Obituaries

Evaristo Hernandez Jalomo, 92, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on July 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Sabinal on Oct. 26, 1933, to Amada (Hernandez) and Hilario Jalomo. He and his wife, Mary Ann, dominated the dance floor, sharing contagious joy. It wasn’t uncommon for people to stop and watch the dance partners. He held […]

Janis Beth Capps Banner, 88, was born April 7, 1938, in Mason, Texas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Capps and Dorothy Saunders Capps; her husband, Macon Banner; and her daughter, Jessica Blair Jones Wright. Raised on a ranch near Batesville, Texas, Janis graduated from Uvalde […]

Tim Emerson, 67, of Uvalde died June 25, 2026, at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital–Westover Hills in San Antonio. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. July 11 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Uvalde. He was born on Oct. 11, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Shirley (Wethington) and Marvin Emerson. His family described him as a devoted husband, father, brother, […]

Herbert Yates Gayle, 95, of Concan, Texas, went home to the Lord after a long and well-loved life. Born on May 6, 1931, in Sherman, Texas, to Annabel and Sydney Yates, Herbert’s journey took a blessed turn at age 11 when he was adopted by Herman and Tiny Gayle and was raised in Mirando City, Texas, where Hermann worked for […]

Jose Francisco Luna Sr., SFC, U.S. Army (Retired), 79, of Uvalde died peacefully at his residence on the morning of June 23, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Benita R. Luna – June 26 would have been their 55th anniversary; daughter Monica Marie Guerrero and her ex-husband, Oscar F. Guerrero of Uvalde; three sons, J. Frank Luna Jr. […]

Flora Estella Murillo, 65, of Sabinal died on June 30, 2026, at Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. July 8, and a prayer service is set for 7 p.m., at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral service is set for 10 a.m. July 9 at Templo El Paraiso in Uvalde. She was born on Aug. 8, 1960, […]

Sara “Sarita” O. Pérez, 94, of Uvalde died June 25, 2026, at her residence. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. July 5, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. July 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Uvalde Catholic Cemetery. She […]

David Hallum Shaw, 81, of Lovington, New Mexico, formerly of Uvalde, died June 26, 2026, at Nor-Lea Hospital in Lovington. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 3 at First Baptist Church in Lovington. David C. Shaw will officiate. He was born Jan. 5, 1945, in Uvalde to Evelyn (Turner) and William C. Shaw. He attended Texas […]

Donna Marie Tumlinson-Gwinn, 68, of Uvalde died June 19, 2026, at her residence. A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at First Baptist Church of Elgin. She was born June 18, 1958, in Carrizo Springs to Barbara (Mitchell) and Don Tumlinson. While residing in Elgin, she joined the First Baptist Church of […]