Obituaries

Feb 26, 2018

Monta Virginia Barry Knoll passed away peacefully on February 26, 2018 in Stephenville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Ouisa Juanita Barry Boyd and Claude Hewitt Barry , by her brother Dwight Barry, and by her husband of sixty-two years, Marvin "Dick" Knoll. Monta is survived by her sons George Edward Knoll,...

Feb 24, 2018

Charles J. "Chuck" Homan . On February 24th, 2018, Chuck went to rest peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He was born into God's family to Jeanette Homan of Janesville, Wisconsin, on June 7th, 1950.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents Jeanette Gladys Lamphier Karman and John A. W. Karman, father Earl...

Feb 19, 2018

Richard "Steve" Felps , 79, of Tow, Texas passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at his home. Steve was born on July 12, 1938, in Johnson City, Texas to Richard Milam Felps and Rozetta Barbara Brown Felps.

Early years of Steve's life started out in Blanco before the family moved to Waco. Steve proudly served...

Feb 17, 2018

Shirley Laverne Hale McKinney was born December 12, 1921 in Bardwell, Texas, in Ellis County, to Albert Thomas and Nancy Appolonia Hillyer Hale. Shirley graduated from Bardwell High School and earned a BS degree with a major in Speech and English from Texas State College for Women, and a BS degree in Library Science from North Texas...

Feb 14, 2018

Thelma Arlene Weaver passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas.

Arlene was born on June 28, 1937, to Arles and Thelma Wood (Robbins) in San Antonio, Texas. She loved to shop and collect antiques, enjoyed reading, and being surrounded by her family.

Arlene is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Waiman...

Jan 31, 2018

Edmond Linza Hargett was born on November 1, 1922 in Sheffield, AL to Linza Deral and Chessie Fike Hargett. Growing up he had an older brother Nelson and sister Mary. At the outset of World War II, he volunteered for service in the US Army and was assigned to the US Army Air Corps. He served during...

Jan 28, 2018

Sallie Jean Wagner , 67, passed from life Sunday, January 28, 2018 at LBJ Medical Center in Johnson City, TX.  She was born at the Blanco County Courthouse to Raymond and Imogene Treisch Wagner, both grandchildren of the area's early settlers.

Sallie spent her early years in Corpus Christi before going to the state school...

Jan 22, 2018

Evelyn Emma (Schaefer) Heckel received her angel wings on Monday January 22, 2018 at the age of 93. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Evelyn was born on December 21, 1924 in New Braunfels, Texas to Ernst and Emma (Burkhardt) Schaefer. She was the first born of twin daughters.

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Jan 22, 2018

Guadalupe Romero Barrera was born December 12th 1959 in Hamlin, TX to Arturo and Dominga Romero.  At the age of two she moved to Blanco, TX. She met Jesus Barrera when she was a teenager while attending school in Blanco who would become the love of her life. She would later marry Jesus in June of 1977....

Jan 18, 2018

Joseph Dorman Jones was born February 20, 1921 in San Saba, Texas to Frank and Dollie Jones. Growing up he had five older sisters and an older brother. On March 1, 1939 he enlisted in the Cavalry and when WW II started he was sent to the South Pacific where he served until the end of the war. He...

Jan 14, 2018

Billie Jean Prehn, 86, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Schertz, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Woodlake Baptist Church, 6980 Woodlake Club Dr., San Antonio, TX 78244.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM that morning at the church.  Committal services will be held that afternoon at 2:00...

Jan 14, 2018

Jeanne Anne Cantwell , 87, passed away on January 14, 2018, in Austin, TX.  She was born on May 21, 1930 in Clovis, New Mexico to Charles Berwin & Mamie (Lucas) Marshall.

Jeanne is survived by son, John Fox and wife Molly of Lexington, KY; daughter Patricia Patterson and husband Randy of Dover, TN; son...

Jan 12, 2018

DOROTHY LUCRETIA SMITH

Surrounded by the love of her family, Dorothy Lucretia (Wagner) Smith, 92, of Blanco, Texas was received into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 12, 2018.

Dorothy was born on January 26, 1925 in Blanco County to Albert Paul and Winnie Muriel (Crossley) Wagner. As a teenager, she joined...

Jan 7, 2018

James Erwin Fritz, Jr. 77, peacefully went to be with his LORD and Savior Sunday afternoon, January 7, 2018 in Dripping Springs, TX with his loving wife of 56 years, Vivian, at his side.  He was born January 31, 1940 in Fredericksburg, TX to James E. Fritz, Sr. and Pearl Eva (Gentry) Fritz.

James was...

Jan 6, 2018

Mary Jane Moreland, 73, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Marble Falls.  She was born August 1, 1944 in San Antonio to Frank and Pauline Evans.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Helmuth "Babe" Moreland, and nephew, John Bowen.

Mrs. Moreland is survived by her son, Jason Moreland; daughter, Victoria Moreland Kretchman and...

Jan 3, 2018

Leona Belle Calhoun, 103, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at LBJ medical Center in Johnson City, TX. She was born March 26 , 1914 in Henly, TX to James Thomas Jennings and Ida Belle (Brown) Jennings.

Being the last of fourteen children, Leona was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband, Robert Cecil...

Dec 26, 2017

Ian Patrick Ray passed away Tuesday December 26th in Blanco, Texas at 23 years old. Ian is survived by, his father Danny Ray, step mother Dorothy Ray, mother Faith Kaufhold Ray, brother Chris Ray, sister & husband Mackenzie & Chase Howells and soon to be nephew Hudson Howells. Step siblings Kelsi, Caitlin, Candace & Sean. He is also survived...

Dec 25, 2017

Susan Louise Bermes , 70, passed away December 25, 2017 in San Antonio, TX.  She was born December 1, 1947 in Alton, Il to Merle and Marilyn Mosby.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents Merle and Marilyn.  She is survived by her dear friend and companion, Allen Heskew; son James Bermes and wife...

Dec 24, 2017

Jerry Jackson Stapleton, 82, passed away December 24, 2017 in Blanco, TX.  Jerry was born April 6, 1935 in Leakey, TX to Pearl Jackson Stapleton and Prentiss (Tomerlin) Stapleton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Glenda Surber, and son, William Stapleton Massey.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Frances Arlene Stapleton; sister, Joyce...

Dec 24, 2017

Betty Lou Scott (Smith) , 82, passed away peacefully December 24, 2017 at her home in Round Mountain, TX, surrounded by her loving family.   She was born in Llano, TX to Ernest Smith and Olga (Dahl) Smith.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years, Cecil Joe Scott; sister, Janice Lucas McKee; son,...