Yvonne Lee (Neagli) Mc-Cowen, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Clarence Edward Mahlmann Jr. was born on Nov. 1, 1961, to Clarence E. Mahlmann Sr. and Ora Nell Schley. He passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, in Round Top. Clarence was baptized at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Houston on Feb. 4, 1962, and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress on May 30, 1976.

A graveside service for William Innes Schwartz Sr, 76, of Giddings, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family was present from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at Bastrop Bible Church with Rev. Robert Oliver officiating.

Anita Andrea Bargas Mayer, a beacon of unwavering love and generosity, embarked on her heavenly journey on Oct. 14, 2025. Born on Dec. 11, 1955, in the town of Weimar, Anita’s life was a testament to the power of selfless devotion and the enduring strength of family ties. Her final moments were spent in La Grange, enveloped in the warmth of the home she so tenderly nurtured.

Susan Schultz was born in Heidelberg, Germany July 11, 1952. She spent her childhood in Chicago, Ill. Susan attended college while living in San Antonio. She started working for Pier 1 and advanced quickly to Store Manager then transferred to Nebraska.

Rebecca Jane Derrick, 78, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother of La Grange went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and friends.

Catherine “Cat” Anna Perez Molina, 37, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Catherine was born on March 13, 1988 in Houston. She married Johnathan Molina in 2008 and they enjoyed the next seventeen years of marriage raising their children.

David James Hoffman, born on July 29, 1955, in Weimar, passed away on Oct. 8, 2025, in Kyle. He proudly pursued a career as a machinist at Prototype in Flatonia, dedicating over 30 years to his work while simultaneously running his beloved ranch in Flatonia.

Pamela (Pam) Menking passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, in La Grange, at the age of 70.

Coufal A visitation for Danette “Dannie” Kay Coufal is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 17, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange with the funeral following at 11 a.m. A reception will be held at the church fellowship hall at 12 p.m. Interment will take place at La Grange City Cemetery after the reception.