Denice Jenschke, 62, of Bandera, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio. Denice was born in Covington, Indiana to John and Janet DeLaurier on January 4, 1958. She married William Jenschke on October 15, 1988. Denice worked as a substitute teacher for the Bandera Independent School District. Denice has been a resident of Bandera since 1987. She was a lover of animals and took pride in everything both her children did. She loved her husband William deeply. Denice was preceded in death by her parents, John and Janet DeLaurier. Denice is survived by her husband, William Jenschke; her son Cody Kelly (Corene)…

Betty Jean Ringling, 81, of Lake Hills, Texas passed away on January 15, 2020 at the hospital in San Antonia, Texas. She was born in Mountain, North Dakota to Blake and Ida Basher on April 12, 1938. Albert (Al) Ringling and Betty were united in holy matrimony on April 3, 1982 in Circle Pines, Minnesota. Betty went to school at Mountain and West Fargo School systems. After graduation She attended Business School. Betty worked as a mother and house wife raising three boys until she began to work for Control Data Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, were she continued to work until retirement. She was involved in many things throughout her…

Frederick Lindsay Collins (Rick) died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his residence in Kerrville, TX. Rick was born in Plainfield, NJ on May 2, 1948. He attended schools in Oklahoma, completing two bachelors degrees from Oklahoma State University. He was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and the Cherokee Nation. He worked as a hotel controller with Sheraton and Radisson hotels in many large cities including New York, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Molokai, Hawaii. He then switched his career to an independent auditor for large companies across the US and was able to retire at age 50. After living in Oklahoma and Hawaii, Rick moved to…

Services for Erminia O. Villanueva, age 95 of Kerrville, who passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Santford Earl Ramsey was the first baby that came into this world in Denton County, Texas on January 1, 1934 which, in his mind, was why everyone celebrated New Years. Raised following the cotton crops, his dream was to fly and at 17 years old he joined the United States Air Force where he was able to fulfill that dream for the next 20 years, first flying with the Strategic Air Command, SAC, then receiving the highest commendations for his abilities as an outstanding Air Traffic Controller in various states and countries. Stories of his life and shenanigans are endless and colorful. It was while serving he taught himself to…

Wesley Stevens, 63 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 15, 2020 in a Kerrville hospital. He was a resident of Bandera for many years. Wesley was born in Houston, Texas on February 16, 1956 to Wesley and Margurite Stevens. He married Vickie Dyer on June 9, 1975 in Irving, Texas. Wesley went to school in Bandera and then graduated from Ryder Tech. He worked as a mechanic for Mobile Diesel Service for forty years. Wesley was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Vickie Stevens; sons Shawn, Zach, Trey and Levi; sister Jan Stearns; grandchildren Lane, Alice, Isaac, Rodie, Cary, Roic, Olivia, Emma, L.J. and…

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, John Haifley, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83. John was born August 26, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Thelma Armstrong and Thomas Haifley. On August 16, 1958, John married Barbara and they raised three children, John II, Michael, and Mary. He was an Army veteran serving in Samsun Turkey and Fort Huachuca Arizona and worked for Continental Oil Company for 33 years. John enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, collecting train memorabilia, target shooting, and being involved with the Boy Scouts. He was a 48 year Boy Scouter and served as an assistant scout master and scout master. He was…

Mr. Billy Wayne McDaniel slipped away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 10, 2020 in a local care facility at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 22 days. Billy, or “Willie” as most people knew him, was born to Hattie May Jenkins and William Calvin McDaniel in Haskell, Texas on May 19, 1936– the 5th of 7 children. Billy and his family moved to Kerrville, Texas in 1939 where he attended public schools, graduating mid-term of his Senior year in 1955 to join the U.S. Army. He served from 1955 to 1956 when he was medically discharged. Billy married Vickie Loraine Pence on June 6, 1958. To…

Clarence Joseph Hall passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Kerrville, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church, 8589 State Highway 16 South, Pipe Creek, Texas 78063 at 11:30 AM.

