New Englander studied photography at UT-Austin, his photos of the Austin music scene in the 1970s, including the Armadillo World Headquarters and Vulcan Gas Company, became lasting historical documents. Considered founder of Texas Southern University who as legislator from 1947 to 1955 co-wrote the bill establishing it. Texas Funeral Homes Community Memorial Funeral Home 1443 North 2nd Street, Abilene (325) 677-5246 Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 542 Hickory Street, Abilene (325) 677-4355 Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo (806) 374-3709 Davis-Morris Funeral Home 800 Center Ave, Brownwood (325) 646-5555 Memorial Funeral Chapel Legendary West Texas cattleman of the Reynolds-Matthews ranching clan. Shiner native whose jewelry stores in New York and Beverly Hills served celebrity clients; in the 1970s he established a store in Mexico City, returning to Texas in 1990. Country singer whose 1980 hit "I Believe in You" topped the country charts and crossed over to the pop Top 40; born in Floydada the son of a mechanic who moved frequently; eventually the singer graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1958; his popularity was international, in Latin America, Africa, and especially England where Country Music People magazine named him artist of the decade in 1980. Loraine native served as federal judge for 30 years; oversaw desegregation of Fort Worth schools and ruled that Dallas city council at-large districts diluted minority voting power. Pioneer anesthesiologist at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas; treated President Kennedy, Oswald, and later Jack Ruby. Frstenberg, Cecil Blaffer "Titi" von, 86, Hinckley, Margaret A. Oklahoma-born businessman and billionaire, well-known for his oil holdings and, later, support of alternative energy sources; announced the Pickens Plan in 2008, an energy proposal that aimed to move the U.S. away from OPEC sources of energy and toward domestic sources of natural gas, and wind and solar power. Former history professor at Baylor University and Schreiner College, wrote The German Texans in 1981; slain at his ranch near Kerrville. Editor of the Texas Polka News, director of the Texas Polka Music Assoc., called Houston's polka king. Brooklyn-born actor came to study drama at UT-Austin in the 1930s because of the low tuition and, he said, it was in Texas that he learned to ride horses. Musician with Light Crust Doughboys and Texas Playboys. Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas from 1967 to 1972 when he left to head the architecture school at Rice University until 1978. Student leader in the 1960s at Texas Southern University, arrested on a marijuana charge; "Free Lee Otis" became chant across Texas. Broadcast newsman in Houston beginning in 1951, created The Eyes of Texas TV program in 1969 and wrote accompanying travel guides. Whether you are a teacher or home-school parent, you will find our Teacher's Guide to be an invaluable tool for teaching all things Texas to your students. Chief chemist at Pearl Brewery where he worked from 1954 to 1981; distinguished Navy pilot in World War II. Journalist and author received master's in English from UT-Austin in 1956, was associate editor of the Texas Observer beginning in 1960, wrote in 1967 The Accidental President, a critical portrait of Lyndon Johnson. The former Texas first lady as wife of Gov. State senator for 20 years and U.S. congressman for two terms 1981 to 1985 representing the Coastal Bend, son of longtime U.S. Rep. Wright Patman. As head of horticulture services for the San Antonio parks department he devoted more than 30 years to beautifying the city, particularly the famed River Walk. Popular columnist beginning in 1980 for The Dallas Morning News, began as a reporter there in 1966. Actor best known for playing "Mac" in the sitcom Night Court; native of Houston and member of the Actors Studio; performed theater in Houston before moving to Hollywood; returned to theater in 2010 and performed iconic roles including Willy Loman. Character actress best known as the housekeeper on The Brady Bunch, also The Bob Cummings Show; died in San Antonio, where she moved in 1996. Circuit Court of Appeals, adviser to Lyndon Johnson. Called "the Grandma Moses of Texas," former nurse who after retiring at 64 gained notoriety as a folk artist. Hall of Fame basketball coach who drew attention to racial exclusionary policies in college sports when he started five black players on Texas Western's team that defeated all-white University of Kentucky in 1966. Son of the founder of the iconic boot company, was CEO through the 1970s80s, instrumental in getting brand known worldwide. Newspaperman for several Texas papers including the Dallas Times Herald and the Dallas Morning News and an author who grew up in Fort Davis, his 1983 November 22, a fictional account of the JFK assassination, was praised as the best depiction of what Dallas was like in 1963. Aeronautical engineer who helped create NASA; Waco native earlier was assistant to then Sen. Lyndon Johnson. John Connally. Jazz great was one of the founders with Wayne Henderson of the Jazz Crusaders, pianist and keyboardist was Houston native attended Texas Southern University. Led the University of Texas law library as director beginning in 1965, making it one of the best in the nation, veteran of Battle