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Thomas Franklin Key Thomas Franklin Key, lifetime resident of Llano County, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the age of 77. He was born to Josie Debra (Allen) and James Hilton Key on June 6, 1935 in San Saba County at his home on the Barnes Ranch. He was a member of the Llano First Baptist Church and he loved listening to Gospel and old country music.
Thomas is survived by three sisters, Ada Ruth Mallett of Burnett, TX, Joan Oestreich of Llano, TX, Joyce Staats of Llano, TX and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Imogene Cook.
Pallbearers will be his Sunday School Class. Lee Duncan will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the Funeral home until 6:00 PM on Friday.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the First Baptist church in Llano with Rev. Rick Cundieff, officiating. Burial will follow at the Tow Cemetery.
Lloyd Junior Hewgley Lloyd Junior Hewgley of Llano, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the age of 68. He was born to Elsie Ruth (Hubbard) and Lloyd Rupert Hewgley on December 15, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas. Lloyd graduated from May High School. He is the grandson of the late Irene (Emfinger) and R.E Hewgley. He enjoyed farming on his grandfather’s place in May, Texas.
Lloyd is survived by his sister Betty Little and husband John of Llano, Texas; Nephews, Charles Little and wife Alex of Llano, Texas, Robert Little and wife Leila of Houston, Texas; Great-niece, Sarah Little and great-nephew Jonathan Little both of Llano, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents Elsie Ruth (Hubbard) and Lloyd Rupert Hewgley.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. A Celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in the Holder Community of Brown County, Texas, Friday, May 17, 2013 at 10:30a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Llano, Texas for the Brothers Keepers.
James Robert " Jimmy " Epperson James Robert “Jimmy” Epperson, 64, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 surrounded by close family. Jimmy was born April 14, 1949 in San Saba, TX to James and Betty Epperson. He was a lifelong resident of Valley Spring, TX.
Jimmy will be remembered for his refreshingly honest, genuine and joyful spirit. His eternal innocence was a gift and reminded us all of the importance to live simply, love fully and smile always. He took great delight in western movies and country music. In his younger days, Jimmy was quite the horseman and took great pride in helping his parents with chores around their ranch and home. He joyously watched his sister, nieces and cousins show livestock throughout the years and enthusiastically supported Llano County 4-H, school sports and band events. God blessed us greatly with Jimmy’s unique happiness and his unconditional love for others will never be forgotten.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bess Gray Sifford and Harry Lee Sifford; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Jim E. Epperson, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jimmy is survived by his parents Betty and James Epperson; sister, Gayle Jordan; nieces, Jima (Clint) Montfort of Corsicana, TX and Julie (Kris) Havalka of Corpus Christi, TX; numerous cousins and five great nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Chapel.
A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at the Valley Spring Cemetery in Valley Spring, TX, Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00AM. with Vicki Troy, officiating. Honorary pallbearers; Scott Sifford, Troy Sifford, Kris Havelka, Clint Montfort, Walter Milliorn and Richard Rabb. Donations in his memory can be made to Cherokee Home for Children and Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association Scholarship Fund.
Jimmy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Hoerster, Kaye Hague, Kathy Holland and the staff at Llano Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care shown to Jimmy during his last few months.
 Lela Mae Gatliff Lela Mae Gatliff, lifetime resident of San Saba, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born to Susie (Crawford) and Edgar Reagor on January 15, 1924 in Belton, Texas. Lela Mae married Earl Doyle Gatliff on August 20, 1942 in San Saba, Texas. She was a homemaker. Lela Mae taught a private Kindergarten in San Saba for many years. She unselfishly devoted her time and talents for more than 45 years to community service organizations and beautification projects for the city of San Saba. She recently received the San Saba “Heritage Award”. She was also recognized as “Woman of the Year” and the City of San Saba proclaimed “Lela Mae Gatliff Week” in the late nineties.
Lela Mae is survived by her daughter, Jana Osbourn and husband, Gary of Llano, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Doyle Gatliff, her parents, Susie (Crawford) and Edgar Reagor, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Friday at 3:00 PM at the San Saba Cemetery in San Saba.
A celebration of Lela Mae’s life will be held at the San Saba City Cemetery of San Saba, Texas, Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:00p.m. with Edward Ragsdale, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the City of San Saba Parks Department Christmas Lighting Fund or favorite charity of choice.
Sammye Gray of Cherokee Texas passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the age of 81. She was born to Mary (Brantley) and Sam Williams August 21, 1931 in Brady Texas. She enjoyed reading, hunting arrowheads and visiting with friends.
Sammye is survived by her daughter Rebekah McCarty and husband Bart of Cherokee; Sons Martin and wife Shirley of Cherokee and Mark of Gonzales, Louisiana; daughter-in-law Shannon Gray of Alpine; Five grandchildren, Laura, Rachel, Joshua, Heather, and Symantha; Four Great Grand Children, Josh, Allison, Brianna and Aurora; two first cousins Helen Schafer of San Angelo and Dot Long of Kerrville.
She was preceded in death by her son Lester (Scotty) Gray and her parents.
A celebration of Sammye’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Cherokee Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Rye Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to M.D. Anderson Hospital, First Baptist Church of Cherokee or Scott and White Hospice.
 Jerry T. Partin Jerry T. Partin passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the age of 71. He was born September 26, 1941 to Irene Ellis in San Antonio, Texas. Jerry married Patsy Latham May 6, 1962 in Llano, Texas. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years and he loved to fish and hunt.
Jerry is survived by his four sons; Thomas and wife Maureen of Rushville, Illinois, Kenneth and wife Penny of Richland, Billie and wife Kathy of Llano, Pastor Marvin and wife Melanie of Purdon, and Douglas of Kingsland, Seven Grand Children, one sister Betty Mabry of Houston, two brothers Bobby Nichols of Houston and Leroy Nichols of San Antonio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy in 2009, his Mother and two sisters.
Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 13, 2013 at Llano City Cemetery with Pastors Marvin Partin and Dale Strawn officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Murphy, Patrick Murphy, Desmond Hagans, Thomas Partin Jr., Ronnie Wisdom and Tyler Wisdom. Memorial Contributions may be made to Christ Yoder Animal Shelter P.O. Box 1041 Marble Falls Texas 78654
 Clive (Butch) Stovall, Jr. Clive (Butch) Stovall, Jr., 65, a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
He was born December 19, 1947 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Alberta (Polk) Stovall and Clive Omer Stovall, Sr. He married Carol Smarr Justis on September 16, 2000 in Sedona, Arizona. Butch was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Number 953 and he loved to work in the yard.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Stovall of Llano, Texas; son, Tommy Ray and partner Mark Sterling of Sedona, Arizona; daughter, Nicki Justis Ince of Llano, Texas; brother, Larry Stovall of Llano, Texas and one grandchild, Trevor Sterling Stovall. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at the Llano City Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life at the American Legion following the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
 Linda Ann Abshier Linda Ann Roberts Abshier, 62, of Bluffton, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2013 due to complications of pancreatic cancer.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano. Brother Gerald Moore will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Waldrope Chapel. Burial will follow the funeral at Bluffton Cemetery. The family invites you for a barbeque dinner at Hill Country Hall in Buchanan Dam immediately after the burial. Linda was born in Lampasas, Texas on June 11, 1950. She graduated from Lampasas High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Tarleton State University in 1976.
Linda was married to Ronald D. Abshier on April 25, 1992; they were married 21 years. Linda worked as an elementary school teacher in the San Antonio area and Lometa for 30 years. She loved meeting new people and socializing with friends. After retiring from teaching, it wasn’t long before she was back at work at the Bluffton Post Office. When she wasn’t chatting with neighbors at work or making new friends in town, Linda could often be found at the Bluffton store scratching away at lottery tickets. Linda enjoyed keeping in touch with other teachers as a member of the Lampasas County Retired Teachers’ Association. Her big heart, independent spirit and bright smile will be missed by all who knew her.
Linda is survived by her husband, Ron; her two step-daughters, Kim Diefenthaler and her husband Tim, and Tracy Berg and her husband David; her three step-grandchildren, Kylie, Dylan and Evan; her mother Elizabeth Roberts; her brother Harvey Roberts and his wife Susan; her nieces and nephews; and the rest of her family and friends. Linda is preceded in death by her father, Richard T. Roberts.
In lieu of
flowers memorial donations may be given to: Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp, PO Box 217 Buchanan Dam, TX 78609 or
Christ-Yoder Animal Shelter, PO Box 1041 Marble Falls, TX 78654.
 Dianne Mahan Dianne Mahan, 68, of Kingsland, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born on July 14, 1944 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Geneva (McDowell) Harris and Leslie Harris. Dianne was married to Milton (Jimmy) Mahan II on September 4, 2001 in Tomball, Texas. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and loved her five dogs.
Survivors include her husband, Milton (Jimmy) Mahan II of Kingsland, Texas; daughters, Brenda Reichert and husband Chris of Conroe, Texas and Charmagne Acevedo of Porter, Texas; son, Teddy Doyle Whitaker of Tomball, Texas; sisters, Judy Bruetting of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Polly Arnold, Donna Havis, Virginia Butler and Bonnie Palmer all of Georgia; brothers, Carl Plitt and Alvin Plitt of Denham Springs, Louisiana; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie (Tamper) Harris, mother, Geneva McDowell Plitt and son-in-law, Hector Acevedo.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Chris Reichert and Reverend Richard Vandeventer officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Reichert, Christopher Reichert, Cody Reichert, Aaron Acevedo, James Wilson and Mark Chapman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christ Yoder Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 1041 Marble Falls, Texas 78654.
 Leta M. Dinwiddie Leta M. Dinwiddie, 92 of Llano, Texas passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. She was born on July 17, 1920 in Click, Texas to Sarah Marilla (Coursey) Moore and Edgar Moore. Leta had been a resident of Llano since 1992, coming from California. She was a member of the Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church and the Quilting Club in Llano.
Survivors include her sisters, Mozelle Boultinghouse of Cherokee, Texas, Ruth Auth of San Antonio, Texas and Rebecca Birdwell and husband Arthur of Clifton, Texas; grandsons, Kenneth and Keith Dinwiddie of Glendora, California and granddaughter, Tina Stiles; great granddaughter, Amaris Denson; daughter-in-law, Marti Dinwiddie of Glendora, California and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Charles Edgar Dinwiddie, sisters, Eula Grimes and Neta Reed and brothers, Thomas Moore and Edgar Lee Moore.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Honey Creek Cemetery with Reverend Dick West officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 397 Llano, Texas 78643 or to the Llano County Library, 102 E. Haynie Street Llano, Texas 78643.
 Doris Mae Lindow Doris Mae Lindow, 84 of Horseshoe Bay, Texas passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013. She was born on July 19, 1928 in Waxahachie, Texas to Dora (Cameron) Bullard and Robert Nathan Bullard. Doris married Ken T. Lindow on January 20, 1998 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Doris was a beautician for 45 years; she enjoyed arts and crafts and was very active in the Marble Falls First Baptist Church where she was very loved by her church family.
Survivors include her husband, Ken T. Lindow of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; daughters, Kathy Bastion of New York and Debra Palmgren and husband Carl of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sons, D.G. Ellis and wife Nancy of Houston, Texas, Edward Ellis of Columbus, Texas, J.D. Ellis and wife Angie of Cabot, Arkansas and John Ellis and wife Saundra of Kerrville, Texas; step-daughter, Kathie Flournoy and husband Charles of Houston, Texas and several grandchildren and great grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Marble Falls First Baptist Church at 3:00 P.M. with Reverend Weldon French officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marble Falls First Baptist Church, 501 12th Street Marble Falls, Texas 78654.
 Robert Bruce Dines Robert Bruce Dines was born June 22, 1921 in Lockney, Texas to James William and Ollie Dines. He passed away April 11, 2013 at his home in Kingsland after a short illness. Bruce married Wyndelle McPherson in 1946. They had two daughters, Sandra Kay and Debra Dee. Bruce married Mary Jean Johnson in 1955. They had a son Robert Bruce, Jr. (Bobby) and Teresa Jean.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by his brother J.W. Dines and his Sister in law Margaret; by his two children, Bobby in 1979, and Teresa in 2000; and by his eldest grandson, Eric Harvey in 2010.
