Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

David Hackworth passed away on April 25, 2021 in La Grange, Texas. He was born on February 6, 1938 to David Eugene Hackworth, Sr. and Janet Alexander Frazier Hackworth in Llano, Texas.  He graduated from Llano High School in 1957 and then began his career in mechanics.

David worked as a diesel mechanic for White Swan prior...

Apr 19, 2021

Harmon Beryl Moreland of Bastrop went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021 in La Grange. He was born on May 4, 1929 to Harmon Burk Moreland and Margaret (Hefley) Moreland in Ackerly, Texas.  He married the love of his life, Juanita Willy Moreland in 1949. He worked many years in the oil refinery business and moved to...

Apr 17, 2021

Marty Lee Farris, 61, of Round Top, Texas passed away April 17, 2021 in Austin, Texas.  A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marty was born September 7, 1959 to Ben Janse Ray Farris and Dorothy Lee (Perry) Farris in Alice, Texas.  On November 1, 1980 he married Bonnie Eichhorn.

Marty was...

Apr 10, 2021

Tammie Denaye Hahn, age 63 passed away on April 10, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at her home from 10 to 3 on May 29th. Tammie was born to William Edward Mullins and Pauline Mae Mullins Gullette on November 8, 1957 in Hayti, MO. Tammie was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was Retired....

Apr 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Lenora L. (Maeckel) Schott. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 6, 2021

Michael Wherry, 66, of Swiss Alp passed away Tuesday April 6, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Nanette Wherry, daughter Michelle Siddall and husband Jeremy, grandson Peyton Lunsford and granddaughter Hailey Lunsford.  His three brothers, Ronnie and wife Carol, Mark and wife Karen, and Dennis with numerous nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his father...

Mar 30, 2021

James Alfred Hollimon, 77, of La Grange passed from this world March 30, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

James was born March 15, 1944 to Walter Hollimon and Anna Lee (Keese) Hollimon in  Aransas Pass, Texas.

He was employed by MKT Railroad and later the Union Pacific.  He loved gardening and carpentry work.

James...

Mar 27, 2021

Jack P. Willy of Cistern passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Visitation is scheduled for March 31, 2021 from 4-6PM at the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. Graveside Services are scheduled for 11AM on April 1, 2021 at Watterson Cemetery in Watterson with interment to follow.

The family asks that memorial donations go...

Mar 25, 2021

Richard was the 5th and last child born to William and Mable Coughran (Head) on May 3, 1939. Dick grew up in the Rio Grande Valley where he graduated Pharr San Juan Alamo High School in 1957, lettering in baseball, basketball, track and football. In the fall of that year he joined A&M's Corps of Cadets and attended one...

Mar 25, 2021

Sharon Davidson was born in Miami, Florida on June 16, 1958. She was baptized in 1958, was a graduate of Klein High School and later married her husband of 35 years, Ronald Davidson. They married in Fayetteville, Texas in September of 1985 and resided in Round Top.  Sharon passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 62....

Mar 17, 2021

A Funeral Service for Miguel M. De León, Sr.,83, of La Grange, Texas is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in La Grange.  Interment will follow at La Grange City Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., prior to the Mass also at the funeral home.  Mr. De...

Mar 4, 2021

Katherine Merrell Pereiro of Warrenton passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home.  Katherine was born in Palestine, Texas to Leonce and Lillian Smith on April 13, 1930.  She married Richard Pereiro on April 16, 1946 in Houston, Texas.

Katherine was a stay-at-home mom that enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family and friends. ...

Feb 27, 2021

Opal Benette Hall (Farmer) entered into rest on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Born to the late Annette Farmer on July 24, 1987 in Fairfield, Texas. She, like a shooting star, brightened our lives only briefly for 33 years and then traveled on to illuminate distant shores with her mother.

Opal was born in Texas and lived...

Feb 18, 2021

Jack Edward Fogle was born in Shiner, Texas to the late Alvis Edward and Dollie Mae Martin Fogle.

Jack married his best friend of 45 years Sandra December 6, 1975 in New Braunfels, Texas. Jack and Sandra had Rachel in Gonzales August 21, 1976.

They moved back to La Grange in 2006 to be closer...

Feb 18, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Russell Joseph Janish, 45, of Fayetteville will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville, Texas.  A Rosary will be recited prior to the service at 9:30 a.m., also at the church.  Mr. Janish unexpectedly passed away, February 18, 2021 in Fayetteville, Texas....

Feb 12, 2021

Rogelio Rangel Orona was born in La Barranca, Durrango Mexico to Enrique and Maria De Jesus Rangel Orona.

Rogelio was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man of great humor with a big heart. He knew what to say to make his family laugh. He was a very firm, creative, strict, hardworking...

Jan 18, 2021

Judy Lynn (Gooden) Benton, 74, of La Grange, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family January 18, 2021 at her home in La Grange. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Judy was born October 14, 1946 to Jack Lindley Gooden and Aleta Nadine (Craft) Gooden in Healdton, Oklahoma.

Judy...

Jan 13, 2021

Billy Don Johnson was born March 16, 1960 in Hobbs, New Mexico to James Deward Johnson and Billie Jean Swanson Johnson.  He married Rosie Hernandez on August 31, 1977.  He passed peacefully on January 13, 2021 in his home in Winchester, Texas.

Billy Don was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He...

Jan 10, 2021

Albert A. Jakobeit, 72 of La Grange, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 24, 1948 in Hearne, Texas, the first child of Adolph “Jake” Ernest Jakobeit and Adela Marie (Mechura) Jakobeit.

Albert married the love of his life, Connie Lynn Lueders on August 21, 1971 at...

Jan 5, 2021

Liz was born in Wharton, Texas on December 21st, 1944 to Benny and Margaret (Zahn) Nitsche.  She attended school in Wharton County until Jr. High.  The family then moved to Shelby and she attended the rest of Jr. High in Industry school until the family started farming near Brenham where she attended school until graduating from Brenham High School...