Obituaries

Martha Royce Gilliland Long

Martha Royce Gilliland Long, a woman of strong faith and driven by a sense of purpose, surrounded by her family, friends, and supportive staff at her care facility, went to her Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021. Martha was born in Baird, Texas, on September 11, 1934.

Billie Marie (Bebe) Latham Bagley

Billie Marie (Bebe) Latham Bagley passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2021 at the age of 99. She lived a long, fruitful life. Born on January 29, 1922, she was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Young; her parents, William H.

Patti Kemp Whelan

On October 14, 2021, Texas lost one of its angels when Patti Kemp Whelan went to be with the Lord. Patti was the daughter of WWII veteran, Curtis Kemp, and school bus driver, Imogene Kemp. She was born and raised in the towns of Glen Cove (Coleman) and San Saba, Texas.

Jerry Joe Patton

Jerry Joe Patton was born on February 25, 1940 and passed away on October 19, 2021. So many great memories with this handsome guy. You amazed me with your knowledge of absolutely everything.

Joe M. Almaguer

Joe M. Almaguer, 95, Deer Park, was born July 8, 1926, in Algerita, Texas, under an oak tree in the cotton fields of Central Texas, delivered by his grandmother, and passed away on September 23, 2021, at HCA Southeast Hospital in Pasadena.

Joretta Price

Joretta Price was born on March 14, 1931 in Eastland, Texas to Jesse Clay Hensley and Gladys Model Morton Hensley. She was the oldest of nine children. Joretta moved to Wink, Texas in 1932 and grew up there.

Shawnacy (Bug) DeeAnn Barker Pierce

Shawnacy (Bug) DeeAnn Barker Pierce, 48, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 14, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. As a quadriplegic for the last 14 years of her life, Shawnacy suffered many life-threatening illnesses and infections, and survived.

LaNell Daniels

LaNell Daniels, 82, of Lometa, passed away on October 1, 2021, in Kingsland, Texas. She was born to father, Edmund, and mother, Elsie, on April 21, 1939 in Bend, Texas. LaNell had many hobbies. She enjoyed playing cards and dominos with family and her friends in the Bend community.

Willard Barry Lively

Willard Barry Lively of Chappel, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 70. Willard was born July 24, 1951, in San Saba, Texas, to W. E. “Dub” Lively and Laura Louise (Light) Lively. He was a 1969 graduate of Cherokee High School.

Durwin Hill

Durwin Hill, 82, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at home with his wife, Donna, by his side on October 7, 2021. Durwin was born in San Angelo, Texas, to Loma and Allen Hill and was raised in San Saba, Texas. He graduated from San Saba High School in 1957.