199419951996
Amey168203195
Austin-Peel & Son99104124
Harrell209234250
Weed-Corley-Fish55157544
Wilke-Amey-Clay348385384
Cook-Walden total1,0201,038985
North Lamar740694643
Chapel of the Hills99129151
Forest Oaks181215191
Cook-Walden % of total42.6%41.0%39.7%
Total at Austin funeral homes2,3872,5342,482
Total Deaths in Austin3,0433,080N/A

Sources: John Amey, from obituary listings in the Austin
American-Statesman; Texas Dept. of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics

This article appears in March 28 • 1997 and March 28 • 1997 (Cover).

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