Obituaries
Craig Burt Brown
Craig Burt Brown passed away at home in Yreka, California on January 27, 2024 at the age of 78 after a heroic battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Cindy) Altman Brown; his daughter, Camille Schenkkan; and his grandchildren, Ezra and Summer Schenkkan.
Larry Howard Bennett
Larry Howard Bennett, died January 19, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born May 7, 1936 in Swedesboro, New Jersey, the son of H. Howard and Violet R. Bennett. He graduated from Paulsboro High School and received B. S. and M. S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.
William Alfred Rome
William (Bill) Alfred Rome died January 16th, 2024 at the age of 98. He passed peacefully at home under hospice care surrounded by family in Las Vegas, Nevada where he had lived since retiring from Aramco in 1988.
Mary Ellen Motichek
On January 7, 2024, Mary Ellen Motichek left this world at the age of 68. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ellen was born to the late Lawrence and Bertha (Meaux) Andrus on July 19, 1955, in Marrero, Louisiana.
Stanley F. Pasavage
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanley F. Pasavage of Endicott, NY. Born on January 8, 1942 in Carbondale, PA, Stan peacefully departed this world on January 5, 2024, at Mercy House surrounded by those he loved most.
Orry Jordan LaCroix
Orry Jordan LaCroix, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on the morning of January 3rd, 2024, peacefully at home in his sleep. He was 32 years of age. Orry was born in Austin, Texas on January 28, 1991, to his parents Pierre LaCroix and Audrey Ann Campbell.
Patt Staley
Patt Staley, wife of Mike Staley for 52 years, passed away peacefully with her children at her side the day after Christmas.
Frank Ceil Stolz Jr.
Major Frank C. Stolz Jr entered this world on New Year's Day 1940 and went to heaven on Christmas Day 2023. He knew how to make a statement. A Celebration of Life service for Frank will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Hill Country Bible Church, 12124 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78750.
Adriana Fucile Hopper
Adriana Fucile Hopper, was born on April 23, 1935 in Cairo, Egypt where she grew up in a distinguished Italian family on Zamalek island. She attended Italian schools there before getting a BA at the University of Pisa in Italy.
Willirie Marion Beeson
Willirie "Bill" Marion Beeson, 89, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence. Bill was born on December 17, 1933 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Leland Beeson and Lela Bessonette Beeson.
James Howard Steele
James Howard Steele died on December 16, 2023 in Dewitt County, Texas. James was born February 24, 1938 in Kingsville, Texas. He graduated from H. M. King High School in 1956.
Ralph Gordon Johnson III
Dr. Ralph Gordon Johnson III passed away peacefully in Round Rock, Texas on December 11, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born in Douglas, Arizona and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts where he was a graduate of Brockton High school and then Bowdoin College.