Carlus Dale Smith

Services for Carlus Dale Smith, 57, of Belton, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Bethel Assembly of God with Pastor Elwyn Johnston officiating. Burial was scheduled at 2:00 p.m. with Willie Luna officiating at China Creek Cemetery in San Saba, Texas.

Shirley Louise Fulton Holder Parris

Shirley Louise Fulton Holder Parris, age 75, of Brownwood passed away September 18, 2021 at a local nursing home. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Home, Davis-Morris Chapel.

Edward Bryant "Red" Gibson

Edward Bryant "Red" Gibson, 64, of Richland Springs, passed from this life to forever be with his Lord and Savior on September 20, 2021, in Abilene, Texas, with his Gracie by his side. Red was born July 23, 1957, in San Saba, Texas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Kenneth Max Brandenberger

Kenneth Max Brandenberger, 79, of Llano, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. Kenneth was born in Mason on September 5, 1941, to Dayton Charles Brandenberger and Nila Lee Bode. He was a fifth-generation descendant of the original families that settled in the area.

Ruth Evelyn Whalley

Ruth Evelyn Whalley, 85, of Mullin, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, in De Leon, Texas. Her graveside service was held Monday, September 13th, at 10:00 a.m. at Ebony Cemetery in Mills County, Texas.

Phennie Elizabeth Judkins

Phennie Elizabeth Judkins passed away at home on September 8, 2021, surrounded by family in San Saba, Texas. Phennie was born August 14, 1925, in Lampasas, Texas, to Hugh Jones and Fannie Tatum. She was the sixth of 12 children. Phennie was married to Woodrow Tyler and had one child with him.

Rodney Vogel

Rodney Vogel age 68, of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away September 4, 2021, in Brownwood, Texas. Rodney was born in Brady, Texas, to Edgar T. and Francis (Lewis) Vogel on August 2, 1953. Rodney attended school in Richland Springs and made his home in Richland Springs, Texas.

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).