He is survived by his wife Mary Jean of Kingsland; his daughters, Sandra Kay Harvey of Lewisville and Debra Dee Dale of Fort Worth; his seven grandchildren, sKristian Ryan Harvey of Dallas, Ashley Harvey Watt of Flower Mound, Dr. Monica Ann Dale Pascual of Washington, D.C., Shane Dale of Fort Worth, Andrea Dines Potter of Llano, Justin Rob Burch of Dale, Suzanne Burch Whitewood of Lipan, and 13 great grandchildren, He is also survived by his niece Jackie Sue Graham of Lubbock and nephew Jimmy Dines of Duncan, Oklahoma.
Bruce served in the Third Marine Division in WWII in the 1940’s. He saw action on Bougainville, Guam, and Guadalcanal, and was present on Iwo Jima during the famous flag raising. Bruce and Jean began their life together on April 12, 1955.
After an extended honeymoon ”on the road” they settled in Amarillo, Texas where they owned the Dines Hardware
and Hobby Shop. After their two children were born they moved to Plainview, Texas to run the family farm
in nearby Kress.
In 1964 Bruce moved his family to Kingsland and opened the Western Auto Store. At that time he also became involved in the Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department and served there for 20 years. He and Jean worked side by side together at Western Auto until they sold it and opened a second business in 1971, the Packsaddle Western Store. They continued to work side by side at Packsaddle until they retired in 1982.
During their retirement years Bruce and Jean traveled together in their RV all over the United States and Canada. Active Members of the Westex Chapter of the Family Motor coach Association, they made many good friends from all over the U.S. They traveled for thirty-five years. Most recently for the last twelve years the joined with fellow travelers every summer in Mayhill, New Mexico.
Bruce and Jean were faithful to gather their family for Holiday celebrations which built precious memories for their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Had Bruce lived five additional hours he and Jean would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.
Funeral Services will be held 1:30p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013 at Waldrope~Hatfield~Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsland with Rev. Jack Whyburn and Rev. Don Harms officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hill Memorial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Dale, Kristian Harvey, Justin Burch, Justin Whitewood, Joe Potter, and James Lebow.
Bertha Merle Nullmeyer Bertha Merle Nullmeyer, 72 of Llano, Texas passed away in Temple, Texas on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born in San Angelo, Texas on January 12, 1941 to Vera Merle (Mannan) Skains and Leonard Dayton Skains. Bertha had been a resident of Llano for the past 50 years and enjoyed crafting.
Survivors include her sons, Danny Lee Graham of Kingsland, Texas, Keith Cowan of Burnet, Texas and Kenith Cowan and wife Lataine of Llano, Texas and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 husbands.
No services are planned.
 Lillie Louise Burke Lillie Louise Burke, 91 of Llano, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She was born January 21, 1922 to Grace (Oliver) Lewis and Milton Porch in Llano, Texas. Her mother married Robert Lewis when Lillie was a small child, she was raised by Robert and Grace and called Robert her daddy. Lillie was the former owner of the Hill Country Healthcare Nursing Home and had been a lifetime resident of Llano.
Survivors include her son, Glen Williams and wife Lisa of Kingsland, Texas and 2 grandchildren, Jill Williams of Rising Star, Texas and Olivia Williams of Kingsland, Texas.
There are no services planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
 Allison Gail Swenson Allison Gail Swenson went to be with the Angels in Heaven on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She was born March 23, 2013 to Bryan and Michele Swenson in San Antonio, Texas. Her short precious time was spent with the overwhelming love of her proud parents, grandparents and many family members.
Our precious Angel, Ally, touched the lives of many. Although we did not experience the joy of hearing her sweet voice, we felt the soft touch of her soul and grace she brought to this world. It gives us comfort knowing she is painting the Skies of Heaven with her beautiful Grandma Polly.
Survivors
include her parents, Bryan and Michele Swenson of San Antonio, Texas; maternal grandparent, George F. Gold, Jr. of Mullins
Prairie, Texas and paternal grandparents, Robert and Linda Swenson of Bluffton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandmother, Paula (Polly) Gail Gold.
In lieu of
flowers, Michele and Bryan ask that donations be made to:
Johnnie C. Renfro Johnnie C. Renfro, 89 of Kingsland, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was born in Belton, Texas on September 23, 1923. Johnnie was a Veteran of the United States Army. He married Roberta Behrens in Coppers Cove, Texas on December 3, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 24, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 7 brothers. Johnnie enjoyed bowling, raising honey bees, gardening, fishing, reading and helping others.
Survivors include his son, Rick Renfro of Kingsland, Texas; sister, Oma Renfro of Dallas, Texas and 1 grandson, Bailey Audino of Austin, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Friday March 22, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lakeland Hills Memorial Park with Reverend Richard Vandventer officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Highland Lakes Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Buckner’s, 3835 FM 2342, Burnet, Texas 78611.
 Erma Mae Fickey Erma Mae Fickey, 86 of Kingsland, Texas passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was born September 14, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to Maude (Siegenthaler) Edwards and Thomas T. Edwards. Erma had been a resident of Kingsland since 1975 and was a member of the Kingsland Community Church. She enjoyed playing games with her friends at Lakewood Forest 3 and loved taking charge at social activities and was a great southern cook. Survivors include her 2 granddaughters, Julie Bryant and husband Dan of Ruidoso, New Mexico and Jamie Woods and husband Steven of San Diego, California; 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Bob Turpin in 1992, 2nd husband, Lawrence Fickey in 2012, 1 daughter, Carolyn Sue Bilbry in 2008 and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John Woody officiating, burial to follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Willie Mae Oestreich Willie Mae Oestreich was born July 6, 1914 to Max and Annie Bode. They lived on Max’s home place near Pontotoc. They were stock farmers and all the kids had to help with the work.
When she started school she had to walk to Pontotoc. At the age of 12 the family moved to Fredericksburg and she graduated from high school there. While her dad, Max was working on a ranch near Oxford, he died in a roping accident and the family moved to Llano.
At that time Willie Mae went to work as the telephone operator in Castell. While living there with her aunt Mollie, she walked to the Castell Methodist Church. At Church she met Leonard Oestreich and eloped with him January 8, 1938.
