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Doris Jean Walker

Doris Jean Walker

Oct 30, 2024

Doris Jean Walker, 93, a lifetime resident of Flatonia, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, She was born on Feb. 10, 1931.

Doris was the office assistant for the City of Flatonia from 1966 to 1970. In 1970, she became City Secretary and held that position until she retired in 2000. She was the secretary for the Oak Hill Cemetery...

Richard Allen Ratliff

Richard Allen Ratliff

Oct 22, 2024

Richard Allen Ratliff, P.E. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born on Oct. 9, 1947 to Charles Richard and Agnes Maria Ratliff in Leadville, Colorado.

Richard was the oldest of five sons all born in a span of seven years. The family moved to Grants, New Mexico in 1959. One June 28, 1976...

Evelyn Okruhlik

Evelyn Okruhlik

Oct 18, 2024

Evelyn Okruhlik, a beloved matriarch, departed from this world on October 18, 2024, in Temple, Texas. Born on July 23, 1927, in Moulton, TX, she was the cherished daughter of Edward and Augustina Trojacek Wotipka. With a heart full of love and an unwavering spirit, Evelyn made significant contributions to her family and community throughout her ninety-seven glorious years.

Evelyn was...

Timothy Lynn Johnson

Timothy Lynn Johnson

Oct 5, 2024

Timothy Lynn Johnson, 54, of Flatonia, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Seguin, TX. He was born on July 1, 1970 in Springfield, TN, to Ronnie Lucille Gordon.

 

Timothy married Bonnie Patterson on April 18, 2024. The couple had a blended family with Timothy's 4 children: Brooks Johnson, of Mcpherson, KS, Zachary Johnson, of Mcpherson, KS, Troy Saunders, of Galva,...

Nickolas Esparza Tovar

Nickolas Esparza Tovar

Sep 1, 2024

Nickolas Esparza Tovar, affectionately known as Nico Tovar, was born on September 10, 1938, in Waelder, Texas. After a life marked by quiet strength and unwavering generosity, he departed this world peacefully on September 1, 2024, at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, surrounded by his dear loved ones.

Nico dedicated many years to the manufacturing industry, spending his days as...

Jeffery Marshall Hairgrove

Jeffery Marshall Hairgrove

Aug 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce that Jeffery (Jeff) Marshall Hairgrove, 74, of Flatonia, Texas passed away at his home on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.

He was born to Odis Mathew Hairgrove and Edith Ann Flatt Hairgrove on Feb. 2, 1950, and grew up in Douglas, Arizona.

Jeff married his soulmate, Anne Kathryn (Kathy) Mitchell Hairgrove on Dec. 20, 1975....

Dale Moore

Dale Moore

Aug 14, 2024

Jarrel Dale Moore born on April 25, 1934, in Waelder, Texas passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 90 at his home in Waelder, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Howard and Martha Hazel Moore his son Patrick Scott Moore and his grandsons Joshua Moore and Clint Moore. He is survived by his...

Elton August Moeller

Elton August Moeller

Aug 10, 2024

Elton Moeller, 85, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on August 10, 2024. He entered this world on February 15, 1939 in Moulton, TX, born to Edmund Moeller and Lillian Zimmermann Moeller.

 

Elton owned and operated Moeller’s Service Station and Garage for many years in Flatonia, but also enjoyed farming, ranching, his bulldozer...

Juan V. Hernandez

Juan V. Hernandez

Jul 25, 2024

Juan Velasquez Hernández, passed away on July 25, 2024 in San Antonio. He was born on May 16, 1963 in a small rural community in Guanajuato, Mexico to Sofia Velasquez and J. Dolores Hernandez. 

Juan is survived by his wife of 40 years, Alicia Hernandez; son Fernando Hernandez of Austin; daughters, Maria Hernandez of Moulton, Ilda Hernandez (Uriel) of San Antonio...

