Recent Obituaries

Jun 24, 2019

Grace E. Williams of Uvalde, formerly of Ozona passed away on June 24, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 101.  She was born on July 14, 1917 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Samuel L. and Mary Margaret (Haile) Butler.

She is survived by her son, Jim Williams of Uvalde; daughter in law, Judith Williams of Lancaster,...

Jun 23, 2019

Josephine Stevenson Noble was born on September 18, 1918, in Uvalde, Texas to William Douglas and Cleo Flynt Stevenson.  She died June 23, 2019.  Mrs. Noble was a life-long resident of Uvalde County.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Edward Noble; a son, George Lawrence Noble II, and two sisters, Barbara Sellers and...

Jun 19, 2019

Carlos Torres Tovar of Sabinal passed away on June 19, 2019 in Sabinal at the age of 74.  He was born on April 12, 1945 in Glendale, Arizona to Felipe and Maria Tovar.

Carlos was raised by his aunt and uncle, Teodoro and Ramona Torres on Erwin Soyars Farm and Ranch in Sabinal.  He married Florinda Ramirez...

Jun 19, 2019

Jack Samuel Hodges of Niederwald, Texas passed away on June 19, 2019 in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 90. He was born on March 15, 1929 on the McIntosh Ranch in Schleicher County, Texas to Norm and Jewel (Clark) Hodges.

Jack graduated from Eldorado High School in 1947. He was a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class...

Jun 14, 2019

Mary Simpson Smith of Utopia, Texas passed away on June 14, 2019 in Kerrville at the age of 92.  She was born on January 24, 1927 in Dallas, Texas to Raymond Ellsworth and Minna Lena (Huffmeyer) Simpson, Sr.

She is survived by her children, Glenn C. Smith of Freer, Texas and Carolyn Simpson Smith of Utopia, Texas;...

Jun 12, 2019

Martin H. Torres of Uvalde passed away on June 12, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 80.  He was born on July 27, 1938 in Sabinal to Fidel and Ysabel (Hernandez) Torres.

Martin was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He had a passion for working with and riding horses.  He was a self- taught leather craftsman and took...

Jun 11, 2019

Salvador H. Martinez of Uvalde, 91, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.   He was born on June 18, 1927 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Ruperto and Carlota Martinez.  He married Maria Monsivais on February 12, 1976 in Eagle Pass, Texas.

He is survived by his...

Jun 10, 2019

Anselmo “Chema” Martinez of Uvalde passed away on June 10, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 78. He was born on April 21, 1941 in Crystal City to Cleto and Luisa (Mendoza) Martinez.

He was a proud member of "The Light of the World", "Luz del Mundo" church in Uvalde.

He is survived...

Jun 7, 2019

Karen Elaine Brown Smith of Batesville, Texas was born March 25, 1951 in Corpus Christi, TX to Jim Brown & Elaine Hall Brown, and she entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of June 7th, 2019, after a long, fierce battle with cancer.  She was resting comfortably at home surrounded by family.  She is preceded in death...

Jun 7, 2019

Ann Toombs Alejandro was born on September 30, 1955 and died on June 7, 2019.  In thanks for the kindness of any who wish to give kind remembrances, Ann requested that donations be made to any orangutan, elephant, or black rhino sanctuary or foundation, or to any rescue organization for homeless pets.

Jun 6, 2019

Betty Sansom of Uvalde passed away on June 6, 2019 at her residence at the age of 86.  She was born on December 12, 1932 in Del Rio to Lena (Dodson) and Lee Billings.  She is survived by two sons, David Sansom and wife, Mary, and Tony Billings, all of Uvalde; two daughters, Debbie Michalek of Port O'Connor and...

Jun 3, 2019

Marion Joe Wiebush of Uvalde passed away into the arms of his loving father on June 3, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 81. He was born on January 27, 1938 in Three Rivers, Texas. Known as Tuck to all who knew him, he was the younger son of Kathleen (Dillahunty) and Lee Wiebush and had an older...

May 31, 2019

Leonor A. Calsado of Sabinal passed away on May 31, 2019 in Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 92.  She was born on May 6, 1927 in Sabinal to Casimira (Alvarez) and Librado Alejandro.  She is survived by three daughters, Dora Spadafora of San Antonio, and Elia Flores and Sylvia Olivarez, both of Sabinal; two sisters, Anita Rodriguez...

May 29, 2019

Guy Stephen Horn of Uvalde passed away on May 29, 2019 at his residence at the age of 66.  He was born on July 12, 1952 in Vicksburg, MS to Geraldyne (Chitwood) and Kelly Horn.  He is survived by a son, Trace Horn, and daughter, Jessellyn Horn, both of Uvalde; two brothers, Drew Horn of Oklahoma and Rusty Horn...

May 28, 2019

Ramon Rios, 47, of Uvalde formerly of Batesville, Texas passed away on May 28, 2019 peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Ramon was born to Pedro and Anita (Vasquez) Rios on July 30, 1971, in Ionia, Michigan. He later moved to Batesville at a young age where he made it his home town for many...

May 26, 2019

Marcus Glen Burell of Uvalde passed away on May 26, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 78.  He was born on September 8, 1940 in Three Rivers, Texas to Hubert Hugo and Ella Matilda (Ohlenbusch) Burell.

Marcus graduated from Uvalde High School in 1958 where he was a member of the basketball team.  He also attended...

May 25, 2019

Fernando S. Gonzales of La Pryor passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at age of 78. Fernando was born on August 11, 1940 in La Pryor to Andres P. and Hortencia (Salazar) Gonzales.  He married Angelica Najera on August 12, 1961 in La Pryor. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife of 57 years, Angelica...

May 24, 2019

Lola Jeanoyce Creech Wilson passed away unexpectedly in Round Rock, TX on May 23rd, 2019...the day before her 70th birthday.  She was a Social Worker at heart and in the end, her heart simply gave out on her. Services will be held at 10AM on Friday, May 31st at Rushing-Estes-Knowles in Uvalde, TX.  Burial will take place immediately following...

May 24, 2019

Guadalupe Fernandez of Uvalde passed away on May 24, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 82.  She was born on November 19, 1936 in La Pryor, Texas to Manuel and Margarita (De La Cruz) Villasana.

She is survived by her daughter, Marisol Fernandez - Jimenez of San Antonio and husband John Christopher Jimenez; grandchildren, Saryah Gonzalez,...

May 23, 2019

Our family member and friend, Donald Barnum was born in Los Angeles, California, to Marion and Mildred Harrold Barnum.  He spent his childhood in Needles, California swimming in the Colorado River and hiking with his dog in the hills.  He graduated from San Bernardo High School and promptly enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the...