Down Memory Lane

From the San Saba News & Star Archives

Larry L. Crump

Larry L. Crump went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 5, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep at Oak Ridge Manor nursing home.Larry was born April 29, 1947, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to J.M. (Fritz) Crump and Joella Bryson Crump.Larry was a 1965 graduate of Brady High School, Brady Texas.

Geneva Ann Hooten-Cahoon

Geneva Ann Hooten-Cahoon, 67, of San Saba, Texas, passed peacefully into her eternal home on September 22, 2025. A visitation for Geneva will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Carolyn Virginia Perry

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of our beloved Carolyn Virginia Perry, who left this world peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 87, in Brownwood, Texas. A visitation for Carolyn will be held 10:00 a.m.

Cecil Allan Hale

Cecil Allan Hale passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, after a short illness. A celebration of Allan’s life will be on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba, Texas. A visitation will be held before the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Susan Wiley

Susan Elaine Wiley, age 67 of San Saba, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded with family by her side Wednesday, September 3, 2025. A graveside service for Susan was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Terry Cemetery and will be officiated by Pastor Alan Arthur.

William Larry McKneely

William Larry McKneely, known affectionately as Pop Pop to his grandchildren and Larry to his family and friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 31, 2025, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 71. He was born on April 6, 1954, in San Saba, Texas, to WC and Willena McKneely.

James Thomas (Jim) Hancock

James Thomas (Jim) Hancock, 79 of Rochelle, Texas, passed away at his home on August 30, 2025. Graveside services for Jim Hancock will be held at 12:00 p.m.

Betty Jean Hamrick

Betty Hamrick, 93, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.A graveside service was held on August 28, 2025, in Greenwood Memorial Park.Betty was born in Lometa, Texas, to Victor and Maud Alice Hail on April 7, 1932.

Wilson DeWayne Carroll

Wilson DeWayne (W.D.) Carroll, age 83, of San Saba, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness.W.D. was born to Leron and Dorrace Carroll on March 5, 1943, in Houston, Texas.