of the Bulge. According to Gerontology Research Group, the world's oldest person when she died. An actor on stage and in movies in the 1940s; appointed Houston's first black municipal court judge in 1964. Philanthropist; matriarch of prominent Dallas family. President of Angelo State University in San Angelo since 1967. TV's Batgirl in the 1960s, dancer-turned-actress spent her teen years in Dallas' Oak Cliff area attending Adamson and Sunset high schools before going off to ballet school; television work also included appearances on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Six Million Dollar Man, and Star Trek. Houston oilman prominent in Republican politics, U.S. secretary of commerce for longtime friend President George H.W. Federal judge, appointed FBI director in 1987 by President Reagan; many associate him with the phrase "Winners Don't Use Drugs," which was included on all imported arcade games by law; the native Arkansan and Baylor graduate encouraged the FBI to develop a strong DNA program and automate the national fingerprinting process, reducing fingerprint search times from months to hours; attracted heavy criticism for the deadly confrontation with the Branch Davidians near Waco in 1993 and was dismissed by President Clinton later that year. Liberal Democrat was three-time candidate for governor in the 1960s, his challenge to incumbent John Connally was one of the reasons President John F. Kennedy came to Texas in November 1963. Midland businessman who ran for Texas governor against State Treasurer Ann Richards in 1990; initially led in polls by 20 points but made ill-advised comments on the campaign trail and ultimately lost the race; continued in business, taking Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. public in 1993 and diversifying into ranching and real estate. Her cosmetics company (known for its signature color pink) grew from 11 employees in 1963 to a multimillion-dollar global empire at her death. Sports enthusiast and member of prominent Dallas business family, founded Texas Baseball Hall of Fame. Texas Republican stalwart, born Anne Legendre in New Orleans, married into South Texas ranch family, adviser to four presidents, served as U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, was Kenedy County commissioner at time of her death. World-renowned illustrator and artist who, with his twin brother Greg, created posters for Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. Boogie-woogie piano player, one of the last surviving members of the first Delta bluesmen; died in Austin, where he spent his last years. Crowned Miss Texas in 1970 and Miss America 1971 before her career as a sports reporter and news anchor for CBS; one of the first women to feature prominently in televised sports when she co-hosted live pregame shows for NFL games; later the Denton native founded the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts and sold a Phyllis George Beauty line of cosmetics on HSN. Tell us about it! Nobel Prize-winning plant scientist and father of the "green revolution" that increased crop yields worldwide, distinguished professor at Texas A&M. Physician and noted civil rights leader in South Texas, called "Martin Luther King of Hispanics"; a founder of American GI Forum. For 25 years the architecture critic at The Dallas Morning News, considered one of the country's foremost writers on the subject. Born Juanita Dale Slusher in Edna, she became famed stripper in Dallas in the 1950s, making headlines for her drug arrests. Voice of sports play-by-play at Dallas' WFAA in 1940s1960s. An electrician and mechanic who was lead plaintiff in a 1968 lawsuit which desegregated the Corpus Christi schools. Texarkana native and computer services billionaire who ran for president as an independent in 1992, receiving almost 19 percent of the vote he ran less successfully in 1996 advocating a balanced budget; after graduating from the U.S. Price Daniel. Conservative Democratic state senator from Midland 19641983, raised in a ranching family in Grandfalls. Overton native, federal judge beginning in 1979, ruled for open housing and single-member council districts in Dallas. Served in Legislature from South Texas 1967 to 1974. Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety from 1968 to 1980; began 36-year service in the department as a highway patrolman. Actor born in Temple; Taylor (Tx.) Former president of St. Mary's University who taught theology there for 28 years. Computer engineer working in San Antonio 19691984 when he helped create Intel's first microprocessor chips. Air Force veteran born in Rowena who served as the first Hispanic mayor of Alpine and as a Brewster County commissioner. Hunt. Son of Lebanese immigrants, earned law degree from University of Texas in 1959, served on the state 14th Court of Appeals 1989 to 1992. Texas Supreme Court justice, Memphis (Tex.) NASA veteran who headed for ten years the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston starting in 1961. Victim whose brutal killing generated national attention as a racially-motivated act. Served as state's agricultural commissioner 1977 to 1983; Texas humorist who traveled country speaking at events; spent 30 years at Texas A&M University as extension sociologist; died on his Brazos County ranch in tractor accident. Catholic bishop in the Panhandle for 17 years, in 