May 15, 2023

 

Jakie Allen Babbitt, 57, of Pipe Creek, Texas passed away on May 15, 2023, at his home in Pipe Creek.

He was born in San Antonio, Texas to H.J. and Florence Dixon Babbitt on January 31, 1966.

Jakie was a devoted woodworking craftsman and master mechanic whose talents and skills left an undeniable mark on those fortunate enough to...

May 12, 2023

Ruth was born February 14, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas to Alonzo Ward Dewoody and Kathryn Shepard Dewoody.  She was raised in Dilley, Texas where she excelled in school and finished at the top of her class.  She attended Texas Women’s University and graduated with a degree in mathematics.

While at college Ruth met her best friend,...

May 11, 2023

Clem Nesbert Mensch, of Livingston, TX passed from this life on May 11, 2023.  He was a kind, loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.    He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and were touched by his loving spirit.

Clem was born on May 20, 1935 in...

May 10, 2023

David Earl Brown, 63, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on May 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Rosebud, Texas to Edward Brown and Loy Thomas on June 16, 1959.

He graduated from Rosebud-Lott High School in Rosebud, Texas.

David enlisted in the United States Air...

May 7, 2023

 

Jimmie Christopher Masterson (Chris) 75 of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at home on May 7,2023 in Medina, Texas after battling a long illness.

 

He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma to William and Ruth Masterson on January 9,1948. He married Sandy Anderson on June 28,1969 in the New Post Chapel at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

 

Chris attended Eisenhower...

May 4, 2023

Roy Charles Roland, 66, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, in Kerrville, Texas. He was born at Eglin Air Force Base, in Florida, to George Roland and Doris Epperson on May 17, 1956.

He was a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm War and served in the US Navy. He was involved in Harley...

Apr 25, 2023

Henry M. (Mike) Strosser, 64 of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023. He was born in Lubbock, Texas to Henry G. Strosser and Sue Hoeke on March 6, 1959.

He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation after 32 years of service as a Field Area Supervisor and was involved in Lakehills/Pipe Creek Little...

Apr 15, 2023

Lester Quinton Cox, 98, of Mico, Texas passed away on April 15, 2023, in Bandera, Texas. He was born in Hope, Arkansas to William & Maude Cox on January 14, 1925. He married Mary Ellen Cox on March 28, 1990, in Miller County, Arkansas.

He worked 35 years as a bus driver for what is now Metro...

Apr 13, 2023

Ray Laverne McWilliams, 89, of Medina, passed away on Thursday, April 13th in Kerrville, Texas. Laverne was born in Hope, Arkansas to Hubert Ray and Bessie Mae McWilliams on June 7, 1933. He married Clara Ann Sentesi on September 16, 1955, in Westfield, Texas.

Laverne learned early of his affinity for working with animals and spent much of...

Apr 10, 2023

Judy Gwen Ferguson Rouse passed away on April 10, 2023. She was 75 years old. She was born in Kerrville, Texas on November 19, 1947, to Dorothy Freeman Ferguson and David Carol Ferguson.

Judy graduated from Tivy High School, class of 66. She was involved in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Judy loved shopping, crafting,...

Apr 9, 2023

Suzanne Grubbs, Susie, passed away in her home in Bandera, Tx on April 9, 2023.

Susie was born on September 27, 1953, to Claude and Ruth Grubbs, her siblings Claude “Larry” and Laurelyn “Lauree” Grubbs.

Susie served the state of Texas for many years working in the Employee Retirement Division. She lived most of her...

Apr 9, 2023

On Sunday, April 9, 2023, Ronald Chase Rardin at age 60, went to his heavenly home. He was born on November 7, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Ronald Adair and Sharon May Rardin.

His mother, Sharon predeceased him earlier this year. Besides his father whom he loved very much, he is survived by his...

Apr 1, 2023

We honor and celebrate the life of Shirley Ann Trudeau, 85, of Bandera, passed away on April 1, 2023, with family present at her side, in her family home. Shirley was born in Mitchellville, Maryland to a William L. Beall Sr. and Edith M. Simpson on April 2, 1937. Shirley was one of nine siblings who were raised on...

Mar 29, 2023

Norman Everett (Sonny) Butler entered rest on March 29, 2023, in Haskell, TX at the age of 90 years old with his daughter and Son-in-Law at his side.

Norman was born December 20, 1932 in San Antonio, TX to Virginia and Bernard Butler, both deceased. He married the love of his life, Melba Jo (Jodie) Cales. He...

Mar 24, 2023

Cindy Rena Searcy, 53, of Lakehills, passed away on March 24th in Lakehills. She was born in Excelsior Springs, MO to Charles III and Sandra Ellis on March 16th, 1970. She married Joe Searcy on January 30th, 1999, in Bandera, TX.

She graduated from Medina High School in 1988. She owned her own cleaning company for 30...

Mar 19, 2023

Marilyn Sue Hopenwasser, 68, of Bandera, TX, passed away on March 19th in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Lakewood, CA to T.A. Smith and Mary Sue Flowers on February 25, 1955.  She married Fredrick John Hopenwasser on February 14, 2004 in Montgomery, TX.

Marilyn went to school in Lakewood, CA.  She graduated from Long Beach...

Mar 18, 2023

Gail S. Joiner of Winter Park, Florida, lost her brave battle with cancer on March 18, 2023, in Orlando.

A memorial service is scheduled for May 6, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Medina Cemetery.

She was born June 16, 1952, to W. Irvin and Estella L. Stevens.

Mar 18, 2023

Billy L. Thompson,76, of Lakehills, Texas passed away on March 18, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born in Poteet, Texas to William L. and Genieva M. Thompson on February 14, 1947.

Billy was preceded in death by Father, William L. Thompson, Sister Nancy Schwarzbach and Brother Robert Hal Thompson.

Billy is survived by...

Mar 16, 2023

Janice Lynette Standard (Niecy), 60 of Medina, Texas, passed away on March 16th, 2023, in Midland, Texas.  She was born in San Antonio, Texas to Frederick Wylie Standard and Carra Janice Wendt Standard (Cookie) on January 29, 1963.

Janice graduated from Medina High School. She lived life and dedicated her time to serving others and parenting her...

Mar 14, 2023

Roydean (Roy) Francis Samplawski, 78, of Bandera, TX passed away on March 14, 2023, after a long illness of COPD, followed by pneumonia and covid.  Roy was born October 21, 1944, in Stanley, Wisconsin to Roy E. and Ettamae Samplawski.

Roy graduated from Stanley Boyd High School in 1962.  After graduation Roy proudly served in the U....