Recent Obituaries
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
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.
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,...
Jimmie Erline Tatum
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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