Obituaries

Damon Herman Bush

Damon Herman Bush, 91, was born October 19, 1932, to John T. Bush and Minnie Izora Chew in Pontotoc, Texas. Damon was the youngest of nine children. He attended school in Pontotoc until 1951, when he, two cousins and a close friend joined the U.S. Army together.

Carolina Morquecho Menchaca

Robles. Her faithful daughters cared for her until her final breath. Carolina was known for her faith, and her family was assured that she prayed for them constantly. She picked cotton, was a homemaker, and cleaned houses for several Mason families.

Billy Joe Higginbotham

Billy Joe Higginbotham, 91, of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away at the Pecan Bayou Nursing and Rehabilitation on April 08, 2024. His wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba.

Jarvis Gossett

Jarvis Leland Gossett joined Heaven's army on February 10, 2024. Born on February 20, 1949, to James B. (Red) Gossett and Cleo Jones Gossett in Llano, Texas, he moved to San Saba, Texas with his family in 1950.

Chyenne Skaggs

Chyenne Elaine Skaggs 33, of Cherokee, Texas, passed away at Asencion Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas, on March 05, 2024. Chyenne was born on July 08, 1990, to Charles Wimberley Jr. and Angela Mason in Austin, Texas.

Ova Jean Hutson (née McDaniel)

Ova Jean Hutson (née Mc-Daniel) passed away at her home in the Lake LBJ village of Sunrise Beach, Texas, on March 26, 2024. Born on March 18, 1931, in Algerita, Texas (San Saba County), to parents Guy Denzil and Augusta McDaniel, Jean was a true daughter of the Texas Hill Country.

Glynis Shaw

Glynis Shaw passed away March 18, 2024. He had been sick for years and the last six months was in and out of the hospital and nursing homes fighting many health issues. Glynis is survived by his son, J.R.

Mirabelle Lanier Woods Roden

Mirabelle Lanier Woods Roden, of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born on August 28, 1936, in Valley Spring, Llano County, Texas, to Thomas Fowler Lanier and Nela Talley Basco.

Larry Dwight Slaughter

Larry Dwight Slaughter, age 80, of Andrews, Texas, joined his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2024, while at his home in Andrews. He was born on March 1, 1944, in San Saba, Texas, to Ralph Bert Slaughter and Altha (Bessent) Slaughter.

Raul (Paul) Cortinas

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.