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Joyce Faye Mcmanus

Joyce Faye Mcmanus

Feb 13, 2021

Joyce Faye McManus , 78, passed away February 13, 2021 in Stonewall, TX.  Joyce was born in Baton Rouge, LA April 24, 1942 to Edgar Van Osdell and Lillie Elizabeth Rushing.

She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Jo McManus; brother, Edward James Van Osdell; and sister, Katherine Elizabeth Lewis.

Joyce...

Antonio Ruperto Barbour

Antonio Ruperto Barbour

Feb 9, 2021

Antonio Ruperto Barbour , age 77, joined the Lord on February 9, 2021 in San Antonio while in the arms of his wife Isidra.  He was born in Kingsville, Texas to Ruperto and Aurora Barbour on October 22, 1943.

Tony wore many hats in his lifetime; worked as a mechanic, retired from Xerox, he graduated...

Larry Dell Hollis

Larry Dell Hollis

Feb 6, 2021

Larry Dell Hollis

11-19-1946 – 2-6-2021

Larry was born and raised in Pampa, Tx.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bea Hollis, and his sister, Sandra Jean Hollis Vazquez.  He is survived by brothers Bennie Hollis and wife Ellen of Lufkin, Russell Hollis...

Helen Irene Cook

Helen Irene Cook

Jan 31, 2021

Celebrate Helen Cook, a life of love, faith and fulfillment

Helen Irene (Cammack) Cook was 87 years old when she lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 31, 2021.  She lived in the Dominion Hills neighborhood in San Antonio for 15 years.

She was born in San Antonio, Texas on...

Donald Dale Linder

Donald Dale Linder

Jan 30, 2021

Donald Dale Linder entered the gates of heaven on January 29, 2021, surrounded by those that loved him most. He was born in Austin, Texas on January 14, 1944 to parents Dale and Isabelle Linder.  He was a loving husband to Virginia Lee Joy, the love of his life. On February 1, they would have shared their 58th wedding...

Donna Eddy Chester

Donna Eddy Chester

Jan 28, 2021

On January 28, 2021, with her loving husband Rob at her side, Donna Chester took the hand of Jesus and stepped into heaven.

Donna was a devout Christian, a kind and generous woman who had a wonderful sense of humor, told those she cared about most what they needed to hear, not what they wanted...

Yvonne Grace Leonard

Yvonne Grace Leonard

Jan 27, 2021

Yvonne Grace Wegenhoft Leonard , 88, passed peacefully with her daughter Janice Fox, by her side, surrounded by love and prayers from her family, in Johnson City, Texas. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  Yvonne was born on June 22, 1932, in Rock Island, Texas.

Yvonne, affectionately known...

Alan Louis Dean

Alan Louis Dean

Jan 26, 2021

Alan Louis Dean, BA, M. Ed.

4/10/47 – 1/26/21

Alan Louis Dean passed away peacefully from COVID-19 on January 26, 2021 at the age of 73 in Johnson City, TX.  Alan was a consummate teacher, cook, musician, mentor and friend.  His thirst for knowledge was endless and his ability...

Flora Maxine Cox

Flora Maxine Cox

Jan 15, 2021

Flora Maxine Cox , age 95, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison.

The daughter of Andy Burton Knapp and Cora (Heeter) Knapp was born on February 1, 1925 in Sturkie, Arkansas.

Flora started teaching when she was 21 years old and taught...

Wilda Furr Meixner

Wilda Furr Meixner

Jan 14, 2021

Wilda Furr Meixner, PhD, 85, passed away January 14, 2021 in Austin Heart Hospital following a massive heart attack.

Wilda, had an amazing life from beginning her education in a one room schoolhouse in Hext, Texas to graduating with her doctorate from A & M University.

She married cowboy Arthur Meixner and lived a nomadic...

Jesus Juan Estrada

Jesus Juan Estrada

Jan 14, 2021

On the 14 th of January, 2021, God called upon another one of his Angels – Jesus Juan Estrada, 'Jesse' of Blanco, Texas.  Born to Raymundo and Maria Elena, nee Sanchez, Estrada on Christmas Eve, 1959, in Laredo, Texas, Jesse was loved by all who came to know him.  Jesse lost his Dad at the young age...

Roy Alvarado

Roy Alvarado

Jan 13, 2021

ROY ALVARADO

NOVEMBER 18, 1951 – JANUARY 13, 2021

Roy Alvarado, age 69, passed away peacefully, at home in Spring Branch TX, on January 13, 2021 with family at his side. He was born on November 18, 1951 in San Antonio, TX to Carlos Alvarado Sr. and...

Luke Frank Sheppard, Jr.

Luke Frank Sheppard, Jr.

Jan 10, 2021

Luke Frank Sheppard , Jr., age 91, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in Blanco, TX.  Luke was born November 8, 1929 in Dallas, TX to Luke Sheppard, Sr., and Mildred Mae (Phillips) Sheppard.  He was raised is Corpus Christi where he later graduated from high school.  Not long after high school Luke served...

Russell Sparks Abbott

Russell Sparks Abbott

Jan 9, 2021

On Saturday, January 9 th , 2021, Russell Sparks Abbott, loving husband, friend, brother-in-law and uncle, joined his bride in heaven. He was 86 years old.

Russell was born on October 11 th , 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Fred and Betty Abbott. He had an ideal childhood, growing up in the border town of Eagle...

Leroy W. Petri

Leroy W. Petri

Jan 4, 2021

Leroy W. Petri of Johnson City, TX passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Fredericksburg, TX.  Leroy was born December 19, 1945 in Blanco, TX to Ernest and Clara Bindseil Petri.

Leroy graduated from Johnson City High School in 1964.  He proudly served his country for two years in Vietnam with the U.S. Army as a Teletype...

Linette Shea Burch

Linette Shea Burch

Jan 3, 2021

To know Linette "Shea" Burch was to truly know the unfailing, unfaltering love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was patient beyond natural measure, kind beyond compare, continuously forgiving and always willing to be there. Whether you stepped into her office or called her on the phone, Shea Burch did her best to make you feel at...

Phillip Dale Hartmann

Phillip Dale Hartmann

Dec 23, 2020

Phillip Dale Hartmann, age 65 of San Antonio and Blanco, passed away December 23, 2020.  Phillip was born in San Antonio on August 9, 1955 to Francis and Gertrude Hartmann.  Phil attended Churchill High School and received his Bachelor's degree from Texas State University.

Phil had a long career and retired from USAA and, was the long...

Bobbie Lois Abbott

Bobbie Lois Abbott

Dec 19, 2020

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Bobbie Lois Abbott , loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 84.  Bobbie was born June 2, 1936, in Refugio, Texas, to Bob and Eleanor Jenkins.  She was a graduate of Refugio High School, and married Russell Sparks Abbott on April 19, 1957.  Bobbie received her Bachelor...

Steven Craig Bounds, Sr.

Steven Craig Bounds, Sr.

Dec 15, 2020

Steven Craig Bounds, Sr. , of Blanco, Texas, passed away Tuesday, 15 December 2020.  Steve was born in San Antonio, Texas to Bobbie and Jim Bounds on 6 February 1957.  He graduated from Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas.  He attended Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, Texas.

After college, Steve worked for fourteen years...

Horace "Hank" Andy Lynn

Horace "Hank" Andy Lynn

Dec 2, 2020

Horace Andy "Hank" Lynn passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at home on December 2, 2020.

Hank was born to Jack and Madgie Lynn in Albany, Oklahoma, on September 30, 1932.  He was the big brother to six siblings.  Hank graduated from Wright City, Oklahoma, High School in 1950 and worked in the...

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