Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jun 25, 2020

Helen Doris Wells, 79, of Taylor passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Services will be held privately.

Jun 16, 2020

James Joe Massar of Taylor, TX passed away at Baylor Scott and White Continuing Care Hospital on June 16, 2020 at the age of 83.

James was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Vlasta Massar, his loving wife Margie Massar, brother-in-laws, Melton and Howard Drummond, and nephew Curtis Dean Drummond.

He is survived...

Jun 13, 2020

Hermon Herbert Atkins (Pappy)

Hermon Herbert Atkins, 84, of Thorndale passed away at his home on June 13, 2020.

Hermon was born in Madison, Florida on Sept. 7, 1935 to Thomas Jefferson and Fairrie Mae (Simmons) Atkins. In high school, he played the saxophone and drove semi-trucks with his father.  Hermon is a decorated war...

Jun 5, 2020

Stephen Earl Zucknick, 66, of Taylor passed away at his home on Friday, June 5, 2020.

Stephen was born on January 18, 1954 to Eugene Otto and Janie Mae (Poldrack) Zucknick. He graduated in 1972 from Taylor High School and in 1975 from Temple Junior College with an Associates Degree in Drafting. On April 9, 1977, he...

Jun 3, 2020

Maurice “Morris” Koenig, 80, left this world on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 to his heavenly home.

Born in Schulenburg, TX on August 17, 1939, his family settled in San Antonio where he lived most of his life. He married Catherine Ann Cornell on January 6, 1962 and eventually settled in Taylor spring of 1981. He served in...

Jun 1, 2020

Charles John Urbanek, Jr., 83, of Taylor passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Charles was born February 23, 1937 in Taylor. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1954. He married Barbara Stojanik of Granger in 1959 and from this union were born four children. Charles worked at Safeway until being hired at IGC...

May 31, 2020

Doris Jeanette Carlson went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born on February 9, 1933 in Lee County, Texas to William and Pernie Northcott. She graduated from Thorndale High School. She was an active member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Thrall, Texas.

She was a devoted wife and housewife for...

May 31, 2020

JoAnn Luersen was born on December 29, 1937 in Round Rock and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Born and raised in Round Rock, JoAnn was the drum major of the Dragon Band during her high school years. After graduation, JoAnn attended the Nixon Clay Business College in Austin, Texas. She was an...

May 28, 2020

Joe Salazar Lopez, age 66, was called home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Joe was born on June 30, 1953 in Taylor, Texas to Juan and Juana Lopez. He was raised in Thorndale and was a proud Thorndale Bulldog. He loved to sing, dance, and spend time with his friends and family. His heart was always full...

May 28, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Cassity was also known by his loved ones far and near as Voth, JoeVoth, and Vothir. Joe was 38 years old and lived in the town he loved raising his family in: Thrall, Texas. He passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Joe was born on August 14, 1981 in Houston, Texas to Joe and...

May 27, 2020

John Moses Harper III, 57, of Austin passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

John Moses Harper III was born on May 21, 1963 in Taylor, Texas to Felix John Matl and Elizabeth Janek Matl.

John was preceded in death by his father, Felix John Matl and mother, Elizabeth Janek Matl.

Those left to...

May 24, 2020

Alma Mae Ashley Urbanek, 95, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020 after a valiant battle with a short time illness at the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor, Texas.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Alma was born to...

May 22, 2020

Angel Diaz, 63, of Taylor passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.

Angel was born on May 29, 1956 in Taylor to Joe and Virginia Diaz.  He grew up with three brothers and three sisters.  On November 8 th , 1996 he married Melinda.  They had one child, Patricia.  Angel worked for Floyd’s Glass Company.  He was an...

May 19, 2020

Kermit Wallace Sakewitz, 88, of Taylor passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 with his family by his side.

Kermit was born May 18, 1932 in New Sweden, Texas to Alice (Krueger) & August Sakewitz. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1948 and began working in the oil fields of Texas. He loved the outdoors, hunting...

May 18, 2020

Adrian Gene Herrin, 78, of Hutto passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. Adrian was born to Chester and Florine Herrin on July 20, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas.

Adrian attended public school in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. He then entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany. On the GI Bill, Adrian...

May 16, 2020

Jace Beck Gill,13, of Taylor, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2020.

Jace was born on June 27, 2006 in Austin, Texas to Shelley and James Gill. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Parker, whom he loved and looked up to with all his heart. The last addition to the family was Jace’s furry brother,...

May 16, 2020

Tyler Dennis Cobb of Taylor, Texas left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 16 , 2020. He was 15 years old and the absolute light of his parents’ life.

Tyler was born, along with his twin brother Conner, on January 14, 2005 in Round Rock, Texas. It did not...