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Brownwood, Texas Betty Jean Collins 1933 — 2024 Betty Jean (Miller) Collins passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Brownwood at the young age of 90. Betty was born July 6, 1933 to John Pharris Miller and Mary Elizabeth (Bryant) Miller in Montgomery, Louisiana. Betty grew up on a farm in rural Central Louisiana near Verda. She attended Verda schools through the 10th grade, then moved to Houston, TX where she attended Aldine High School for 11th grade, and eventually received her GED. While attending school she worked first for Neal's Meat market then Southwestern Bell as a long- distance operator. When working for Neal's a coworker introduced her to his brother, Don or "Leon" as he was known then. Don asked her to go on a date at...

Arlington, Texas Lucile Gracy Harmon 1927 — 2024 Lucile Gracy Harmon, mother and educator, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Lucile was born on December 24, 1927, in Austin, Texas to David Caldwell Gracy (who owned and operated Gracy Title Company) and Alice Tillar Duggan Gracy. She was a great, great niece of Major George Washington Littlefield, rancher, banker, Austin civic leader, Regent and benefactor to the University of Texas. She grew up riding horses on her uncle's farm in North Austin, now known as Gracy Woods. While attending Austin High School, she competed English saddle on three gated show horses. After High School graduation in 1945, she went on to Christian College in Columbus, MS where she graduated...

Coupland, Texas, Alabama Dr. Nancy Lee Schnautz 1937 — 2024 Dr. Nancy Schnautz, 86, of Coupland, Texas, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A memorial service will take place Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos, Texas. Her final resting place will be the Oliver Cemetery in Austin, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

Sunrise Beach, Texas Ova Jean Hutson 1931 — 2024 Ova Jean Hutson (n?e McDaniel) passed away at her home in the Lake LBJ village of Sunrise Beach, Texas, on March 26, 2024. Born on March 18, 1931, in Algerita, Texas (San Saba County) to parents Guy Denzil and Augusta McDaniel, Jean was a true daughter of the Texas Hill Country. She graduated from San Saba High School in 1949 where she was the proud head cheerleader for the Armadillos! After graduation she moved to Austin where she met and married James C. ("JC") Hutson on July 27, 1951. In 1961 Jean and JC moved to the then-rural South Austin community of San Leanna Estates where they lived for the next 30 years and raised three sons. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was...

Frederickbsurg, Texas Robert Perry Sanford 1953 — 2024 Robert Perry Sanford (Rob) died at his home in Fredericksburg, TX on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was 70 years old. Rob was a sweet, funny, talented, handsome guy. So smart. So loving. So authentic. Somewhat quircky. He was also a miracle. He survived 24 years without a pancreas. But let's go back. Rob was good. He was a really good person. He loved dogs and took his own and his neighbors' dogs for many walks. He buried three dogs and one cat, whose lives he shared with his second wife Kathy O'Neill. Rob's pancreatic cancer and diabetes were attended to in Fredericksburg by Dr. Pam Cantu, for whom we are all grateful. Above all Rob loved his amazing son Richard Perry...

Fredericksburg, Texas William J. Renfro 1935 — 2024 William J Renfro, loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and esteemed banker and devoted civic leader, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29th, 2024. He was a pillar of the Austin business community, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, integrity while devoting love and dedication to his family. Born in Glasgow, Kentucky and raised in Port Lavaca, Texas, Bill dedicated his career to the banking industry and eventually the betterment of his beloved city of Austin. Throughout his illustrious career, he made significant contributions to the Central Texas banking industry, leaving an indelible mark on Austin's financial landscape. His expertise, vision, and...

Austin, Texas Delia Barron 1923 — 2024 Delia Soila Barron, 100, passed away on February 21, 2024. Delia was born October 7th, 1923 in Mercedes, TX. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 23. 2024 at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church in Austin. Visitation and final disposition will be taking place in Weslaco, TX. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Highland of Weslaco.

Austin, Texas Eugene David Bednar 1932 — 2024 Eugene David Bednar 9/23/1932-2/19/2024 After a long, full, life of wandering and returning home, Gene Bednar will return home to Latium, Texas, one last time Saturday, March 2, where he will be buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cemetery. The family is grateful to Ascension Seton Hospital and Compassus Hospice for the loving care they provided during Gene's final days. For more details: memorialoakschapel.com.

