Obituaries

May 21, 2026

Philip Cook was born on November 28, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to mother Lucy Cook. He passed away after a short illness in Round Rock, Texas on May 21, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Gregg Cook, his grandmother Edna R. Gregg, uncles, Jerry Gregg, Fred Gregg, Jim Gregg and Adrian...

May 19, 2026

Peggy Jean Kneese was born on April 6, 1963, in New Braunfels, TX to Josephine Boos Kneese and Clifton Kneese. She was raised in Spring Branch, TX on Cherry Creek Ranch alongside her siblings, Johnny Kneese, Nancy Kneese, and Richard Kneese.

Peggy entered this world as a tiny baby with the blackest hair and the...

May 13, 2026

Aaron Randall "Randy" Brodbeck went to be with our Lord on May 13, 2026.

Randy was born on January 26, 1954, in Burnet, Texas, to Aaron Alfred Brodbeck and Betty Jo Barrow Brodbeck. He was the second of four boys. Randy attended school in Johnson City, graduating in 1972, and later attended Central Texas College...

May 11, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Wesley "Jim" Wright , who left this world on May 11, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Born on January 2, 1944, in Austin, Texas, Jim was the cherished son of William Merritt Wright and Joan Waldrop Wright. He was raised in Austin, where he graduated from Austin High School...

May 5, 2026

Tanya Faye Marler Watson of Johnson City passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 5, 2026.  Tanya was born April 15, 1976 in Johnson City, TX to Roy D. Marler and Jeanie (Webb) Marler.

A Johnson City native, Tanya was born and raised and attended school in Johnson City.  She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and...

May 3, 2026

Johnnie Mae Barnett , a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Blanco community, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 4, 1937, in Kendalia, Texas, to Johnnie I. Kneupper and Thelma H. Kneupper, Johnnie Mae embodied a spirit of kindness and resilience that touched the...

Apr 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Carolyn Travis of Blanco, Texas, who departed this life on April 28, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 74. Born on December 28, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee, Judy was the cherished daughter of Edward and Katherine Foster.

Judy graduated from...

Apr 16, 2026

Alice Faye Kneupper , 87, passed away peacefully in her home on April 16, 2026. Alice Faye Spencer was born September 11, 1938 to Emma Adeline Morgan Spencer and Daniel Webster Spencer in Fowlerton, TX.

Alice grew up in San Antonio and moved to Comfort as a freshman. She graduated in the top four of...

Apr 15, 2026

Waiman Lionel Weaver , 91, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

Waiman was born on August 5, 1934, in Waller, Texas, one of eight children. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work and responsibility, helping to support his mother and siblings through various jobs,...

Apr 15, 2026

Janet "Jan" Marek Biggs , 76, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jan was born on March 15, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to George Vinc Marek, one of eleven siblings, and Doris "Dottie" LaRue Briggs Marek.  Jan is the eldest of three children and...

Apr 13, 2026

Rose May Clement of Alvin, TX passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at her daughter's home in Spring Branch, TX.

She was a devoted wife and mother and the driving force in her family.  The greatest treasure in her life was her husband, children, grandchildren, then great grandchildren.

She is survived by her...

Apr 9, 2026

Dr. Ralph Thomas Biggers passed away in Blanco, Texas, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. R.T. ("Doc") was born in Raymondville, Texas, September 19, 1950. Services will be private.

After completing his formal education, he dedicated 41 years to chiropractic service in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Johnson City, and Blanco. His diversified skills were extended to...

Apr 7, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elbert David Griffin , a beloved member of our community, who departed this life on April 7, 2026, at St. David's Hospital in Austin, Texas. Elbert was born on July 5, 1939, in Henly, Texas, to Gracie Lee Tinney and Clifford Blount Griffin. He displayed remarkable...

Mar 30, 2026

Willie Martin Olfers , a long-time resident of Blanco, age 94, passed away on March 30, 2026, at her home with family by her side.  Willie was born August 21, 1931, in Normangee, TX, to Clarence J. Martin and Pauline (Eison) Martin.

Willie moved to Blanco with her family as a young girl. She grew...

Mar 29, 2026

Stanley Nelson Smith

"Stan the Man"

August 12, 1939 - March 29, 2026

Stanley Nelson Smith , 86, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Stan was born August 12, 1939, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Nolan...

Mar 28, 2026

Gayle Lee Poole , 74, of Blanco, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2026 at home with her family at her side. Born on November 25, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Tom and Marilyn Williams, Gayle lived a life defined by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to those around her.

Gayle graduated from Wintersville...

Mar 22, 2026

Charles Melvin Matus , a near life-long fixture in the Johnson City community passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on October 1, 1934 to Julius Charles Matus and Viola Berger Matus at Hays City, Texas.  In his early years, Charles and his family lived in many different areas around...

Mar 21, 2026

Patricia Lee (Wall) Rogers , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Wimberly, Texas. Born on August 19, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of Rowell and Lillian Hauffler Wall. Patricia was an alumna of the University of Texas, graduating in 1961. Following her graduation, she dedicated...

Mar 21, 2026

Russell Wade Suggs

(September 20, 1954 – March 21, 2026)

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we mark the passing of Russell Wade Suggs, 71, who took his heavenly journey on March 21, 2026 after a short illness.  He was born September 20, 1954 to Evelyn and Jack...

Mar 15, 2026

Eric Lee Posey of Johnson City, TX formerly of Lubbock, TX passed away Sunday March 15, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Posey was born June 23, 1939 in Plainview, TX to Eric and Ruth Posey.

Eric spent his life in Lubbock and, after attending college at Texas Tech University, his profession was an owner/operator truck...