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Jose Buentello De Leon 1918-2008	Published May 8, 2008
Senon Rodriguez 1924-2008	Published May 8, 2008
Ina Louise Sutton 1926-2008	Published May 8, 2008
Mary Teresa Munafo 1921-2008	Published April 24, 2008
Nora Ann Hubble 1923-2008	Published April 3, 2008
Patricia R. Strange 1929-2008	Published April 3, 2008
Brenda “Angel” Westmeyer 1963-2008	Published April 3, 2008
George Brandal 1929-2008	Published March 27, 2008
Gustie Carpenter 1942-2008	Published March 27, 2008
Kate Fick 1914-2008	Published March 27, 2008
Mike G. Guerrero 1932-2008	Published March 27, 2008
Donald Raymond Roberts 1943–2008	Published March 20, 2008
Charles Pue 1911–2008	Published March 20, 2008
Wesley W Kyle 1928-2008	Published March 13, 2008
Louis Laskowski 1937-2008	Published March 13, 2008
Daniel Eugene Marryott 1958-2008	Published March 13, 2008
Roy Gould Scott 1919-2008	Published March 13, 2008
James E. “Jim” Brown Sr. 1930-2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
Carl Michael “Mike” Carter 1939-2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
Mary Cruse Hayden 1927-2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
Beatrice Gwynette Lackey 1918–2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
George Morgan Maass Jr. 1931-2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
Laura “Lolly” P. Powell 1910-2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
Evelyn Kneuper Reeh 1924-2008	Published Feb. 14, 2008
Virginia L. Cockerham 1925-2008	Published Feb. 7, 2008
John Christopher "Jack" Connors 1954-2008	Published Feb. 7, 2008
Faye Hollimon Keese Kelley 1929-2008	Published Feb. 7, 2008
Hallie Josephine Jackson Light 1914-2008	Published Feb. 7, 2008
George Morgan Maass Jr,	Published Feb. 7, 2008
Thomas W. Murrin 1950-2008	Published Jan. 31, 2008
Lillie L. Lenz 1919-2008	Published Jan. 24, 2008
Juanita “Nita” Banta Watrous 1924-2008	Published Jan. 24, 2008
Barbara G. Lash 1936-2007	Published Jan. 10, 2008
Lila Mayfield Lister 1923-2008	Published Jan. 10, 2008
Richard "Dick" Mayser 1928-2007	Published Jan. 10, 2008
Elton C. Moore Jr. 1922-2008	Published Jan. 10, 2008
Ruby L. Snider 1921-2008	Published Jan. 10, 2008
Lester A. Atkinson 1940-2007	Published Jan. 3, 2008
Lola Dell Gaines 1917-2007	Published Jan. 3, 2008
Virginia Maxine Hips 1936-2007	Published Jan. 3, 2008
BH Stokes Jr. 1923-2007	Published Jan. 3, 2008
Van "Bear" Carlson 1949-2007	Published Dec. 27, 2007
JoAnn E. Walker 1942-2007	Published Dec. 27, 2007
Mary Cecilia Jaeckle Haby 1903-2007	Published Dec. 13, 2007
Richard Whiddon II 1970-2007	Published Dec. 13, 2007
Mada Wedgworth	Published Dec. 13, 2007
Dean Isaacs	Published Dec. 13, 2007
Betty Flo Fisher Leighton 1925-2007	Published Nov. 29, 2007
Barbara Lee Tomlinson 1933-2007	Published Nov. 29, 2007
Mary Alice Driffill 1927-2007	Published Nov. 22, 2007
Juan Carlos Quintero 1951-2007 Martina Reyna Quintero 1965-2007	Published Nov. 22, 2007
Ann Marie Holan 1961-2007	Published Nov. 15, 2007
Glynda Susan Brown 1957-2007	Published Nov. 8, 2007
Erle Denton Jr. 1922-2007	Published Nov. 8, 2007
Kathy M. Hill 1959-2007	Published Nov. 8, 2007
Dale Allen Stowe 1948-2007	Published Nov. 8, 2007
Fabian Raymond Anderwald 1916-2007	Published Nov. 1, 2007
Harold Dean Cherrington 1925-2007	Published Nov. 1, 2007
Mark Lee Estenson 1970-2007	Published Nov. 1, 2007
Christopher Robert Silva 1985-2007	Published Nov. 1, 2007
Henrietta "Hank" White 1922-2007	Published Nov. 1, 2007
Obituaries from earlier in 2007.	Obituaries from the second half of 2006.
Obituaries from the first half of 2006.	Obituaries from 2005.

