Darryl James Weisenbaugh, age 63, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013 at University Hospital in San Antonio surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with liver disease. Darryl was born in Wayne, Michigan on May 1, 1950 to George and Marion Weisenbaugh.

Mrs. Calvin “Slim” Kuhlmann nee Elaine “Laney” Schuman of Fredericksburg passed away on Sunday January 27th at her home at the age of 65 years. Laney was born January 2, 1948 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Rudy and Gertrude Eckert Schumann. Laney married Calvin “Slim” Kuhlmann on January 28, 1967 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. Laney was in the banking business for 44 years, she worked with Fredericksburg National Bank through the present Chase Bank and HCSB. L ...

Rebecca Louise Beckmann Howerton, 78, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2013 in San Antonio, TX. She was born May 12, 1934 in Blanco, TX to Richard E. Beckmann and Cora Lindig Beckmann. Rebecca is survived by her two daughters, Renee Howarton and husband Bill Wikrent, and Roxanne Parker; two grandsons, Evan Lynch and wife Stephanie and Richard Parker; and four great grandchildren, Christian, Caston, Gayson, and Liam Lynch.

Jack Dudley Felps was born November 28, 1939 to Wiley Alonzo Felps and Louella Barder in their home on Cottonwood Road, west of Blanco. Jack spent most of his childhood working in the fields, fishing and hunting on the banks of the Blanco River with his brothers and sister. He attended Blanco ISD for 12 years and graduated in 1958.

Edward A. Singleton, 83, passed away January 15, 2013 in San Antonio, TX surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born in Dallas, TX to Russell A. Singleton and Lucille Veazy Singleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael; grandson, Cody Neighbors; brothers, Russell McGovern and Robert Singleton; and sister, Margaret Searl. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Wilke Singleton; sons, Patrick Singleton and wife Kathy and Shaun Singleton and wife Lou; daughter ...

Mary Katherine (Sis) Lewis nea – Van Osdell 11/17/1937 – 1/10/2013 went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family and friends at home. Survived by three children; Dave and Kathy Lewis, Danny and Linda Lewis all of Gonzales, Louisiana. Kathy Arca from Maryland. Four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Peggy N. Vickers June 14, 1921 - Jan. 8, 2013 Having resumed her maiden name, Peggy was formerly Mrs. Don Youngblood, Mrs. Sterling Lyons and Mrs. Barney Odell. All three husbands preceded her in death. She was a member of the Austin Poetry Society; Blanco Writers Club and the International Society of Poets; and a past President of Embassy Chapter, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Austin Colony chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur ...

Hilda Matilda Neumann Hollingsworth Smith, 94, passed away January 14, 2013 in Johnson City. She was born in Cypress Mill, TX to Arthur Rheinhold Neumann and Olga Lydia Birck Neumann. Hilda is a descendant from the pioneering German immigrants who came to Texas in the mid 1800’s. For over 42 years she was a regular member of the Home Extension Club, South Citizen 42 Club, Friendship 42 Club, and the Skip-Bo Club.

Jim Sampson “Sambo” Phillips, Jr. of Blanco County passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the ageof 60. Jim was born in McAllen, Texas on May 9th, 1952 to Jim Sampson Phillips and Mary Nell Garrett. He spent his childhood and teen years in Victoria, Texas. Graduating from Victoria High School. Growing up in the age of Rock and Roll and he made sure to live in the moment by singing ,dancing and howling at the moon with the legendary sounds of Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Who, It’s a Beauti ...

Jenifer Ellen Koplos, 53, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Jenifer was born on April 2, 1959 in Dearborn, Michigan to Harold Theodore and Emily Ruth Morgan. She graduated from San Antonio’s Roosevelt High School in 1977 and then spent a few years in Dallas, Texas before moving back to the Hill Country in 1984.

Mrs. Annie Lee Danielson, Sr., passed away Saturday, January 12th, at the age of 82. Annie Danielson is survived by her husband, Lee Danielson, Sr. of Johnson City; daughters: Peggy Miller & husband Don of Arkansas; Mary Lou Langley & husband Bobby of Luling; 4 grandchildren, & 7 great-grandchildren. G raveside services for Annie Danielson will be held Friday, January 18th, 1PM, in the Johnson City Masonic Cemetery, with Chaplain William Karlson officiating. Memorial contributions may be m ...

Peggy N. Vickers, 91, of Johnson City, Texas passed away Tuesday, Januaray 8, 2013, at West Oaks Health Center in Austin, Texas.A visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Harrell Funeral Home at 4435 Frontier Trail in Austin, TX 78745. A Chapel Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.

Winnifred C. Roser, 97, passed away January 1, 2013 in Johnson City. She was born in Johnson City July 19, 1915 to Nugent Cox and Emma Bruckner Cox. Winnifred was preceded in death by her husband Robert Charles “R.C.” Roser, Sr.; her brothers, Elmo and Feldmon Cox, and her sister, Meribell Miller.

Johnny Brooks Casparis passed away on January 1, 2013 in Austin, Texas at the incredible age of 104 ½! At a very early age, he was baptized into the Methodist Church in Johnson City, Texas. He attended Johnson City High School and graduated on May 8, 1925. He and President Lyndon Baines Johnson were classmates. In 1924, he and Lyndon comprised the debating team, which represented the Johnson City High School in the Literary Events of the Interscholastic League Meet held that year in Johnson C ...

Matasen Kenleigh Linson-“Matie” was born on February 15, 2000, in Austin, Texas and died on December 25, 2012 in Houston, Texas, at the age of 12. Matie is survived by her parents Kristen Linson and Brian Spies of Johnson City, Mat and Elysia Linson of Houston, sister M’Lehne and brother Keen.