Thomas Edward Dannelly, 84, passed away on Dec. 9, 2013. He was born on Feb. 24, 1929, in Von Ormy, Texas, to Fletcher Lutrell and Claudine (Sparks) Dannelley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard. He is survived by his wife Nelda Dannelly; one son, Philip Alton Dannelly; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Redus [...]

Terry Don Kaiser, of Uhland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at his home.  He was surrounded by family.  As a close friend said, “God must have needed a welder for his pearly gates.” Terry Don is survived by his wife Vivian Kaiser; his four children: Terry “TJ” Kaiser, of Bryan, Sherry Schwartz, [...]

Valerie Ann Sanders, of Lockhart, Texas, passed away on Dec. 2, 2013, at the age of 73. She was born on Feb. 4, 1940, in Clarksburg, Mass., to Raymond and Lucy Alice Armstrong. She was a devoted and much loved wife, mother, and grandmother. She never met a person she didn’t like and had many [...]

Joyce LaVerne Johnston Rains, 73 of Dale, joined her husband in Heaven on Dec, 1, 2013. She was born in Houston on Sept. 20, 1940, to Eva Mae and William Carey Johnston, who both preceded her. It was there she met her childhood sweetheart Luther, and they began a 54-year journey of love and happiness [...]

Refugio Munoz Baltierra, of Lockhart, Texas passed away on Nov. 28, 2013, at the age of 81. He was born on July 4, 1932, in Fentress, Texas, to Samuel and Gumersinda (Munoz) Baltierra. Refugio was a caring father and grandfather. Refugio served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received many medals while [...]

Cynthia Jean “Cindy” McKee, of Lockhart, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 12, 2013, at the age of 57. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Aug. 27, 1956, to Robert and E. Lorraine Brown. She moved to Livingston, Texas, in 1972 and graduated from Livingston Texas High School in 1974. She was employed [...]

Elizabeth H. Lucas passed away on Nov. 18, 2013. She was loved by her family and all that knew her.  She was very astute in the business that she owned with her husband William Lucas, and was also an accomplished professional dancer. She is survived by her children Betty Lucas, Michael Lucas, and Tom Lucas; [...]

Clarence Ray Plemons, 80 passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 18, 2013. He was born to Clifford S. Vaughn and Wilsie Ruple of Franklin, Tenn., on April 21, 1933. Clarence served his country during the Korean War from 1952-1955. He served in the army as a mechanic in Germany. As a self-made man he came from [...]

Mrs. Isabel Mendoza was born in Mexico on Oct. 30, 1925. She passed away on Nov. 13, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Esperanze M. Garcia and Ruby Mendoza; sons, Henry Aguilar Mendoza, Simon Mendoza, Joe Mendoza, Juan Mendoza and Sammy Mendoza; and 25 grandchildren. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. [...]

Mr. Leon Caudillo was born in Staples, Texas on April 10, 1934. He passed away on Nov. 10, 2013. He is survived by daughters, Diana Salas, Gloria Stedman and Esther Yanez; sons, Paul Caudillo, Rudy Caudillo and Ruben Caudillo; sister, Dolores Santiago; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Rosary was scheduled at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. [...]