Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jan 9, 2018

Ms. Gloria Garza, age 62, of Taylor, TX passed away on January 9, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Visitation will be Monday, January 15, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. with Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. at Providence Funeral Home Chapel.  Celebration of Life Mass will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Jan 9, 2018

Susan Kudla Tone (Suzi) passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, January 9, 2018, at her home in Granger, Texas. She was 60.

Suzi was born on February 1, 1957, in Baytown, Texas to Carolyn and Roland Kudla. She was the youngest of three daughters. Her young life was blessed by loving parents and a Christian upbringing. She...

Jan 6, 2018

Juanita Fayrene Simank Merkord, 86, of Thorndale died Saturday, January 6, in San Antonio, Texas.

Fay was born January 31, 1931 in Thorndale to Malinda and Elmo Simank. She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale by Reverend F. H. Stelzer.

Fay married Leon Fritz Merkord on October 14, 1951....

Jan 5, 2018

Evelyn Carolyn Schaefer, age 79 of Taylor, went to be with her Lord last Friday, Jan. 5, 2018; she was born April 9, 1938.

Evelyn retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety but continued to work for Round Rock Independent School District where she loved assisting children with special needs. But, most of all, she was...

Jan 4, 2018

John Randall Stiles

John Randall Stiles known to many as “Dunk” was born in Taylor, Texas on June 27, 1952 to John Vernon & Evelyn Stiles.

He was a life long resident of Taylor, Texas. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1970 and was a 1974 Graduate of Texas A&M...

Dec 28, 2017

Johnnie Marie Wilson, 75, of Taylor, TX passed away on December 28, 2017.  Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor.  Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church in Taylor with burial to follow in Taylor City Cemetery...

Dec 28, 2017

Carla is remembered as a bright and vibrant wildflower planted by Barb and Ted Tuinstra, who sprouted in Dallas with her siblings, Taryn, Scott, and Chris.  She studied Interior Design and Education at the University of Texas and Mary-Hardin Baylor before growing roots in Thorndale and raising her two cherished daughters, Gretchen and Maia.

She was a...

Dec 21, 2017

Jerry Dean Fleming Sr. "Coach" of Thrall, TX, went to be with his Lord on December 21st, 2017, following a lengthy illness.  Jerry was born on October 28th, 1934 in Bastrop, TX to William Curtis and Mayme McCright Fleming.  The youngest of three sons, Jerry attended Smithville High School where he met and married is high school sweetheart, Evelyn...

Dec 21, 2017

Mary Ann Michalek Blakely, age 69 of Austin, passed away last Thursday, December 21, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Michalek, of Granger, Texas.

Mary Ann was employed by the State of Texas, Department of Disability Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, and she received numerous awards for her work as a Disability...

Dec 21, 2017

Lucio Villalobos, age 82 passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2017

Dec 20, 2017

Eddie was born on May 8, 1942 in Lovell, Wyoming, the first of seven children to Ambrosio (Bob) and Consuelo Carrizales. He married Elisa (Alice) Dominguez on April 12, 1964 in Taylor, Texas. To this marriage three children were born, two daughters and one son. Prior to Retirement he worked for HEB for 32 years as a Merchandising Manager.  He...

Dec 11, 2017

Jaime Leah Zimmerhanzel

September 17, 1949 - December 11, 2017

Jaime Leah (Moore) Zimmerhanzel passed away December 11, 2017 after a nine-year struggle with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. She was born in El Campo, Texas on September 17, 1949 to James and Angie Peterek Moore.

Jaime graduated from El...

Dec 8, 2017

Patrick Brian Vrabel passed away December 8, 2017. Services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Corn Hill.  Burial to follow at the Church Cemetery.

Dec 6, 2017

Gene Nathan Loyd of Taylor, age 80, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Temple, Texas. Born on November 14, 1937 in Dallas, Texas to John Edward Loyd and Elizabeth Neuhaus Loyd, he was one of four children. Gene spent his childhood in DeSoto, Texas where he graduated from Lancaster High School and later attended Texas Tech University...

Dec 5, 2017

Kristel Alea McNeal of Round Rock passed away December 5, 2017. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Corinth Baptist Church located at 1700 E. 16th Street, Austin, TX. Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. John Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 7501 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX.  Burial to...

Dec 4, 2017

Eileen Joyce Shiller Dickerson, age 63, passed away quietly at her home on December 4, 2017 after a long illness.

She was born in Taylor, Texas to Lumie and Viola Shiller, and married Alton Lavoie Dickerson on June 24, 1995. She was employed by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and then the State Board of Insurance...

Dec 2, 2017

On March 12, 1947 a baby boy was born in Wellston, Oklahoma. They named him Floyd Day.  He was the fourth of seven children.  Floyd passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Floyd was a graduate of Phyllis Wheatly High School. He served six years as a U.S. Marine, stationed in Camp Pendleton, California – 1967 Weapons Rep....

Dec 1, 2017

David L. Terry of Cypress Texas passed away last week at the age of 77.  Visitation will be this Saturday Dec 9th, 2pm at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos G Parker Boulevard Northwest, Taylor, TX 76574.  Service will then start at 3pm.  Burial will be in Taylor City Cemetery and followed by food and fellowship at the Terry family...

Nov 29, 2017

Gloria Stefek Willis passed away November 29, 2017 at her home in Granger, Texas at the age of 70. She was born in Taylor, Texas October 18, 1947 to Martha and Joe E. Stefek.

She is survived by her two loving sons, Chet David Wallace and wife Lisa; grandson Colbey; Chad Dean Wallace; granddaughter Mia; her mother,...

Nov 23, 2017

On November 23 rd 2017, James L. F. Brinkmeyer was called home to be with our Heavenly Father.

On September 25 th 1929, James was born to Fritz Brinkmeyer Jr. and Louise Wolf in Thrall, Tx. He was baptized on March 2, 1930 at St. Johns Church in Thrall. He was confirmed on March 6 th ,...