Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Martha Ann Lasseter Strong , age 88; born October 23, 1934, in Honey Grove, Texas, and passed April 20, 2023, in Austin. She was the youngest of four children of William Ernest Lasseter and Alma Ann McKnight. She married Felix Prunty Peppard MD in 1953 and had one son, Richard Mark Peppard DDS, in 1954. After...

Apr 15, 2023

Apolonia Martinez De Calzoncit , 79, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Austin, TX. Apolonia, known most as Pola, was born in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico on March 28, 1944.

Pola is survived by six of her children, Jesus, Jr., Eduardo (Leslie), Graciela (Arturo), Ricardo (Tara), Salvador (Megan), and Simona; eighteen grandchildren, nine...

Apr 15, 2023

Roy William Bruemmer , age 94, went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 15, 2023. He was born October 6, 1928, the oldest of two children, to Roland and Hilda Jonas Bruemmer, on the family ranch in Twin Sisters, Texas. His great grandparents emigrated from Germany and settled the ranch on the Little Blanco River...

Apr 11, 2023

Erika H. Fickle of Blanco passed away at her home April 11, 2023. Erika was born September 20, 1934 in Southgate, CA to Erich H. Jurgens and Myrtle Ann (Loosemore) Jurgens.

Erika grew up in Compton, CA where she later met the love of her life, Bob. The two would go on to build a...

Mar 21, 2023

Cloma Mae Brewer of Fredericksburg, TX passed away peacefully with family at her side March 21, 2023 in Fredericksburg.  Cloma was born September 15, 1927 in Santa Ana, CA to Marshall James Chisum and Bertie Mae (Miears) Chisum.

Cloma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James D. "Jim" Brewer; brother, Jonathan James...

Mar 12, 2023

Refugio Alvarez (Salazar) "Cuco" passed away March 12, 2023, in San Antonio, TX with his family by his side.  Mr. Alvarez was born July 4, 1972 in Mexico City, MX to Jesus Alvarez and Catalina Salazar.

Refugio was preceded in death by his father Jesus Alvarez and a brother, Rafael Alvarez.  He is survived by...

Mar 11, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Fulgham was born in Austin to Sheryl A. Bailey Donovan and Dunny P. Donovan on January 10, 1973, and grew up alongside her older sister, Desiree "Dee" Donovan-Murph.

Jennifer graduated from Pflugerville High School in 1991 and soon married the love of her life, Keith Allen Fulgham, in 1996. Over the years, she...

Mar 11, 2023

Walter Wayne Roberson passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Wayne was born in 1940 in Sinton, Texas as the only child to Maurice Roberson and Madge Boultinghouse Roberson.

After graduating from Sinton High School in 1958, Wayne attended Texas Lutheran University where he played collegiate baseball. Upon graduation, Wayne...

Mar 7, 2023

Kathleen Ann Pratt (nee Meyer) was born May 24, 1940. She passed away peacefully and full of grace on March 7, 2023.

Kay was the first-born child of four to Bertha and Edgar Meyer in Seattle, WA. She grew up with her parents, siblings, and extended family in North Seattle. Even as a child she...

Mar 6, 2023

Grace Cummings Walker , 103, of Blanco, TX passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.  Grace was born March 23, 1919 in Milam County, TX to Joseph Cummings and Rebecca Shepherd Cummings.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin W. Walker; seven siblings; and granddaughter, Leigh Gaston.

Grace is survived by her three...

Feb 16, 2023

Ima Jewell Roselle (nee Wiechmann)  was born in Fischer Store, Texas on March 12, 1926.  She passed peacefully at the age of 96 in San Antonio on February 16 th , 2023.

At the age of 10, Ima's family moved to LaCoste, Texas.  Ima attended school at LaCoste High where she earned the 4H highest...

Feb 5, 2023

Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Butler, Jr. of Johnson City passed away peacefully February 5, 2023 in San Marcos, TX. He was born August 3, 1938, in Odessa, Texas where he was raised by his parents, Thelma Smith Collier and Dee Collier.  Woody proudly served his country with the U.S Air Force intelligence during the Korean War.  He later...

Feb 4, 2023

Allen Ray "Al" Heimer , a life-long resident of Blanco, TX passed away February 4, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.  Al was born February 19, 1934, to Edgar L. and Erna L. Heimer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Patsy "Pat" Beasley Heimer; son, Michael W. Heimer; brother, Lyndon N....

Jan 28, 2023

Joann S. Madris of Johnson City passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Fredericksburg, TX with her family by her side.  Joann was born August 27, 1948 in San Angelo, TX to Willie Bob and Genwyl Schell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Wessley T. Starks and her second husband,...

Jan 21, 2023

Angelia Kayye Stearns , 73, of Johnson City, Texas went to be with our Lord on January 21, 2023. Angie grew up in East Mountain, Texas and graduated from Corsicana High School in 1967. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from North Texas State University in 1971 and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Pan American University...

Jan 21, 2023

Dwight Alan Knoll of Blanco passed away the morning of January 21, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin Knoll and Monta (Barry) Knoll.

Dwight is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Paula (Johnson) Knoll; two daughters, Katy Jordan...

Jan 20, 2023

Glenda Ray Hart Gentry was born in Vancouver, Washington on November 10, 1944 to Ora Truman Hart and Omeita Marie Oakley Hart. She went home to be with her heavenly father on January 20, 2023. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Meme, and Great Meme. Her family was her greatest love and joy.

In 1979,...

Jan 19, 2023

Dorothy Virginia Benham , of Blanco, TX passed away peacefully at her home January 19, 2023 at the age of 100. She was born July 13, 1922 to Joseph H. and Annie L. McMillan in Doole, TX

Dorothy "Dot" lived longer, flew farther, loved family more deeply and laughed harder than most!  She lived 100.5...

Jan 15, 2023

Charlie Owen Holden died Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Midland, TX.  Owen was born April 17, 1960 in Crane, TX. He was the son of the late Donald and Geneva Holden, brother of Scott Holden, and grandson of the late Charlie and LaVerne Holden.

Owen proudly served two enlistments with the U.S. Navy from July...

Jan 8, 2023

Bonnie Marie Calhoun Wood peacefully passed January 8 th , 2023, at home while surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born December 5 th , 1942, to Cecil and Leona Calhoun in the Hospital in the Hills in Blanco, Texas. Bonnie was the fourth of five Calhoun children and the only girl. Bonnie was a graduate of...