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Jimmie Erline Tatum

Jimmie Erline Tatum

Mar 17, 2024

Jimmie Erline Tatum passed away on Sunday, March 17, 202 at the age of 85.  She was born in Bonita, Louisianna on November 7, 1938 to Bryan Lee Madison and Irene Green Madison.

Donald W. Bradford

Donald W. Bradford

Feb 29, 2024

Donald W. Bradford passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Fayette County, Tx.  He was born in Hale County, Tx to Rufus Bueil Bradford and Elmyra Jean Bradford on July 23, 1949.  Memorial Service for Donald will be on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Smith Funeral Chapel in Flatonia, Tx.  

Mary Jane Floyd

Mary Jane Floyd

Feb 18, 2024

Mary Jane Floyd, age 87 passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  She was born on October 11, 1936 to Lawrence Doubrava and Mary Motal Doubrava in Moulton, Tx.   

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward Floyd, daughter Beverly Floyd, son Edward Floyd, three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughter Renae Daniell (Stephen)...

Gerardo Vazquez

Gerardo Vazquez

Feb 12, 2024

Gerardo Gonzalez Vazquez, age 54, of Moulton passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Yoakum Community Hospital.  He was born on June 2, 1969 to Rosalio Vazquez and Benita Gonzalez Vazquez in Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Mexico.    

“G” as friends and family knew him always had a smile on his face and always willing to lend a hand and...

Rosie Hernandez

Rosie Hernandez

Feb 10, 2024

Rosie Hernandez, 80, of Flatonia, Tx peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Austin, Tx surrounded by family.  She was born on April 28, 1943 in Schulenburg, Tx and resided her whole life in Flatonia, Tx until her passing.  She is preceded in death by her late husband, Israel Hernandez from Flatonia, Tx, her late parents, Aurelio Hernandez...

Matt Christopher Benton

Matt Christopher Benton

Jan 29, 2024

Matt Christopher Benton, age 64 went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 29, 2024.  He was born September 13, 1959 to Vivian Neufeldt and Arthur Lee Benton in Richmond, TX.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Timothy Benton.

Matt is survived by his wife Sharton Kay Benton of Flatonia, three sons; Bradley...

Ernest C. Ramirez

Ernest C. Ramirez

Jan 26, 2024

Ernest C. Ramirez, age 85 passed away Friday, January 26, 2024.  He was born April 17, 1938 to Geronima Castillo and Gabriel Ramirez in Waelder, TX.   

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Ernest Ramirez, Jr, and five brothers.

He is survived by his wife Elida Ramirez, two stepsons; Joseph Manzanales of Houston, TX, and Guadalupe Manzanales (Faith)...

Barbara E. Strickland

Barbara E. Strickland

Jan 24, 2024

Barbara E. Strickland, age 80 of Flatonia, TX passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  She was born February 11, 1943 to Lillian Cochran and George Weaver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband James C. Strickland.

She is survived by her son James Strickland of LaGrange, Tx, daughter Lana Strickland (Andy Armendariz) of Burnet, Tx, two sisters Mae Davis...

Ruth Black

Ruth Black

Jan 14, 2024

 

Ruth Black, age 91, of Flatonia, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  She was born on December 29, 1932 to Chester Brown and Elsie Brunner Brown.

Ruth is survived by daughter Kay Potter of Flatonia, son Donnie Black of Arkansas, brother Kennith Brown of Bay City, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by...

Richard Paul Steinhauser

Richard Paul Steinhauser

Jan 11, 2024

RICHARD P. STEINHAUSER, a retired educator, passed away peacefully in Waco, Texas on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was 81. He was a long-time resident of Georgetown and Flatonia, Texas. Many students and teachers feared Richard, but those who really knew him knew that he was a giant teddy bear and was always there for them. He was considered a...

Marijrildo "Hildo" Orosco

Marijrildo "Hildo" Orosco

Jan 6, 2024

 

Marijrildo “Hildo” Orosco, age 84, of Waelder, Tx, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.  He was born on April 13, 1939, to Guadalupe Rodriguez and Jesus Orosco in Flatonia, TX. 

