Mrs. Woods

Lavonie “Vonnie” Hoozer Woods, 84, of Kingsland, died on Dec. 23, 2025.She was born on Dec. 15, 1941, in Beaumont to Earl and Hazel Smith Hoozer.Vonnie was raised in Vidor, and she graduated from Vidor High School in 1960.Shortly afterward, she served her country in the United States Army.

Mrs. Welch

Ruth Anne Key Welch, 86, of Lampasas, died peacefully on Dec. 31, 2025.She was born on March 24, 1939, in Austin to James Richard Key II and Geraldine (Dumas) Key.Anne married James Everett Welch in El Paso on Aug. 31, 1957.

Mr. Blaylock

On Dec. 26, 2025, at the age of 97, Joe Sharp Blaylock died in Round Rock, surrounded by his family.Joe was born in Granger, the youngest child of seven to Harvey Charles Blaylock and Jettie Vesti (Raby) Blaylock. He moved to Austin when he was 4 years old.

Mr. Richardson

John Joseph Richardson, lovingly known as “Daddy” to his wife, Kay, died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, in Copperas Cove.John was born on Nov. 2, 1948, in Lampasas to Joseph Berry and Doris (Stafford) Richardson. He faithfully served his country in the U.S.

Mr. McCullough

Gary Phillip “Phil” McCullough, 77, died on Dec. 17, 2025, in Bertram.Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Dec. 23 at 1 p.m., with a graveside service to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Corbin

Anneta Marlene Corbin, 92, of Lampasas, died peacefully on Dec. 16, 2025.Services will be held at First Street Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Nix Cemetery.Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Wavell

Mary Ann Wavell, age 77, died on Dec. 7, 2025, in Southlake, Texas.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 20, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery. Wilkerson Hutch Bailey Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hatcher

Marian LaRue McGuire Hatcher of Arlington, Texas, died peacefully on Dec. 5, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.She is survived by three children and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Kovach

Margareta Kovach, 88, died Nov. 28, 2025.She was born on April 17, 1937, in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany to Josef and Barbara Ernst. Raised during wartime in Bischberg, Germany, Margareta learned early the values of strength, resilience and familyqualities that would guide her throughout her life.

Mr. Walsh

James Garland Walsh Jr., 88, of Lometa, died on Nov. 17, 2025.He was born on Sept. 18, 1937. He lived in the Lometa area for more than 20 years.James worked for Hamilton Electric for 35 years before retiring to spend his days ranching, which he truly enjoyed.