1981 counseled Catholics to leave their jobs at the local Pantex plant that assembled nuclear weapons. Blues guitarist known for his onstage showmanship; worked in Beaumont as a young man, relocated to El Paso where he played the Lobby Bar in Juarez in the 1960s; also a singer-songwriter known for "El Paso Rock" and "Alligators Around My Door.". Innovator in conjunto music, taught accordion to children of San Antonio for many years. Founder in 1946 of the nation's largest restaurant supplier, Sysco; gave $25 million to Baylor University in his hometown of Waco; founding trustee of Houston Baptist University. UT professor of anthropology who focused on the rock art of Texas, led the Texas Memorial Museum for 21 years. Became first professional woman bullfighter in 1951, spent teen years in Big Spring, retired to Midland in early 2000s. Carole Ogden, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Prominent West Texas farmer who headed the Texas Farm Bureau in the 1980s and 90s; died in a tractor accident on his South Plains farm near Plainview. Broadcast news veteran of 23 years in his native San Antonio and later in Houston; shared battle with cancer with his viewers. The singing cowboy born in Tioga; besides his movie and television work, he was a sports team owner, broadcast tycoon and philanthropist. 1 hits, the songwriter and guitarist had played in Buddy Holly's band. Businessman who turned his grandfather's sawmill firm into the Temple-Inland Inc. wood products empire. Economist, University of Texas professor for 33 years and adviser to John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; was an advocate of military intervention in Vietnam. Heisman Trophy winner and three-time All-American at Army in 1944 to 1946 where he was "Mr. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and former Army Air Force top aide. Houston homebuilder who was important financial patron for Texas Republican politics; grew up in Bosque County. Assistant managing editor of The Dallas Morning News for 32 years. Corsicana native started throwing The Dallas Morning News in high school and went on the serve on the board of directors of Belo, the parent company. Nov 20, 2020 Major Dudley G. Smith, Sr., passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2020. Great-grandson of Richard King and owner of San Antonio Viejo Ranch, one of the oldest ranching properties in South Texas. Federal judge in East Texas for 35 years. Neurologist and Dallas community leader, Korean native raised in Tyler, served on the Texas Air Quality Control Board and the State Board of Medical Examiners; died in Dallas from cancer. Widow of highway patrolman E.B. With his more high-profile brother Stanley in 1950 took over the family department store founded by their father and aunt Carrie Neiman. Was a five-term legislator who helped development of the University of North Texas, worked decades as NFL referee. Believed to be the sailor kissing the nurse in the famous World War II-era photo, later a mail carrier and semi-pro baseball player; died in Dallas, where he had lived since 2009. Country songwriter whose Uncle Walt's Band influenced many musicians in Austin's 1970s cosmic cowboy era; died in an airliner crash. Five-term mayor of Houston from 1963 to 1973 after four terms on the city council beginning in 1949, led city's chamber of commerce after leaving political office. Son of wealthy Galveston family, supported various projects including Moody Gardens and restoration of Opera House. Writer, filmmaker, and photographer who adapted Lonesome Dove into the hit 1989 mini-series; wrote and directed the 1986 film Red Headed Stranger, and wrote the screenplay for the 1981 film Raggedy Man; he and his wife published Texas authors at their Encino Press and founded the Southwestern Writers Collection at Texas State University in San Marcos; native of Taft, grew up in Edna and Gregory; graduated from the University of Texas in 1963. Bicycle motorcross racer, three-time world champion, represented the United States in the Beijing Olympics; died in a car accident near his home in Conroe. Dallas mayor (1949 to 1951) known for historic preservation and working for racial equality. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 13, 1977. Hillsboro native, editor of the Houston Chronicle 1986-2002, which in the early years included adding news bureaus across Texas and in Latin America. A former state representative and longtime Texas newswoman; died in Barrington, Ill., while visiting her daughter. FBI special agent who coordinated the Dallas investigation of the Kennedy assassination and supervised the Lee Harvey Oswald investigation in 1963. Drummer on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland album, sang on the California Raisins commercials in 1980s, wrote and performed song "Them Changes". Led the surgical team that performed the first heart catheterization in 1964 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Corpus Christi native served as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States for 12 years beginning in 1986; a liberal who consecrated the church's first female bishop; as a young priest served in Corpus Christi and Eagle Pass before going overseas. President of Texas State UniversitySan Marcos from 1989 to 2002, where he increased admission standards, research funding, and the university endowment. Sculptor who carved the "Texas Heroes" on the Hall of State at Fair Park in Dallas. