Obituaries

Jesse Mario Martinez

Jesse Mario Martinez

Jesse Mario Martinez

Jesse Mario Martinez, age 54, of Carrollton, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family. Jesse was born March 29, 1969, in San Saba, Texas, to Phillip and Juanita Martinez. Jesse is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, April Martinez.
Fidel Paredez

Fidel Paredez

Fidel Paredez

Fidel Paredez, 78, of Kempner, was laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mr. Paredez died October 23, 2023. Aside from family, one of Fidel's proudest accomplishments was his military career.
Martha Sue Hoffmeyer Moody

Martha Sue Hoffmeyer Moody

Martha Sue Hoffmeyer Moody

Martha Sue Hoffmeyer Moody was born in Tyler, Texas, December 7, 1934. She was the daughter of Alfred Herman Hoffmeyer and Willie B. Hill. She married Thomas Arthur Moody of Danbury, Connecticut, on August 17, 1957. They lived in Louisville, Kentucky, before moving back to Texas in 1991.
Earl Ray “Bear” Sutton

Earl Ray “Bear” Sutton

Earl Ray “Bear” Sutton

Earl Ray “Bear” Sutton, 84, of San Saba, passed away peacefully in Brownwood on October 18, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1939, in San Saba to Anderson Theodore “Buster” Sutton and Emaline Martha Blackwood Sutton.
Robbie Jackson Blossman

Robbie Jackson Blossman

Robbie Jackson Blossman

Rick of Kingsland, Texas, and son, Robert Blossman and wife Kandice of Crawford, Texas. Robbie is also survived by grandson, Cody Blossman and wife Ashley of Waco, Texas; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Blossman of Crawford, Texas; and four great-granddaughters, Karli, Brooke, Blake, and Blair.

Jeannie Brown-Ellis Ludwick

Jeannie Brown-Ellis Ludwick passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by her family, in the care of Scott & White Hospice after a years-long courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Ludwick was born July 20, 1946, in San Saba, Texas, the daughter of Clinton F. and Dorothy (Kelly) Brown.
Ralph Vasquez

Ralph Vasquez

Ralph Vasquez

Ralph Vasquez, 81, of Buttonwillow, California, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Brownwood, Texas. He was born February 22, 1942, in Lampasas, Texas, to Santiago and Anita D Vasquez.
Lisa Sloan Foil

Lisa Sloan Foil

Lisa Sloan Foil

Melissa 'Lisa' Sloan Foil was born October 3,1956, in San Saba, Texas, to Peter Claude Sloan and Johnnie Lou Ewing. She passed on September 18, 2023, at her home on her family ranch in Sloan Community, San Saba, Texas.
Johnnie Golden

Johnnie Golden

Johnnie Golden

Born on November 15, 1934, Johnnie Golden learned early on that family was not limited by blood or expectations. Adopted at six weeks old by parents in their fifties, Johnnie always knew that family was what you made it. Johnnie Golden was my Nonnie, although that is not entirely accurate.
James (Jimmy) Ernest Jones

James (Jimmy) Ernest Jones

James (Jimmy) Ernest Jones

James (Jimmy) Ernest Jones at the age of 89, went to celebrate with Jesus on August 18, 2023. Jimmy was born to Orby and Beulah Jones in Beaumont, Texas, on December 13, 1933. As a young boy, he spent his days hunting, fishing, and camping with friends in the woods along Sandy Creek.