Lois Smith Cabaniss
June 2, 1934
June 1, 2025

Lois Smith Cabaniss, 90, of Salado, Texas, passed away June 1, 2025, just one day shy of her 91st birthday.

Jack Leslie Whitis
December 5, 1941
May 26, 2025

Jack Leslie Whitis of Salado, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on May 26th, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and strength.

Martha (Missie) Lanham
January 12, 1936
April 11, 2025

Missie Lanham was born Martha Gough Brooks on January 12, 1936 to Marcellus Smith “Sallie” Brooks and Eldon Claire Gough Brooks in Waco, Texas. She died on April 11, 2025 in Temple, Texas.

John Kirkland (Kirk) Michaux
January 18, 1941
April 12, 2025

John Kirkland (Kirk) Michaux passed away peacefully at his home on the Solana Ranch, April 12, 2025. He was 84 years old. Kirk was born on January 18, 1941 in Houston, Texas to parents Frank W. Michaux of Houston and Retta Hazelip Michaux of Greenviile, Mississippi.

Derek Kyle Shipman
April 29, 1967
March 22, 2025

Derek Kyle Shipman was born on April 29, 1967 to Johnny and Suzanne Shipman in Lubbock, Texas. He died Saturday March 22, 2025 in Flower Mound, Texas at the age of 57.

With deep love and profound gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Marianne Clinkinbeard Fiorenza, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, grace, and enduring devotion.

Hulda Margaret Sanders Horton
July 29, 1929
March 18, 2025

Hulda Margaret Sanders Horton was born on July 29, 1929, to Lydia Fisher Sanders and Lee Dennis Sanders in Memphis, TX. She died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her residence in Salado at the age of 95.

Michael David (Mike) Cameron
November 29, 1951
March 10, 2025

Michael David (Mike) Cameron, a long-time resident of Salado, formerly of Temple, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 73.

Vada Francis Sutton

June 23, 1934

February 28, 2025

Vada Francis Sutton, a dedicated public servant, a beloved sister and aunt, and a cherished member of the Bell County community, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 23, 1934 in Cedar Knob, Texas to Nallie and Cora Mae Sutton, she lived a life marked by unwavering commitment and deep connection to those around her. 

Karen Virginia Kinnison 

February 10, 1940

February 27, 2025

Karen Virginia Kinnison passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with her children by her side. Karen was born in San Antonio, Texas to Paul and Virginia Saunders Kinnison. Karen, together with her older brother, Paul Jr. (Kin) and younger brother, William Edgar (Bill), spent her childhood moving nearly every two years throughout the United States and abroad while Paul Sr. served in the Army. The military lifestyle created strong family ties, while also forcing the children to be outgoing, fast to make friends and instilling a sense of adventure that Karen fostered throughout her lifetime.