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Kathy Rae Knight

Kathy Rae Knight

April 29, 2023

Kathy Rae Knight, Sonora On April 29,, 2023, Kathy Rae (Williams) Knight, 79, of Sonora, took her final road trip to be with her Lord and Savior. She was welcomed with open arms by the love of her life, Rodney. Kathy was always ready to be in the back seat of the next adventure. Rod and Kathy enjoyed trips to...

Barbara Ann Nichols

Barbara Ann Nichols

April 15, 2023

Barbara Ann Scott Nichols DOB 06/30/1930 DOD 04/15/2023 Survived by: Wally Nichols, Jr (Son), Paige Nichols (Daughter-in-Law), Barbara Gail Nichols Smethers (Daughter), Jarod W Nichols (Grandson-Wally), Ashlea N Nichols (Granddaughter-Wally), Jessie R Nichols (Grandson-Jeff), Charles T Nichols (Grandson-Jeff), Jennifer Dalglish (Granddaughter-Jeff), John P Smethers (Grandson-Gail) Ryan Smethers (Grandson-Gail), Four (4) Great-Grandchildren, Leora M York (Sister), Bill Scott (Brother), Darlene Barnes...

Judy Martin

Judy Martin

April 13, 2023

Judy Martin, 81, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in the Schleicher County Nursing Home. Judy was born February 5, 1942, in Clarksville, Texas to Harold and Euna Greenwood. Judy grew up in Midland, Texas and graduated from Midland High School. She married Max Martin on June 4, 1960. They lived in Odessa, Texas until moving to Sonora, Texas in...

Jon-Luke Rodriguez

Jon-Luke Rodriguez

April 13, 2023

Jon-Luke Rodriguez, 25, of Eldorado, TX was born on May 11, 1997 in San Angelo, TX on Mother’s Day to Christina Rodriguez. Jon-Luke went to be with our Lord on April 13, 2023 in Eldorado, TX. Jon-Luke attended and graduated with Cum Laude honors from Ozona High School in May of 2015. Upon graduation, he married Nichole Muñoz and was...

Gloria Miears

Gloria Miears

April 6, 2023

Gloria J. Miears – January 31, 1941 – April 6, 2023 Gloria J. Miears, formerly of Sonora, passed away surrounded by loving family in Fort Worth, TX on April 6, 2023.Graveside Services will be held in Sonora Cemetery on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Gloria was born January 31, 1941 in Oakland, California to Joseph and Myrtle Bisauta....

James E. "Jim" Gulley

James E. "Jim" Gulley

March 29, 2023

Sonora- James E. Gulley, Jr. “Jim” James E. Gulley, Jr., 66 years old, of Sonora, TX, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2023 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Sonora. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Jim,...

Samona Marlene "Sitter" Gilcrease

Samona Marlene "Sitter" Gilcrease

March 26, 2023

. Samona Marlene Gilcrease, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Schleicher County Medical Center in Eldorado, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Ireland "Tump" McLain; her brother, Edgar Eugene "Gus" McLain; and her husband of 59 years, Arnold Gilcrease. Dubbed by her brother Gus as "Sitter," the nickname stuck and is...

Linda Esperanza Fuentes

Linda Esperanza Fuentes

March 3, 2023

Eldorado- Linda Esperanza Fuentes December 12,1986-March 3,2023. Linda Fuentes, 36, of Eldorado Tx went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday morning, March 3, 2023.Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Linda was the first-born child and daughter of Isabel and...

Tomas M. Santos

Tomas M. Santos

February 21, 2023

Sonora- On Tuesday February 22, 2023, Tomas Monrreal Santos, loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many, went to live with the Lord at the age of 85. Tomas was born on January 7, 1938 in Sonora, Texas to Rodrigo and Victoria M. Santos. After graduating High School in 1958, Tomas worked at the Wool and Mohair for 2 years...

Nancy Lu Mccray

Nancy Lu Mccray

February 20, 2023

Eldorado- Nancy Lu McCray, formerly of Eldorado, Texas passed into the arms of our LORD at the sweet age of 88 years on February 20, 2023 at a San Angelo Nursing Home. She was born February 10, 1935 to Gladney "Mac" McCray and Ethel Prince McCray in Newton Kansas. Nancy has left behind to celebrate her life: son, Dewayne Kuykkendall...

Dally "Dee" Williams, Jr.

Dally "Dee" Williams, Jr.

February 17, 2023

Graveside services for Dally (Dee) Williams, Jr., 93, will be Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eldorado, Texas with Dr. Blake O’Dell officiating. Dee passed away in his home on February 17, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. Dee was born November 15, 1929...

Maria D. Hernandez

Maria D. Hernandez

February 13, 2023

Sonora- Maria D. Hernandez, age 70 of Sonora passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Domingo Hernandez, sons Jesus, Saul, Jose Luis, and Ervey Hernandez, daughter Juanita Ortiz, and sister Hermina Renteria.

Rickey Dale Cathey

Rickey Dale Cathey

January 31, 2023

Rickey Dale Cathey age 58 of Eldorado, passed away January 31, 2023 after an unexpected illness. Rickey was born November 17, 1964 to Jimmy Dale Cathey and Martha Marie Ketchem Cathey in Hamilton, TX Attending High School and graduating in Eldorado. Rickey was active in all sports. Excelling in track, he was a member of the mile relay team that...

Sherry Lynn Taylor

Sherry Lynn Taylor

January 30, 2023

Eldorado- Sherry Lynn Taylor, age 49 of Eldorado passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel in Eldorado. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Survivors include her mother Patricia Hocutt, daughter Keeli Prince, and brother Glen Hocutt.

Thomas C. Vanveghel

Thomas C. Vanveghel

January 16, 2023

Sonora- Thomas C. VanVeghel, age 66 of Sonora passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife LaVonne VanVeghele, sons Wade VanVeghel, Jason VanVeghele, Christopher Olson, Tyrel Homra, and Monte VanVeghel, brother Christopher G. VanVeghel, and sisters Sazanne Richins, Nancy White and Rebecca Wirtz.

Robert M. Zapata

Robert M. Zapata

January 16, 2023

Sonora- Robert M. Zapata, Sr., age 92 of Sonora passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sonora Depot. Survivors include son Robert Zapata, Jr., daughters Monica Samaniego and Debra Espinoza, brother Tomas Zapata, Jr., and sisters Amanda Ramos and Imelda Castillo.

Pamela Kay White

Pamela Kay White

January 2, 2023

Eldorado- Pamela Kay Newton White March 20, 1941 - January 2, 2023 Pamela Kay Newton White was born March 20, 1941 and was adopted by William Asbury Newton and Lois Mitchell Newton. She was raised in Waco, Texas and graduated from Waco High School in 1959 where she formed lifetime friendships, especially her YaYas. Pam attended Baylor University and was...

Hermilo S Ramirez

Hermilo S Ramirez

December 31, 2022

Sonora- Hermilo S. Ramirez, age 86 of Sonora passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Enedina Ramirez, sons Pete and David Ramirez, and daughters Edna Pacheco and Melissa Guerrero.

Gildardo C Favila

Gildardo C Favila

December 31, 2022

Sonora- Gildardo C. Favila, age 84 of Sonora passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include sons Gil Favila, Eddie Favila and David Favila, and daughters Rachel Lira and Betty Arredondo.

Beatrice P Martinez

Beatrice P Martinez

December 30, 2022

Beatrice P. Martinez, died on Friday December 30, 2022 at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones.Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00p.m. at the Primera Bautista Church in Eldorado. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. She was a strong, courageous, resilient, Christian woman who lived a very long and beautiful life. Beatrice was born...

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