Obituaries

On an early spring morning, March 7, our Mom and Grandma stood tall and walked into heaven to be with her Lord and to hug Daddy.

Our loving mother, grandmother, wife, baby sister, aunt and friend Ms. Clara Jean Clanton Croy left this world on the morning of March 4, 2023, on the hilltop she called home in Hamilton, surrounded by abundant love with her family and friends.

Martha Larine “Reeny’’ Robinson Guest was born in Dallas on September 30, 1945 and passed away on January 28, 2023 after a year-long valiant and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Paul Robert Melvin, a longtime resident of Austin and Hamilton County, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2023 in San Antonio.

Robert Gohlke, 84, of Gatesville went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, surrounded by his children.

Billy Floyd Manning went to be with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2023. He passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Sherri Lynn Gunter, 66, of Hamilton, passed away suddenly Feb. 2, 2023.

Donnie Ray Southern of Portales, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 79. After several months of declining health, Donnie died peacefully with his family by his side.

Rufus Wayne Hubbard Sr., passed away Feb. 3, 2023.

Frances Niemann Kopp, 89, of Priddy, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Hamilton.