Dallas, Texas Dr. Charles Edward Oswalt, 1944 — 2024 The Oswalt Family lost a kind and loving brother, father, brother-in-law, grandfather and uncle Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Dr. Charles Edward Oswalt passed away in Dallas due to complications of Parkinson's Disease contracted from Agent Orange while serving his country as a MASH Surgeon/Physician in Vietnam. Chuck was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Galveston, to Dr. Charles E. Oswalt (Ozzie) and Eugenia Dawson (Gene) Oswalt. He received his education in Fort Stockton schools and attended Texas Christian University. He then attended the University of Texas Medical Branch for his M.D. degree, following training was in General Surgery. He served as a MASH surgeon in Vietnam. Following the army, he...

Austin, Texas Robert Edward Reeder 1932 — 2024 Robert Edward Reeder went to Heaven February 17, 2024. He was born in Tyrone, PA to Frank Harve "Bill" Reeder and Elizabeth "Libby" Johnsonbaugh. Bob was always physically active in life with noteworthy sports beginning at Tyrone High School, Class of 1950. Bob pursued several fulfilling careers in life. He was a Retired Major, United States Army. He was proudly associated with Tyrone's Troop M, 3rd Reconnaissance Squadron, 104th Armored Cavalry, Pennsylvania National Guard. On August 13,1960 Bob, with his wife Shirley in attendance, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal by the Governor of Pennsylvania, David L. Lawrence along with Secretary of the Army, Wilber M. Brucker, at Indiantown...

The Hills, Texas Billy Deane Thompson 1927 — 2024 Bill or BD as many knew him was born in Fredricks, Oklahoma. He often told people he did everything but get born here. His parents went to Oklahoma to find work and decided to move back to Texas when Bill was six weeks old. He grew up in the 10th Ward district until he was 15. He graduated from Austin High School and joined the Navy in 1945. Bill was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to train for the invasion of Japan just as the bombs were dropped. This is where he fell in love with the clear waters of the North Caribbean Sea. He said it reminded him of Barton Springs only warm. Bill was introduced to Lithography in 1946 as a printer. He worked for Joe K Alexander Co. for 12 years. ...

Brenham, Texas David Michael Dickson 1953 — 2024 The sun set one last time for David Michael Dickson in Brenham, Texas on January 28, 2024. Dave was born May 4, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Hazel L. and Jacob Dickson. Growing up in Chicago he developed a passion for baseball and was a loyal Cubs fan, though you would often find him cheering for his southside White Sox too. When Dave was not watching baseball, collecting baseball cards, or corresponding with his favorite baseball players, he was playing baseball. His love of the diamond followed him through his time at Rich Central High School where he was a proud second baseman for the championship baseball team and built many of his lifelong friendships. It was...

Georgetown, Texas Carolyn Gossett Jackson 1927 — 2024 After 96 beautiful years, on January 16, 2024 our Mother, an iconic trailblazer and matriarch, took her final bow. She was welcomed into Glory by her sweetheart, our Daddy, by Doodlebug, (her beloved dog), by a host of family and friends and by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Those who will cherish sweet and incredible memories of "Mother" are daughters, Cindi Scofield and Carol Tharp, of "Mimi" are son-in-law Brian Tharp, grandchildren Shawna Wortham (Kyle), Stacie Caffey (Kevin), Shane Scofield (Sarah), Brandon Tharp (Lena), Barrett Tharp (Reagan) and great grandchildren Callie Cornell (Joey), Audrey Wortham, Chance Wortham, Jackson Caffey, Slaton Caffey, Vivian Caffey, Bryson Tharp,...

Georgetown, Texas Col. Joe Edward Milner 1931 — 2024 Col. Joe Edward Milner December 13, 1931 - January 9, 2024 Colonel Joe E. Milner, 92, retired Director of The Texas Department of Public Safety and Chief of The Texas Rangers died on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, January 9, 2024. Joe Milner was a man of uncompromising principle, courage, keen intellect, and unfailing wit, all of which served him well throughout his life and earned him the respect of his troopers, colleagues, friends, and family. Joe Milner was born in Pineland, Texas and grew up in Goliad, Texas graduating from Goliad High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Ajax and USS Cacapon during the Korean War. After being...