Jose Buentello De Leon 1918-2008 Published May 8, 2008    Jose Buentello De Leon, 89, beloved husband and father and devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 30.     He served during World War II in the United States Army 153rd Infantry.     Mr. De Leon was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Gregoria Guevara De Leon; parents, Geronimo and Teresa B. De Leon; brothers, Conrad, Ernest and Jesse De Leon; and sisters, Ramona Arias, Mary Elizondo, Frances Ortiz and Elmira Ybarra.     He leaves to cherish his memories of unwavering faith, devotion to God and unconditional love, his children, Elizabeth Allen and Jose De Leon Jr.; wife Mary Louise; April Cox and her husband, Hubert; 12 grandchildren, Tyler Cox, Cody Cox, Liza Allen, Jennifer Allen-VanHee, Pepper Hodge, Lisa Dawn Nesmith, Patti DeLeon-Prieto, Joseph De Leon, Steven De Leon, Valerie Dibrell, Leslie Castillo and Jennifer Fuentes; and 16 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.     A graveside service with military honors was held Saturday, May 3, at Pipe Creek Cemetery.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Senon Rodriguez 1924-2008 Published May 8, 2008    Senon Rodriguez, age 83 of Bandera, passed away Sunday, May 4, in a Kerrville care center.     He was born December 22, 1924, in San Antonio to Gregorio and Micaela (Hernandez) Rodriguez.     A cook, Senon worked at most of the restaurants in Bandera. He was also employed by Collins of Texas in Medina. He loved dominoes, bingo, barbecue and the company of his family.     Survivors include sisters, Francis Rosas of Helotes, and Mary Juerizcki of Kerrville; brothers, George Rodriguez and Joe Rodriguez, both of Bandera; and numerous nieces and nephews.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Thursday, May 8, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will precede the Mass at 9:30 am at the church.     Interment will be in the New Catholic Cemetery in Bandera.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Ina Louise Sutton 1926-2008 Published May 8, 2008    Ina Louise Sutton entered into rest Wednesday, April 30, in Lakehills.     She was born on Oct. 9, 1926, in Dallas, to Roy and Mary Piland.     A member of Highlands Heights Christian Church in Wichita Falls, Louise was also a long time member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Her sweet smile and spirit will be greatly missed.     She is survived by her husband, Jimmy, of Lakehills; son Larry Moore of San Antonio; daughters, Donna Collis and her husband, Walter, of San Antonio; Debbie Ledford of Kingwood; and Lisa Moore of Lakehills; brothers, Roy Piland of Waco, and Harold Piland of Kenai, Alaska; and three stepchildren. Louise also had six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, who were all her pride and joy.     A graveside service was held Monday, May 5, at Pipe Creek Cemetery with Brother Randall Bales officiating.     In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Louise’s name to the American Diabetes Foundation - San Antonio Office, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 575, San Antonio 78217.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Mary Teresa Munafo 1921-2008 Published April 24, 2008    Mary Teresa Munafo, 86, passed away in San Diego, California, on March 30.     She was born in Bandera on Sept. 2, 1921, to Thomas F. Boyle and Edwina Boyle. She grew up in Bandera and graduated with a nursing degree from the Santa Rosa Nursing School of Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She married Dominic Munafo of New York in 1942, and the couple had two sons, Tony and Dominic.     In her more than 30-year career in nursing, Mary spent the last 20 years as a nurse-teacher for the Island Trees School District on Long Island, New York. She retired in 1975.     During her retirement, Mary’s passions included gardening, reading mystery novels, doing crosswords puzzles and spending time with her beloved children and grandchildren. She remained a devout member of the St. Stanislaus Church. Mary was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.     She is survived by her son Dominic A. Munafo Jr. and his wife, Joanne, and the couple’s three children, Nicolo, Carlo, and Luca, all of San Diego; sister Peggy Stevens of San Antonio; grandchildren Tony and Dena of Azle, and great-grandchildren, Payton and Kade.     Mary was preceded in death by her son, Tony; her husband, Dominic; brothers, James, Thomas, Pat, Michael and Johnny; and sister Tuffy.     Services will be Saturday, April 26, at 10 am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.

Nora Ann Hubble 1923-2008 Published April 3, 2008    Nora Ann Hubble, age 84 of Medina, passed away Thursday, March 27, at her residence.     She was born on Nov. 2, 1923, in Hondo to Robert and Nora Josephine Schuele Bendele. On September 28, 1940 she married HW “Buddy” Hubble.     A longtime employee, Mrs. Hubble retired from Collins of Texas Purse Factory in Medina. She was also a longtime faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Medina.     Mrs. Hubble is survived by her husband of 67 years, HW “Buddy” Hubble; children, Frances A. Kaiser, Elaine Snell, Carol Bronstad, Terry McDonald, Henry L. Hubble, Jackie Doyle, Carl Hubble, Rocky Hubble and Robert Hubble; 23 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.     She was preceded in death by daughter Gail Evans.     Funeral services were held Monday, March 31, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera, with Brother Bill Moseley officiating. Interment followed at West Prong Cemetery.     The family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Hubble’s name to the Medina Volunteer Fire Department.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Patricia R. Strange 1929-2008 Published April 3, 2008    Patricia R. Strange, age 79 of Bandera, passed away Friday, March 28, in Bandera. She was born on Feb. 21, 1929, to George and Faye Kirkpatrick Hotchkiss. On Dec. 14, 1946, she married George Erwin Strange Jr. in Houston.     Mrs. Strange was very active and instrumental in the operation at Bandera’s Helping Hand where she served as a volunteer. She also had a deep passion for hummingbirds and flowers.     Mrs. Strange is survived by her sons, Ben Strange and his fiancé, Kerry, of Bryan; and Mike Strange and his wife, Rosemarie, of Schertz; grandchildren, Robby Strange, Jeffrey Strange, Brandon Strange, Michael Strange and Nathan Strange; and great-grandchild Cole Strange.     Funeral services were held Monday, March 31, at Bandera Cemetery with Mr. Martin Smith officiating.     The family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Strange’s name to the Bandera Helping Hand or Vista Care Hospice.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Brenda “Angel” Westmeyer 1963-2008 Published April 3, 2008    Brenda “Angel” Westmeyer, age 44 of Pipe Creek, passed away at her residence, Sunday, March 30.     She was born on June 29, 1963 in San Antonio. On Oct. 1, 1983, she married Paul Joseph Westmeyer in San Antonio. A warm and generous soul, Angel blessed the lives of those around her. She will be sorely missed, but we will treasure the joy she brought into our lives and the memories she leaves behind. We love you, Angel, and we look forward to the eternity of tomorrows we will one day share together.     Survivors include her husband, Joe Westmeyer; son Justin Blaze Westmeyer; and daughter Ariel Star Westmeyer, all of Pipe Creek; mother Ofelia Perez of San Antonio; sister Debra Salazar and her husband, Juan, of San Antonio; brothers, Victor Perez and Randy Perez of San Antonio; sisters-in-law, Jean Jacobs, Crystal Westmeyer and Paula Westmeyer; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Westmeyer and Henry Westmeyer; and numerous other relatives.     Angel was preceded in death by her father Victor Silva Perez.     A rosary will be recited on Thursday, April 3, at 7 pm at Grimes Funeral Chapel, 1204 Mulberry Street in Bandera. Deacon Bobby Stein will officiate.     Funeral services will be held at noon, Friday, April 4, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Pastor Dan Mueller officiating. Interment will follow at Bandera Cemetery.     The family requests that memorials be made in Angel’s name to the Paul Westmeyer Scholarship Fund at University of Texas San Antonio.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

