All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Dyann Newburn, June 27, 1952 – June 1, 2026 . Dyann was a fierce, loving, nurturing, caring, and compassionate woman whose greatest gift was her ability to make everyone feel welcome. Her heart knew no limits, and her home was always open to family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers who quickly became family. She had a remarkable way of making people feel loved, supported, and valued, and her kindness touched countless lives throughout the years. Above all ...

Dolores Harriet Williamson was born on July 23, 1934, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Albert and Harriet Therrien.  She attended Jamesburg High School and Monmouth College in connection with Ann May School of Nursing.  Dolores was active in 4-H, Brownies, Cadettes and Girl Scouts.  She became an administrator of Girl Scouts in Franklin, Massachusetts.  She was president of Franklin High School PTA, and advertising manager of several local newspapers. Upon moving to ...

Garland Eugene Matthews, Jr., age 89, of Emory, Texas, passed away on May 27, 2026. Born on April 11, 1937, in Austin, Texas, Garland was the first child and only son of Garland Eugene Matthews, Sr. and Rosa Taylor Bacot. A father in sales meant a life on the move—Garland lived in 17 homes across the South before graduating from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth. Working full-time to pay for his college classes, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a ...

Ellis D. Pollan, a quiet veteran, devoted family man, and lover of the open road, passed away surrounded by those who cherished him. Born to Ernest and Ollie Pollan, Ellis grew up with the values of loyalty, humility, and steady strength that would define his entire life. Ellis served his country aboard the USS Saratoga, where he carried out his duties with courage and quiet resolve. His service shaped him deeply, instilling a sense of honor and discipline that remained with him long after ...

Tyler Riggs Fletcher, 66, a beloved bookstore owner, devoted community member, and faithful servant of Salado, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born on October 17, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Col. Tyler Herrick Fletcher and Shirley (Gardner) Wilkerson. After completing his secondary education in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Tyler relocated to Salado to work alongside his grandmother and mentor, Thelma Rawls Fletcher. He continued his academic ...

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bill (Billy Joe) Heath passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. His long and meaningful life was defined by his hard work, devotion to family, and deep faith. Bill will be remembered for the kindness he extended to everyone he met, his talent for storytelling, and his steadfast commitment to those he loved. Born on May 4, 1932, in Goldthwaite, Texas, Bill was the second son of Clarence and Elsie Heath. Growing up in a small stone house, ...

Steven Craig Lindsay Power Napper.  Road  Warrior.  Joke Teller.  Grill Master.  John Deere Enthusiast.  Packer Fan.  Baseball Devotee.  Lover of Lighthouses. Conqueror of the Lawn.   Husband. Dad. PeePaw.  Faithful Servant of the Lord. Steven Craig Lindsay was born on August 25,1947 in the Gerber Baby Hospital in Freemont, Michigan to Marvin Herbert Lindsay and Ruth Elizabeth Lindsay (Stortzum).  His early years were spent in the ...

C. David Broecker died on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. David’s Hospital, Georgetown, TX.  David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1938, to Cletus and Sarah Hannah Broecker, the second of four children. David was a proud graduate of Notre Dame University, class of 1960.  He began his career as a Certified Public Accountant before entering the telecom industry.  He was Director of Planning, Unisystem Corporation, New York City and a consultant for Quantum Science ...

Obituary for Sharon Louise Simmons It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Louise Simmons, who left this world on March 31, 2026, at the age of 71. Sharon was born on July 26, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland, where she spent her early years before moving to Texas in the early 1980s. In 1982, she married Lewis Mack Simmons and began building a life centered on love, family, and community. In 1989, she moved to Temple, Texas, and in 1996, she settled in ...

JAMES MICHAEL DAILEY   James Michael (Mike) Dailey passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026, in a local hospital.  He was born June 2, 1951, in Brownwood, Texas to John J. and Audrey Guyer Dailey. Mike graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1973 and went on to build a successful career in systems networking. He completed his professional career at McLane Company, Inc.,  in Temple, Texas, retiring in 2010. Mike amd his beloved wife, Janet, celebrated 50 years of ...