Obituaries

Paul passed away on March 7, 2024, without any friends or family members beside him. We do not know the date or place of his birth nor the names of his parents. We have no record of his accomplishments, his employment history, or his level of education. We could not find a single family photo of him. We do not even know if there will be a memorial service to commemorate his life. But we do know first-hand that Paul was a humble, honest, hardworking, compassionate, and sincerely loyal man who had the wisdom that could only come from a life of trials and challenges. Such a life is worthy of being honored, at least here in print. And those who cared for Paul in his last year of life deserve to be acknowledged and given our heartfelt appreciation.

It is with our deepest condolences to announce Carl Leonard, 68, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2024. Carl Leonard was born May 24, 1955.

Loveta Faye (Newby) Lewis, age 94, of Richland Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 26, 2024. Loveta Faye was born April 15, 1929, the first-born child of Archie and Versie (Myers) Newby of Richland Springs.

Miffleton and wife Karen of New Braunfels; grandchildren: Amber Everett Gonzales of San Saba, David McBride of Dallas, and Ashlee McBride of Knoxville, Tennessee; great-grandchildren: Ethan Gonzales and Chassidy Gonzales; four brothers: Jesse Salinas of Childress, Ester (Joe) Salinas of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Erasmo Salinas of Fort Worth, and Rudy Salinas of Frost; three sisters: Irene Jelush of San Saba, Estela Leal of Spicewood, and Vera Taylor of Fairfield. Jo is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Frankie Lee Rogers 80, of Llano, Texas, joined the Lord in Heaven on February 20, 2024. A service for Frankie was held 11:00 a.m.

Calvin Richard Henniger was surrounded by loved ones when he passed peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. He was 94. Calvin was born in Fayette County, Texas, on March 18, 1929, to Moody and Ella Henniger. He was raised in Bend, Texas, and there began his love of farming.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray Stuart, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Ray was born on August 21, 1942, in Brady, Texas, to Godfrey and Laura Stuart. Ray was a proud graduate from Richland Springs High School and Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education. Ray married the love of his life, Karen Townsend, in 1965 in San Saba, Texas. Ray enjoyed growing beautiful flowers and sharing his agricultural knowledge with others. He worked for over 30 years at Furr’s Inc. as the Greenhouse Manager and later owned and operated his own business, Stuart’s Greenhouse with his son, Reagan Stuart. Following his retirement, Ray worked for Avero Diagnostics as the Fleet Manager.

Orlando Miller, Jr., 84 years old: March 25, 1939 – February 10, 2024. Orlando Miller, Jr., was born and resided in San Saba, Texas, on March 25, 1939.

PeggyeAnne (Hillman) Whittenburg, 83, of San Saba, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at San Saba Nursing and Rehab. Peggye was born in Leakesville, Mississippi. on February 10, 1940, to Ford and Vera (McInnis) Hillman. She was the oldest of four children.

Joe E. Cummins entered heavens gates at the age of 83. Joe was born on August 2, 1940, in Comstock, Texas, to Hubert and Mayberry Cummins. A graduate of Goldthwaite High School, Joe met the love of his life Lou Etta Jordan while in attendance; they later married and spent 56 wonderful years together. After a lengthy career with TU Electric, Joe retired and moved to San Saba.