Services for Michael Paul Lopez, age 38 of Kerrville, who passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Kerrville, will be held at 10 AM, Friday, August 30, 2019 at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Grimes Funeral Chapels Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Dorede Speaker, age 82, of Kerrville, who passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Louie Kathryn Remmel, age 100, of Kerrville, who passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Donna Sue Thompson Major of Kerrville, Texas passed away August 21, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born in Gilpin, Texas on March 5, 1936 to Earnest and Vera Thomas. She graduated from Jayton High School and married Kenneth Thompson in 1953 in Spur, Texas. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Donna, known to most as “Meme”, had many careers throughout her life including ranching, farming and home remodeling but ultimately, she excelled at being a mother and grandmother. Donna was preceded in death by her mother and father; Kenneth Thompson; sister, Zana Lewis; nephew, Garland Hill Sr.; grand-nephew, Rye Michael Hill; and grand-niece, Malerie Elizabeth…

Services for Donna Major, 83, of Kerrville, who died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in a local care center, are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Joe Rufus Spencer, 91, of Kerrville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born February 11, 1928 in Dublin, Texas to Joe Weaver and Lena Wilson Spencer. On December 27, 1948 he married the love of his life, Ruby Elizabeth Troutman, in Sinton, TX. They were married 55 years until her passing in 2003. Joe graduated from Sinton High School in 1945 and worked for the Rialto/Arcadia Theaters in Sinton, TX and Beeville, TX until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He served four years; including time spent in Japan, and was honorably discharged in 1955 with the rank of Master…

Linda C. Wild, 82, of Kerrville, Texas passed away on August 17, 2019 in Kerrville. She was born in Houston, Texas to Hugh Baxter Cunningham and Bettie Gubus Cunningham on July 2, 1937. Linda met and married Vernon Wild in Houston. Linda worked as a secretary for NASA/General Electric for 25 plus years. Through Vernon’s job with General Electric, they lived in Florida, California, and upon retirement, moved to Kerrville which they both loved. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Hugh Baxter Cunningham; her mother, Bettie Gubus Cunningham; her husband, Vernon Wild; her brother, Allen B. Cunningham and sister-in-law, Jean M. Cunningham. Memorial services will be held at…

Julius G. Scott passed away on August 18, 2019 surrounded by his family in Kerrville. Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana to Victor and Lurline (Waters) Scott, he grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana. Having survived childhood polio, Julius would remain as physically fit and active for the remainder of his life. He was an Eagle Scout and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After graduation from Louisiana College, Julius chose to pursue a career in Corrective Therapy within the Veterans Administration. He retired after serving as Coordinator of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at the VA Hospital of Kerrville. He was active in the life of the community through coaching…

Services for Glenda McKay, age 79, of Kerrville, who passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 in a local hospital are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Linda Wild, age 82, of Kerrville, who passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Julius Scott, age 87, of Kerrville, who passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Maria S. Rios, age 84 of Kerrville, who passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Lois Ann Erfurt passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 in a San Antonio hospital after a brief and serious illness. She was 81 years old and a resident of Boerne, Texas. Lois Ann was born December 25, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas to Jeneve Thompson Maxfeldt and Arthur Maxfeldt. She was raised in San Antonio. Lois was united in marriage to Leroy Erfurt on August 20, 1960 in San Antonio. Lois was a home maker and took pride in her home and family. Her interests were cooking and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Vernon Maxfeldt; and her husband of 58 years Leroy Erfurt. Survivors…

Christopher Harold Skinner passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in a Boerne hospital.  He was 59 years old and had been a resident of Bandera, Texas since 2006. Christopher was born February 21, 1960 in Conway, Arkansas to Bernice Klein Skinner and Harold E. Skinner. He was raised in Arkansas, was an avid pool player and very good with young people.  He was a sweet man who would do anything for anybody. He  was preceded in death by his father; his sisters Brenda and Barbara; his brothers Jason and Quincy; and his step father Gary Chesnut.  Christopher is survived by his wife and the love of his life Kim…

Tammy Sewell, age 27 of Kerrville, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She fought cancer for the past 11 months. She was a Tivy High School graduate. She will be missed dearly by all her friends and family.

