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Recent obituaries in Mart, Texas
The obituaries in the Mart, TX area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Mart's history and identity.
Harding Paul Schmedthorst
Oct 26, 2026
Harding Paul Schmedthorst (AKA H.P. Schmedthorst)
January 26, 1935 – October 26, 2026
H.P. Schmedthorst of Mart, Texas passed away Monday October 26, 2026, at St. Anthony Care Center in Waco, Texas. He had only been there for a couple days. He had been surrounded by his loving family. That stood by his side as he fought the fight against the ugliest...
Virginia Warner
Oct 5, 2026
Virginia Louise Cobb - Warner passed from this earth, and into heaven, on October 5 th 2026. She was born to George Cobb and Mary Key, on October 21, 1943, in Wheeler, Texas. Hers was an age-divided family -- when she was born in 1943, the middle of World War II, she had three much older half-brothers who were actually...
Sherrill Jan Sheffield Pogue
Sep 17, 2026
Sherrill Jan Sheffield Pogue, 93 of Mart passed away on September 17, 2026 surrounded by family after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.
A visitation will be held Tuesday 9/22/26 at Littlepage Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. Service to be held Wednesday 9/23/26 at First Baptist Church Mart at 10:00am.
Sherrill was born August 10, 1933 in Palestine, Texas to...
Jim Charles Kemp
Jun 30, 2026
Jim Kemp passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Waco. A private family graveside service was held on Friday, July 3rd, at Mart Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on October 24 th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mart.
Jim was born February 4, 1930, in Gatesville, Texas to Ira Kemp and Veda...
Carl Lee Avera
Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, 2026 Carl Lee Avera went to be with his Shepherd and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 94. Carl lived a life of respecting those who came before us, shepherding those in the present, for the sake of those in the future.
Carl was born in Mart, Texas on May 5, 1932 to Hardy Richard Avera and...
Kenneth Glenn Esslinger
Jun 18, 2026
Kenneth Glenn Esslinger, 94, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Waco, Texas.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Sat. June 27, 2026 at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, N.M. Pastor Pete Crook from Bethel Baptist Church will be officiating.
He was born on March 21, 1932 in Roswell, New Mexico to Claudie Esslinger and Opal Crenshaw Esslinger. He graduated from...
Robert Bruce Griffin
Jun 12, 2026
Graveside service at Mart Cemetery Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11 AM. Lunch to follow at First Methodist Church of Mart.
Full obituary is pending.
Alfred David Weaver
Jun 9, 2026
Alfred David Weaver, affectionately known to many as “Ole Man Weaver & 84 Dave,” passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 24, 1947, Alfred lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to his family, and a genuine love for his community.
Alfred spent many years working as a printer for J.S. Barnett in Waco, Texas,...
George Stone
May 30, 2026
George Handley Stone, age 89, of Mart passed away on May 30, 2026. George was born on February 9, 1937 near Hubbard, TX. He was the youngest of three children born to Robert Cecil (R.C.) Stone and Grace Handley Stone.
George grew up around Hubbard and, when he was in the first grade, the family moved to the community of Frosa....
Donovan Popham
May 29, 2026
Donovan David Popham, born December 4, 1938, went home to join his late wife in heaven on May 29, 2026, at the age of 87. He passed away peacefully in his home in Prairie Hill, Texas.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, to Henry and Lillian Popham, Don was a cherished figure in his community, family, and to all who knew him....
James "Skipper" Lyndon Walts
May 22, 2026
Celebrating the Life of James "Skipper" Lyndon Walts
October 16, 1939 — May 22, 2026
James "Skipper" Lyndon Walts, a lifelong resident of Mart and a pillar of the farming community, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Born on October 16, 1939, to John and Lena Walts, Skipper grew up with the grit and spirit that defined his...
Kenneth Ray Lehrmann
May 20, 2026
Kenneth Ray Lehrmann, age 88, of Mart, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 20, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1938, in Marlin, Texas, to Aleck and Katharine Lehrmann.
Kenneth lived a full and meaningful life rooted in service, family, and community. As a young man, he achieved the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout, a...
Judy Jeanette (McDonald) Sealy
Apr 16, 2026
Judy Jeanette (McDonald) Sealy passed away on April 16, 2026 peacefully at home and surrounded by family. A service celebrating and honoring her life as well as giving thanks to Jesus will be held near her home in Thrall, Tx.
On September 17, 1945 in Houston, TX Judy was born to William and Matholene McDonald. Approximately a year later her brother,...
Zohlan Miguel Evan Alfaro
Apr 7, 2026
Zohlan Miguel Evan Alfaro, 22, of Mart, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Littlepage Funeral Home in Mart, Texas from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Mart, Texas, at 11:00 pm and burial to follow at...
George Gibbs
Feb 9, 2026
George Thomas Gibbs, age 77, of Mart, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born on July 22, 1948, George was the son of George Gibbs and Anna Dale Gibbs, who preceded him in death along with two older sisters Martha Gibbs and Sarah “Dumpy” Newell. He lived a life marked by service to his country, dedication to education, and...
Ruth Spurlin
Feb 8, 2026
Ruth Jean Spurlin of Mart, Texas, passed away peacefully in the place she always wanted to be at her home on Texas Avenue in Mart Texas on February 8 , 2026 at the age of 96.
Ruth had a passion for living and was a lifelong fan of many things. She loved football and was a die-hard Texas Tech Red Raider...
Jimmy Wayne Davis
Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Wayne Davis, 79, of Mart, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held on January 31, 2026 in Mart, TX at the First Baptist Church at 11am.
Jimmy was born on February 10, 1946, in Vernon, Texas, to Jim and Rudean Davis. As the eldest of five...
Venia Rae Brown
Jan 1, 2026
Venia Rae Gooden Brown, 100, of Mart, Texas passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Wesley Woods Healthcare Center in Waco, Texas.
Venia was born on June 11, 1925 in Seadrift, Texas to Rayshall and Jewel Gooden. She graduated from El Campo High School. She moved to Freeport, Texas where she met the love of her life, Conrad Brown. They...
Jean Marie Popham
Dec 31, 2025
Jean Marie Miller Popham, born September 26, 1941, went home to heaven on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, at the age of 84. She passed away in her home in Prairie Hill, Texas.
Jean was born in Alamosa, Colorado, to Bruce and Marie Miller. Due to her father’s work building pipelines across the United States, the family moved often, eventually...
Juanda Bramlett Manning
Dec 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Juanda Bramlett Manning, 95, of Cabot, Arkansas. Juanda passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, of natural causes.
Juanda was born on June 23, 1930, in Marlin, Texas, to the late Elmer and Clara (McBride) Bramlett. After growing up in Mart, Texas, she married her high school sweetheart,...
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