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.