They made their home at Leonard’s birth place on the river. Her days were filled with ranch wife activities, the Castell Church, school activities of her daughter Linda and the families of relatives and friends living nearby.
Willie Mae was always ready to serve tea and cookies in the cow pen while the guys were working or on the front porch while visiting with friends and family. That was still true until a few months ago. On one occasion when she couldn’t make it to Church, Cliff brought the Church to her front yard. It turned into a great meeting when folks who were having a reunion at the river and some hunting guides who were in for a work weekend joined in. As always everybody was welcomed at “Aunt Mae’s” and most likely was offered a Little Debbie snack cake of some sort.
Willie Mae is survived by Linda, Scott and Jesse Black, Stacy, Mike, Kimberly, Nickolas and Brittany Bell, sisters, Alice Houston and Alibeth Dietz and numerous cherished nieces and nephews and their families. She also leaves behind the special friends and family who helped her be independent: Stanley and Emmie Jo Miller, Jo Ann Costan, Jim and Charm Bode and Kenneth and Pat Brandenberger.
Waiting for her to join them are husband Leonard, her mom and dad, Annie and Max, sisters, Pauline Blount and Ralph, Nila Walker and Weldon, Vernell Weed and Levi, and brother Clay Bode and Lois, T G Houston and Charles Dietz, Hugo and Viola Oestreich and Dale Oestreich.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Trinity Methodist Church in Castell.
Funeral services will be held, Monday, March 18, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Trinity Methodist Church in Castell with Pastors Suzanne Brantley and Cliff Krcha officiating, burial to follow at the Llano City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Scott Black, Jim Bode, Kenneth Brandenberger, Donald Brandenberger, Ray Dietzman, and Stanley Miller.
 Amy Hallmark Bush Amy Hallmark Bush, 96, a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. She was born August 9, 1916 at Summit Switch in Burnet County, Texas to Cena Ora (Davis) Hallmark and Pierson Hallmark. Amy married Clyde C. Bush on May 8, 1937 in Burnet, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Clydell Bush in 1943, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Amy was a member of the Valley Spring Home Demonstration Club and was an active member of the Llano Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Janell Cowan and husband Calvin of Kingsland, Texas and Linda Swenson and husband Robert of Bluffton, Texas; son, Tom Bush and wife Louise of Duncanville, Texas; brother, Bill Hallmark and wife Adeliade of Llano, Texas; sister, Blanch Mihills and husband Leroy of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother-in-laws, J.D. Wardlow of Rockdale, Texas and O.C. Cooper of Ft. Worth, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Don Walker officiating, burial to follow at the Llano City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cherokee Children’s Home, P.O. Box 295 Cherokee, Texas 76832, Bluffton Cemetery, P.O. Box 111 Bluffton, Texas 78607 or to the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association, 959 County Road 111, Llano, Texas 78643.
 Vaughn D. Sanders Vaughn D. Sanders passed away peacefully in Llano, Texas, on March 2, 2013 at the age of 85 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1928 in Milam County, Texas, to B. N. Sanders and Velma Emil Bownds Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ed Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Pat Sanders, daughter Jeanie Larremore and husband Gary, son Mike Sanders and wife Janet, sisters Clara Juricek, Mary Barnett and husband Prentice, sister-in-law Camilla Sanders; Brother and Sister-in-law Don and Nancy Godwin, Brother-in-law Jack Churchill and wife Louraine, grandchildren Will Larremore and wife Justine, Bart Larremore, Lesa Scott and husband Warren, Natalie Sanders, Geoffrey Sanders, Audrey Wohlrab and husband Jay; four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vaughn graduated from Taylor High School and married Patricia Fay Godwin on September 2, 1949 in Austin, Texas. They became proud parents of two children, Jeanie and Mike. Vaughn spent most of his life in the floor and window covering business, but his greatest work and love was raising and enjoying his family. He also enjoyed ranching with all classes of livestock and raising horses. He was an avid hunter and also liked to fish.
Vaughn was a member of the Cherokee Baptist Church, and also served willingly in the communities where he lived on the school board, chamber of commerce, and other organizations. He was very active in the Masonic Lodge and had been a Master Mason for 38 years, serving as Master of the Lodge in both San Gabriel Lodge No. 89, and in Llano Lodge No. 242, where he also served as District Deputy Grand Master of that district.
Vaughn (or Big Daddy to the grandchildren) will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but he leaves us with a wonderful legacy and many good memories.
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Georgetown, Texas with Craig Churchill officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mike Sanders, Gary Larremore, Will Larremore, Bart Larremore, Geoffrey Sanders, and Shawn Sanders. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Jenkins, Rowe Caldwell, Bill Edmiston, and Sam Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Llano County 4-H Scholarship Fund, Cherokee Baptist Church, or the Llano County Library.
 Gail Smith Gail Hopson Smith, a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 after a 15 year battle with carcinoid cancer.
Gail was born on February 25, 1945 to Cecil and Dorothy Hopson. She was captain of the school basketball team, head cheerleader, voted Ms. LHS and graduated from Llano High School. She was later inducted in to the LHS Sports Hall of Fame for basketball.
Gail met and married Pete Smith on April 16, 1966 and raised 3 kids. She received an RN degree and worked for the Llano Hospital for many years and was dedicated to raising awareness about carcinoid cancer. She loved traveling, slot machines and attending the PBR National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas every year. Most of all she loved watching her grandchildren’s school and sports activities
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Pete Smith of Llano, Texas; sister, Shirley Appell of Llano, Texas; brother, Don Ray Hopson of Trinity, Texas; son, Pete Smith and wife Annalisa of Llano, Texas; daughters, Teresa Smith and Travis Simons of Liberty Hill, Texas and Sharla Smith and Casey Mosier of Llano, Texas; grandchildren, Ty Smith, Laramie Smith, Reilly Martinez, Cecelia Overstreet, Riley Mosier, Landry Lancaster, Brooke and Kristina Simons. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and her beloved “Granny”, who raised her.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 at Six Mile Cemetery at 3:00 P.M. with Reverend Jerald Moore officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, 333 Mamaroneck Avenue # 492 White Plains, New York 10605.