Barbara June Feil, 89, formerly of Kerrville passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in Plano, Texas. Barbara was born March 25, 1930 in Sunnyside, Washington, to Ralph Barnes and Emily (Rodman) Barnes. Growing up, Barbara created many cherished memories with her older sister Elizabeth (Betty) and her grandmother Ada (Haney) Rodman. On July 10, 1948 she married Richard Feil at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. Together they enjoyed a lifelong passion for traveling and learning until his death in 2012. Barbara sewed many intricate square-dancing outfits for their adventures on the dance floor. She shared her love of music by encouraging her sons to take piano lessons. In…

Services for John J.B. Miller, age 87 of Kerrville, who passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 in a local care center are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Santford Ramsey, of Kerrville, who passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in a local care center are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for George Cunningham, age 78, of Fredericksburg, who passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in a Fredericksburg care center are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Irene Kaiser, age 82, of Kerrville, who passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Diana Sue Callcott, age 74 of Rocksprings, who passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in a San Antonio hospital are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Services for Billy McDaniel, 83, of Kerrville, who passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in a local care center are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Betty Ann Hall, 91, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, in Bandera, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church, 8589 State Highway 16 South, Pipe Creek, Texas 78063 at 11:30 AM.

Williby A. “Bill” Henley, 98, died on January 6, 2020 at the Kerrville VA Hospital. He was born on a farm in Wingate, TX on August 4, 1921. He married Dorothy F. Henley in 1994 and she predeceased him in 2015. Bill graduated from high school in 1939 and immediately joined the U.S. Army. He went into Europe on June 6, 1944, on Omaha Beach, fought across France and Belgium, and was wounded in January, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star. Bill had been a volunteer fireman, Lions Club member, lifetime Mason and Order of the Eastern Star. He also was a board…

Betty Jean Campbell McCarter, 88, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2020, at her home in Kerrville, TX. She was born on April 8, 1931 to Dan and Bessie Campbell in Haile, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and her husband of 60 years, Jim McCarter. Betty is survived by her two sons, Larry (wife Kristy) and Chuck, 5 grandchildren, Taylor McCarter Johnson, Matt McCarter, Craig McCarter, Kelly McCarter Skidmore, and Jake McCarter, along with their spouses and 9 great grandchildren. Betty grew up on a farm outside of Haile, TX, and she later graduated from Bonham High School. Shortly after graduation she…

Ruth Elaine Briley passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of January 3, 2020. Ruth was born April 26, 1950 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to Leonard and Olga Graham. She grew up in Littlefield, TX, and graduated from Littlefield High School in 1968. Ruth married the “Love of her Life” Ron Briley on June 8, 1968. They began their married life in Ballinger TX, where they welcomed two sons Ronnie, and Russell. They then moved to Odessa TX, and later to Gatesville TX, where they welcomed a daughter Regina. When they moved to the Kerrville TX area, they found ‘home’. Ruth raised her family and…

Services for Manuel E. Sanchez Jr., age 85 of Kerrville, who passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his residence are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Miguel Quintero, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2019 as the result of a tragic accident. He was 73 years old and a life resident of Bandera County. A complete obituary will follow when arrangements are complete. For those wanting to ease the financial burden at this difficult time, monetary help is being accepted at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Services for David Richard Balchuck, 90 of Kerrville, who died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in a local hospital are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Robert Gene Hagerty, 82, passed away on December 30, 2019 in Pipe Creek, Texas. Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Pipe Creek Community Church with Pastor Richard Cobler officiating. Burial will be Monday, January 6, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Graveside services for Oran F. Lewis, age 76 of Kerrville, who passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in a local care center will be held at 10 AM, Monday, January 6, 2020 at Glen Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-3 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Roberta Ann (Robbie) Smith, 79, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on December 28, 2019. She was born in Ellsworth, Kansas to Marian and Robert Rychel on June 1, 1940. At a young age, her family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she grew up and met her husband, Harold L. Smith. They married on November 21, 1961. Robbie graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Robbie was best known for her deep faith in the Lord and was a light to all around her. She was an example to her family and others by faithfully serving in many…

Floyd L. Carriker passed away peacefully December 21, 2019 after a short illness. He was born July 16, 1914 and lived in Kerrville since 2001. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a 1st Class Pharmacist’s Mate during World War II. He owned three pharmacies in Houston, Texas from 1945 until 1979. He was a lifetime member of the Lions Club where he received many distinguished awards. He was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Kerrville. He is survived by one son, George Carriker, and many nieces, nephews and step-children. Services will be 10 AM, January 4, 2020 at Sunrise Baptist Church. Graveside services will be…