All Obituaries

Gerald W. Creamer, Jr “Jake” born April 12th, 1948, passed away on August 13, 2022. He was a loving husband, loving father and served in the United States Air Force for 21 years. He is survived by his wife Sandra “Sandy” his two daughters, Meyko Creamer and Marcella “Mars” Creamer, his granddaughter Devan Patlan and her four children, and grandson Gage Galvan. The memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27th, 2022, at the VFW Post 8927 located at...

Barbara Ruth (Hilburn) Southern. Age 84, of Lockhart. Texas was called to her Eternal Resting Place on Wednesday August 10, 2022. She was born on April 1, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to Emmett N. Hilburn and Virginia D. (Greatsinger) Hilburn She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Hilburn and Virginia Hilburn; Her brother, Robert Hilburn; Daughter, Debbie Stacklie; Daughter-in-law, Brenda Southern; and Grand Daughter, Anita Rios. Barbara is also survived by.sister Marion Upton...

On July 29th, 2022, our dear mother gained Her Angel Wings. Veronica “Betty” Rios passed away surrounded by loved ones, into God’s graces from natural causes. A warrior throughout life with such a beautiful heart & soul, 50 years young. She is survived by many loving individuals, including her children, her grandchildren, who meant the world to her and her siblings. We rest in knowing that she is at peace, in The Lord’s arms, granted eternal life & love. She...

OBITUARY Christal Maxine Thompson-Eckford was born December 4, 1955 in Galveston, Texas to Winnie Florise Brite-Sanders. She was the first born of 9 children. She entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2022 at her home in Kyle, Texas. Christal, also known as "Cookey", accepted Christ at an early age. She believed in the Bible and tried to live her life by what was right as best she could. Throughout her life she attended Pentecostal Lighthouse Apostolc Church in Dale, Texas and...

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Rathers Asberry Jr., loving father, grandfather, and caretaker to many passed away at the age of 73. Rathers was born in Caldwell County, Texas on  December 22, 1948 to Beulah M. Johnson and Rathers Asberry Sr, who both preceded him in death.   Rathers graduated from Lockhart Independent School District. He accepted Christ at a very early age and remained very active in his home church, St. John United Baptist Church, until his passing. There, he served...

DAVE'S OBIT David Lee Studer was born in North/central Kansas on July 18, 1933 to 'Alexander & Florence Studer on a farm 13 miles Southwest of Beloit, Kansas. David attended Grade Schools at both Mitchell & Jewell Counties and attended High School at Montrose Rural High School. David entered the U. S. Air Force in Oct. 1950, and served overseas at Tripoli, Libya. After his Service in the U. S. Air Force he was hired by Western Electric Co. to install telephone equipment...

Rosemarie “Rose” M. Thomas Ellis On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Rosemarie M. Thomas Ellis, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and church Elder, passed away at the youthful age of sixty-two after a six-year battle with cancer.  Rose was born in Buffalo, NY in 1959. She attended Clarence High School and graduated from Williamsville East High school in Amherst NY. Her artistic talent emerged early. She won numerous awards for her art and poetry, including national recognition...

On Monday, May 9, 2022, Angel “A.D.” Deleon Castillo gained his heavenly wings and went to rejoice in the Kingdom of God. He was born May 31, 1941, to Valdo Castillo Sr. & Cruz Deleon in Kyle, Texas.   He is preceded in death by his son Angel Castillo Jr, Sister Ernestina Arredondo, Father Valdo Castillo Sr, and Mother Cruz Deleon Castillo. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Helen Lucio Castillo. They were married on June 22, 1963, and they had 7 amazing...

Gary Smith Obituary Gary was born on November 5, 1947 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Gloria Mills Smith of Tuscaloosa and Harry Laverne Smith of Santa Barbara California. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his Brother Kenneth Foster Smith, his Sister Cynthia Smith Hanson, Mother and Father-in-Law Gail and Lee Lehman, Brothers in Law Tory Lehman and Rodney Lehman, and Uncle Jerry Voigt.           He is survived by his Wife Roxane, Daughters...

It is with deep sadness we mourn the passing of our Mom Haide Karla Mulkey on April 15th, 2022 in her home in Lockhart, TX. She was born February 25th, 1943 to Karl and Alma Kuhne. She leaves us to cherish our memories of her. Mom enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like the birds singing in springtime, children playing and wildflowers blooming. Music playing, the night sky and one of her favorites: taking the long way to get somewhere just to enjoy the back roads. She was a generously...