Daniel Frederick DeRidder, a proud Dutch South African by birth and an even more proud Naturalized American citizen, was called to be with his Lord on June 25, 2026, in Round Top. He was a true Afrikaner with his primary language being Afrikaans until he came to the United States. He was saying that he was a true example of an African American. Daniel was born on Oct. 5, 1965, one of six sons born to Antone and Doreen DeRidder in the Indian Ocean coastal town of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Daniel grew up with a large and loving family in Port Elizabeth and post-graduation from school, he served in the South African Military for two years and then began his career in an Administrative role with the Pretoria, South Africa, Postal System. Daniel retained friendships with his friends in the military and the Postal Service, remaining in touch on at least a weekly basis for the remainder of his life. Jim called these daily sessions - The South African hot line.

Juanita June (Daniels) Knobloch was born on Aug. 25, 1930, in Bell County Kentucky, one of eight children to James Harlan “Jim” Daniels and Laura Ann ( Roberts) Daniels.

Douglas Wayne Kristoff, known to everyone as Doug, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 67 after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born June 30, 1958, in La Grange, Texas, he lived a life that was full of heart, hard work, and enough personality to keep a room smiling even on an ordinary day.

Susan Virginia Brandt Madison, 73 of La Grange, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026. Susan was born on Dec.

Minnielee Aurelia (Hobratschk) Hendrix was born at home on Nov. 5, 1921 in Fayette County and died June 19, 2026 at the age of 104 years, 7 months, and 14 days.

Funeral services for David Ray Noak are scheduled for 11 a.m. June 26, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville with interment following at Florida Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home on June 25, 2026 from 5-7 p.m..

Bernetta Ann (Schertz) Cook, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Bernetta was born in Fayetteville on Dec.

Mark Allen Mueller, 24, of Plano, Texas, passed away May 26, 2026, in Clemson, S.C. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 11 a.m.

Funeral services for Troy Keith Mitschke, 59, of Northrup, will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner and Rev. Josh Hahn officiating. Burial will follow in the Paint Creek Cemetery in Paige.

Jill Elaine Stueber, 68, of La Grange, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Monday, June 8, 2026. Jill was born on May 9, 1958, in La Grange, Texas, to Harold and Judy Stueber.