George Brandal 1929-2008 Published March 27, 2008    George Brandal, age 79 of Bandera, passed away on Monday, March 17, in Lakehills. He was born January 20, 1929, to Nels and Peggy Brandal in Cody, Wyoming. He married Ruth La Verne Norman on October 25, 1964, in Kingsland, Georgia.     Mr. Brandal served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of service. He was also retired from the IBEW. In addition, Mr. Brandal worked for Mac’s Laserwash in Bandera for four years.     He is survived by his wife Ruth La Verne Brandal of Bandera; daughters, Lucile Fowler of Bandera; Karen Thornton of Birmingham, Alabama; and Denise Hughes of San Antonio; son Henry Fisher of China; sister Lillian Hughes of Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Brandal was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Leah Brandal, son Glenn Brandal, sister Ida Mae Salle and brothers Johnny Brandal and Ollie Brandal.     The family thanks John and Belinda Stewart for their loving care for the past five years. Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Gustie Carpenter 1942-2008 Published March 27, 2008    Gustie Carpenter, age 65 of Bandera, passed away Saturday, March 22.     She was born on Dec. 3, 1942, in LaCoste, to August “Fritz” and Elizabeth Josephine Jungman Mechler.     On July 26, 1977, she married Jay Carpenter in Hondo, who preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 2004.     Known as a wonderful cook and baker, Gustie worked for several area dude ranches, as well as at the OST, Pico and the Bandera Ice House. Gustie also took care of children at her home for several years, and also raised goats and chickens.     Gustie is survived by her daughter Stephanie Acheson of Shiner; sons, Michael Acheson of Shiner, and Steven Church of Victoria; brother Roy Mechler of Hondo; niece Denise Keel; nephews, Mark Keel and Leroy Mechler; special little one, Colton Keel; and numerous cousins and other relatives.     In addition to her husband, Jay, her sister, Corrine Mechler, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at Bandera Cemetery with Mr. Martin Smith officiating.     A memorial fund has been set up at Bandera Bank in Gustie’s name to help the family with funeral expenses.     To send condolences to the family, select the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Kate Fick 1914-2008 Published March 27, 2008    Kate Fick, age 93 of San Antonio, passed away Tuesday, March 18, in San Antonio. She was born on August 4, 1914, in Hamburg, Germany, and married William Fick in 1982. He preceded her in death in 1987.     Mrs. Fick is survived by daughters, Joan Stroening and her husband, Rick, of South Carolina; and Kathy Nugent and her husband, Jack Jr., of Bandera; sons, Emil Jensen of Mississippi and Raymond Jensen and his wife, Nancy, of Bulverde; sister El Freida Weigley of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandson Jack “Trey” Nugent III of Bandera; and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.     She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William Fick and daughter Loretta Petrancosta.     A graveside service was held Thursday, March 20, at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Bulverde. The family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Fick’s name to Project Mend, 1201 Austin Street, San Antonio 78208.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Mike G. Guerrero 1932-2008 Published March 27, 2008    Mike G. Guerrero, 75, passed away Monday, March 24. He was born in Corpus Christi Aug. 7, 1932.     He was a devout Catholic and Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Councils 10258 and 2465, as well as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.     Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Cora Guerrero; daughters, Cyndi Honeycutt and her husband, Will; and Christine Garcia and her husband, Gilbert; grandchildren, Richard Celestino and his wife, Chrissy; Stephanie Guerrero and her husband, Jose; Robert Jacob Cardenas; and Jason Honeycutt; four – soon to be five – great-grandchildren; brothers, Milton Guerrero and his wife, Olga; Carlos Guerrero and his wife, Diana; and Gilbert Guerrero and his wife, Frances; sister Carolina Silva and her husband, Joe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.     A Rosary was held Wednesday, March 26, at Porter Loring Chapel, 1101 McCullough, in San Antonio.     A procession will begin from the chapel at 9:30 am on Thursday, March 27, to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 2004 Chihuahua, for a 10 am Mass. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery No. II.     A guestbook may be signed at www.porterloring.com.     Arrangements are by Porter Loring Chapel.

Donald Raymond Roberts 1943–2008 Published March 20, 2008    Donald Raymond Roberts passed away quietly in his home Sunday, March 16.     He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on February 23, 1943, to Donald and Marie Roberts.     After graduating from Shelton High School in Shelton, Connecticut, in 1961, Don joined the United States Navy and served on submarines, including the USS Gato. He worked in New York at National Lead after his stint in the Navy, later becoming an air traffic controller at San Antonio International Airport.     In 1973, Don married Marilyn Evans of Lakehills and in 1975 they were blessed with a daughter, Jody and in 1978 a son, Dustin.     Don retired in 1980 and started a small electronics business with his brother and a friend. After three years in business, he tried his hand at substitute teaching. Don decided he liked teaching and became an instructor in Vocational Electronics and Computer Repair and a math tutor in the Lamar Consolidated ISD in Rosenberg. He taught for 15 years before retiring to the Lakehills area.     Living in a small community made Don aware of the small things that most people take for granted, such as the local fire department. After joining the Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department, he served as a firefighter and later as assistant fire chief fighter, as well president for three years. Don was instrumental in getting grants for new equipment and trucks for the department. He was very proud to help the community.     As a member of the local American Legion, Don became finance officer for one year, adjutant for two different terms and as chaplain for one year. In addition, he also enjoyed calling bingo numbers every Tuesday evening.     Don attended church at the Lakehills United Methodist Church where he would make biscuits and gravy between services. He was a member of the United Methodist Men, serving a term as secretary-treasurer.     Don always wanted better things for this area and spearheaded the committee to incorporate Lakehills. He also ran for county commissioner in 2006.     Don is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 34 years of Lakehills; daughter Jody and her son, Zachary, of Pipe Creek; son Dustin and his daughters, Danielle, Jasmine and Tyler; brother William and his wife, Mary, of St. Paul, Minnesota; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Don’s many good friends will also miss him.     A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, March 22, at the Lakehills United Methodist Church. There will also be a Funeral Mass at St. Victor’s Chapel at a later date.     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 10660 Park Road 37 Lakehills 78063.

Charles Pue 1911–2008 Published March 20, 2008    Charles Vintress Pue of Fredericksburg passed away Friday March 7, in the Knopp Healthcare and Rehab Center at the age of 96.     Charles was born Nov. 8, 1911, to Judge Arthur Vintress Pue and Flossie Octavia de-Montell, on the Pue Ranch which was established in 1866 on the Hirchs Creek north of Bandera by his great-grandfather Judge AV Pue. His parents are both from pioneer families of Bandera County his great-grandfather Charles de-Montell Sr. was one of the founders of Bandera. Charles graduated from the Medina High School and then went into carpentry. He learned to build and design homes to sell which lead to his career as a contractor.     Charles married his first wife, Bessie Marie Walston, July 25, 1943. After her passing, he married Emma K. Barth Sept. 11, 1976. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Flossie Pue, two sisters and two brothers. Charles is survived by his loving wife Emma Pue of Fredericksburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.     Services for Charles were held Monday, March 10, at Beckmann Funeral Home Chapel in Fredericksburg.     Memorials in his honor may be made to Grapetown Cemetery.     Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.beckmannfuneralhome.com.     Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beckmann Funeral Home.