Milton Lewis Gullick

Milton Lewis Gullick

Jul 15, 2024

God called Milton L. Gullick into his heavenly home Monday, July 15, 2024, from his home in Muldoon, Tx. He was born to Melton W. Gullick and Marjorie Joyce Bunch on April 23, 1945, in Houston, Tx but was raised by his mother and stepfather Henry B. Mayo.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Roberta D. Gullick of...

Gussie Mae Stein

Gussie Mae Stein

Jul 12, 2024

Gussie Mae (Syler) Stein passed away on July 12, 2024. Gussie was born January 15,1936 to Clement (Clem) Syler and Bertha (Ottie) Syler in Muldoon, Texas. Gussie was one of six children and two half-siblings.

Gussie grew up on the family farm located between Muldoon and Cistern. On the Syler farm, Gussie enjoyed all animals with a special love for horses....

Pedro Manuel Villegas

Pedro Manuel Villegas

Jun 19, 2024

Pedro Villegas, beloved husband and father, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Waelder, TX. He was born in El Salvador on April 29, 1957, in a small rural town. In 1986 he immigrated to the United States. Eventually settling down in Flatonia, Texas. 

 

Pedro worked for years at Flatonia ISD, a job he enjoyed for the way it allowed him...

Jackie Dale Bradley

Jackie Dale Bradley

May 25, 2024

Jackie Dale Bradley, beloved by many, passed away on May 25, 2024 in Flatonia, Texas. He was born on November 5, 1941, in Burnet, Texas to Ben John Bradley and Nannie Leach Bradley. Jackie will be remembered for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for his family and friends.While we mourn his loss deeply, we also reflect on the beautiful...

Ronald Eugene Steinhauser

Ronald Eugene Steinhauser

May 16, 2024

Ronald Eugene Steinhauser (Ronnie), beloved husband, father, grandfather, and successful business owner, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Terlingua, Texas. He was born on July 25, 1950, in Shiner, Texas to his loving parents HH and Annie Steinhauser. Ronnie leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love that will always be cherished by those who knew him. Throughout...

Eddie Eugene Scates

Eddie Eugene Scates

Apr 27, 2024

Eddie Eugene Scates, 91, passed away April 27, 2024.  He was born October 8,1932 to Alton J. and

Thelma G. Scates.   Preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe F. Scates and wife of 60 years Mary L

Scates

 

Survived by two Stepsons Robert Moentnish and wife Minnie of LaGrange, Texas and David of Cedar Hill

Texas, Sister-in-law Barbara Scates of Shreveport, LA,...

William Victor Paine

William Victor Paine

Apr 16, 2024

William (Bill) Victor Paine passed around March 22, 2024.  He was born October 18, 1954 to Melvin Cletus Paine and Lydia Rivera Duran Paine.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his brother John Thomas Paine.

Bill is survived by his beautiful wife Dr. Dana Cohen Paine, brothers James Frederick Paine (Wendy) and Joseph Don Paine (Teri), daughter Dr....

Marie Blackwell Darling

Marie Blackwell Darling

Apr 9, 2024

Marie Blackwell Darling was born on December 2, 1924, at home in Muldoon, Texas, to W.T. and Effie Richardson Blackwell. Marie was the youngest of four children. She attended Bethany Elementary Country school and Cistern and Flatonia High Schools. She passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 99. 

Marie and James F. Darling, “J. F.” as she affectionately...

Eloy Castro Gutierrez

Eloy Castro Gutierrez

Apr 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Eloy Gutierrez Sr., a dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband, who passed away on April 9th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Eloy Gutierrez was born on May 20, 1936, in Waelder, TX, and was the beloved son of Pedro and Aurelia Gutierrez.

Eloy was a loving father & father in-law to Lupe...

Steve Castro, Jr.

Steve Castro, Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

Steve Castro Jr, from Waelder, Texas, born on July 10, 1953, left this world on March 19, 2024. Steve will be remembered for his vibrant personality, his love for the tunes of Carlos Santana, Micheal Jackson, and Tejano music, his sense of humor that could light up any room, and his unwavering kindness. He was the life of every party,...

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