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such epic novels as Texas and Hawaii who taught at and eventually endowed the University of Texas. Longtime Texas agriculture commissioner and Democratic party leader. Spent 32 years as music critic with The Dallas Morning News, becoming internationally known; died in Costa Rica, where he moved after retiring in 1998. Attorney in Washington, D.C. hired by Major League Baseball; started in minor league relations, worked up the ladder to executive vice president of baseball development; grew up in Fort Bend County and played sports at Lamar Consolidated High School; attended Harvard Law after he was cut by the Oilers during training camp. Veteran broadcaster was "Voice of the Baylor Bears" where he announced football and basketball games for 43 years. Jim Jones in the television drama Guyana Tragedy for which he won an Emmy Award in 1980, and in movies such as the 2005 Sin City; attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and received a master's degree in drama from Southern Methodist University. In television and movies she reigned as "Queen of the West" alongside husband Roy Rogers, "King of the Cowboys"; wrote their theme song "Happy Trails"; born in Uvalde, raised in Italy, Tx. Heiress was patron of arts in San Antonio where she established an international artists residency program; her father created Pace Picante Sauce in 1947. Began country music's radio program Louisiana Hayride in 1948 where artist such as Elvis Presley and Hank Williams got their breaks. Parker on the long-running Walker, Texas Ranger series; ran unsuccessfully for Congress from East Texas in 2000. Assistant makeup editor at the Dallas Times Herald for 19 years. Educator, superintendent at Cypress-Fairbanks schools 1954 to 1968. Tejano star described as one of the great bajo sexto (12-string guitar) players and well-known Spanish gospel singers; died in a bus accident near Corpus Christi. Actor who played Puck on the television series Glee from 2008 to 2013; native of Dallas; 2001 graduate of Lake Highlands High School where he was a member of the wrestling team; died in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide. Lubbock native played mild-mannered Nancy Hughes on the soap opera As the World Turns for more than 50 years. Terrell High School. Amarillo philanthropist who married Stanley Marsh Jr. in 1936; active in city's charities. Crime writer, native of Fort Worth; in Locarno. Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. Ralls native and Grand Ole Opry star sang "Cross the Brazos at Waco" and "Charlie's Shoes"; died in an accident on an Alabama interstate along with his wife and two band members. Acquired New Braunfels' Camp Landa campground in 1966 and developed there the water park he named Schlitterbahn in 1979; that grew to other such facilities at South Padre Island, Galveston, and Corpus Christi. Founded in 1945 along with political adviser Robert Strauss Texas' largest law firm, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP. Retired Air Force brigadier general was influential businessman and civic leader in San Antonio; former chairman of NBA Spurs. Austin native and former actress was widow of author John Steinbeck and supporter of his legacy. Creative director and driving force of Austin's South by Southwest festival, turning it into a world attraction; died in Austin from a heart attack after oral surgery. Born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, the Grammy-winning singer had hits with "Before the Last Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.". Champion of state parks and education, represented Fort Worth in Texas House 19531962, state Senate 19621973. Tarrant County district attorney in 1950s and 1960s, hired first black and female prosecutors, former legislator. Organized Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II, secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in Eisenhower Cabinet and led media empire that included The Houston Post. Wife of former Fort Worth Star-Telegram publisher Amon Carter Sr.; active in opera and garden associations; father was mayor of Fort Worth. Oldest child of oil tycoon H.L. Electrical engineer who designed the world's largest radio telescope, provost and vice president of Rice University 19801986. Former Texas first lady who was riding in John F. Kennedy's open car when he was shot along with her husband Gov. Taylor native, A&M professor of agricultural economics, considered one of state's leading cotton analysts, provided the Texas Almanac with agriculture analysis from 19782010. Former state senator, secretary of state and appellate justice; known as "the gentle giant" of the Texas Senate during his tenure 1959 to 1967 representing East Texas. Only female member of the 1930 Wiley College team that took part in the first interracial collegiate debate; Houston native later taught in public schools and served as dean of women at Dillard University. Known as "Bongo Joe" on the River Walk where he played for more than 20 years. First black administrator at Dallas' Parkland Hospital. Princeton native rode presidential name to 33 years as Dallas County treasurer and state treasurer, retiring in 1983. First Hispanic district director