Obituaries

Mario Mendiola

Mario Mendiola, age 70 of San Saba, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Mario enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching football, especially his Cowboys, and he worked so hard and for so long that his family is convinced he saw work as a hobby.

Dorothy Juanice Karnes-Davidson

Dorothy Juanice Karnes-Davidson went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2021. Juanice, as everyone knew her, was born on October 18, 1929, to Cleveland H. and Martha “Mattie” Karnes in San Saba, Texas. There she married Billy R. Davidson on May 4, 1947.

Joyce Ann McCown

Joyce McCown age 74 of Cherokee, Texas, passed away September 12, 2021, at her home in Cherokee, Texas. Joyce was born in Elgin, Texas, on May 30, 1947, to O. D. Clopton and Mable Dean (Hurst).

Josephine Cantu Harlan

Josephine Cantu “Josie” Harlan, age 69, of Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. Josie was born on August 2, 1952, in San Saba, Texas. She married George Harlan on May 24, 1979. Josie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Grady Lynn Harris

Grady Lynn Harris passed away unexpectedly at his home in San Saba, Texas, on August 25, 2021, but was totally expected at heaven’s gate. Grady is survived by his wife, Georgia of 32 years.

Betty Ann Johnson

Betty Ann Johnson of San Saba, Texas passed away at 87 years of age surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in San Saba, Texas. Betty Ann was born on the family farm to Ward and Irene (Sullivan) Ellis of the Sloan Community in San Saba County on June 9, 1934.

Joycelyn McBride

Joycelyn McBride, age 90, of Temple, Texas, formerly of San Saba, Texas, passed away August 17, 2021, in Temple, Texas. Joycelyn was born in San Saba, Texas, to Howard and Mable (Taylor) Wiley. Joycelyn worked at Harry’s Department Store for over 40 years in San Saba, Texas.

Paul Dwayne Bishop

Paul Dwayne Bishop of San Saba, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2021, at the age of 78. Dwayne was born in Coalingo, California, on November 10, 1942, as the first of three children in a loving Christian family.

Carla Jo Cox

Carla Jo (Chapman) Cox was born on December 16, 1947 and passed away in her sleep at home on August 5, 2021. Carla was born to Carlton and Betty Chapman in Dallas, Texas. Carla married the love of her life, Ralph Cox, in 1967. Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Betty Chapman.

Gail Ann "Bunny" Morgan

Gail Ann "Bunny" Morgan was born April 14, 1960 and died on July 30, 2021. Memorial services were held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at The Father's House with Brother Jack Blossman officiating. Interment was private.