Born and raised just north of Waelder, he went to Cistern schools.  One of his favorite pastimes was to be at the farm watching the animals.

Hildo was...

Olivia "Libby" Hopkins

Olivia "Libby" Hopkins

Dec 31, 2023

 

Olivia (Libby) Daniel Hopkins died December 31, 2023 at the age of 70. She was the widow of Ralph G. Hopkins. Libby, the daughter of Roy G. Daniel and Estelle C. Daniel, was born in Oxford, NC on July 22, 1953. She graduated from Bluestone High School, Skipwith, VA and after graduation she attended Petersburg General Hospital School of...

David Turner

David Turner

Dec 20, 2023

 

David Turner, at age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Born on October 7, 1953, to Rexford Turner and Eva Whiteside Turner. David was a lifelong resident of Flatonia, Texas and spent his last years in San Antonio with his wife, Mary Alice Velasquez. Married on April 27,1979. David and Mary were loving partners who raised two...

Sandra Kay Atnipp-Weber

Sandra Kay Atnipp-Weber

Oct 15, 2023

 

Sandra Kay Atnipp Weber, 44, of Flatonia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  She was born on May 8, 1979 to Curtis Atnipp and Marilyn Jasek Atnipp in Fort Worth, TX.

Sandra is survived by her mother Marilyn Cerny; step father Allen Cerny; sister Kristen Ruiz and nieces Emmy and Abby Ruiz.

Sandra is...

Georgie Mae Lev

Georgie Mae Lev

Oct 4, 2023

 

Georgie Mae Lev, 85, of Flatonia, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 with family at her side.  She was born on January 30, 1938 to Fred Klozik and Augie Kocian Klozik in Witting, TX.

Georgie worked for Flatonia ISD as the cafeteria manager for 20+ years.

Georgie is survived by son David Lev; daughters Linda Mosby Crawford (Kent)...

Leona Theresa Herzik

Leona Theresa Herzik

Sep 15, 2023

 

Leona Herzik, 97, of Praha, Tx., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.  She was born on May 29, 1926 to Charles Pilat, Sr. and Annie Klekar Pilat.

 

Leona is survived by sons Marshall Herzik (Debbie) of Schulenburg, Tx and Michael Herzik of Houston, Tx; daughter Marcia Truchard (Jim) of Austin, Tx; eleven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

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Joe Thomas Lev

Joe Thomas Lev

Sep 12, 2023

 

Joe Thomas Lev, 88, of Flatonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 with family at his side.  He was born on March 8, 1935 to Charles F. Lev and Rossia Tupa Lev in Praha, TX.

Joe is survived by his wife Georgie Klozik Lev of 66 years; son David Lev; daughters Linda Mosby Crawford (Kent) and Laurie Dierschke...

Richard Charles Nieto

Richard Charles Nieto

Aug 21, 2023

 

Richard Charles Nieto, a proud, devoted, and loving father and Pop, peacefully transitioned from this world on August 21st at the age of 58. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and a profound impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him.

 

Ricky was born on June 16, 1965, to Daniel Simon Nieto and Sylvia...

Johnny Joe Lozano

Johnny Joe Lozano

Aug 13, 2023

 

Johnny Joe Lozano, 74, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at St. David’s Medical center in Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julio and Amalia Lozano.

Survivors include his wife Olivia Lozano of Austin; son Andre Lozano and wife, Jillian of Elgin; his daughter Nina Lozano of Austin; grandchildren: Luke, Bella, Jaxton, and Sophia; and...

Mary Louise Scates

Mary Louise Scates

Aug 7, 2023

 

Mary Louise Scates, 94, passed away on August 7, 2023.  She was born on February 26, 1929, to Daniel W. and Henrietta Boehme Hitt, whose family could be traced to 1714 in Virginia.

Mary lived an active and very interesting 94 years.  She was born in Tulsa and always considered Oklahoma to be her home state.

Survived by her...

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