of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in 1969. Founded Common Cause of Texas; fought for open public records. Scientist at Dallas' University of Texas Southwestern Medical School who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in medicine for cell research; became UT Southwestern's pharmacology chairman in 1981 and dean of the medical school in 2004; noted for resigning from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas in 2009, citing concerns about business-interests influence over scientific research. Descendant of pioneer South Texas ranching family; director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raising Association for 48 years. Texarkana-born evangelist who founded in 1950 the anti-communist Christian Crusade. Retired police officer, as a patrol officer in 1963 was sent to question Lee Harvey Oswald in connection with the shooting death of fellow officer J.D. Flamboyant Houston TV personality, newsman and longtime consumer advocate, his crusade against the Chicken Ranch in La Grange became basis for the movie and Broadway play Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. William Charles Richards, age 82, of Deport, Texas passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. Award-winning author of more than 140 books, including murder mysteries and historical novels for children and for young adults. Senator and Gov. One of heavy-metal's top guitarists, gained fame in 1990s with group Pantera; Dalworthington Gardens resident was shot to death, along with four others, while performing in Columbus, Ohio. Country singer and professional baseball player; a native of Mississippi, along with his brother Mack pitched for several teams in the Negro American League in the 1950s until he was drafted into the army; returned to baseball but soon became more famous for his voice; won almost every major award possible for a country musician; part-owner of the Texas Rangers and performed the national anthem at games. Who Where Receive obituaries Peggy Knowles January 13, 2023 (90 years old) View obituary Ellen Blascyk January 2, 2023 (83 years old) View obituary Former executive editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram who became chairman of the Tandy Corp.; in Fort Worth, April 12, 1998. Dallas broadcaster and three-term Democratic member of Congress in the 1970s. Sportswriter for nearly 25 years for Sports Illustrated and author of Semi-Tough, the 1972 novel about pro football culture, also wrote Baja Oklahoma and others; avid golfer; first wrote on sports with fellow student Bud Shrake at Fort Worth Paschal High School; graduate of Texas Christian University; started in professional journalism at the Fort Worth Press in the 1950s. Houston native was 1940s film actress, with many TV roles in 1950s and 1960s; mother of actress Sally Field. Philanthropist, wife of co-founder of Zale Jewelry Co. 1946 Aggie football captain, assistant to Bear Bryant with the Junction Boys in the mid-1950s, also coached with Darrell Royal and Bum Phillips. McCamey native was pop/country singer "England Dan" who with John Ford Coley had 1976 hit "I'd Really Rather See You Tonight," older brother Jimmy was in Seals & Crofts. Knuckleball pitcher who came from obscurity to become the Houston Astros' all-time winner (1975 to 1985). Sports broadcaster who was the original voice of the Houston Colt .45's baseball team and stayed with the renamed Astros until 1986, where his partners included Loel Passe, Harry Kalas, and Larry Dierker; Elston continued as a sports announcer for CBS Game of the Week until 1997. Famed Houston heart surgeon, founder of the Texas Heart Institute in 1962; Houston native and basketball player at the University of Texas; over four decades he performed an estimated 65,000 open-heart surgeries including some of the first implantations in 1968 and 1969. Co-host with Pat Robertson of the 700 Club on the Christian Broadcasting Network from 19751988 and 19921996; born in Uvalde where he went to Southwest Texas Junior College; served in the Air Force for 13 years; ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1971; conducted a youth ministry in Killeen before joining the television program. Houston business and civic leader, former president of the Wortham Foundation, one of the city's largest philanthropic organizations. Legendary golf instructor at the University of Texas and Austin Country Club. Directed trust which funded Nobel-winning research on cholesterol at UT Medical Center in Dallas. Fort Worth native made the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders a global brand beginning in 1976 when she took over the squad and recruited a choreographer; University of Oklahoma journalism graduate had previously worked in public relations in New York; she left the Cowboys in 1989 when Jerry Jones bought the team. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer joined Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957 as their bass player at the age of 16, went on to become a recording engineer. The nation's oldest World War II veteran and believed to be the oldest living man in the United States; born in Bastrop County in 1906; enlisted in the Army in September 1940 and served in the South Pacific with the all-black 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion. 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