 Murray Ellis Murray Ellis, 84, a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. He was born February 22, 1929 in Kingsland, Texas to Mattie Estella (Masters) Ellis and Allen Lee Ellis. Murray was a Veteran of the United States Marines. He was a member of the Llano Volunteer Fire Department, served as a Deputy Sheriff for Llano County and retired from the Central Texas Electric Co-op. Murray loved fishing, hunting, working on farm equipment, feeding and watching the wildlife, but most of all he loved the company of his family and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Nickey Lawrence and husband John of Liberty Hill, Texas; son, Mack Ellis and wife Lynn of Liberty Hill, Texas; grandchildren, Mark Decker, Kelsey Ellis and Michael Ellis and one great grandchild, Kaylee Ann White. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Saturday March 2, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Llano City Cemetery with Reverend Richard Vandventer officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Highland Lakes Honor Guard.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231.
 Nicole Andrea Columbus Nicole Andrea Columbus, 39 of Dallas, Texas formerly of San Angelo, Texas passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. She was born August 17, 1973 in London, Ontario Canada to Barbara (Weaver) Columbus and Donald Columbus. Nicole graduated from Central High School in San Angelo. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Angelo State University. She received a Master’s degree in Science specializing in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas in Denton. She worked for Texas Instruments as their wellness program director. She then was employed as a Drug Representative with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, in Dallas.
Survivors include her mother, Barbara Columbus of San Angelo, Texas, father, Dr. Donald Columbus and wife Debby of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and brother, Benjamin Donald Columbus and wife Felicia of Austin, Texas; step-sisters, Rachel Johnson of Andrews, Texas, Mackenzie Tuckness of Junction; step-brother, Marcus Morriss of Dallas, Texas.
Memorial services will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel in Llano, Texas with family friend, Dan Wilson and Reverend James Sanderson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center, P.O. Box 1524 Kingsland, Texas 78639.
 Mike Mitchell Mike Mitchell, 64 of
Llano, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He was born August 3, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Liz (Shaw) Mitchell
and Jim W. Mitchell. Mike was a member of the Llano Cowboy Church and he loved hunting and playing chess.
Survivors include his parents, Jim and Liz Mitchell of Llano, Texas; brothers, Scott Mitchell and wife Debbie of Cedar Park, Texas, Jeff Mitchell and wife Chris of Frisco, Texas and Buck Mitchell and wife JoAnn of Grantsville, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Steven Mitchell in 1985.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 22, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Llano City Cemetery with Reverend Stacey Nobles officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Llano Cowboy Church, P.O. Box 177 Llano, Texas
78643 or to the charity of your choice.
 Dave Laird Dave Laird, 94 of Llano, Texas passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was born on September 11, 1918 to Hulda (Rock) Laird and James Laird in Elvins, Missouri. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in WWII. Dave was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters local Union #286 of Austin and he had been a resident of Llano since 1982 coming from Austin, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Pitts of Llano, Texas; daughters, Debbie Stadler of Austell, Georgia, Abbie Painter of Llano, Texas, Connie Center of Llano, Texas, Juanita Greene of Austin, Texas and Pat Reeves of Austin, Texas; son, Gary Pitts of Hardin, Texas; 3 grandchildren, Edwin Laird Wesson, Judith Keelye Wesson and Helen Joy Kauffmann; great grandchildren, Johnathn Laird Wesson, Brittany Nicole Wesson, Destiny Joy Wesson, Denver Cole Acord, Dustan Joseph Acord and numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1st wife, Alice Fay Laird, 2nd wife, Pauline Laird, 1 daughter, Judith Laird Halliburton, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James Sanderson officiating, burial to follow at the Llano City Cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Terry Bittle, Eddie Greene, Johnathn Laird Wesson, Dale Pitts, Kenny Cambiano and Jerrod Virdell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #286 of Austin.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Journey Fellowship Church or to the Charity of choice.
 Cleva Dell Greenwood Cleva Dell (Halliburton) Greenwood of Llano, Texas passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at the age of 79. She was born to Zelma (Russell) and V.V. Halliburton December 23, 1933 in Llano, Texas. She was a lifetime resident of Llano and was a member of Pittsburg Avenue Baptist Church. Cleva was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a Hospice Volunteer and was a founding member of the Llano Food Pantry. She was an L.V.N. and worked for over 20 years and Llano Memorial Hospital.
Cleva is survived by Three daughters; Lajuana Wimberley of Llano, Kathy Vaughn of Burnet, and Donna Bistle of Biloxi, Mississippi. Three sons; Billy Greenwood of Llano, Robert Greenwood of Llano, and Franklin Greenwood of Llano. Fifteen Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Granddaughter. One brother Shirley Halliburton of Burnet as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by son Printess Wayne Greenwood in 2000, her parents Zelma and V.V. Halliburton, former husband Homer Greenwood, One sister and 2 brothers.
Funeral services will be held at Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Chapel Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Danny Meegan and Brother Wordell Halliburton officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be W.J. Rogers, Hobby Halliburton, Ivan Bistle, Colby Vaughn, Greg Wimberley, Sheldon Wimberley, David Wimberley and Wayne Ray Greenwood. Burial will follow at Llano City Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pittsburg Avenue Baptist Church or Llano Hospice.
Marjorie Jean Janssen Marjorie Jean Janssen, 83 of Tow, Texas passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was born October 19, 1929 in Superior, Wisconsin to Winnifred (Green) Campbell and Vern Campbell. Marjorie had been a resident of Tow for the past 24 years coming from Wisconsin.
Survivors include her sister, June Kniskern of Iron River, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Ashley Janssen and husband Ronald Thomison of Burnet, Texas and Michael Janssen of Kingsland, Texas; great grandchildren, Russell and Lesslie Thomison.
Graveside services will be held Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Tow Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Jerry White officiating.
 Margaret Shaw Busby Margaret Shaw Busby, 99 of San Angelo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at a local care center. She was born on August 7, 1913 in Waco, Texas to William Delbert and Mary Landis Cox Shaw.