Wesley W Kyle 1928-2008 Published March 13, 2008    Wesley W. Kyle passed away at his home Monday, March 10.     He was born in Beaumont Sept. 3, 1928, to Wesley Kyle and Maxine Lee. Wesley moved to the Leona Ranch in Uvalde in 1941.     After relocating from Uvalde to Pipe Creek in 1886, he became an exotic game rancher. However, his family has owned the Kyle Ranch in Bandera County since 1928.     Wesley is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacquelynn Richardson Kyle; and daughter Kathryn Kyle.     In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Pipe Creek Christian School,1990 FM 1283, Pipe Creek, 78063 or The Second Ark Foundation, 105 Henderson Branch Road West, Ingram, 78025.

Louis Laskowski 1937-2008 Published March 13, 2008    Louis Ted Laskowski passed away peacefully in his home Feb. 19, at the age of 70. He was born Aug. 17, 1937 in Bandera.     Louis leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Laskowski; daughters, Cathy Buff and her husband, Perry; and Cindy Stephenson and her husband, Kirk; son, Richard Laskowski; sister, Susan Thomas; four grandchildren, Lindsey Buff-Sanchez and her husband, David; Logan Buff; Lauren Buff; and Cybill Stephenson; and numerous extended family and friends.     "PawPaw"– as he was lovingly known by his grandchildren – was a devoted family man, and a remarkable father, who taught his children the meaning of integrity and honesty. A retired union electrician member of Local IBEW #60, he will be dearly missed.     Visitation was held Thursday, Feb. 21, with a recitation of the Rosary that evening in the Hillcrest Chapel. Private interment service will be held at a later date.     Arrangements are in care of the Hillcrest Funeral Home.

Daniel Eugene Marryott 1958-2008 Published March 13, 2008    Daniel Eugene Marryott, age 50, of Bandera passed away suddenly Monday, March 3, from heart failure.     He was born on February 25, 1958, in Oslo, Norway, to Diane and Fredrick Eugene Marryott Jr. Daniel was a naval veteran and an active participant in inter-tribal pow-wows. One of the kindest people around, he spent his life helping everyone who needed him.     He was an active member of the San Antonio Living History Association, the Hill Country Archeological Association, Amateur Radio Operators Club, National Rifle Association, Southern Winds Apache Tribe, Grace Lutheran Church of Bandera and the Sons of the Legion Squadron 157 in Bandera. Daniel was also a fixture during Friday Night Bingo at the American Legion.     He is survived by his mother Diane Ellis and stepfather William Ellis of Bandera; brothers, Richard Marryott of San Antonio and Robert Elliot of La Porte; sisters, Jennie Bourland of Del Rio and Iva Mollina-Weis of Weimar; adopted step-grandmother Linda Shaw of Bandera; uncle and aunt Lorenzo and Gerlinda     Manzanera of San Antonio; and many nephews, nieces and cousins, along with a host of friends. At 2 pm on Sunday, April 6, a memorial service will be held at the American Legion Post 157, 205 12th Street.     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bandera County EMS Memorial Fund, PO Box 5, Bandera 78003.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Roy Gould Scott 1919-2008 Published March 13, 2008    Roy Gould Scott, 89, of Bandera, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, at his home.     He was born on Oct. 4, 1919, to William Procter Scott and Erma Lanzer Scott. Roy married Hazel Dean Hennigan in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 4, 1945. She passed away on July 25, 2006.     As a lieutenant colonel, Roy served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force for 30 years.     Later, he became a rancher specializing in raising coastal hay in the Bandera area.     Roy leaves behind many friends and family. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Dean Gernentz of Bandera, and Leslie Elain Scott of Portland, Oregon; son Gregory Gauld Scott of Yachats, Oregon; grandchildren, Thomas Christopher Gernentz, Ryan Scott Gernentz and Alexander Gauld Scott; and great-grandchildren, Stephanie Marie Gernentz, Cooper Scott Gernentz and Thayne Allen Gernentz. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hazel Dean; sister Evelyn Scott McCoy; and brother William Proctor Scott.     No services are planned at this time.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

