Obituaries

Larry James Baker

Larry James Baker passed away at his ranch home in San Saba, Texas, on May 14, 2025. He was born to James Arvel Baker and Ruth Hogue Baker on December 16, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, and spent most of youth in Arlington, Texas, graduating from Arlington High School.

Marta Reyes Gonzales

Marta Reyes Gonzales, 94, of San Saba, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Lakeway, Texas. A Rosary for Marta will be held 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. A funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at St.

Ronald Gene McBride

Ronald Gene McBride, age 79 of San Saba, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Ronnie was born on October 28, 1945, in San Saba, Texas. His parents were Raleigh (Junior) McBride and Maxine Smith Miffleton and Charles Miffleton.

Clay Turner

Clay was born to Jerry and Dixie Turner on September 9, 1971, in San Saba, Texas. He attended school in San Saba where he graduated in 1992.

Christine Diane Pool Bessent

Trusting that Jesus would be there to greet her, Christine (Teeni) Bessent moved from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Monday, April 28, 2025. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m.

Ben Broyles

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ben L Broyles. On January 23, 2025, Ben passed away peacefully while at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 91.

Jerry Lee Riggs

Jerry Lee Riggs of San Saba, Texas, age 80, took her last breath on Earth and the first breath in Heaven on April 16th, 2025. Jerry passed peacefully with family surrounding her.Jerry was born August 23, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Gerald and Johnita Freeze.

Marian Elyse Hall Peavy

Marian Elyse Hall Peavy, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.Elyse was a force of nature—a strong, determined woman with a generous spirit and a heart devoted to her family.

Jackie Maxcey

Jackie Maxcey, age 86, of Brady, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Jackie was born on December 1, 1938, in San Saba, Texas, to Jack W. Owen and Anna (McLean) Owen. She grew up in San Saba and graduated from High School in San Saba. Jackie’s given name was Carolyn.

Steven Bryce Newkirk

Steven Bryce Newkirk passed away on April 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 9, 1972, in El Paso, TX, to Dale and Gayle Clemons Newkirk.Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.