Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jul 29, 2024

Joseph Coyle Gray was born December 5, 1951 in Seymour, Indiana to Frank and Wanda Gray. He moved to Taylor, Texas which he made his permanent home.

Joseph was a lineman, electrician for more than 40 years.

Joseph loved his family, his life, and most of all, his passion of deer hunting. That was his...

Jul 26, 2024

Nicholas “Nick” Myron Taylor, 55, passed away at his home in Taylor, Texas on July 26, 2024.

Nick was born on August 16, 1968, in Taylor, Texas, to Willie and Evelyn Taylor.

Nick joined Salvation Church on May 7, 2023, under the leadership of Pastor Justin Coulter. If you knew Nick, you know that he...

Jul 25, 2024

Sandra Ann Croyton, born July 23, 1947, passed away July 25, 2024.

Full obituary to follow.

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Ruiz Lefner, 56, of Taylor, TX passed away at her home on July 22, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was born on June 5, 1968, in Taylor to Richard and Ezelia Ruiz.

Mary graduated Taylor High School in 1987.

Mary met the love of her life, Ben at Quickway...

Jul 15, 2024

Jon Lyn Stepanek, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown, TX on July 15, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1960 to Ruth and William (Bill) Stepanek in Marengo, IA.

Jon graduated high school in 1978 and moved to Kerrville, TX to work at his uncle’s marble company. Inspired by his faith, he joined...

Jul 15, 2024

On July 15, 2024, Bobby Louis Bryan, 86, of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded with his family by his side.  Bobby was born on October 11, 1937, to Alvin and Ophie Bryan in Hutto, Texas.

After Bobby graduated from Taylor High School in 1955, he pursued a career in law enforcement for 39 years, which included...

Jul 5, 2024

Kavan Gene Simcik was born on May 24th, 1968, in Taylor, Tx to Bill and Gracie (Hyzak) Simcik. He and his younger sister, June, were raised in the Taylor community. He was rooted here and remained best friends with his childhood buddies.

Kavan graduated from Taylor High School in 1986 and attended Texas State Technical Institute in...

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Josephine Lindquist, better known to her friends as Jo or Mary Jo, peacefully left her earthly home, to join her heavenly father, in the quiet early morning hours of June 30th, 2024.

Born Mary Josephine Rasor on February 23rd, 1939, to William Willford II and Mary Louise Rasor in San Antonio, Texas. Mary Jo was the...

Jun 29, 2024

Larry Wade Flippin, Jr., 48, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House, after bravely battling cancer. He left this earth and entered heaven with an unforgettable smile.

Jr. was born on June 1, 1976, in Taylor, Texas, to Larry Wade Flippin, Sr. and Shirley Marie (Urbanek) Flippin. He graduated from Taylor High...

Jun 27, 2024

Carolyn Jean Rabel, 83 of Holland passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

She was born on June 6, 1941 to Hugo and Erma (Yanke) Lange in Bartlett, TX. She was the youngest of three girls.

Carolyn leaves behind her son Randy Mark Benner, wife Kelly of Bartlett.  Grandchildren: Renee Denise Benner of Bartlett,...

Jun 26, 2024

Mark Anthony Lopez, a pillar of strength, hard work, and love, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of resilience and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Born September 5, 1969, to Elicia Espinosa and John Lopez, Mark grew up with a strong work...

Jun 23, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share that Frances Magana Sanchez passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1942, to Pilar Magana and Fabian Magana in Rices Crossing, Texas.

She resided in Taylor, Texas for the majority of her life. Frances...

Jun 21, 2024

Esteban Guerrero, 88, de Queretaro Mexico, falleció en paz y tranquilo el viernes 21 de junio 2024, rodiado de toda su familia.

Esteban Guerrero nació el 2 de Septiembre en El Charape, Queretaro, hijo de Eugenio y Alejandra Guerrero. Creció a lado de sus 4 hermanas y 2 hermanos. Se caso con su Esposa Juana Hernández el...

Jun 21, 2024

Michael George Schneider passed away on June 21, 2024, in Round Rock, TX, at the age of 77.  He was born April 1, 1947, in Waco, Texas to Edgar and Meta (Miller) Schneider.

Mike proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969, with 13 months in Vietnam in a rifle platoon, 3rd Battalion First Marine...

Jun 16, 2024

George Edward Heger was born January 16th,1937 in Weimar, Texas to Ida (Gold) and John Frank Heger.  He was the 2nd of 5 children and the middle son of three.  He passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 16th, 2024 (Father’s Day.)

Growing up he spent a lot of time with his grandfather by helping...

Jun 14, 2024

Andres "Andy" Rozales, 76, of Granger, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2024. Born on October 17, 1947, in Laguna, Philippines, Andy moved to California at the age of three and later became a naturalized American citizen.

At 19, Andy left the University of California, Berkeley, to join the United States Army, where he served two tours...

Jun 11, 2024

Sharron Elizebeth Shanklin affectionately known as Ms. Shirley born June 29, 1945 passed away June 11, 2024.

Sharron Elizebeth Wright was born to the parents of Alice and Samuel Wright in Chicago Illinois. She was a beloved sister to Barbara Davis and a cherishing mother to her four children Deborah Brown, Jacqueline Bradford, Doris Crayton and Brenda...

Jun 6, 2024

James Nelson Nixon passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024 at 89. Nelson was born on Feb. 19, 1935 in Bartlett, TX to James Albert and Minnie Marie Nixon. He lived in Bartlett the majority of his life. He was a barber for the Temple VA for 30 years and he owned Nixon barbershop in Bartlett until he retired...

Jun 5, 2024

Gaylon Bernard Steffek, age 64, passed away on the fifth of June, 2024 surrounded by family and friends at his home in Taylor. Goose was born on the 24th of March in 1960, Where he spent most of his life in the Granger, Tx and Taylor, Tx area. Goose never gave up or lost his faith while battling his...

Jun 4, 2024

Vera Hanson Roznovak, born on February 19, 1926, in Hutto, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, in Temple, Texas at the age of 98. Vera, known affectionately as Granny to many, was a long-time resident of Taylor, and a strong, independent woman, living on her own up until the final days of her passing. Vera leaves a...