Obituaries

Betty Conner Terry

Betty Conner Terry, age 74 of Athens, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1950, in San Saba, Texas.She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 50 years, Darel Wayne Terry; mother, Lela Lee Conner; and brother, Larry “Bubba” Conner.

Samuel Tisdale

Samuel “Sam” Dane Tisdale, 70, of San Saba, Texas, passed away peacefully in the San Saba Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility on October 16, 2024. Services were held at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba, Texas, on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Lydia Flores

On the evening of Sunday October 6, 2024, Lydia 'Leah' Flores gained her angel wings but also gave the gift of life to another individual by being a organ donor. Lydia passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones listening to her favorite songs. Lydia was 59 years old.

Daniel Valencia Sr.

Daniel Valencia Sr., 71, of Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born on January 29, 1953, in Lometa, Texas, to Willie Balencia Sr. and Elisa Cisneros.Daniel was married to Linda Garcia in Brownwood, Texas, and together they built a loving family.

Lance Perry

Lance Perry, 54, of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away on October 03, 2024, in Temple, Texas. A graveside service for Lance will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 09, 2024, at Cherokee Cemetery in Cherokee, Texas, and will be officiated by Pastor Barry Fikes.

Billy F. Johnson

Billy F. Johnson ('Bill') quietly passed Sunday, September 8, 2024, while in the comfort of his own home in Cherokee, Texas.

Gladys Mae Henniger Brister

Former Taylor resident, Gladys Mae Henniger Brister, walked into Heaven on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 9:46 a.m. After a brief in-home stay with Hospice care, her family rejoiced around her as she met Jesus, face to face.Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Mary Ann Shoemake

Mary Ann Shoemake, 92, formerly of Belton, Texas, passed 4:25 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Traditions at Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio.Mary was born September 14, 1931, in Eldorado, Texas, the daughter of the late Sherman Shoemake, and Ruth (Moore) Shoemake.

Mabel Susan Edmondson

Mabel Susan Edmondson, age 99, of San Saba, transitioned peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024. A graveside service was held Thursday, September 12, 2024, at San Saba Cemetery in San Saba, Texas. Mabel was born December 6, 1924, to Alvena S. Wallace and Grover C. Wallace in San Saba, Texas.

Lowell Bobby Watson

Lowell Bobby Watson, widely known as Bobby, age 72, of Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m.