All Obituaries

Larry Bell, of Cedar Creek, passed away in Austin, TX, August 19, 2019 at the age of 68.  Larry was born in Dumas, Texas, on August 19, 1951 to Billy Ray Bell and Lela Mae Reynolds Bell.   He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Bell and his brother Roger Bell. Larry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Vicki Randall Bell; three children, Melissa Bell Hargrove and her husband, Kirk Hargrove of Frisco, TX,  Kevin Bell and...

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Velera L. Seidel Wilhelm passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2019.  She was born to Joseph Seidel and Elizabeth Rabel Seidel on February 3, 1931, in String Prairie, Texas.  She grew up in the String Prairie community and married Alfred Wilhelm on November 5, 1950.  Velera was strong, fiercely independent and loved animals.  Of all the birds she could have rescued and raised, it was a baby buzzard that had fallen out of its nest.  She worked hard and trips...

Xenia Schipper was a tender hearted, giving person. If she thought somebody had need – she was ready to give – in any way she could. She loved her dogs and her cats.  She adopted a German Shepherd from the Humane Society – who lived with her for about 14 years.  She made sure her pets were well cared for.  But she also loved hunting and went hunting with her sister, Genevia, loving to be outdoors, walking and talking in all of God’s creations. ...

Keith Harold Butler passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 81.  He was a native of Beaumont, Tx born May 4, 1938 to Avie Vaughan McDonald Butler and Harold Elmer Butler.  He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1956.  He became an Eagle Scout in 1955.  He served in the United States Air Force for twenty years as an instructor.  Upon retirement from the Air Force, he went to work for Motorola in Oak Hill, Tx and was integral in the start-up of MOS...

Charles Nelson Rowley was born October 9, 1919 in Galveston, TX and died in Everett, WA on August 11, 2019. He worked for SW Bell his entire career. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, retiring as a major in the reserves. He was preceded in death by his wife Mahala. He is survived by his children: Sue, Kit, Barbara and Debbie. He has 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.  

Barbara Joan Hodgson age 88 of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away Thursday night, August 1st of complications from Alzheimer’s.  She was born on September 18, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Earl and Koree Horne.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Mark Jay Hodgson, otherwise known as ”Uncle Jay”. In August 1949 Barbara and Jay were married in Salt Lake City.  That same year they relocated to Texas for Jay to pursue his...

Melvin A Johnson, of Bastrop, passed away July 30, 2019 at the age of 62.  A Celebration of Melvin's Life will begin at 11:00 am with Military Honors at the Johnson Family Home in Bastrop, Texas.  Memorials may be made to CDH International in honor of Caleb Binford Burton.   www.cherubs.org      

On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Glenn Bailey Gardner of Rosanky, Texas, went to be with the Lord after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan B. and Virginia Gardner of Austin. He is survived by his wife, Martha, two sons, Clay and Matt, two daughters-in-law, Melinda and Meagan, and five beloved grandchildren. He was an active member of Rosanky Baptist Church and loved teaching the men’s class on Sunday mornings. Glenn was an outstanding citizen who loved people...

Annie Etheredge Adams 81 of Cedar Creek passed away on July 15th after long battle with cancer. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 63 years, John. She is survived by her sister Lucile (Sam) & husband, Richard Wilhite, six brothers, Douglas McCarty,  Curtis & wife, Liz,  Hubert & wife, Patty,  Jesse & wife, Barbara, James, Bobby & wife, Letha Etheredge.  Her son and daughter-in-law, Tim & Belinda Adams,  daughter and son-in-law,...