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Homer Dean Thomas

Homer Dean Thomas

Apr 8, 2022

Homer Dean Thomas (Butch, Pop, Big Poppa) , age 78, passed away suddenly at his home in Blanco on April 8th, 2022.

He married his wife, Betty Reese (Race) on July 12, 1974, and during their forty-seven years of marriage, they loved making memories with family and friends. He was always planning their next adventure...

Joy Louise Brussel

Joy Louise Brussel

Apr 4, 2022

Joy Louise Brussel was born on October 24, 1935 in Kendalia Texas on the ranch she loved so much. Joy passed on April 4, 2022 to be with her beloved husband Frank.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Norma Krause of Kendalia and the love of her life, Frank Robert Brussel Sr.

Joy...

Betty Starry

Betty Starry

Apr 2, 2022

Betty Starry passed away at her residence in Blanco, TX, April 2, 2022.  She was born November 2, 1947 in Goose Creek, TX.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Crites and Rachel Abrams.  She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Montoya; brothers, Tommy Crites and wife Debbie, and John Lee Crites and...

James "Jim" Russell Tabor

James "Jim" Russell Tabor

Mar 30, 2022

James "Jim" Russell Tabor, Sr. of Blanco, TX passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Houston, TX.  Jim was born May 23, 1944 in San Antonio, TX to Russell John Tabor and Constance Mae (Kelley) Tabor.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Tommy Tabor.  He is survived by his loving...

Mary Ann Gilliam

Mary Ann Gilliam

Mar 26, 2022

Mary Ann Gilliam passed away Saturday, March 26 2022 in Dripping Springs, Texas. She was born January 16, 1963 to Richard and Florence Geelan in Portland, OR.

Mary was preceded in death by both her parents; her mother-in-law, Georgia Lee Gilliam and nephew, Wyatt Gene Gilliam.

She is survived by her husband, Geno...

Martha Anna Wagner

Martha Anna Wagner

Mar 9, 2022

Wagner Martha Anna

Martha Anna Wagner went to be with our lord and Savior on Wednesday March 09, 2022.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Martha Anna Wagner was born on April 8th, 1941 to Britton Benjamin Felps and Murdenzel Felps in Blanco, Texas, where she grew...

Sharon L. Penshorn

Sharon L. Penshorn

Mar 5, 2022

Sharon Lucretia Penshorn was born April 6th, 1946 to Henry and Elsie McClain in New Braunfels, Texas. Sharon went to be with our Lord March 5th, 2022 at 75 years old. Sharon spent most of her life in New Braunfels and Blanco, Texas. She was raised by her parents Henry and Elsie McClain of Blanco and her...

Warren James Stanton

Warren James Stanton

Feb 28, 2022

Warren James Stanton age 93 of Johnson City, Texas passed away on Monday February 28, 2022 at St. David's Hospital in Austin, Texas. Warren was born in Alvin, Texas on April 20, 1928 to parents George and Flora Stanton. He graduated Alvin High School in 1945 and went to work on the Stanton Hereford Cattle...

David Jay Danz

David Jay Danz

Feb 18, 2022

David Jay Danz was born on October 17, 1961 in Keidel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg, TX. He is a 5 th generation descendent of Casper Danz, who immigrated from Germany to help settle Fredericksburg. He went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2022. He lived his entire life in Johnson City, surrounded by family and...

Roger "Buddles" Alonzo Felps

Roger "Buddles" Alonzo Felps

Feb 13, 2022

Roger Alonzo Felps was born on July 29, 1933 in Henly, TX to Wylie and Louella Barder Felps.  He was the second of three sons and a daughter and was nicknamed Buddles by Donald, his older brother. Jack the youngest Felps boy, and Donald both preceded Buddles in death.  Buddles married Norma Jean Jones on October 14,...

Edward Auge Keene

Edward Auge Keene

Feb 13, 2022

On Sunday, February 13, 2022, as the new day's dawn broke, Edward Auge Keene of Johnson City, TX awoke as he always did, giving thanks for another day. Though his body was tired, his spirit was full of grateful appreciation to be able to draw another determined breath every second he was graced on earth. He lived...

Joseph "Joe" George Summy

Joseph "Joe" George Summy

Feb 8, 2022

Dr. Joseph George Summy "Papa Joe" of Johnson City passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born October 6, 1949, in Blanco, TX to Guy Andrew Summy and Joan Richardson Summy.

Joe graduated from Johnson City High School in 1968, received his Bachelor's Degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1972 and his Doctorate...

James Mcnutt Edwards

James Mcnutt Edwards

Feb 7, 2022

James McNutt Edwards

September 16, 1933 – February 7, 2022

James McNutt Edwards was born in Del Rio, Texas on September 16, 1933 to parents Walter Kieffer Edwards and Jimmie Pauline (McNutt) Edwards. He passed away in Bryan, Texas on February 7, 2022 at the age of 88.

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Emery Edmund Gass

Emery Edmund Gass

Feb 7, 2022

Emery Edmund Gass was called home on February 7,2022 at the age of 81 in Spring Branch, Texas.  He was born in Spring Branch on February 17, 1940 to Edmund Herman Gass and Norma Pauline (Liesman) Gass.

After graduating from Blanco High School, Emery worked for the Highway Dept. in San Antonio. At the age...

Frank Robert Brussel, Sr.

Frank Robert Brussel, Sr.

Feb 6, 2022

Frank R. Brussel, Sr. passed away February 6, 2022 in Fredericksburg, TX.  He was born February 11, 1934 in Deming, New Mexico to Carl and Marietta Brussel.  Frank and his mother moved from place to place before finally settling in Blanco, Texas. Then on November 7, 1954 he and Joy Krause were married.

He is preceded in...

Irene D. Pancake

Irene D. Pancake

Feb 6, 2022

Irene D. Pancake of Blanco, TX passed away February 6, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.  One of twelve children, Irene was born in Kendalia, TX to George Leslie Dowdy and Dovie (Gourley) Dowdy.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Pancake; nine siblings, Dorothy, Margie, Monroe, Anna Louise, Fay, Ray, Jesse May,...

James "Bear" Hilburn

James "Bear" Hilburn

Jan 26, 2022

James "Bear" Hilburn of Johnson City, TX passed away January 26, 2022 at the age of 75 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Bear was preceded by his mother, Pairlee Hilburn, sister, Rose Ellen Olivas, and brother, Sam Williams.

Bear is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cara; two brothers,...

Earnestine Meador Kincaid

Earnestine Meador Kincaid

Jan 24, 2022

Earnestine Meador Kincaid, ("Ms. Earnestine") was called Home on January 24th, 2022.  She was born on a ranch near Nugent, Texas on October 17th, 1925 and was a long-time resident of the Texas Hill Country.

Earnestine was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Hessie Meador, her first husband Angrus Winn, and her second husband...

Deborah Kay Holder

Deborah Kay Holder

Jan 22, 2022

Deborah Kay Holder was born in Baton Rouge, LA on December 9, 1954 to Joe Mansour and Glynis (Sankey) Mansour.  Debbie fell asleep in Christ on January 22, 2022 in Kyle, TX.   Although the family spent several years in Louisiana, for the most part, Debbie grew up in south Austin. She graduated from Crockett High School in...

Fernando Martinez

Fernando Martinez

Jan 14, 2022

Fernando Martinez passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born June 25, 1961 in Floresville, TX to Teleforo "Shorty" and Mary Martinez.

Fernando grew up and spent most of his life in Spring Branch, TX with his family.  Fernando never met a stranger and was a friend to all.  He was always there...

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