Obituaries
Henry Thomas Meek
May 1, 2024
Henry Thomas Meek, a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather peacefully passed away at his home in Buffalo, Texas on May 1, 2024. Born on June 22, 1927, in Refugio County, Texas, to George Harvey and Mamie Ellen (McBride) Meek, Henry lived a life dedicated to the Lord, service, hard work.A patriotic soul, Henry proudly served as...
Patricia Cecile Begin
April 20, 2024
Patricia Cecile "Pat" Begin, 87, was born in Gardner, Massachusetts March 29, 1937. She passed away April 20, 2024 in Centerville, Texas. Pat is survived by her son, Michael Fritz and wife, Natalie, of Spring Hill, Florida; daughters, Jeanne Johnson of Ojai, California, Shelbey Gordon and husband, Roger, of Richland, Washington, Audrey Slaughter of Tooele, Utah and Kathy Rauch and...
Laverne Hill
April 20, 2024
Robbie "Laverne" (Tubb) Hill, 74, of Centerville, Texas, died April 20, 2024. She was born October 11, 1949, in Ennis, Texas to Charles Thomas Tubb & Clara Mae (Wilson) Tubb.Laverne loved being around friends and family. She also loved to be outdoors, fishing and working in the yard. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Survivors include her...
Edith Lou Hassler
April 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edith Lou Hassler, who entered eternal rest on April 18, 2024. Born on June 19, 1935, in Houston, Texas to Oliver Hamilton and Eliza Rebecca Pera Lee (Layton) Barger, she departed this earthly life in a Palestine, Texas hospital. Edith spent her early years working at various establishments, including Sears department store,...
Carl Lee Robacker
April 13, 2024
Carl Lee Robacker, age 81, of Buffalo, Texas passed away peacefully at his home April 13, 2024. He was born in Essex, Maryland on August 31, 1942 to Carl & Eleanor (McGurgan) Robacker. Carl was a proud member of the Marine Corps Reserves. He had worked in the trucking industry and as a sheriff's deputy for Galveston and Leon Counties....
Ralph Lawrence Savage, Jr.
April 12, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ralph Lawrence Savage, Jr., a dearly beloved husband, son, father, grandfather "Rafa," uncle, and cherished member of the community. Born on March 13, 1962, in Spring Branch, Texas, to Ralph Savage, Sr. and Ramona (Price) Savage-Turner, Ralph spent his early years in Madison County, dutifully assisting his family on their farm and...
Alexis Ramiro Gonzalez-Melo
April 10, 2024
Alexis Ramiro Gonzalez-Melo, age 17, passed away April 10, 2024. A day of visitation in honor of his life will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M., Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. He will be laid to rest in Landa de Matamorros, Queretaro, Mexico at a later date.Alexis was born May 6, 2006 in...
Les Wooley
April 6, 2024
Les Wooley, age sixty-six years, was born on November 29, 1957 in Houston, Texas to Doc & Juanita (McCarty) Wooley. He passed away April 6, 2024 in a Bryan, Texas hospital following an extended illness.
Les embraced a passion for music from a young age, taking up the drums at just eight years old. He was a resident of Centerville for...
Wayland Thomas Hutcheson
April 1, 2024
Wayland Thomas Hutcheson was born on August 10, 1938, in Austin, Texas, and passed away at his home in Leon County, Texas, on April 1, 2024.
Wayland was the only child of Homer Brancher and Dorothy (Francis) Hutcheson. After his parents divorced, Wayland eventually lived in Austin with his father, but often visited his mother and her family in Waco and...
Janette (Crouch) Taylor
March 29, 2024
Janette (Crouch) Taylor, age 65, passed away March 29, 2024 in Centerville, Texas. She was born April 4, 1958 in Brazoria County, Texas to Tom & Jessie (Nesmith) Crouch. Janette grew up in Brazoria County and spent the majority of her adult life in Leon County working as a waitress and sitting with nursing home residents who needed extra care....
Yvonne (Tolliver) Burchett
March 26, 2024
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Yvonne Tolliver Burchett, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her Centerville home at the age of eighty-seven.
Yvonne was born May 21, 1936 in Pike County, Kentucky. She was the oldest of five siblings. Yvonne was preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Scarberry Toliver; her father, James Monroe Tolliver; her brother, Thurman...
Frank Oliver Gilbert, Jr.
March 25, 2024
Frank Oliver Gilbert Jr. was born on January 30, 1929, in Leon Prairie, Leon County, Texas, to proud parents, Frank, Sr. and Ruth Pearl (Holden) Gilbert. He passed away on March 25, 2024, at his home in Flynn, at the age of 95.
After graduating from Leona School, Frank worked in the fields for seven years and worked on the docks...
David Wayne Free
March 21, 2024
Mr. David Wayne Free, a beloved member of the Centerville community, passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 80, in Houston, Texas. Born on December 7, 1943, in Pinehurst, Texas, to James Madison and Evelene (Sunday) Free, he was a proud Air Force veteran and the esteemed proprietor of Free & Associates, a prominent surveying firm in...
Billy Joe Nichols
March 15, 2024
Billy Joe Nichols was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 26, 1947, to Mary Alice Shackleford Nichols and went to be with Jesus on March 15, 2024. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Alice and his siblings, Immogene Shell, Jimmy Bush, and Thomas Nichols. Billy is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Lora Lea Morrow Nichols;...
Dana Danyel Tullos
February 17, 2024
In loving memory of Dana Tullos, a cherished soul who graced us with her presence for fifty-four years. Born on July 1, 1969, Dana's unwavering spirit illuminated the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. She resided in Centerville, Texas, her lifelong home, where she found solace and belonging amidst the embrace of her beloved family.
Dana's essence...
Martha Jane De La Garza
February 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Jane De La Garza, a beloved member of the Normangee community. Martha Jane was born on March 28,1943 and departed this world on February 17, 2024, at her home in Normangee, Texas. She passed away peacefully at the age of eighty years.
Martha Jane was born March 28, 1943...
Mary Jane Leathers
February 12, 2024
Mary Jane (Lanier) Leathers was born on Monday, December 3, 1934 in Palestine, Texas. She was the daughter of Gus Myers Lanier and Daisey Marie (Lummus) Lanier of Marquez, Texas. She went home to be with her Lord & Savior at the age of 89, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Mary Jane grew up primarily in Marquez, Texas. Except for the...
John Edward Mason
February 5, 2024
John Edward Mason peacefully passed away in Waco, Texas on February 5, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on July 17, 1939, in Newton Falls, Ohio, to Joseph Edward & Elizabeth (Elliot) Mason.
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to John, a man who lived a simple yet meaningful life. He was a devoted and loving husband to...
Daniel Lee "Dan" Rodell
January 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Daniel Lee "Dan" Rodell. Born on April 1, 1939, to Rudolph "Teddy" & Mae (Farris) Rodell, in beautiful Leon County, Dan led a life deeply rooted in the values of faith, hard work, and family.
Dan resided in Leon County for his entire life, immersing himself in the community that...
Kathi Mae Mcadams
January 29, 2024
Kathi Mae McAdams, 68, of Jewett, Texas passed away at her home on January 29, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1955 in Teague, Texas. Kathi was known as "Nana" to everyone. She loved her grandchildren, but she especially loved her great-grandchildren. Kathi had a heart of gold and took care of her family. Her hobbies included crafting, cooking,...
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