A celebration of her life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2013 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsland, Texas. There will be a Family Visitation at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Margaret cherished her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. They were the most precious to her. Along with being a dedicated homemaker, she also served many years as President of the Women’s Division of the Texas Association of Tobacco and Candy Distributors. After her husband L.W. retired from Ponca Wholesale and Mercantile Company, they retired to their home in the Texas Hill Country. In 2001, she moved to San Angelo to be closer to family where she resided until her death.
Margaret is preceded in
death by her husband of 47 years, Leonard Wade Busby, parents William and Mary Shaw, son in-law Maurice Charles Kernion, brothers
D.W. Shaw, Jr., and Russell Shaw, and infant twin daughters Nancy and Patti Busby. She is survived by her daughter Patricia
Busby Kernion of San Angelo; granddaughter Amy Kernion Latham and husband Todd of San Angelo; grandson Charles Allen Kernion
and wife Traci of Coppell, TX; great-grandchildren: Paul Johnson of Austin, TX, Nathan Kernion and Summer Kernion, both of
New Braunfels, TX, Abby Kernion of Coppell, TX, and Jesse Latham and Alley Latham, both of Austin, TX; and many nieces and
nephews.
 Ace Edmond Myrick Ace Edmond Myrick (aka Eddie, Ed, Buffalo) was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ace Curtis Myrick and Janie Omega Williams Myrick on December 14, 1941. Ace was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Ann Haynes Myrick, son Ryan Edmond Myrick, his parents, father-in-law Noel Haynes, and brothers-in-laws Haywood Smith and Edward Appleton. He is survived by son Ace Riede Myrick and wife Tasha of Giddings, Texas. Two grandchildren Macey and Laiken Myrick also of Giddings, Mother-in-law Josephine Haynes, of Brady, Texas, sister Janet Smith, of San Antonio, Texas, brother Curtis Myrick and Linda of Burnet, Texas, sister-in-law Joyce Appleton, of Eden, Texas, brother-in-law Byron Haynes and wife MaryAnn of Angleton, Texas, brother-in-law Garland Haynes and wife Jan of San Angelo, Texas, Dear Friend Kathy Pietsch of Giddings, Texas, 14 nephews and nieces, numerous cousins, extended family and other dear friends. Ace was a member of the Sinton Masonic Lodge 1012, Sinton, Texas, the Texas Sheriffs Association, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Granite Shoals, Texas.
Ace grew up in and attended school in Sinton, Texas where he graduated in 1960. A multi-sport athlete he was drafted in the 1960 Spring Baseball draft. He chose to attend Rice University on a football scholarship and also played baseball. After a car accident side lined him briefly he transferred to Howard Payne Collage, Brownwood, Texas and played football. Having left part of three fingers in a South Texas Oil Field, he finished his undergraduate degree in December 1965. Ace went to work at the Texas Youth Council Gatesville State Schools in 1966 as a teacher and a coach. After several unsuccessful professional football tryouts, Ace embarked on a progressive path of positions at several of the Gatesville units becoming a Unit Superintendent in 1969. He pursued his Masters Degrees and graduated with a Masters in Criminal Justice from the American Technological Institute now the University of Central Texas, Killeen, Texas and a Masters in Criminal Psychology from Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. In 1971 he was made Unit Superintendent of the Mountain View School for Boys, where he participated in the Federal Juvenile Justice Court case Turman vs. Morales. In 1974 Ace turned the Mountain View Unit over to the Texas Department of Corrections where he stayed on as the first Chief of Security assisting to reopen the facility in 1975 and established the Windham School District there. In between institutional stints he returned to working in the oil fields of South and South Central Texas. In 1977 he became the Assistant Superintendent of the Giddings State School. Throughout his TYC career he moved around to apply his talents where needed. His travels took him to the West Texas Children’s Home, Crockett State School, Brownwood State School, and finally the Central Office in Austin. A consummate champion for despondent children and an advocate for the downtrodden, he applied his passion to help others with a direct style of discipline and perseverance. Retiring in 1993 Ace pursued lifelong hobbies of fishing, hunting, and storytelling. He enjoyed cooking, dancing, and most of all the company of others.
Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at The Chapel of the Hills Baptist Church in Buchanan Dam, Texas with Rev. Sam Crosby officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Brady, Texas.
The family has requested that Memorial Contributions be made to The Susan G. Komen Research for the Cure of Breast Cancer, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309
Felix Anthony Ybarra Quinones Felix Anthony Ybarra Quinones, infant son of Veronica Ybarra and Johnny Quinones went to his Heavenly home Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was born January 27, 2013 in Llano, Texas.
He is survived by his mother and father, Veronica Ybarra and Johnny Quinones of Burnet, Texas; brothers, Erick Ybarra, Noah Ybarra, Cameron Ybarra and Aaron Ybarra all of Liberty Hill, Texas; maternal grandparents, Macario Ybarra of Burnet, Texas, Sena Guzman of Burnet, Texas and Pam Maynard of Burnet, Texas; paternal grandparents, Johnny Quinones, Sr. of Austin, Texas and Paula Rivera of Austin, Texas; great grandmother, Matilda Rivera of Austin, Texas and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Llano City Cemetery in Babyland with Father Melvin Dornak officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital in Galveston, 815 Market Street Galveston, Texas 77550-2725.
 Flynn Hugh Lambert
Our little Angel, Flynn Hugh Lambert went to join the Lord in Heaven on Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born January 24, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
Flynn is survived by his parents, Christy Haggerton and Joshua Lambert of Llano, Texas; maternal grandparents, Lesley and Larry Haggerton of Llano, Texas; great grandmother, Hattie Black of Llano, Texas; paternal grandparents, Connie Hashaw of Llano, Texas and Jimmy Hugh Lambert of Mississippi; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Llano City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas.
 Brenda J. Sutton
Brenda J. Sutton, 58, of Tow, Texas passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born in Roswell, New Mexico on October 31, 1954 to Edna Jean (Morris) Bowen and Lloyd Wallace Bowen. Brenda married Sydney Sutton in 1999 at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She loved Nascar and enjoyed riding horses, traveling and fishing. Brenda had been a resident of Tow, Texas for the past 4 years, moving here from Bakersfield, California.
