Joe M. Bailey was born June 8, 1942, to Joe Weldon and Margaret Murray Bailey in Memphis, Tenn. Joe missed the chance to be a native-born Texan because his native-born Texan parents were temporarily residing in Memphis when he arrived, but he got to Texas as quickly as he could. He died April 9, 2026, and was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Bailey; his parents; and his brother, Dr. Ralph Bailey.

James David Wilhelm, 65 of La Grange, passed away April 4, 2026 after a 5-month long battle of liver and lung cancer. He was born April 30, 1960 in Kermit, Texas to James and Dora (Holmes) Wilhelm.

Evelyn Sylvia (Vasek) Kneblik, 98, of the Lone Oak Community, passed away on April 1, 2026 in Columbus. Evelyn was born on June 19, 1927 to Louis and Caroline (Biel) Vasek at home in Fayetteville.

Lynn Levien, 69, devoted wife, mother, sister, Maw Maw Lynn, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, April 1, after a long battle with cancer. Lynn Barie Richter was born on June 15, 1956 in Huntsville to Barry Louis and Willie Mae (Spitzer) Richter.

Carolyn Lee Stanley, a beloved homemaker known for her kindness and devotion to family, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Columbus. Born on Feb. 11, 1946, in Hallettsville, Carolyn’s life was marked by warmth, dedication and an enduring passion for those she loved.

Brenda Gail Goebel was born on Feb. 15, 1949, in Houston and passed away on March 28, 2026, in La Grange, after a courageous but brief battle with cancer.

William Eugene Markwood, affectionately known as Bubba, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in New Braunfels after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on May 4, 1963, in Alexandria, La., Bubba was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew him.

Eleanora Vlasta Poncik Coufal, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Pauls Valley, Okla. She was born Aug. 8, 1932 to the late Peter and Vinnie (Orsak) Poncik. She was united in marriage to Lee Bernard Coufal March 17, 1952 in Nelsonville. She spent all of her married life working side by side with Lee in the fields picking cotton and growing crops, hauling hay, raising cattle, hogs, taking care of the farm and raising the family.

Donna Lee (Brandes) Bridwell, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in West Point, on March 24, 2026. Born on March 1, 1943, in East Bernard, Donna lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a passion for her heritage and interests.

Adrian Henry Fritsch, 99, of Columbus passed away on March 23, 2026 at TruCare Living Center in Columbus. Adrian was born on Dec.