Blake Turner, 61, beloved husband and father, flew home to Jesus with Mariah and Laura by his side on Nov. 10, 2014.

A service of remembrance and celebration is 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at Christ Redeemer Fellowship, 2001 Phillips Ranch Road in Granite Shoals, with Jackie English and Randy Moncebaiz officiating. A private burial will follow.

Blake was born Dec. 28, 1952, in Burnet, Texas, to S.C. and Mary Houston Turner.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Smith Turner; daughter, Mariah; sons, Dorian (Becky) and Scott (Susan Fossbinder); grandchildren, Colby, Austin and Aubrey; mother, Mary Bible; sister, Lana Vaughn; and many, many friends and extended family members.

His animals, too, will miss him for a long time: Dodger, Spaz, Gizmo, Tipper, Rose, Freckles, Charlie, Cowlick, Sasha, Lacy and all the silly horses. Cowlick and the dogs keep looking for him.

Blake loved to hunt and fish, and he loved animals of all kinds. He never met a dog that didn’t love him on sight. It was a joy to him the day he was able to pet a Hielan Coo and rub behind its shaggy ears. As an NRA Life Member, he took great pleasure in visiting and supporting the Whittington Center near Raton, New Mexico, as a member of the Founders Club (#827) and the Santa Fe Trail Gun Club. In the years of running heavy equipment, he brought home all kinds of babies, including rackety coons and tiny armadillos, and buried many a household pet in beautiful places on faraway ranches where he was working. On lazy drives on the back roads of Burnet, Llano and Blanco counties, he could point out every road and tank he’d ever built and every pasture he’d ever cleared and tell you who they belonged to and the stories about those times.

Blake loved Texas history, and grew to love Scotland as well, enjoying one golden, magical trip there in 2003.

Blake fought the cancer that took him valiantly and unflinchingly to the last and only ceased the battle when there were no more weapons left to fight with.

We are grateful to Dr. Preston, Dr. Fisher, Tana, Dodi, Sarah, Gracie and the rest of the staff at Cancer Care Centers of South Texas; the doctors and nurses who lavished such loving care on him at Cancer Care Centers of America in Goodyear, Arizona, especially Dr. Sangal and Pamela Haire; our family physician, Dr. Juliette Madrigal-Dersch, who went above and beyond the call of duty to help care for him; Nohemi, Bruce and her staff; the ER docs; Dr. Jose and the nursing staff at Scott & White Hospital in Round Rock; and for the rich and sustaining end-of-life love from his hospice nurse Angela James and the hospice team. Laura and Mariah are especially grateful to their loving church family for so much strength and support. We will still need you for a long time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Redeemer Fellowship or Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. Go to www.putnamcares.com to sign an online guest register.

The post Blake Turner, 61, dies Nov. 10, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Laura Irene Williams, 56, passed away Oct. 30, 2014. A memorial service was Nov. 8, 2014.

Survivors include her mother, Roby Rudine Rogers of Midland; father, Jarvel Freeman Williams of Zephyr; daughters, Crystalle Palmer of Weatherford and Candis Chambers of Midland; son, Roy Harris Jr. of Llano; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Go to edgarfh.com to offer condolences.

The post Laura Irene Williams, 56, dies Oct. 30, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Billie Joyce Tinnel-Norris passed away Nov. 9, 2014. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 1952.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carma Joyce and Bill Davis, and brother Wain Davis.

She is survived by her son, Bruce Bennett, and daughter, Billie Johnson, both of Washington state; siblings Carma Cunningham and Willie Davis, both of Llano, Jay and Sharon Davis of New Mexico and Lee Davis of Austin; ex-husband, Rod Norris of Llano; and seven grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Billie was a beautiful, Gypsy-spirited woman who the world will greatly miss.

Cremation arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300. Email whhfuneral1@verizon.net with condolences.

The post Billie Joyce Tinnell-Norris, 62, dies Nov. 9, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Paul “Paulie” V. Mueller, 84, passed away Nov. 17, 2014. Paulie was born June 10, 1930, in San Antonio to Harry and Effie Mueller.

He was drafted out of college to play for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1949 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He officiated high school and college football games for more than 39 years.