James E. “Jim” Brown Sr. 1930-2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    James E. “Jim” Brown Sr., age 77 of Medina, passed away at his home Thursday, Feb. 7. He was born Sept. 18, 1930, in Arlington, Texas, to Henry Joshua and Margaret Mae Hill Brown. On Feb. 12, 1954, he married Martha West in Texarkana.     Mr. Brown served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was involved in the “Frozen Chosin,” enduring some of the heaviest fighting in the war.     As owner of JE Brown Construction, Mr. Brown was responsible for building the Bandera Post Office, in addition to other post offices. He also served on the Medina School Board of Trustees for several years. Mr. Brown will be remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman, and for his great sense of humor.     He is survived by his wife Martha West Brown of Medina; children, Jim Brown and his wife, Marti, of Boerne; Jan Pease and her husband, Ron, of Pipe Creek; Randy Brown and his wife, Kathy, of Helotes; Judy Taylor and her husband, Roy, of Kerrville, Joyce Brown of Medina; and John Brown and his wife, Joy, of Boerne; grandchildren, Richard Brown, Robert Brown, Jeff Brown, Jay Pease, Carrie Pease, Emily Pease, Kelsey Brown, Kade Brown, Chase Webber, Randi Webber, Paul Droutsas, Jake Droutsas, Ethan Brown and Hanson Brown; and several great-grandchildren.     Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Brother Bill Moseley and Dr. Allie Balko officiating. Interment followed at West Prong Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Brown, Robert Brown, Jeff Brown, Ethan Brown, Jake Droutsas, Paul Droutsas, Jay Pease and Chase Webber. Honorary pallbearers were Carrie Pease, Emily Pease, Randi Webber, Kelsey Brown, Kade Brown and Hanson Brown.     In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Kerrville VA Hospital.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Carl Michael “Mike” Carter 1939-2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    Carl Michael “Mike” Carter, age 68 of Bandera, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, in a Kerrville hospital.     He was born on Nov. 1, 1939, in Harris County to Archie “Jack” and Carleta Lucas Carter. On Feb. 14, 2006, he married Lucille Small in Bandera.     After serving his country in the United States Army, Mr. Carter was honorably discharged in 1962.     He is survived by his wife, Lucille Carter, of Bandera; sons, Michael Childress; Steven Carter and his wife, Lisa; and Frank Carter and his wife, Carrie; grandchildren, Nicole; Ashley and her husband, Jody; Sharaty and her husband, Jeff; Scott; and Derek; great-grandchildren, Chad, Melody, Katlyn, Reagan, Catie and Lacey; and stepsons, Samuel and John Scantlin. Mike is also survived by a very special cousin, Frank Leo “Skipper” Lucas.     Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Rick Dunham officiating. Interment followed at St. Christopher's Episcopal Cemetery. A memorial fund has been set up in Mike's name at Bandera Bank to help the family with expenses.     Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Mary Cruse Hayden 1927-2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    Mary Cruse Hayden passed away Friday, Feb. 1.     She was born Sept. 30, 1927, in El Paso and lived with her parents at Fort Bliss, Fort Riley and in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she joined other military dependents in an evacuation through submarine infested waters at the outbreak of World War II.     After graduating from high School in Gulfport, Mississippi, Mrs. Hayden attended the University of Denver, then graduated with a bachelor of science from San Antonio’s Trinity University in 1948.     She was employed as a social worker by the Family Welfare Agency of Bexar County. On Oct. 2, 1949, she married 2nd Lt. William C. Hayden, United States Air Force, at Fort Sam Houston.     She was a homemaker at Clark Field in the Philippines; at Yokota Air Base near Tokyo; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Cocoa Beach, Florida, in addition to spending 30 years in Manhattan Beach, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.     Mrs. Hayden served as a scout leader; an emergency room volunteer for over 10 years; and a student pilot, soloing in Florida while her husband baby-sat. In addition, she was a very active member of the Episcopal Church, serving as acolyte robe mother, parish altar guild member, the Directress of the Altar Guild of the Diocese of Los Angeles, member of the Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission, vestry member in California and Texas and convention delegate. Her avocations included gardening, fuchsia and orchid culture, dressmaking, quilt making and the design, creation, and teaching of ecclesiastical embroidery.     In 1990, Mrs. Hayden and her husband retired to Bandera where they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1999.     She is survived by her husband William Hayden; children, Charles Hayden, of Fair Haven, New Jersey; Jonathan Hayden of San Francisco; and Anne Elizabeth Cortez of Oceanside, California; brother James Cruse of Fort Collins, Colorado; and five grandchildren, Benjamin, Carolyn, Devon and Vanessa Hayden and Benigno Cortez.     A memorial service was held at Air Force Village II, Tuesday, Feb, 12, with burial at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Bandera Wednesday, Feb. 13.     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 7323 W. Highway 90, Suite 107, San Antonio 78227, and St Christopher's Church, PO Box 314, Bandera 78003.     You are invited to send condolences to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Beatrice Gwynette Lackey 1918–2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    Gwynette Lackey was a resident of Edgewater Care Center in Kerrville where she passed on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 31.     She was born in Tahoka, on Aug. 30, 1918, and moved to Lubbock in 1928. After graduating from Lubbock High School in 1936, Gwynette married the love of her life, Charles B. Lackey, July 26, 1936, in Clovis, New Mexico. On July 26 of this year, the couple would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.     While working at Lena Stephens and Sears and Roebuck, Gwynette was a member of Lubbock View Christian Church and the First Christian Church. In 1958, she and Charles moved to Farmington, New Mexico, where they started Lackey Transfer and Storage and served as Allied Van Lines agents for eight and a half years. They lived in El Paso for 10 years prior to relocating to Pipe Creek, where they lived for 18 years.     Gwynette was a devoted and loving member of Hill Country Chapel of Pipe Creek. She had also been an active Eastern Star member since 1946. After selling their Pipe Creek property, they couple traveled around the United States and sold turquoise jewelry.     Gwynette Lackey is survived by her husband, Charles B. Lackey; Glenda Cole and her husband, Richard, of Lubbock; Linda Real of Bandera; grandchildren, Kim Elkins and her husband, Chris; children, Aaron, “Ace” and Allyson Elkins, of Tarpley, Richard Kirk Cole and his wife, Cindy, of Lubbock; Melinda Kay Cobb and her husband, Mike, of Arlington; and Michele Reynolds and her husband, Tommy, of Dallas. Gwynette had nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.     Memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Bandera, Sunday, Feb. 24, at 3 pm. Gwynette’s family and friends were blessed to share her life with her for 89 years. Our beloved mother and friend requested that this poem be a token of her memory – to be shared with all,     When I’m Gone     When I come to the end of my journey     And I travel my last weary mile,     Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned     And remember only the smile.     Forget unkind words I have spoken     Remember some good I have done,     Forget that I ever had heartache     And remember I've had loads of fun.     Forget that I've stumbled and blundered     And sometimes fell by the way,     Remember I have fought some hard battles     And won, ere the close of the day.     Then forget to grieve for my going,     I would not have you sad for one day,     But in summer just gather some flowers     And remember the place where I lay.     And come in the shade of the evening     When the sun paints the sky in the west     Stand for a few moments beside me     And remember only my best.     With love to all, from Gwynette Lackey

George Morgan Maass Jr. 1931-2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    After a short illness, George Morgan Maass Jr. left this world to join his Heavenly Father Monday, Feb. 4.     He was born Jan. 12, 1931, in Bandera, to George Morgan and Treva Blanche Maass.     From 1951 to 1953, George served in the United States Air Force. He married Alta Marie Stodgehill on March 3, 1962, in Bandera.     A member of University Park Baptist Church, George worked as a surveyor in the geo-physical field for 32 years in Saudi Arabia, as well as in the lower 48 states.     He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. His father took him hunting when he was four-years-old, telling everyone George was “his little hunting buddy.” The nickname “Buddy” stuck and, to this day, most of his family and friends from Bandera refer to him as Buddy.     George passed his love for the outdoors on to his son and grandchildren. Another of his great loves was music. George played trumpet in high school and while in the Air Force. He later taught himself to play the fiddle and the mandolin.     George lived a full and wonderful life, but at the age of 71, he realized that life was not complete, and he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. With that acceptance, he was assured that he would be spending eternity in Heaven with God, proving that it is never too late to accept the Love of God.     George was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Chet Duft of Missouri and his stepdaughter Shelia Harris of Odessa.     He is survived by his loving wife Marie Maass of Odessa; sister Helen Duft of Missouri; son Brother Wayne Maass and his wife, Robbie, of Odessa; stepdaughter Sharon Berry of Florida; loving grandchildren Melissa Barnard, Lyndsey Maass and David Maass, all of Odessa; Bill Berry, Ryan Berry and Sharla Rogers of Florida; and son-in-law John Harris of Odessa.     We will cherish the memories we have of you from your life on this earth. Though we wish you could have stayed longer, we look forward to the day when we will all be reunited with you in Heaven.     John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”     Family visitation was Friday, Feb. 8, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Celebration of George’s life was held Saturday, Feb. 9, also at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Ivy Shelton officiating.     Pallbearers were Jim Mangold, Jerry Anderson, Wayne Tanner, Terry Crouch, Kelly Evans and John Harris. Military honors were rendered at the graveside services by members of VFW Post 4372.

