Taylor, TX Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Haywood Stanford,Jr. quietly entered into his eternal home, in the early morning of November 25, 2020, with family by his side.

Haywood Stanford,Jr. was born on November 4,1940 in rural Elgin to Haywood Stanford,Sr and Mary Elizabeth Glover. He loved being outdoors and loved nature. As a young boy he was taught by...

Nov 25, 2020

Madeline Pearl Lewis, 63 of Taylor, TX., transitioned peacefully from this life to heaven on November 25, 2020. Madeline was born February 7, 1957 to George Lewis, Sr. and Freddie Mae Smith (Lewis) in Taylor, TX. To this union, a total of eight children were born. As a child, Madeline was introduced to Christ at an early age and...

Nov 25, 2020

Elsie Helen Shamard Mott, 92, a longtime resident of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020 at the SPJST Nursing Home.

Elsie was born to Joe and Mary Shamard on December 20, 1927 in Hamilton County, Texas. Elsie married Wilber (Pete) Mott on August 24, 1946. Elsie and Pete shared the same December 20 th...

Nov 19, 2020

Georgia Vlasta Mikulen c ak, age 93, passed away November 19, 2020 in Bartlett, TX. She was born to Frank and Marie Michalek in Granger, November 4 th , 1927. Georgia married Frank J. Mikulencak on August 16, 1949. They celebrated almost 65 years of marriage and did everything together while also working side by side in the family...

Nov 18, 2020

Jeanne Wyatt, age 93, of Round Rock, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2020.

A Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Cook Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted to Providence Funeral Home.

Nov 17, 2020

Misty Mayer was born November 16, 1970 to Alvin and Carol Mayer and graduated from Taylor High School in May of 1989.  Shortly thereafter, she began a long career as a co-owner of Fajitas on Wheels in Taylor.  She worked tirelessly for many years while coming straight from dialysis some days to register and greet her loyal customer’s.  After...

Nov 16, 2020

Frank Griffin, Sr. was born on November 12, 1937, to Garfield, Sr. and Henrietta Griffin in Smithfield, TX.

On Monday, November 16, 2020, he departed this life at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Grapevine, TX.

Frank is the father of eight children, five sons, and three daughters.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 13, 2020

Mildred Wood, 93, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 13, 2020.

She was born on October 17, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Silas and Bessie Furr. Mildred grew up with three sisters and four brothers. She graduated from Gans High School, Gans, Oklahoma, in 1944 and Ozark Christian College in 1948...

Nov 13, 2020

Charles A. “Charlie” Fuller Jr., of Taylor, 14 days shy of his 67 th birthday, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020.

He was born to Charles A. Fuller Sr. and Dorothy (Holub) Fuller on November 29, 1953. He married the love of his life Pamela (Mahlow) Fuller on February 17, 2010. Charlie serviced in the Army National...

Nov 12, 2020

Helen Jean Wendland Carson, 84 of Hutto passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020, surrounded by family.

Helen was born May 23, 1936 in Taylor to Walter and Helen Wendland, she was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Hutto High School in 1954. Helen married David L. Carson in 1978 and was happily married...

Nov 9, 2020

Our precious Mother, Eduvijes “Vickie” Tavarez Urias, gained her wings Nov. 9 2020 at age of 81 at home in Coupland, TX.  Mom loved to love people.  Her life was a living example of her favorite bible verse, Eph. 4:32 “And be kind & compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”...

Nov 6, 2020

Thomas H. Stiba passed away on November 6, 2020.  He was 89 years old.  He is survived by his wife, Frances Stiba.  They were married for 59 years.  His children are Janis Alexander Jansky and husband Johnnie, Patty Alexander Heiman and husband Gene, Doug Alexander and Thomas Stiba III.  He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, his...

Oct 30, 2020

Sylvia Ann Ponton Slagle, 84, of Taylor, passed away peacefully, October 30, 2020, at home with family. She was born February 6, 1936, 8 miles west of Rockdale in Milam County, Texas, to Tilmon and Annie (Preuss) Ponton.

Sylvia graduated from Taylor High School in 1954 and married the love of her life, Leon Slagle, in 1956....

Oct 30, 2020

The sun rose February 6, 1932 in Bastrop, Texas when a baby girl was born to George Green and Mary Kellough Green. They named her Helen M. Green. She was the third child.

Mr. and Mrs. Green later moved to Taylor Texas where Helen grew up as a child. She attended an all-black public school, called Blackshear...

Oct 29, 2020

Fred S. Switzer, Jr.

Fred S. Switzer, Jr. of Taylor, Texas passed away peacefully Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Fred S. Switzer, Jr. was born on August 2, 1925 in Houston, Texas to Fred S. Switzer, Sr., and Ruby Brown Switzer. He grew up with his sister Virginia Anne Switzer. He graduated from high...

Oct 28, 2020

Estella Alderete Lopez, 60, of Taylor Tx passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Estella Alderete Lopez was born on May 24, 1960 in Taylor Tx to Antonio and Carlota Alderete. She grew up with 5 brothers and 1 sister. She married the love of...

Oct 26, 2020

Betty Jean Kaatz went to her heavenly home October 26 th , 2020 at Community Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida.

Betty was born on June 13 th , 1924 to George and Maude (Reece) Reynolds. She grew up in Taylor with one older sister, Vivian. She graduated from Taylor high School in 1943. Betty married her high school sweetheart,...

Oct 24, 2020

Manuel C. Ruiz, 82, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 15, 1937 and is proceeded in death by his parents, Mauricio and Juanita Ruiz.

He grew up in Taylor and as a migrant worker spent seasons in Wisconsin, where he met Mary Alice Ruiz (DeLaRosa).  After a courtship,...

Oct 23, 2020

Mary Ann Mokry, 77, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at home in Taylor surrounded by her family and friends in prayer.

She was born on July 28, 1943 in Taylor, to Joe and Agnes Juranek. She grew up on a farm with six brothers and one sister and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School from 1...

Oct 22, 2020

Donna Koonce, 70 of Taylor passed away peacefully at home, in the care of loved ones on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Born Donna Sue Rathke on April 1, 1950 in Taylor, Tx to Walter “Shorty” and La Rue Rathke. She grew up the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and a younger brother. Donna graduated...