All Obituaries
John R. "JR" Evans
Jul 24, 2025
John R. "JR" Evans, a remarkable individual whose life journey spanned nearly nine decades, passed away on July 24, 2025, at a care facility in Menard, Texas. Born on May 5, 1938, in Menard, he was raised on the family ranch in nearby Fort McKavett, where he cultivated his love for both the land and the animals around him. His...
Carolyn Ruth Escobedo
Jul 19, 2025
Carolyn Ruth Escobedo (Memaw), age 74, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born March 3, 1951, in Yoakum, Texas to Sarah Galvan and Carrol Moore.
She is proceeded in death by her mother, Sarah; father, Carrol; and son, T.C.
She is survived by her daughter, Jackie and husband Bryan, and son Spike Crone. 2 grandchildren Eric...
Johnnie Adam Schmidt
Jul 14, 2025
Johnnie Adam Schmidt, Jr, of Junction, Tx passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, 2025, at the age of 83.
Johnnie was born on July 26, 1941in Sealy, Tx to Johnnie Adam Schmidt, Sr and Mary Annie Vasut Schmidt. He grew up on the Bernardo Prairie where he attended grades 1-8 at the Bernardo School and graduated in 1960...
Patrick Cody Johnston
Jul 9, 2025
Patrick "Cody” Johnston
May 31, 1985 – July 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patrick Cody Johnston, lovingly known as Cody, on July 9, 2025 at his home in Junction, Texas. He was 40 years old. Cody had a strong work ethic, and was proud of a job well done. He volunteered for many years for the Kerrville...
Glenda Thomas
Jun 30, 2025
Glenda Jean Matney Thomas was born on July 13, 1947, to Ollie and Henry Matney in Vernon, Texas. She joined the love of her life and loved ones who went ahead on June 30, 2025.
The 7th of 10 children, she graduated from Northside High School in 1966. She met Wylie “Peep” Thomas at Willow Beach on Possum Kingdom Lake in...
Jerry Don Chenault
Jun 28, 2025
Jerry Don Chenault age 64 of Junction Texas, passed away June 28th 2025 peacefully at his home. A celebration of his life will be held July 12th at 10am at his residence (The Place) 618 Morgan Lane Junction Tx. Jerry was born February 20th 1961 in Junction Texas. At an early age he left his home and went to work...
Alexia Claire SoRelle
Jun 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness, deep respect and love that we announce the passing of Alexia Claire SoRelle at the age of 18, on June 20, 2025. She was a loving, humble, and compassionate woman whose life was defined by music, purpose and love. Her short journey touched countless lives across the span of her lifetime, leaving behind a legacy...
Opal L. Childress
Jun 15, 2025
Opal Lee Welch Childress, age 88, entered into rest on June 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Opal was born to Mary Thelma Proctor Welch and Jesse Vernon Welch on March 10, 1937 in London, Texas. She met Conway Childress after high school and they were married on February 8th, 1956 in Sweetwater, Texas. Opal is well known for her...
Sandra "Sandy" Jane Hickenbottom
Jun 14, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Jane Hickenbottom, born on June 10, 1951, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on June 14, 2025, in a hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She was a beloved member of her family and her presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Throughout her life, she found joy in a variety of activities, particularly working in her yard...
Bobby Layne Tomlinson
Jun 7, 2025
Bobby Layne Tomlinson, beloved brother, father and friend, who was born on January 30, 1954, in Junction, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 7, 2025, at the age of 71.
He will be missed by his family and friends who will forever hold his memory dearly.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Services with integrity,...
E.J. Whitlock, Jr.
May 28, 2025
E.J. “Buck” Whitlock, Jr., 76, of Junction, Texas passed from this life on May 28, 2025 at a care facility in Menard.
Buck was born February 14, 1949 in Fredericksburg, to E.J. Whitlock, Sr. and Cleo Cox. As a child, his family moved around a lot. As a young man, he worked odd jobs, but once he received his driver’s license,...
Federico "Fred" Rendon
May 26, 2025
Federico “Pico” Rendon, 88 of Junction passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Pico was born on December 5, 1936, in Rocksprings, Texas to Gilberto and Maria (Torres) Rendon. He moved with his family to Mineral Wells, Texas, as a young boy and grew up there.
Federico embodied a quiet spirit and possessed a strong work...
Ninfa "Nancy" Gonzales
May 26, 2025
Ninfa (Nancy) Gonzales 96 years of Junction went to be with our Lord on May 26, 2025. Born in Menard, Texas on September 10, 1928 to Juanita and Trinidad Gonzales, Sr. She attended Junction Elementary School from 1st to 7th grade.
She met the love of her life Librado Gonzales during a family gathering. They were married on June 24, 1944.
She...
Joan Crowell
May 23, 2025
Joan Benton Crowell passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in the Menard Manor, Menard, TX. She was born on February 2, 1932, to William Floyd and Nettie Myrtle McKenna Benton in Hext, TX. She was the youngest of seven siblings. Joan attended many one room schools in Menard County before graduating from Menard High School in 1948 at the...
Lori Hudson
May 9, 2025
Lori Hudson arrived July 18, 1959, to Louie and Benda Shuler in Sweetwater, TX. She departed her earthly life on May 9, 2025, in Fredericksburg, following a hard fought battle with cancer.
Left behind is her son, Chase and wife Laney; grandchildren, Hank and Annie; mother, Benda; brother, Mackey; sister, Lenetta Guthridge and husband Jerry, their son Tyler, his wife Ashley,...
LaVerne Snyder Benton
May 1, 2025
Georgia LaVerne Snyder Benton
September 6, 1933 - May 1, 2025
Georgia LaVerne Snyder Benton, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 with her family at her side. Born September 6, 1933, in VanHorn, Texas, to Joe A. and Katherine (Millican) Snyder, “Burn” was the proud middle child—flanked by older sisters Colleen and Jean, and younger siblings, JoGayle and Wylie....
Jean Herring
Apr 10, 2025
Alma Jean Herring (Jean) was born May 11, 1931 on her grandparent’s farm in Robert Lee to Otis and Flora Cowley Smith. Jean grew up as only child and attended Bronte schools graduating in 1949 as class valedictorian. One week later she married Harold Sheppard of Robert Lee and they followed the oil field until settling in Odessa with their...
Charlie Edwin Carroll
Apr 6, 2025
Charlie Edwin Carroll, 58, was born May 23, 1966 and passed away on April 6, 2025 in San Angelo.
He leaves behind many special friends and relatives who will miss him dearly.
Donations to assist with services can be made at: https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=22396&C=10976
Any help is greatly appreciated during this difficult time.
Services with integrity, pride, and honor are under the direction of Kimble Funeral...
Judy Lee Chenault
Mar 24, 2025
Judy Lee Ratliff Chenault, 85, a resident of Junction for over 60 years, passed from this life into heaven on March 24, 2025 at a care facility in San Angelo.
Judy was born February 10, 1940 to parents SJ Ratliff and Melba Loise Hicks in Llano. She grew up with a loving family who helped her mom raise her and her...
Arlene Triezenberg
Mar 19, 2025
Arlene Triezenberg, 92, of Mountain Home, Texas passed from this life at her residence on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Funeral services will be held in Everett, Washington with interment at Tahoma National Cemetery at a later date. No local services are planned.
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