Laura “Lolly” P. Powell 1910-2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    Surrounded by her family, Laura “Lolly” P. Powell, of Utopia, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 11, at the age of 98.     Born in San Augustine, Jan. 30, 1910, Lolly was witness to a world of change that included the sinking of the Titanic, the first suffrage parade, the great flu epidemic, both world wars, the Great Depression and the rise of the automobile and airplane. In the Roaring Twenties, her face exemplified a generation. In her long life, the world changed from a disconnected collection of countries to an interconnected mass community, and Lolly took these changes in stride.     She was a tireless worker, dedicated mother and truly amazing woman. Among her many talents, Lolly was a master handcraft artist, creating exquisite handwork of all kinds, especially crocheting and quilting. She made many magnificent quilts – one of which was documented in a book of the history of Texas quilts. She was also an accomplished creator of wedding cakes, which she baked and decorated for those dearest to her.     Lolly held varied jobs, including the position of dietician for Alvin Memorial Hospital and manager of the cafeterias for the entire Alvin Independent School District. To support her family, she raised rabbits, canned produce that she grew in a huge garden, made all her children’s clothes and cared for her ailing husband for many months.     She possessed an endless amount of energy, needing only a few hours of sleep a night. She was admired for her inexhaustible spirit, her tenacity, her perseverance and her dedication to her family.     Lolly was an Eastern Star Member and her husband was a Mason in the Alvin Lodge. For virtually all of her many years, she remained remarkably healthy. Well into her 90s, she rarely saw a doctor and single-handedly planted and harvested her acre garden. She had a green thumb and could make any plant thrive, no matter how sickly. She attributed her long, healthy life to living simply and with the seasons.     After her beloved husband passed away, Lolly lived by herself for more than 40 years, teaching handwork classes at the Senior Citizen Center in Utopia. In her last years, she lived with her daughter and then her son.     Lolly was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Grady Bunyan Powell. She is survived by her two children and their spouses, June (Powell) and Omer North and Roy and Sylvia Powell; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She will be missed.     Services were held at Confederate Cemetery on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Alvin. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of her husband, Grady Powell.     Arrangements are being handled by Scott Funeral Home.

Evelyn Kneuper Reeh 1924-2008 Published Feb. 14, 2008    Evelyn Kneuper Reeh, age 83 of Castroville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, in a San Antonio hospital.     She was born Nov. 23, 1924, in San Antonio to Henry Reinhard and Mathilda Lenz Doege. She married Lloyd Alfred Kneuper who preceded her in death in 1974. She married Reinhold Hugo Reeh who preceded her in death in 1998.     Mrs. Reeh worked for Fox Stanley Photo Products for 29 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville.     Survivors include son Gerald Kneuper and his wife, Tammy, of Medina; brother Alvin Doege and his wife, Dora, of San Antonio; daughter-in-law Dorothy Reeh of Pipe Creek; grandchildren, Charles Kneuper and his wife, Jenny, of Hamilton; and Shannon Miller and her husband, Scott, of Boerne; great-grandchildren, Cade Knueper, Cash Kneuper and Samuel Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews.     In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Reeh was preceded in death by her sisters, Ella Schraub, Selma Barnes and Lillie Balderas; and brothers, Louis Daege and Edgar Doege.     Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 7, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Dr. Allie Balko and Mr. Martin Smith officiating. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park North in San Antonio.     The family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Reeh's name to the Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville or the First Baptist Church in Medina.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Virginia L. Cockerham 1925-2008 Published Feb. 7, 2008    Virginia L. Cockerham, 82, of Lakehills, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, in Bandera. She was born on Feb. 23, 1925, in Lubbock to Burt and Leora Hinsley Brinegar. In 1953, she married Hooper T. Cockerham in San Antonio.     Virginia is survived by her husband, Hooper T. Cockerham of Lakehills; daughters, Mary Hylton and her husband, Richard, of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Sabina Matthews and her husband, Jerry, of Blanchard, Oklahoma; son Donnel Randal Smith and his wife, Marina, of Lindsay, Oklahoma; sisters, Nina Jean Kutzer, Gloria Sanchez, Patsy Lozano, Irene Martinez, Mary Louise Alvarez, JoAnn Markel, Diane Clampet and Linda Machost; brothers, Gerald Brinegar, Halbert Brinegar, Randell Farias, Johnny Ray Brinegar, Steven Brinegar and Larry Brinegar; eight grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her sons, Dennis Randal Mckenzie and Lenard Paul Smith; and brothers, Roger Brinegar, Johnny Pinkston and Jay Salinas.     Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 5, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Mr. William Bowie officiating. Interment followed at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

John Christopher "Jack" Connors 1954-2008 Published Feb. 7, 2008    John Christopher "Jack" Connors, 53, of Lakehills, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, in a San Antonio Hospital.     He was born April 20, 1954, in Miami, Florida, to John C. and Elizabeth Mary Racosky Connors.     Jack attended Suffolk University in Boston where he received his masters in accounting. He received a law degree from St. Mary's University and served San Antonio and the surrounding areas as an attorney.     He will be remembered as a loving father.     Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Mary Connors of Massachusetts; daughter Chelsea Connors of Pipe Creek; son Johnny Connors of Pipe Creek; sisters, Kathleen Barker and her husband, Joe, of Massachusetts; Teresa Good and her husband, Gerard, of Massachusetts; and Ann DeVaney and her husband, John, of Nevada; brothers, Paul Connors and his wife, Dorothy, of Massachusetts; and Joseph P. Connors and his wife, Kim, of Lakehills; his loving companion and friend Shara Rogers; and his Godmother Irene Burns. Jack was preceded in death by his father John C. Connors, sister Mary Johnson and brother Daniel Connors.     A Rosary was recited on Saturday, Feb. 2, with a memorial mass immediately following at St. Victor's Chapel, 10514 PR 37, Lakehills, with Father Darius Ziebowicz celebrant.     The family requests that memorials be made in Mr. Connors' name to St. Victor's Chapel, PO Box 523, Lakehills 78063.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.