Temple, Texas Barbara Cook Wendland 1933 — 2023 Barbara Cook Wendland, who died at a Temple hospital on December 25, 2023, after a brief but difficult illness with pancreatic cancer, was at different times during her life a writer, theologian, philanthropist, church and community volunteer, mathematician, and homemaker. She was born Barbara Jean Cook on December 9, 1933, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the only child of Joe Berry Cook and Louise Elizabeth Patterson Cook, originally of Gilmer, Texas, and Malvern, Arkansas. The family moved to Houston in 1935. Barbara attended Houston public schools, graduating from Lamar High School as valedictorian in 1951. She then attended S.M.U. and graduated in 1955 with a B.A. in mathematics with highest...

Georgetown, Texas Glen Dale Brashear 1947 — 2023 CW2 Glen Dale Brashear, of Sun City, Texas passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born March 27, 1947 in Allen, OK to Robert Brashear and Martha Willoughby. A man of few words but much love, he adored his children and grandchildren. Most important of all to him was the love of his life, Linda, and the life they shared for 35 years. With pride, he served in the US Army with honor and distinction for 20 years before retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. Glen was truly blessed with a kidney transplant in 2000, and twice blessed by keeping it another 23 years. After receiving his kidney, he was deeply involved with the transplant community locally and around the world....

Iredell, Texas, Texas Dolores "Dee" A Sharp 1929 — 2023 Dolores Ann "Dee" Sharp age 94, of Iredell, passed away on November 28, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 2 P.M., Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the First Methodist Church in Meridian. Pastor San-ky Kim will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Graveside services will be held on December 11, 2023 at 9 A.M. in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Dolores was born in Atlanta, Georgia but came to Texas when she was 18 months old. (She believes her coming to Texas that early makes her a true Texan). Born to Alice Mabel Ketcham and Cyril Francis Dieter, Sr. The family moved to San Antonio where her father...

Shiner, Texas Owen Smith 1930 — 2023 Owen Smith, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born October 19, 1930 in Mereta, Texas, one of the twelve children born to James and Clara (Perkins) Smith. Owen was a veteran, having served in both the US Marines and US Army. Owen was a dedicated and successful insurance agent with State Farm Insurance for 27 years earning many awards. He was an avid UT sports fan and wore burnt orange proudly. An ardent golfer, he belonged to Balcones Country Club, Onion Creek Country Club, and Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club, playing 3-5 days a week, collecting many friends and their money through the years. As his children were growing up and before his retirement he was active in...

Houston, Texas Jim Sam Camp 1934 — 2023 Jim Sam Camp, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away while surrounded by his family on the 18th of November 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, the late William Keith Camp, and his mother, the late Lucile Prewit Camp. He was 88 years of age. Jim Sam lived his entire life as a proud Texan. He was born on the 1st of December 1934, in Pecos, Texas, where he was delivered by his grandfather, Dr. Jim Camp, a pioneer West Texas physician, at Camp Hospital, the first medical hospital established in the Pecos Valley region. Jim Sam graduated from Pecos High School as a 3-year letterman on the Pecos Eagles football team. He was also a 4-year...

Rockwall, Texas Albert Richard Elam, Jr. 1928 — 2023 Albert Richard Elam, Jr., 95, sailed to new ports on November 15, 2023, peacefully passing with family present. An avid sailboat competitor, journalist, University professor, artist, author and traveler, he leaves behind a treasure of stories, instruction, laughs and love of life. Dick Elam was born in 1928 in Pecos, Texas to Lena and Albert (Red) Elam. He began his lifetime profession and avocation as a writer at The Abilene Reporter-News, where he landed his first job as a cub reporter at the age of 13. Graduating from Abilene High School as editor of the high school newspaper, he attended The University of Texas where he was elected editor of The Daily Texan newspaper. After graduation he...

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