Recent Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Lillie Koudelka Branecky was called home by our Savior, where she was welcomed by her husband of over sixty years, Frank. 

Lillie was born on August 26, 1933 in a small house in Bauersville to Anton and Mary Koncaba Koudleka. Lillie grew up only knowing Czech, but was forced to speak English when she attended school...

Dec 19, 2024

A Life Well-Lived: Virgil Dixon Price

July 24, 1946 – December 19, 2024

Virgil Dixon Price, Jr., of Port O’Connor, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2024, after a recurrence of metastatic melanoma. Born on July 24, 1946, in Gladewater, Texas, Virgil lived a life rich in purpose, love and adventure.

Virgil is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ursula Kalina...

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Molina Almaraz, 82, of Waelder Texas, passed away on November 30, 2024 after a long battle with Lewy body dementia caused by Alzheimer's. Robert was born on December 08, 1941 to Cesario and Maria Almaraz in Waelder, Texas.

In 1952, Robert met Victoria and they wed in 1961, going on to have four children: Ralph, Anthony, Larry and Misty Dawn. 

Robert...

Nov 25, 2024

Janet L. Taylor, 87, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024. She passed away at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, TX. Janet was born to Harris M. Johnson and Ida M. (Stern) Johnson on September 14,1937 in Nevada, IA. She fell in love and married her husband, Kenneth Taylor, of 60 years on February 28, 1959. To...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

Aug 20, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...