Faye Hollimon Keese Kelley 1929-2008 Published Feb. 7, 2008    Faye Hollimon Keese Kelley, 78, of Medina, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, in Kerrville. She was born May 20, 1929, in Kerrville.     On April 7, 1950, she married Jeff L. Keese Sr. in Kerrville. He preceded her in death in 1992. In 1995, she married Lindon Kelley in Medina.     Faye worked for the City of Kerrville as an accountant for 22 years. She was also a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 988 in Medina, and the First Baptist Church in Medina.     She is survived by her husband Lindon Kelley of Medina; sons, Jeff Lawrence Keese Jr. of Espanola, New Mexico; James Thomas Keese and his wife, Louanne, of Bandera; and Michael R. Keese and his wife, Christine, of Medina; brother Ray Hollimon of Kerrville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.     In addition to her husband, Faye was preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar Hollimon, Henry Hollimon and Walter Hollimon.     Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the First Baptist Church in Medina with Dr. Allie Balko, Dr. Louis Vannatter and Brother Bill Moseley officiating. Interment followed at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star Medina Chapter.     The family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Kelley's name to the Order of the Eastern Star, the First Baptist Church of Medina or a charity of your choice.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Hallie Josephine Jackson Light 1914-2008 Published Feb. 7, 2008    Hallie Josephine Jackson Light, 93, of Medina, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, in Bandera.     She was born on July 15, 1914, in Hurley, New Mexico, to Necious Nathan and Sarah Elizabeth Moffett Jackson. On May 1, 1931, she married Clarence Lewis Light in Medina.     Mrs. Light was a direct descendant of one of the early Bandera County pioneer families, which included William D. Seco Smith. She worked Collins of Texas for over 20 years.     Mrs. Light was also a member of the Stringtown Road Church of Christ in Medina.     She is survived by daughter Lou Chancy and her husband, Ralph, of Medina; grandsons Roger Chancy and Roy Chancy and his wife, Christy; great-granddaughter Corrina Fox and her husband, Travis; three great-great grandchildren, Sara, Abigail and Jack; niece Sarah Tondre; and nephew Tommy Jackson.     Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Pastor Bill Stegemueller and Dr. Louis Vannatter officiating. Interment followed at Oak Rest Cemetery.     In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Mrs. Light's name to a charity of your choice. You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

George Morgan Maass Jr, Published Feb. 7, 2008    George Morgan Maass Jr., 77, of Odessa, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, at the Hospice House in Odessa.     Services are pending with Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Thomas W. Murrin 1950-2008 Published Jan. 31, 2008    Thomas W. Murrin passed away, Monday, Jan. 21, in the Kerrville VA Hospital where he had been a patient for seven years.     He was born in San Antonio on Oct. 28, 1950.     Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John Elbert and Vera Lou Murrin; sisters, Barbara and Dorothy; and his aunt and uncle, Charlie and Ellen Stall, who raised him after his mother’s death.     Tom proudly served four years in the United States Army and four years in the United States Coast Guard. He first enlisted in the Army at age of 17 and did a tour of duty in Vietnam.     He is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joanne and Albert E. Rieck of Houston, and Johnnie Lou and Charles M. Newcomer of Pipe Creek; nephews, Keith Rieck, Bill Newcomer and Charles Newcomer; nieces, Karen Newcomer, Cindy Newcomer and Sheryl Rieck; six great-nieces and nephews; and five great-great-nieces and nephews.     Tom will be missed by all.     A Mass of Catholic Burial was celebrated at St. Gerard’s Church on Saturday, Jan. 26. Interment followed in San Jose Burial Park.

Lillie L. Lenz 1919-2008 Published Jan. 24, 2008    Lillie L. Lenz, 88, of Bandera, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, in a San Antonio hospital.     She was born on April 17, 1919, in New Berlin, to Willie and Minnie Markgraf Deicke. On Oct. 10, 1936, she married Elmer F. Lenz in Seguin.     Lillie is survived by daughters, Betty Haverly and her husband, Gary, of Seguin; Rosie Pittman of San Antonio; and Debra Hafner of Richmond; sons, Elmer Lee Lenz and his wife, Maxine, of Bandera, and Alton Lenz and wife his wife, Judy, of San Antonio; sisters, Rosie Schiebein and her husband, Clarence, of Pleasanton, and Alzader Schneider of San Antonio; brothers, Willie Deicke of Baytown, and Robert Deicke and his wife, Amanda, of San Antonio; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Lenz, daughter Mary Rauschuber and brother Alvin Deicke.     A graveside service was held Monday, Jan. 21, at Bandera Cemetery with Mr. William H. Bowie officiating.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the     "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Juanita “Nita” Banta Watrous 1924-2008 Published Jan. 24, 2008    Juanita "Nita" Banta Watrous, 83, of Buchanan Dam, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Marble Falls.     She was born March 3, 1924, in Watts, California, to Brook Wislon and Gladys Raye Toby Banta. On Sept. 20, 1941, she married Frederick Watrous in Medina.     Nita graduated from Medina High School in 1941. She was a gracious and loving mother who is the now in the arms of her Lord and Savior.     She is survived by her daughters, Anita F. Burrows and her husband, Walter, of Leonard; Alice P. Crump and her husband, Jess of Pilot Point; and Dorothea R. Watrous of Marble Falls; son Fred Watrous of Duncan, Oklahoma; sisters, Lois Eileen Peterson of Georgetown, Laverne Rodgers and her husband, Joe, of Boerne, Ruthie J. Hairston and her husband, Wayne, of Wylie and Carlene Fogle of Kerrville; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Nita was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Watrous; her parents; and two brothers.     Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Brother Ralph Hathaway officiating. Internment was held at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina. You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Barbara G. Lash 1936-2007 Published Jan. 10, 2008    Barbara G. Lash, age 71, passed away Dec. 31, in Kerrville.     A native of Basset, Arkansas, she enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, cooking, baking, playing music on her piano and deep sea fishing with her husband.     Mrs. Lash is survived by her mother Sarah Ruth Powell-Kinney; daughters, Sherry A. Wilkinson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Linda Lemus of Bandera; sons, James Wilkinson of Eugene, Oregon; Joe Wilkinson, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Thomas Lash of Allen; brother Robert Kinney of Bakersfield, California; sisters, Mary Gibbons and her husband, Pat, of New York, Sally Ollar and her husband, Claude, of Arkansas; Iva Hollister and her husband, Warren, of Bandera, Ann Brandau and her husband, Gary, of California; and grandchildren, Shannon Rodesky, Marcus Lemus, Nicolas Lemus, Alexandra Hodgin-Wilkinson, and Brendan Lash.     She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Lash; father Clifton Lee Kinney; son Roger Edward Wilkinson; brothers, James Kinney and Lewis Kinney; and sister Deborah Kennedy.     A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bandera Church of Christ with Mr. Martin Smith officiating.     Interment followed in Bandera Cemetery.     The family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Lash's name to Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Lila Mayfield Lister 1923-2008 Published Jan. 10, 2008    Lila Mayfield Lister, 84, died at her home Friday, Jan. 4.     She was born Jan. 25, 1923, in Medina. Lila is survived by her husband WE "Bill" Lister; son Weldon E. Lister Jr. and his wife, Tony and grandchildren, Kristen, Jaime, Lauren and Bill Lister, all of Boerne; sisters, Elva Haddock of San Antonio and Beth George of Alabama; brother LM Mayfield of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.     Visitation was Monday, Jan. 7, and the funeral service was Tuesday, Jan. 8, both at Ebensberger Funeral Home in Boerne. Burial followed at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina.     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.     Arrangements are with Ebensberger Funeral Home.

