Obituaries

Edward Doss Jones, Jr.

Edward Doss Jones, Jr.

Edward Doss Jones, Jr.

Edward Doss (“Eddie”) Jones, Jr. passed away July 3, 2025, in Austin, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1950, in San Diego, California, to Mary Jo Sutton and Chief Petty Officer Edward Doss Jones, Sr.
Ben D. Cummings

Ben D. Cummings

Ben D. Cummings

Ben D. Cummings, 85, of San Saba, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2025. It was Ben’s wishes to be cremated.A private memorial service will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba.Online condolences can be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com.
Dana Sanderson

Dana Sanderson

Dana Sanderson

Dana Sanderson, 80, of San Saba, Texas, joined her Lord in Heaven on June 28, 2025. A Visitation for Dana will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Peggy Ruth Spinks

Peggy Ruth Spinks

Peggy Ruth Spinks

Peggy Ruth Spinks, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. A visitation for Peggy will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba.
Patricia Ann Bailey Atkins

Patricia Ann Bailey Atkins

Patricia Ann Bailey Atkins

Patricia Ann Bailey Atkins of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born to William Roy and Helen Mattie Lucas Bailey on June 25, 1940, in San Saba, Texas. She attended Cherokee ISD.
Edith Myrle Elmore Lines

Edith Myrle Elmore Lines

Edith Myrle Elmore Lines

Edith Myrle Elmore Lines, 98, of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away peacefully in Kerrville, Texas, on June 19, 2025.She was born at Brady Valley in Concho County, Texas, to William James and Willie Marie Elmore on June 7, 1927.Edith graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio in 1944.
Velma E. Grumbles Poe

Velma E. Grumbles Poe

Velma E. Grumbles Poe

Velma E. Grumbles Poe, 85, of San Saba, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at San Saba Nursing and Rehabilitation. A visitation for Velma will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m.
Berry Gannaway

Berry Gannaway

Berry Gannaway

Berry Gannaway was born March 14, 1943, in Austin, Texas, and passed away June 10, 2025, with his family around him.Berry ranched in San Saba County for over 25 years. He loved the many dear friends he made here in San Saba.
Laney Ricketson

Laney Ricketson

Laney Ricketson

Laney Ricketson, born November 29, 1954, passed away peacefully on June 02, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Burnet, Texas, to D.L. and Helen Ricketson, Laney would go on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for more than 25 years as a lab supervisor.
Travis Sparkman Shaw

Travis Sparkman Shaw

Travis Sparkman Shaw

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Travis Sparkman Shaw, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. A visitation for Travis will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at Blaylock Funeral Home. A funeral service for Travis will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m.