All Obituaries

Randel Gene Cantwell, 70, of Hutto, TX, USMC Retired, died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 20, 1952 in Austin, TX to James (Ivan) Cantwell and Darline Vera Cantwell.  Randel is survived by his wife, Cynthia, of 49 years; daughter, Angela Cantwell; son, James Cantwell (Courtney Cantwell); grandsons, Michael Ransdell, Zachary James Cantwell; brother, James Cantwell (Donna Cantwell); sisters, Patricia Preston, Brenda...

Otheriene Kay Jamison passed peacefully, with her family by her side, on September 19, 2022.  She was 73.   Kay was born in Bassett, Nebraska to Mildred (Wimberly) and Harry Morgan Vargason.  She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her daughter, Carey Turnley; son, Jeremy Jamison; grandchildren, Autumn Turnley and Jessica Mouser; and sisters, Lavone Van Houten, Peggy Jennings and her husband Ronnie. Services to celebrate Kay will be held at Marrs...

  Master Sergeant James Darryl Chapman, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at a local hospital on Monday, September 12, 2022. James was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War and spent another 19 years in the reserves. James was born on December 18, 1935 in Palestine, Texas to his parents James and Trannie. When he was just 20, James decided he wanted to join the Air Force and was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. James would go...

Darlene was born to Cubert and Geraldine Wilkins on July 31, 1946. Darlene married the love of her life Ollie Hill on June 8, 1966 and they had 2 children, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson, and 1 great granddaughter. Darlene worked outside the home doing wiring assembly work for many years. Being a Grandma was one of her greatest joys in life and all the grandkids have fond memories of sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpas house. She was also an amazing caregiver and never put focus on herself but...

Our family and friends wish to honor Louise Ruth Schmitz, as her life has been a testament to a "good life well lived." Louise, Mom, Grandma, and Grandmommie led a full and independent life with grace and service to her Lord and Savior. Louise was truly a woman of strong faith, and was steadfast to her very last breath. God places these special ladies in our presence as a sign of His love for all who were fortunate enough to know her.  Louise was born on...

A rare & beautiful soul, Viviene Louise McCoslin, ‘Mimi’ to her loved ones, met her Savior face to face after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia on September 2, 2022, at age 78 at her care home in Austin, TX. Born in Clinton, LA to Wilbur & Hazel Courtney and raised in Brazoria County, Texas, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents and her brothers, John & Larry.  She was only 14 or 15 when she saw the love of her life, William...

David Woodrow Anderson was called home by the Holy Spirit on August 30, 2022. David was born in Austin, TX on January 25, 1940 to Woodrow David and Genevieve Anderson, both descendants of Swedish immigrants, who settled in the great State of Texas in the late 1800’s. David and Melva Sue Houck both attended Manor schools and were married on July 29, 1960 and were together until his death for 62 glorious years. David and Melva settled in Bastrop, Texas where they raised their two...

Lynn Ray Waldrep passed away August 26, 2022 at the age of 74. Lynn Was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenith Waldrep;  brother, Ricky Waldrep; sister in law,Toni Waldrep; son in law, Charles Talen and lifelong friend Darrell Piletere. Lynn is survived by his wife, Gayle Millican Waldrep of Cedar Creek, Texas; children, Misty Dawn Emmons and husband Brandon of Port Neches, Texas, Ashli...

Ma. Julia Hernandez Huerta was born to the late Manuel Hernandez and Maura Huerta a farmer and a homemaker in Rio Verde San Luis Potosi, Mexico on June 19, 1957. She and her family moved to El Prado, Municipio de LLerra Tamaulipas at the age of 4. At the age of 23, she moved to Ejido Emiliano Zapata. There she married the love of her life Aurelio Castaneda on December 23, 1978. She was a devout Catholic all her life. Ma. Julia Hernandez and her husband Aurelio Castaneda loved to help their...

  William “Bill” Anderson Stewart left this world on August 21, 2022 at the age of 63. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Frederik and Lucille Stewart. He was the little brother of Ronald Stewart.  He was interested in music and played the tuba in the school band. He also became an Eagle Scout. It was during this part of his life that he developed his love for camping. After high school he attended the Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in...