Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Stephen Cecil Grigory , 85, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Bulverde, Texas. He was born on August 31, 1937, in Houston, Texas, to the late Cecil Grigory and Georgia Grigory (Coker).

Stephen was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 34 years, Ernestine Grigory, his daughter, Laura Grigory, and his sister, Barbara...

Jul 23, 2023

On July 23, 2023 Judith Kay Evans peacefully passed away at her home. She was born on February 19, 1945, to Ray Baxter Evans and Lela Kay Evans (Dyer) in the historic, original Blanco County Courthouse. Judy's heart and roots were deeply entwined with the town she adored, remaining a lifelong resident of Blanco.

Jul 2, 2023

John Michal Stauffer was born November 8, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas to John Jacob Stauffer, Jr., and Mary June (Goins) Stauffer, who predeceased him in death.

Michael attended Churchill High School, where he was a member of the Junior Reserve Officers Training/CORP (JROTC), but graduated from Blanco High School in...

Jun 27, 2023

Bertrand "Berto" Edwards Hurlbut, IV , 64, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away, June 27, 2023. Berto faught a battle with health issues but was able to pass peacefully, surrounded by family.

Born, January 8th, 1959 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Bertrand "Bert" Edwards Hurlbut III and Patricia "Patsy" Hurlbut, was the first of 8...

Jun 26, 2023

Leroy August Weirich , a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and active member of the community, passed away on June 26, 2023, in Johnson City, Texas, at the age of 79. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Blanco County, Texas, to the late Marvin Ferdinand Weirich and Linda Klappenbach Weirich.

Leroy's dedication to his...

Jun 10, 2023

Charles Max Lechow (78) known by all who loved him as Charlie, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on June 10, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Blanco, Texas on October 18, 1944 and grew up in nearby Boerne. Charlie attended Elementary and Junior High in Bulverde...

Jun 9, 2023

Mable Lucille Newman , a dedicated nurse and beloved member of her community, passed away on June 9, 2023, at the age of 102. She was born on April 26, 1921, in Fairland, TX, Burnet County, to her parents Joseph Peter "Murphy" Crider and Rose Gibson.

Lucille's life was marked by compassion, commitment, and love...

Jun 5, 2023

Rory Alan Boatright , beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on September 26, 1957, in Waco, Texas, to the late William Harold Boatright and Norma Joyce Hall Boatright.

Rory spent his formative years in Northern Virginia before pursuing his education. He...

Jun 4, 2023

Elizabeth Faye Sjoberg , beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Cypress Mill, TX, at the age of 73. She was born on August 25, 1949, in Wharton, TX, to A.J. Newlin and Katherine Hinze.

Elizabeth had a fulfilling and accomplished life, leaving an indelible impact on...

Jun 4, 2023

Willard Kent Johnson of Austin, Texas passed away June 4th, 2023 at his home. Kent was born May 24th, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to Elmo Johnson and Leila Faye Johnson (Williams).  Kent played college baseball at Baylor University and the University of Colorado Boulder.  After graduating college, he joined the Peace Corps and was stationed...

Jun 3, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Gail Moore of Blanco, TX passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.  Mrs. Moore was born January 12, 1946 in Blanco, Texas where she spent the rest of her life. In August of 1963 Pat married the love of her life John Moore and celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage. She was blessed with two sons,...

May 29, 2023

Charles Henry Ferdinand Cook of Spring Branch, Texas was born on July 26, 1931 in Sabinal, Texas and passed away on May 29, 2023 at the age of 91.

Throughout his early life, Charles lived in Sabinal, San Antonio, Somerset, and Batesville, Texas. In his early teens Mr. Cook became the family supporter as his...

May 19, 2023

CDR Lowell "Douglas" Felps USN Retired

A Celebration of Life for CDR Lowell "Douglas" Felps USN Retired will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Miller Creek Cemetery in Johnson City, TX.

Mr. Felps passed away on May 19, 2023 at Greenville Gardens in Greenville, TX.

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May 13, 2023

Harry "Lee" Byrd, age 74; in Blanco, Texas, passed away at his home on Saturday evening May13, 2023. He was born in San Bernardino, California to Charles Byrd and Lois Clark. Lee was preceded in death by both of his parents and is survived by his sister, Ann Price; brother, Gary Clark; daughter, Kemberly "Kemmer" McDonald, her husband Kenneth...

May 7, 2023

Damian Andrew Lorenz , age 26, passed away on May 7th, 2023. He was born on January 30th, 1997 in Fredericksburg, TX. Damian was a graduate of LBJ High School, Class of 2015. During his time at LBJ, he was involved with the Spanish Honor Society, and his love for foreign languages was a passion that...

May 6, 2023

Socorro Angel Gomez (Suki) of Blanco, Texas pass away unexpectedly May 6, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in Fredericksburg, Texas. She was born June 27, 1957, in El Paso, Texas to Alberto Angel and Emilia Fedrico.

Suki moved to Blanco, Texas in 1999 where she became a CNA for 23 years. She worked...

Apr 28, 2023

David Allen Hall

01/10/1946 – 04/28/2023

On April 28, 2023, Dr. David Hall, J.D., Ph.D. passed away at 77 years young after gallantly fighting multiple diseases. An avid runner, dancer, sailor, skier, engineer, attorney, friend, and dedicated husband, he spent...

Apr 24, 2023

Sandra Lea Pavloske of Blanco, TX passed away peacefully, Monday, April 24, 2023, at her home in Blanco. Sandy was born February 12, 1955, in San Antonio, TX to Claude B. Culpepper and Wilburta L. (Bacon) Culpepper.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Wilberta. She is survived by her...

Apr 21, 2023

Wanda Willine Bullock , 89, passed away peaceably on April 21, 2023 in Johnson City, Texas. A memorial service will be held, with Rev. Greg Steele officiating, at 2:00 PM Friday, April 28, 2023, at Crofts-Crow Funeral Home, 305 E. Elm St., Johnson City, TX 78636. Please join the family for a time of visitation beginning...

Apr 21, 2023

Timothy L. Vasquez, 59, passed at his home Friday, April 21, 2023 in Johnson City, TX. Tim was born December 28, 1963, in Austin, TX to Raymond and Mary (Luna) Vasquez.

If you know Tim, you know he is a true example of a servant leader. Tim proudly served his country with the U.S Army...