Survivors include her husband, Sydney Sutton of Tow, Texas; daughter, Lacey O’Neal and husband Marcus van der Lee of Tucson, Arizona; sons, Zak Sutton of Riverside, California, Kelby O’Neal of Bakersfield, California and Caleb O’Neal of Bakersfield, California; brothers, Keith Bowen and Dean Bowen of Bakersfield, California and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Travis Wayne Bowen.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Tow First Baptist Church with Reverend Jerald Moore officiating, burial to follow at the Tow Cemetery.
 Ed Barrack Ed Barrack, 74, of Llano, TX, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Ed retired from the United States Air Force and served his country in Vietnam.
Ed is survived by his wife, Naomi Rogers Barrack, his five children, Kim Barrack, Craig Barrack, Kelly Hostetter, Dale Hubenthal, and Dee Arbogast. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ed was a member of First Assembly of God in Llano and enjoyed fishing.
Graveside services with military honors were held on Friday, January 18, 2013, by the Highland Lakes Honor Guard, at Llano City Cemetery with Brother Jerry Brown of First Assembly of God Church of Llano, TX, and Reverend Craig Barrack of Crandall, TX, officiating.
 Mary Ann Stagg Dorsey Mary Ann Stagg Dorsey,
a Christian, loving wife and mother, went to her eternal rest on Monday, January 14, 2013. Her life began in Houston,
Texas on February 28, 1928. She was one of three daughters and a son of Margaret Taylor Standefer. Her father
was John Standefer. She later moved to San Antonio, Texas. After her school days she moved back to the Houston
area where she married Charles Scott Stagg. Charles and Mary Ann had one child, Charles Scott Stagg, Jr. and in 1962
they moved to Huffman, Texas. Scott was welcomed to a family that included Charles' three children. While
in Huffman Mary Ann loved to square dance and to bowl. In 1982 Mary Ann retired from her employment at Dobb's House
where she serviced American Airlines and moved to Kingsland. In 1983 she became a widow and was supported by many of
her friends. In 1994 Mary Ann wed Eddie Dorsey and became part of his family of loving children and grandchildren.
In Kingsland she was a part of the craft community and continued her love of bowling in the Hill Country Women's Bowling Association.
Her battle with pancreatic cancer was short and her passing included passionate care from many caring professionals.
 Roger Dale Wisdom Roger Dale Wisdom, 54, of Llano, Texas passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was born June 17, 1958 in San Saba, Texas to Alvinia (Bostick) Wisdom and Alvin Victor Wisdom. Roger was a lifetime resident of the Hill Country. He loved being around family and friends and he also loved baseball and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Nazanin Wisdom of Granite Shoals, Texas; daughter, Tiffany Wisdom of Portland, Oregon; sons, Roger Dale Wisdom, Jr. of Austin, Texas, Victor Franklin Wisdom of Llano, Texas, Carter Dale Wisdom of Llano, Texas and Sean Hunter Wisdom of Granite Shoals, Texas; sisters, Margaret McFetridge of Hearne, Texas, Madelene Ferguson of Kingsland, Texas and Diane Gonzales of Llano, Texas; brothers, Roy Dean Wisdom of Llano, Texas, Ronnie Wisdom, Sr. of Kingsland, Texas, Donald Wisdom of Kingsland, Texas, John Wisdom of Llano, Texas, Elton Wisdom of Llano, Texas and Reggie Wisdom of Kingsland, Texas and 1 grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
A celebration of life will be held at the Robinson City Park beginning at noon on Saturday, February 2, 2013.
 Mildred Elizabeth Waldrope Mildred Elizabeth Waldrope, 88 of Rowlett, Texas passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born in Milton, Louisiana on May 10, 1924 to Louise (Savoy) Goodsell and Jerry Goodsell. Mildred was married to Jerry Waldrope on August 9, 1941 in Burnet, Texas. She had been a resident of Rowlett for the past 17 years coming from Hammond, Louisiana and Orange, Texas.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Jerri Lynn Kepley of Rowlett, Texas. Macky Ramsey of Garland, Texas, Bob Ramsey of Dallas, Texas and Shelly Ramsey of Rowlett, Texas; great grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan, Lana Kaye, Haley, Tyler, Campbell and Cooper; 6 nieces, Diane Hatfield of Llano, Texas, Donna Davis of Llano, Texas, Belinda Hare of Austin, Texas, Beth Hare of Beaumont, Texas, Becky Snell of Orange, Texas and JoLynn Mott of Orangefield, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerry Waldrope on September 17, 1994 and 1 daughter, Lana Darlene Ramsey.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Meegan officiating. She will be buried at the Llano City Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
 Raymond Earl Getzie Raymond Earl Getzie, 91, of Tow, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He was born in Houston, Texas on May 6, 1921 to Mary and Henry Getzie. Raymond was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He married Willie Mae Hart on October 1, 1948 in Houston, Texas. Raymond drove a truck for Yellow Transit Freight for 30 years; he had been a resident of Tow for the past 32 years coming from Magnolia, Texas.
Survivors include his 3 daughters, Janette Holland and husband Jim of Houston, Texas, Mary Elizabeth Burnett of Phoenix, Arizona and Shirley Ann Hilton and husband Ray of Houston, Texas; son, Rocky Getzie of Tow, Texas; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Getzie on December 21, 2004 and 1 brother, Charlie Getzie.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerald Moore officiating, burial to follow at the Tow Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s
Association, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.
 Penny L. Smith Penny L. Smith, 46 of Kingsland, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was born February 12, 1966 to Margaret Ann Mansell and Lester Anthony Smith in Burnet, Texas. Penny was a lifetime resident of the Hill Country and was a member of the Cowboy Church in Buchanan Dam, Texas. She enjoyed fishing, singing karaoke and playing her harmonica.
Survivors include her mother, Margaret Vardell of Burnet, Texas; husband, Eddie Arms of Kingsland, Texas; son, Sammy Alvin Cordell III of Llano, Texas; brother, Carl Dewayne Smith of Buchanan Dam, Texas and sister, Carmen Melissa Smith of Burnet, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father and step-father, Frank Wesley Vardell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Six Mile Cemetery in Llano, Texas with Pastor Ken Barington officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma
City, OK 73123-1718.
