Taylor, TX Obituaries

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...

Oct 1, 2024

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

Full obituary to follow.

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...

Aug 25, 2024

Kelly Lynn Houghtaling was born on February 20,1975, to Carol and Floyd Houghtaling in Coudersport, Pa. She attended Taylor High School. She departed this life August 25,2024 at age 49. Kelly loved listening to music, animals (especially her dogs), and crocheting. She also loved spending time with family, playing with her grandkids and spending time with her kids. Kelly...

Aug 19, 2024

3 years and 1 month to the day of his cancer diagnosis, on August 19,2024, Mark was called home. He and his family fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. The family is absolutely devastated by this loss.

Mark lived a rich, full life and had many lives and loves. He was a man of God,...

Aug 18, 2024

Robert (Bob) Ray Kovar, 79, of Leander, Texas died on August 18, 2024, in an accident while bicycling. Bob was born on December 3, 1944, in Taylor, Texas to parents Daniel and Alice (Cuba) Kovar.  He grew up in a large extended family with grandparents, and many uncles and aunts, and cousins. He attended West End Elementary School and...

Aug 18, 2024

Angeline Lucile (Lucy) Conn Mokry went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  Lucy was born on March 30, 1939, at her parents’ home in Granger, TX.

She attended school in Granger and graduated with a scholarship to a business college in Austin, TX.  While she was in high school, she was also named...

Aug 17, 2024

Donald August Kovar, 91, of Taylor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Donald was born to August and Angeline Kovar on October 30, 1932. Donald was the middle of three children, who spent his childhood growing up on a farm in Circleville, Texas. They grew cotton and milo, as well as family vegetables and some...

Aug 16, 2024

Eugene Herman “Tuffy” Becker, born and raised in Thorndale Texas, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at the age of 93. Eugene was born September 3, 1930. He was a proud graduate of Thorndale High School, class of 1948. After that, he joined the Air Force and served as a military policeman in the 814th Air Police Squadron in...

Aug 14, 2024

Betty Rountree passed away on August 14, 2024.

Services will be held at Providence Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM, followed by a private family graveside service.

Aug 13, 2024

Lillian Matula Kaspar, 87, of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, after a brief but aggressive illness.

She was born at home on the Matula Farm near Granger, Texas; the fourth child of Adolf and Anna (Knapek) Matula.  Her first language was Czech, and she learned English when she started school.  She attended SS...

Aug 9, 2024

Emily Saldivar, born July 20, 2022, passed away August 9, 2024.

Full obituary to follow.

Aug 5, 2024

Jerry Donald Hawkins of Taylor, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2024.

Jerry was born in Watt, Limestone County, Texas, on December 9, 1941, to Marion Owen Hawkins and Elva Edna (Welch) Hawkins. He was quick to remind friends and family that he was born two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Jerry spent much of...

Aug 1, 2024

John Wesley Smith, 83, of Coupland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, August 1st, 2024, surrounded by all of his loved ones.

John was born to Sam Houston Smith and Gertrude Lenora Smith on March 14, 1941, in Bosque County. He left home in his late teens and served in the U.S. Army. After returning...