Oletha Ethel Jones
Oct 5, 2022
Oletha Ethel Jones entered into Heaven Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX. Oletha was born January 9, 1932 in Blanco, Texas to Bethie (Jackson) Jones and Emil Washington Jones. She was the last surviving of the Jones siblings.
Oletha lived 90 rich years; attending school in Austin, working at a...
Denise A. Kizer
Sep 19, 2022
Denise Ardell Kizer of Johnson City, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 19, 2022 in Austin, TX with her family at her side. Denise was born May 18, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA to James Robert Davis and Nola Vern (DeChain) Davis.
Denise was preceded in death by her parents...
Paula Kay Davis
Sep 19, 2022
Paula Kay Davis of Pflugerville, TX passed away at her home Monday, September 19, 2022 with her family by her side. Paula was born April 12, 1947 in San Francisco, CA to William Jefferson and Vieva (Price) Cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Davis; parents, William and Vieva Cook; and her...
Lester "Les" Otis Warner
Sep 15, 2022
Lester "Les" Otis Warner of Blanco, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, September 15, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He passed peacefully with his wife and children by his side.
Les was born June 17, 1961 in Harlingen, TX to James Albert Warner and Janis...
Eric Rodger Pianka
Sep 12, 2022
Eric Rodger Pianka was born in the shadow of Mount Shasta in Hilt, Siskiyou County along the California-Oregon border on January 23, 1939 and died peacefully in his home in the Texas Hill Country on September 12, 2022. His father Walter Pianka was the foreman of a lumber mill in Yreka, California, and his mother Virginia (High)...
James Porter Watson
Aug 29, 2022
James Porter Watson , grandson of Hiram Brown (founder of Hye, Texas) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his family's ranch surrounded by family and love ones in Hye, Texas. Porter was born on the ranch on November 2, 1924 and was a lifelong resident and respected citizen of Hye,...
Mary Magdalene Huser
Aug 24, 2022
Mary Magdalene Turner Huser passed away on August 24, 2022 at the age of 85. She was born March 22, 1937 in Hondo, Texas to William Turner and Ursula Koch Turner who preceded her in death.
She married Hilary Fred Huser at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D'Hanis, Texas on September 10, 1955. They lived together for...
Amil M. Baker, Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Blanco has sadly lost one of its most beloved residents, Amil M. Baker, Jr. Mr Baker passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022, surrounded by family. He had just celebrated his 88 th birthday on August 5th.
He is preceded in death by his first wife Beatrice Ann, and second wife Carole Grace. He...
Lorraine Joy
Aug 13, 2022
Tommy Lorraine Joy passed away on August 13, 2022 at her home in Henly. She was born on December 30, 1931 to Tom and Mozelle Sorrell Joy. She is the granddaughter of Pioneer Settlers of Hays Co.; William Lee and Elizabeth Martin Sorrell. Also, early settlers of Kimble Co.; Will and Sarah Rogers Joy; and the great...
Gertrude Peveto Whittington
Aug 10, 2022
Gertrude Peveto Whittington of Johnson City, TX passed away August 10, 2022 in Johnson City. Gertrude was born January 26, 1936 in Goose Creek, TX to Wylie and Maye Peveto.
She met and married Desmond Jefferies "D.J." Whittington. Together she and D.J. owned and operated Whittington's Jerky in Johnson City
Gertrude was preceded in death...
Ivan Alonso De La Torre Delgado
Jul 30, 2022
It is with great sadness in our hearts to announce the passing of Ivan Alonso De La Torre of Blanco,TX. Ivan was born on February 18, 1992 in Torreón Coahuila Mexico.
Ivan is survived by his parents, Maria Elena and Sergio De La Torre, Sr. of Blanco,TX; daughter, Jaelynn De La Torre; brother, Sergio De La Torre,...
Richie Dean Wright
Jul 21, 2022
Richie Dean Wright of Fischer, TX passed away July 21, 2022 in New Braunfels, TX after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 25, 1952 in San Antonio, TX to Herbert William Wright and Ruby Ruth (Nelson) Wright.
A Vietnam War Veteran, Richie proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force...
Juan Guadalupe Hernandez
Jul 21, 2022
Juan Guadalupe Hernandez of Blanco, TX passed away July 21, 2022 in Granite Shoals, TX. Mr. Hernandez was born March 25, 1955 in Eagle Pass, TX to Vicente and Delfina Hernandez.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Esperanza "Hope" Hernandez.
He is survived by his wife Elena...
John "Sonny" Walton Smith, Iii
Jul 19, 2022
John Walton "Sonny" Smith, III of Johnson City, TX passed away July 19, 2022 in Fredericksburg, TX. A lifelong resident of Blanco County, Sonny was born August 14, 1942 in Blanco, TX to John W. Smith, Jr. and Elsie (Greenhaw) Smith.
Sonny was a witty creative problem solver who wore many hats in this life....
Rachel Sue Jones
Jul 13, 2022
Rachel Sue Jones of Blanco, TX passed away July 13, 2022. She was born April 28, 1959 in Blanco to James Roland Jones and Ara Adnee (Jackson) Jones. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Stewart Jones; sisters, Brenda Monroe and Patricia City. Rachel is survived by her daughter, Brittany Ortiz, grandchildren, Braylin, Kamoree, and King,...
Ethel Mae Matthews
Jul 11, 2022
Ethel Mae Matthews died peacefully at her home in Johnson City, Texas July 11, 2022. She was born August 30, 1942 in Bandera, Texas to Fayette Everett Pierce and Ida Mae Clark.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Richard Matthews; her stepfather Lolan Green McCracken; daughter, Deborah Denise Brown; grandson,...
Jimmie Wayne Cloud
Jul 6, 2022
Jimmie Wayne Cloud of San Antonio, Texas passed away in San Antonio on July 6, 2022 with his family at his side. Jimmie was born April 28, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to Lester and Sybil Cloud. Mr. Cloud retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2010 after 50 plus years of dedicated service.
Jimmie was preceded in...
Jane D. Murrell
Jun 24, 2022
Jane D. Murrell of Johnson City, TX passed away peacefully at her home June 24, 2022 , lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born January 28, 1933 in San Antonio, TX to Charles G. Deason, Jr. and Helen A. (Lamm) Deason.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 43 years,...
Robert "Bobby" Daniel Flores, Jr.
Jun 23, 2022
Robert Daniel Flores, Jr., "Bobby," went home to be with our Lord at the age of 61 on Thursday, June 23, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. He was a musical prodigy, a lover of nature, a loyal American, a believer in Christ, a devoted family man, and a good friend to many. He is loved passionately...
Charlotte Louise Matthews
Jun 22, 2022
Charlotte Louise Chowen Matthews , 84, peacefully passed away June 22,2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 7, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Charlotte Chowen. She was the oldest of 13 children, and was fondly known as "Charley" within her family
Charlotte and her husband Steve retired from 22 years...