Jamal Dotson Hudson was born November 26, 1997 and passed away on August 12, 2019 at the age of 21. Jamal was a kind and sensitive person. He felt compassion for people who were in need, and enjoyed music and writing. He was a good and gracious young man who often thought of others before himself. He had a strong work ethic which helped him earn the respect of his friends and colleagues. May those who were blessed to know Jamal honor his beautiful and giving spirit by sharing hope and kindness with others today and always. He will be missed. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM, Thursday,…

The Reverend Dr. George Thomas (Tom) Huser died August 13th. He was 81 years old. Tom was born to George Thomas Huser and Theresa Marie Poole Huser October 15, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school in 1955. Tom graduated from Austin College in 1959. He graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1962, where, in 1990, he received the Doctor of Ministry degree. Tom served several Presbyterian churches across Texas. For his service to the Church, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Alumnae Association of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. For his service to Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, Texas, he was made…

Services for Ervin Bud Mednansky, age 89 of Bandera, who passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Betty Irene (Parker) Murphy passed away on Aug. 10, 2019 in Kerrville. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Grady H. Parker and Irene V. Parker Sept. 4, 1930. She married James W. Murphy June 27, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. Betty was co-owner of Hi-Tech Co., Kerrville, which manufactured specialized pliers to service retaining rings. She and her staff coordinated sales with customers and representatives and managed accounts receivable and payable and personnel functions. After the sale of Hi-Tech Co., Betty travelled the world with her husband and family. Betty had great pride and affection to be with her family while cruising. She is survived by son, Robert J. Murphy…

Ronald Dee Sullivan, age 80 of Kerrville, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 in Kerrville. He was born February 6, 1939 in Norman, OK. On March 7, 2000, he married Connie Lester. Ron graduated from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK and received his Master of Arts Degree from California State University, Sacramento, CA. He was a retired professor of visual arts at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. Ron received many honors, achievements and awards including Who’s Who in American Art, Outstanding Educator of America, and the Master Teachers Seminar for Writers Award, Freeport, MA. He served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Schools…

Peter H. A. Blommers went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2019 in Kerrville, TX surrounded by his wife and family. He was born May 18, 1933 to Henry and Bertha (Van Esch) Blommers in Holland. He and his family immigrated to Canada where he began his diving career in the Great Lakes. He later moved to the U. S. and established his own diving company, International Divers, in Long Beach, CA. His lifelong love of the ocean and passion for diving ultimately led him to Houston, TX to accept a Vice President position at the headquarters of Oceaneering International, a global diving company. He later retired in…

Sharla Jean Broussard passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at her home. She was 52 years of age and a resident of Utopia, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Living Waters Church, FM 1050 in Utopia, Texas on Monday, August 12th at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at Heaven’s Bells Cemetery, 490 Casey Drive outside of Bandera, Texas.

Mrs. Mary Evelyn (Brandon) Sherman-Henderson of Kerrville passed away on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 at the age of 84. Mary was born February 23, 1935 in Fowlerton, Texas to Samuel and Leona Brandon. She married W.C. Sherman in 1953 and was married until his passing in 1971. She then married her second husband, Willis Henderson in 1978 until his passing in 2016. Mrs. Mary Henderson is survived by one daughter and her husband, Claudia and Darryl Donaldson of Boerne, Texas; three grandchildren and their spouses, Trever Donaldson, Amber and Joe Moellendorf, and Trent and Kelly Donaldson; six great-grandchildren, Shelby and Dalton Moellendorf, Braelyn, Lance and Adelyn Donaldson, and Dex Donaldson.…

Services for Peter H. Blommers, age 86 of Kerrville, who passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in a local care center are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Helen Espinoza of Pipe Creek, Texas died August 3, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. There will be a visitation from 5:00- 7:00 pm and a rosary beginning at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera, Texas. Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Interment following at New St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.

Evedee Henderson Davis, born July 20, 1918, passed away on August 3, 2019 at home at the age of 101. Evedee was the fourth child of eight born to parents, John Levi Henderson and Mattie Henderson. Evedee was the granddaughter of earliest settlers of Kerr County, Howard and Narcissa Henderson. She attended schools at Sunset, the Divide and Ingram. She retired from the El Paso ISD where she was a lunchroom manager. Evedee had many friends throughout her lifetime, many of them from her early days, and they maintained contact until her last days. She enjoyed fishing and traveling, always interested in learning something new about the world. Fishing in…

Services for Fannie Evedee Davis, age 101, of New Braunfels, who passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Eleanor Joyce Dinsdale, age 93, of Houston, who passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Conroe, Texas are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Peggy Ann Teltschik, age 75 of Kerrville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home in Kerrville. She was born October 11, 1943 in Pearsall, TX to James Warren and Lillian Agnes (Avant) Stone. Peggy went to school in Dilley, TX and was the class valedictorian in 1962. She graduated from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio and then earned a Master’s Degree in Education from South West Texas State University in San Marcos. Peggy worked as a science teacher at Judson High School for several years before becoming a school psychologist and working in the Judson, Fredericksburg and Boerne Independent School Districts. Peggy loved gardening, renovating her home,…