Richard "Dick" Mayser 1928-2007 Published Jan. 10, 2008    Richard "Dick" Mayser, 79, of Bandera, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, in Kerrville. He was born May 28, 1928 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Hazel Willis Mayser Sr. In 1955 he married Jere Close in Tulsa, Oklahoma.     Mr. Mayser served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also an avid traveler and worked and volunteered in several state parks in Texas.     He is survived by his wife Jere Mayser of Bandera, and son Richard Mayser III and wife Theresa of Mansfield.

Elton C. Moore Jr. 1922-2008 Published Jan. 10, 2008    Elton C. Moore, Jr., 85, of Kerrville, died Friday, Jan. 4, in a Kerrville hospital.     He was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Memphis, Texas, to Elton Caney Moore Sr. and Pearle Mitchell Moore. Elton married Billie Copeland July 2, 1966, in Georgetown.     He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy and was a retired farmer.     Survivors include wife, Billie Moore of Kerrville; two sons, Elton C. Moore III and his wife, Candy, of Bandera, and Sonny Moore and his wife, Alicia, of Kerrville; and seven grandchildren, Henry, Sierra, Kyle, Renita, Samuel, Glenna Alise and Wesley.     Elton was preceded in death by daughter Shirley Ellebracht Nov.18, 2007.     Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, with Pastor Glenna Kelly officiating.     Interment followed at Sunset Cemetery in Mountain Home.     Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Ruby L. Snider 1921-2008 Published Jan. 10, 2008    Ruby L. Snider, 86, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2.     She was born June 3, 1921, in Houston, to Wade Hampton and Johnnie Beatrice Furr Mills.     Mrs. Snider graduated from Calliham High School in 1937, where she excelled in sports. She also attended the University of Texas and received an associate degree.     While living in Hawaii, she became an avid golfer, winning several trophies. After moving back to Texas, Mrs. Snider joined the Texas Employment Commission. After retiring, she sold real estate.     A member of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Snider loved bridge and square dancing. In addition, she participated in other social events.     Survivors include her daughters, Dana L. Fortman of Lakehills, and J. Carolyn Cummins and her husband, Dr. Larry Bill Cummins, of Pipe Creek; son Lewis H. Boyle and his wife, Joan, of Cypress; sister Winona Peveto and her husband, Al, of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Jeffery Z. Boyle of Dahlgren; Virginia and Kimberly Ann Cummins of Pipe Creek; Melodee L. Gruber and her husband of Hondo; and Carrie J. Leibold and her husband, Daniel, of Lakehills; and great-grandchildren, Casey K. Peace of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Michael Cummins of Lakehills; and Megan L. and Jessica E. Gruber of Hondo.     Mrs. Snider was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Snider.     Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 7, at Lakehills United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Herren officiating.     Interment followed in Calliham.     The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given in Mrs. Snider's name to the Baptist Children's Home, in care of Ashley Krimmell, 909 NE Loop 410, Ste. 800, San Antonio 78209 or the Methodist Children's Home, 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Ste. 230, E., San Antonio 78213.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Lester A. Atkinson 1940-2007 Published Jan. 3, 2008    SFC Lester A. Atkinson, United States Army, retired, 67, of Bandera, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, at his residence.     He was born June 29, 1940, in Winner, South Dakota, to Clarence Antoine and Elsie LeBeau Atkinson. On December 8, 1962, he married Connie Lancaster.     Mr. Atkinson served his country in the United States Army, including two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Sergeant First Class.     He is survived by his wife Connie Atkinson of Bandera; sons, Michael Raymond Atkinson and his wife, Missy, of Cibolo; Rene Antoine Atkinson and his wife, Heather, of San Antonio; and Andre Jon Atkinson of Bandera; sister Mary Fastwolf of South Dakota; brothers, Raymond Atkinson and his wife, Phyllis, of Virginia; and Martin Atkinson and his wife, Louise, of Nebraska; and grandchildren, Ian Atkinson, Tyler Seeds, Cameron Atkinson and Kaitlin Atkinson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.     Funeral Services were Thursday, Dec. 27, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Chamberlain Boys School or the St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Lola Dell Gaines 1917-2007 Published Jan. 3, 2008    Lola Dell Gaines, 90, passed away in Bandera, Sunday, Dec. 22.     She was born April 14, 1917, in Hico to William and Lucy Geiscke Carpenter.     Lola married Virgil Alvis Adamson in Bandera in 1931. Twenty years later, after Virgil's death, she married Kenneth Marlin Gaines in 1951.     Survivors include five daughters, Peggy Joyce Adamson Boni of New Jersey; Patricia Gail Adamson Fordham of Taylor; Joan Claudette Adamson Queen and her husband, Bob, of Tennessee; Lu Etta Gaines Barnett and her husband, Bob, of San Antonio; and Cherry Darlene Gaines Barrett of Bandera; four sons, Virgil Rodney Adamson and his wife, Patty; Jack Colin Adamson and his wife, Yvette; William Rickie Adamson and his wife, Shirley, all of Bandera; and Kenneth Marlin Gaines Jr. of Pipe Creek; 30 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.     Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Virgil Alvis Adamson and Kenneth Marlin Gaines; daughter Marjorie June Adamson; sisters, Yvonne Thomas and Miranda Pue; brother William Carpenter; daughter-in-law Janet Gaines; and sons-in-law John Boni and Charles Fordham. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 27, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Mr. Martin Smith officiating. Internment followed at Bandera Cemetery.     You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the "Send Condolences" link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.     Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Virginia Maxine Hips 1936-2007 Published Jan. 3, 2008