All Obituaries

James Robert Crouch was received to eternal life April 15, 2024. He was born in Dallas, Texas, the eldest son of Crockett Louis Crouch and Mary Elizabeth Braman Crouch on March 4, 1935.  Jim attended school in Lockhart, Texas and graduated with the class of 1953.  He attended Texas A&M University and was a member of the Aggie Band.  Jim met the love of his life, Barbara Sue Jackson in Port Lavaca, Texas and they were married there on June 25, 1955.  Jim and Barbara...

William Dean Rooksberry (Bill), 69, of Lockhart, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on April 13, 2024. Bill attended school mostly in Lockhart, then joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After his time of service, he became a mechanic. He worked many years at Alex and Schultz Garage, then moved with Melvin Alex to the “back” shop, and finally ran a shop of his own, where he worked until his passing. In the mid-90’s, Bill met the love of his life, Rene’ Mayers. Through...

Melvin Henry Alex, age 90, of Lockhart, TX passed away on March 30, 2024.  Melvin, known as Boop to his family, was born in Luling, Texas on November 1, 1933.  His parents were Henry Charles Alex and Gertrude Schreiber Alex of Luling.  Grandparents were Henry and Annie Alex from Luling and Theodore and Anna Schreiber of Moulton, Texas. Preceding Melvin in death were his parents, grandparents, sisters Imelda (Roy) Bailey, Allyne (Charles) Pippus,  Anita, his brother,...

Beverly Sue Hobday was born in Denison, Texas on July 11th, 1951. She passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. She is survived by her husband David Hobday, her son Michael Watts, her daughter Shannon Watts, her son-in-law Tim Yanez, all in Lockhart & her two grandchildren, Kaleb Watts & Saige Watts in Leander. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Reed Watts of Belton, Texas. There were so many others that she considered kids and grandkids, you...

Wanda Louise Long September 8, 1943 – January 19, 2024 Wanda Louise Long, a cherished resident at Chisolm Trail Nursing & Rehab Center of Lockhart, TX, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024.  She was 80 years old. A genuine “unicorn” Austinite, Wanda was born in Austin, TX, on September 8, 1943.  However, her formative years were spent in Seadrift, TX, where her grandfather, father, and brother were employed in the local plants.  Meanwhile, her...

  Arthur “Joe” Roland Larivee December 27, 1935 - January 11, 2024  Joe went to be with our Lord on Thursday January 11, 2024, in the early morning hours at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Joe had an unquestionable love for his family and his faith.   Arthur “Joe” Roland Larivee was born in Burlington Vermont on December 27, 1935, to Albert Joseph Larivee and Rolande DeLorme Larivee. He joined the United States Airforce at age...

William Samuel Harrison (85) passed away on January 11, 2024.  He finally succumbed to his fight with cancer after two years.  He was born on June 21, 1938 in Bradshaw Texas in his grandfather's house.  William better known as Sam, was born to Willie Samuel Harrison and Mary Jane McCasland.  He was a talented athlete who played football at W.R Ray High School in Corpus Christi, and then went to play football at Del Mar college in Corpus Christi for a short time. ...