Taylor, TX Obituaries

Feb 14, 2018

Dorian Eli Bass, 36 of Taylor, TX passed away on February 14, 2018 in Austin, TX.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Providence Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life Services will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Providence Funeral Home Chapel.

Feb 11, 2018

Erminia Robles Luna passed away February 11, 2018 under the care of The Christopher Hospice House of Austin.  Erminia was born on January 4, 1972 to Abel and Delfina Robles in Taylor, Texas. Erminia was a life long resident of Taylor, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Delfina Robles.

She is survived...

Feb 10, 2018

John Adolf Stefek, 86 of Granger, Texas went to be with Our Lord early Saturday, February 10, 2018.

John was born on December 24, 1931 to Joe J. and Mary (Knapek) Stefek of Granger, Texas

On November 17, 1952, he married the love of his life Cecilia (Zbranek) Stefek where they enjoyed 65 years. Together...

Feb 10, 2018

Alice Schernik was an amazing woman who was kind, funny, and caring.  She was also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin H. Schernik.  She is survived by her daughters, Sandra K. Wright and Karen D. Seeman both of Taylor, TX.  She is also survived by her grandson Jon...

Feb 6, 2018

Lucille Griffin-Harvey Winston, age 79 of Taylor passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Lucille Winston was born on January 28, 1939 in Smithville, TX to Milton and Betty Mae Griffin.  She was a lifetime club owner in Taylor (Soulful Club).  She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Gonzales, parents Milton and Betty Mae Griffin, brother...

Feb 5, 2018

Billie Gene Sain Miller was born on April 17, 1931 to Herman and Thelma (Brooks) Sain in Jonah, Texas.

After a brief illness, her eternal life began on the evening of Monday, February 5 th when she peacefully joined her husband, Wesley, of 59 years, her parents, and numerous family members who preceeded her in death.

Feb 2, 2018

Lieutenant Jimmy Carl Foster, US Navy Retired, age 65, passed away in Round Rock, TX on February 2, 2018. Lt. Foster was born on August 26, 1952 in Waco, TX to Maurice and Mabel Foster. He is survived by his loving wife Julie Foster, children Jimmy Carl and Janie Foster, Jonathan Cory and Lynn Foster, Anthony and Lydia Martinez,...

Jan 31, 2018

Clyde Edward Newman Jr., 76 of Thrall, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on January 31st, 2018. Born July 28th, 1941 in Phoenix, AZ he was the son of the late Clyde Edgar Newman and Ruby Augusta Newman.

Clyde graduated in the class of 1959 from Thrall High School. He then served in the Army for...

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Johnnie J. Zycha, 88 of Granger went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Johnnie was born on January 23, 1930 to John and Bertha Zycha of Noack.  Johnnie attended school in Beyersville.

On August 26, 1950 he married the love of his life Dorothy Lee Prcin.  They enjoyed...

Jan 21, 2018

Jovita Olguin Diaz age 63 left us on Sunday January 21, 2018 with family by her side in Round Rock, Texas.

Jovita was born on April 30, 1954 in Taylor, Texas to Placido and Santos Olguin. She enjoyed life, music and spending time with her family. She had this big spark for life that could light up...

Jan 18, 2018

Harvey Shirk Jr. passed away at the age of 80 on January 18, 2018 at the Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, TX.

Harvey was born November 3, 1937 in Bogalusa, LA, but spent most of his childhood growing up in Brownsville, TX.  He graduated from Texas Tech University and then served four years in...

Jan 15, 2018

James Wallace Robbins passed away in Taylor, Texas, on January 15, 2018. He was a faithful Christian all of his life, being a member of the Church of Christ, first at Hyde Park in Austin and recently, at the Highway 95 congregation in Taylor.

James was born in Killeen, Texas on September 20, 1924, to James Hobart...

Jan 11, 2018

James Milton Wilkerson, known as Buddy to all who knew and loved him passed peacefully into God’s arms in Georgetown, Texas on January 11, 2018. He was 87 years young.  His beloved wife Bebe of 67 years was by his side.

Buddy was born on October 3, 1930 to Robert and Mary Wilkerson in Georgetown, Texas.

Jan 11, 2018

Brandon Michael Wolfe died at his home in Round Rock, TX on January 11, 2018.  He was 25.

Brandon was born on August 23, 1992 in Austin, TX.  He is the son of David and Vonna Wolfe.  He was baptized on July 11, 1993 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Taylor, TX; sponsors were Terry Gordon and Debra...

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 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 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

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 devoted, loving, caring mother,...