961-12/04/2022 Justin was born on December 4th 1961 in Taylor, TX. Justin, "JNick", or "Nick" was raised in Taylor, TX, where he accomplished his early education, love of all sports, and his passion for music. Justin had a wonderful voice and was part of several groups as a young boy and then as a...

Dec 3, 2022

Herminia Fuentes, 92, of Little River-Academy, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 3, 2022.

She was born January 21, 1930 to Matilde Flores and Sofia de León in Friendship, Tx.

During her early life she was a housekeeper, but her pride and joy was being a housewife. She spent her time raising her daughter and later...

Dec 3, 2022

Donald Eberle Kuempel, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 03, 2022, after a courageous battle of heart and renal diseases. In the prior months, Donald had been in the hospital several times and knowing the severity of his illness his wish was to pass graciously and peacefully in his home. Donald received Hospice care during his...

Dec 2, 2022

Harold Kern Harris Jr. of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. He was born on August 29th, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana to Harold Scott Harris Sr. and Lydia Kern Harris. He grew up the youngest of three, with two older sisters.

After high school, he enlisted in the army...

Nov 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Swartz, 73, of Taylor TX passed away at his home Wednesday November 30th 2022. Bob was born in Charleston, WV to the late Riley Dale Swartz and Dixie Grace (Koontz) Swartz. A 1966 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Bob retired from the United States Air Force after more than 20 years of service. He was...

Nov 30, 2022

Jim Downs, 70, passed away at St. David's Medical Center in Round Rock on November 30 th after a 4-year battle with lung cancer. He was born on December 17, 1951, to Louise Shipley and Wesley C. (Katy) Downs in Monett, Missouri.  He was married on October 6, 1973 to the love of his life, Joyce Jean Prikryl at...

Nov 29, 2022

Larry Kent Johnson, 78, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 after his battle with cancer. He was born to Eric W. Johnson and Doris Oliver Johnson of Thrall, Texas on June 10, 1944. Larry was raised in Thrall and attended Thrall High School where he excelled in athletics and academics. He was in the top...

Nov 27, 2022

On Sunday, November 27, 2022, Robert Allen Smith, loving husband of 46 years and father, passed away at the age of 69. Lovingly known by his family as “Smitty”, he was born on September 14, 1953, in Jamestown, New York, to Carolyn and Stanley Smith. Smitty joined the United States Army after graduating high school, serving six years both in...

Nov 26, 2022

You are welcome with open arms to participate in the Great home going of Mr. Johnny Ray Cathey AKA (Mickey)

He was a good man. And he was loved by all of his family members, and by the numerous friends that he came in contact with while he roamed the streets of Taylor Texas.

Mickey...

Nov 26, 2022

Ernesto Perez, 81, of Little River-Academy, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022.

He was born May 18, 1941 to Antonio Perez and Guadalupe Rosales in Holland, Texas.

During his life he worked in farming and construction, he was also part of building the Granger dam. He also worked with his cousin at Family Perez...

Nov 22, 2022

Diana Lynn (Matoska) Hejl passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of 69, after a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder.

Diana was born November 25, 1952. She grew up with her family on a farm in Noack, Texas. She was a life-long member of Christ Lutheran Church...