Recent Obituaries

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

Mar 17, 2024

Jimmie Erline Tatum passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 85.  She was born in Bonita, Louisianna on November 7, 1938 to Bryam Lee Madison and Oma Irene Green Madison.

Jimmie is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Pamela Strickland, sister Ina Bea Blackwell, and brothers George, Gary and James Mose Madison.

She is survived by her...

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.  

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)...

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...