 Dewayne Lee Leach Dewayne Lee Leach, 54 of Llano, Texas passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born in Lampasas, Texas on October 11, 1958 to Louise (Latham) Barrack and William Wesley “Bill” Leach.
Dewayne spent his life in construction, HVAC and hotel resort management. When not working Dewayne enjoyed fishing, hunting and being around his many friends and family.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa of Llano, Texas; daughter, Kristin Leach of Johnson City, Texas; son, Wesley Leach of Johnson City, Texas; sister, Debbie Povec and husband Mike of Austin, Texas; brothers, Cecil Leach of Llano and Troy Leach and wife Linda of Llano; step-father, Ed Barrack of Llano; sister-in-law, Tammy Leach of Round Mountain, Texas; grandchildren, Clayton, Aliyah, Kelsie and Keandra; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Alice Leach and brother, Johnny Leach.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Leach Ranch Cemetery.
Howard David Haynes Howard David Haynes, 72 a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He was born March 19, 1940 to Bernice (Martin) Haynes and Howard Haynes in Texas. Howard spent his life as a truck driver and enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include his son, Jason Haynes of Colorado and several nieces and nephews.
A private burial was held Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Kingsland Cemetery.
 Ethel Dale Utzman Ethel Dale Utzman, 95, of Llano, Texas formerly of Brownwood, Texas passed away December 25, 2012. She was born June 18, 1917 to Willie Archie (Fuller) DeHay and James Hardy DeHay in Brownwood, Texas. Dale married Leslie Peyton Utzman on February 10, 1939 in Brownwood, Texas. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter, 1 sister and 4 brothers.
Dale had many talents; she ran a worm farm and made her own clothing. She also enjoyed going to the Llano Theater and canning. Dale always enjoyed doing for others and was an exceptional wife and mother.
Survivors include her son, Roy Utzman of Llano, Texas and her many friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Indian Creek Cemetery in Brownwood, Texas with Reverend Jerald Moore officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tow Baptist Church, 16529 Ranch Road 2241 Tow, Texas 78672.
 Charles Lee Owens Charles Lee Owens, 70, a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. He was born May 9, 1942 to Quinnie Mae (Wimberly) Owens and Leroy Owens in Llano, Texas. Charles was a Veteran of the United States Navy; he married Donna Tabor on April 4, 2003 and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Owens of Llano, Texas; daughter, Tina Sue Arms and husband Michael; sons, James Owens and wife Tracy and Royce Owens and wife Brittany all of Llano, Texas; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Llano City Cemetery with Reverend Jerald Moore officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Wooten, Rod Decker, Pete Smith, Sonny Ross, Leslie Wayne, Steve Mansell, Cooper Owens, Billy Dan Hackworth and Eddie Overstreet.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 W 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.
 Ernestina Aguilar Ernestina Aguilar, 49 of Buchanan Dam, Texas passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born November 7, 1963 to Oliva (Aguirre) Ontiveros and Francisco Ontiveros in Mexico. Ernestina had been a lifetime residence of Buchanan Dam and she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her mother and father, Francisco and Oliva Ontiveros of Buchanan Dam, Texas; daughter, Maria Aguilar of Buchanan Dam, Texas; sons, Franco Aguilar and Fausto Aguilar both of Buchanan Dam, Texas; sisters, Lucina Martinez of Kingsland, Texas, Alvina Ibarra of Buchanan Dam, Texas, Marta Solorzano of Granite Shoals, Texas, Ortensia Solorzano of Mexico and Rosa Ontiveros of Granite Shoals, Texas and 3 grandchildren.
A rosary will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel, Kingsland, Texas.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. John’s
Catholic Church in Marble Falls, Texas with Father Jairo Lopez officiating.
 Mary Jo Needham Mary Jo (Tatsch) Needham, 50 of Llano, Texas passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born July 14, 1962 to Charles (Bugger) Tatsch and Vonda Mae (Norris) Tatsch in Llano, Texas. Mary Jo had worked as a cook and a home health aid during her lifetime. She enjoyed talking with others, gardening, garage sales, pets and riding her scooter everywhere.
She is survived by her family members, Melcher (Pete) Tatsch of Kingsland, Texas, Morlan (Bud) and Sharon Tatsch of Marble Falls, Texas, Milford (Rusty) Tatsch, Mandolyn (Bubba) Tatsch and wife Tracy of Llano, Texas, Yolanda Jones and husband Marvin of Llano, Texas, Zenda Elliott and Mike Bowman of Llano, Texas, aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friend Kearby Needham of Llano, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Board Branch Cemetery in Lone Grove, Texas with Reverend Annie Finn officiating.
Memorial services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, 1200 Oatman Llano, Texas 78643, The Christopher Hospice Home, 2820 East Martin Luther King Blvd. Austin, Texas 78702, The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454 Alexandria, Virginia 22311 or to the charity of your choice.
 John (Jack) Edward Lacy John (Jack) Edward Lacy, 83 of Horseshoe Bay, Texas passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. He was born May 28, 1929 to Elizabeth (Welsh) Lacy and Raymond Lacy in Brooklyn, New York. Jack worked as a Field Service Representative for Gulfstream Aerospace for 42 years. He has been a resident of Sandy Harbor and Horseshoe Bay since 1990, coming from Temple, Texas. Jack was a former member of the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department and was also a member of the Sandy Harbor Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his daughter, Jean Valadez of Casselberry, Florida; sons, John Lacy and David Dehass of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Jim Lacy and Mary Abruzzo of Coram, New York and Jay Lacy and Julia Lacy of Daytona Beach, Florida; sister, June Gearity and husband Gene of Dade City, Florida; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; step- daughters, Gail Lynn and husband Richard of Austin, Texas, Jackie Tyma and husband Rod of Colorado and Teresa Rounds of Kentucky and step-son, Richard Rounds and wife Teri of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Lacy, first wife, Joan Wernex, second wife, Annie Rounds and three brothers, Ray, Jim and Joe Lacy and loving friend Geneva Hahn of Oatmeal, Texas.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel, in Kingsland, Texas with Reverend L C Johnston officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Friends of the Marble Falls Library, 101 Main Street Marble Falls, Texas 78654. |
