Obituaries

James L. Homer, Jr., 76, passed away August 24, 2010 in Austin, TX. He was born in Galveston, TX to James L. Homer, Sr. and Lucille Outlaw Homer. Mr. Homer was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Nancy Homer and infant son, Nicholas Homer. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Goodman Homer; three sons, Jeff Homer and wife Annette, Chris Homer and wife Melissa, and James Homer, III and wife Laura; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitati ...

Mary Alice Barker passed away on August 20, 2010 at the Live Oak Medical Center in Blanco, Texas at the age of 96. She was born on June 13, 1914 in Anson, Texas to Cliff and Birdie Tarver. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Horace Damon Barker, sisters, Eunice Jackson and Mavis Gainey and infant sister, Birdie Jane. She is survived by her son, Delman Barker and wife, Anna, her daughter Betty Woolsey, all of Blanco, grandson Damon Barker of Nevada, grandd ...

Daniel Joseph Koch, 60, passed away August 15, 2010 in Temple, TX, formerly of Round Rock, TX. He was born in Belgium, Wisconsin to Joseph Frank Koch and Rosa Margaret Martinez Koch. Daniel proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps (Company B, 1st Battalion 9th Marines 3rd Div.

Errol (Boysie) Maenius, 57, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2010 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and was always very brave and strong. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend. Preceded in death by his father, Werner Maenius.

Ruby Lee Jones, 90, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. Ruby was born February 18, 1920 to Joe & Rosa Preiss in New Braunfels, Texas. She married Casey Jones on May 27, 1941; they enjoyed 45 years together until his passing in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Bennie Carroll Jones; brother Hilmer Preiss, Sr.; and sister Rose Marie Dean.

Mr. Louis Sparkman passed away July 30th, at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife, Donnie Mae Hunt Sparkman of Johnson City; 2 sons, Gary Sparkman and wife Sharon of Pflugerville; Roger Sparkman and wife Lois of Victoria and Johnson City; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Per his request, his body will be cremated, with no services planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Lutheran Church of Blanco ...

Luis Roberto Hernandez, 47, passed away Friday, July 30, 2010 in Austin, TX. He was born in Mexico to Celestino Hernandez Ahumada and Paula Martinez Hinojosa. Luis was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Brenda Jeanette Hernandez. Luis is survived by his fiancée, Irma Alcantara; sons, Luis Hernandez, Jr.

Wendell "Bob" Thomas passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Friday July 23, 2010. He was born in Marble Falls, TX Dec 6, 1938 to Marvin and Lorene Thomas, played football for the Mustangs and graduated from Marble Falls High School in 1957. He married the love of his life on May 26, 1962 and they shared 48 years together.

Barbara Elaine Hurt, 86, passed away July 15, 2010. She was born in Farmington, Kentucky to Merrit Sims and Martha Elizabeth Gay Sims. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Robert James "R.J." Oliver; and two brothers, Ralph and Joe Sims. She is survived by her husband, Randolph D.

Cheri Dawn Harwell Rest in Peace Mom Cheri Dawn Harwell, 83, passed away July 8, 2010 in Johnson City, Texas. A mother to all, a wonderful artist and dressmaker, she was a country girl raised in Alpine and Pipe Creek, Texas. She was married to career Air Force officer Sterling Harwell, who loved her for all their 62 years together.