Anton “Tony” Ben Schonhoeft passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 in a Bandera Care Facility after a series of recent health issues. He was 81 years old. Tony was born January 11, 1938 in Petronila, Texas to Theresa Bockholt Schonhoeft and Joe Schonhoeft. He was raised in Violet, Texas on the family farm and was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Robstown, Texas. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He served God as a parishoner at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ingleside, Texas where he and Bea lived for many years. He helped build the church. Tony was united in marriage…

Services for William “Bill” Kolb, age 90 of Kerrville, who passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Fredericksburg are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Charles F. Fleeman passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home after a series of health issues. He was 85 years old. Charles Frederick Fleeman was born November 25, 1933 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Margaret H. Stoermer Fleeman and Frederick A. Fleeman. He was united in marriage to Wanda J. Garnes on November 29, 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee. Charles served his country honorably as a Marine. He was a veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post 0345 Austin, Texas and a member of the National Association of Atomic and Nuclear Vets. Charles was also a member of North Bank Lodge No. 182 A.F. & A.M.…

Susan Lynn Hamilton, age 33 of Lakehills, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 in a San Antonio hospital. She was born July 12, 1986 in Kerrville to James and Diane Marie (Hamilton) Halfmann. Susan loved to plant, loved to do makeup, and decorate. She enjoyed life and loved her family. She is survived by her boyfriend, Chris Frerich of Pipe Creek; parents, James and Diane Halfmann of Lakehills; daughter, Summer Kaupert of San Antonio; son, Tyler James Frerich of Pipe Creek; sisters, Sheena McClure of Boerne and Kathleen Herrington of Pipe Creek; brothers, Jimmy John Hamilton of Kerrville, Kevin Vincent, Robert Halfmann and Jacob Halfmann, all of Lakehills; and numerous…

Thomas Jackson Atkins, Jr., age 61 of Medina, passed away Thursday, July 25th, 2019 at his home. Memorial services are pending. Arrangements entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels, Bandera, Texas.

Jerry Lee Alexander of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2019 in Pipe Creek. He was born in Uvalde, Texas to Willie Guy Alexander and Eliso Jesser Alexander on February 13, 1934. He was married to Gwendolynne McCullin Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents and by Gwen, his wife of 63 years. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Melanie Farias and husband Victor of Boerne TX., Yvette Alexander of Bandera TX., and De’Anna Alexander of Pipe Creek, TX.; sister, Barbara Jean Ferguson and husband Frank; brother-in-law, Woodrow Warren; grandchildren, Victor Lee Farias and wife Jennifer, Jason Wayne Farias and wife Bethel; great grandchildren, Olivia Nicole,…

Robert Allen Bell was born on September 7, 1934 in Houston, Texas. He passed away at his home Monday evening, July 22, 2019 at the age of 84. Robert was the son of Dr. William E. Bell and Marvyn Hirsch Bell from Kerrville, Texas. He was a graduate of Tivy High school (1952) and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1957. In 1960, he married the love of his life, Georganna Grebe Bell, at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. They were married for 57 years. Robert is survived by his wife, Georganna; daughter, Cynthia Lorraine Proctor and husband David from Georgetown, Texas; and son, Jeffrey…

Marsha Lea (Wersonick) Cavin of Bandera Tx., went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at the age of 71. Marsha was born to Ralph and Mary Lea (Hubbard) Wersonick on August 17th, 1947 in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from Markoma High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in 1965. Marsha attended Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, Texas where she met Wayne Cavin and then married on July 6th, 1967 in Panhandle, Texas. Wayne was an ordained minister with the Assembly of God. They moved to many small towns in North/Central Texas while ministering. Their daughter, Anedrea was born in Amarillo, Texas and their daughter Marlo was born in Lockney,…

Services for Robert A. Bell, age 84 of Ingram, who passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Maxie Lee Davis-Edge Lenz passed away at her home on Friday, July 19, 2019 after a long illness. She had been a resident of Bandera, Texas for over thirty years. Maxie was born in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from Boerne High School. She owned and operated Maxine’s Plants in Bandera for thirty years until health issues forced her to close. Maxie was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Cheryl Meckel. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Elmer L. Lenz; daughters Dusti Lee Christiana and husband Michael, Terrilea Warden and husband Bobby Joe, II and Kathy Ray; son Johnnie Alois Haas, II and his fiance…