Paul was a member of Lake Victor Baptist Church and loved and respected by all who knew him. He never met a stranger and loved his family and friends — last, but not least, his favorite four-legged friend Bella, who brought him great joy.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; son, Vince Mueller; brother Hilmer; and granddaughter Courtney Van Cleave.

Paul is survived by his wife, Rachel; brother, Harry Mueller (Virginia); stepchildren, Troy Van Cleave (Pam) and Cathy Rome (Bryan); grandchildren, Ben V. Cleave, Jennifer Moody (Wes), Avery and Blake Rome; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Garrett Moody; special niece, Lori Gilliam (Andy); and numerous other family members.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Paul’s memory to the Lake Victor Baptist Church building fund or Gentiva Hospice of Austin.

A memorial service is 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Lake Victor Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Go to www.edgarfh.com to offer condolences.

The post Paul ‘Paulie’ V. Mueller, 84, dies Nov. 17, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Katherine “Kathy” was born in Los Angeles on March 2, 1936.

Her father and maternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from Italy. Her mother was born in New York City. Her parents met in Los Angeles and were married in the mid-1920s. Her father made a living as a tailor, and her mother was a seamstress.

Katherine grew up in Los Angeles and attended John Marshall High School. She started working in 1952 at age 16 for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. as a cord board operator while still in high school. Katherine loved hanging out with her friends and cousins at the beach and enjoyed going to the Santa Monica Pier.

Katherine married her first husband in 1954 and had three children. She married her second husband, John Allen, in 1984 and celebrated their 30-year wedding anniversary this past March.

Over the years, Katherine lived in several locations, including California, Illinois and the Philippines, eventually settling down in Marble Falls, Texas.

She was deeply loved by her husband and her family. She enjoyed getting out, going places and doing things and especially loved seeing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Katherine passed away peacefully Nov. 17, 2014, with her three children and husband at her bedside.

Kathy was survived by her husband, John Allen; son, Ocy “Butch” Leeroy Blakey III; daughters, Adele Lynn Boyer and husband Wayne and Shirley Wagenfuhr and husband Craig; five granddaughters, Gwen, Reba, Geena, Monica and Lily; and four great-grandchildren, Zane, Payten, Kendall and Sutton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Marie Rose Calaguri Raimondi, and brother, Richard Raimondi.

A memorial service is 11 a.m. Nov. 21 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, followed by interment at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Alzheimer’s Association.

The post Katherine Allen, 78, of Marble Falls dies Nov. 17, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Dale Brooks, 60, of Marble Falls, died of heart failure suddenly, but peacefully, at his home Nov. 19, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Ella Tyler, who he married in January 2013; other family members; and many lifelong friends.

Dale, Ella and her mother moved to Marble Falls from Houston in March 2014. He was very happy here and was recruiting friends to come visit and retire here.

Dale was a lifelong Houstonian. He graduated from Bellaire High School and also attended classes at HSPVA in its first year. He worked as a camera man and an engineer for Channel 13, retiring after 27 years there. He was very involved in Houston’s punk music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Dale was a committed environmentalist and president of the Houston Electric Auto Association for more than 10 years. He drove a white Chevy Volt in Marble Falls. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of film, music and space exploration.

Friends are invited to gather at the Houston Arboretum from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 11, 2015, to share Dale stories. If desired, memorials may be made to an environmental group.

The post Dale Brooks, 60, of Marble Falls dies Nov. 19, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Delia Luke, 94, of Burnet, Texas, passed away Nov. 22, 2014. She was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Marion Todd Richerson and Sally Lloyd.

Delia and her husband, G.J. Luke, moved to the area in 1978 and started their businesses. Delia was known and loved by many.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Barney and Ruth of Spring Branch; son and daughter-in-law Billy and Sandra Luke of Boerne; son and daughter-in-law Jesse and Brenda Luke of Burnet; daughter and son-ion-law Carolyn and Wayne Jean of Burnet; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Butch Turner of Burnet; son and daughter-in-law Butch and Cathy Luke of Burnet; daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Gayland Hamilton of Marble Falls; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was Nov. 24 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. Interment followed at Liberty Hills Cemetery in Liberty Hill.

Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

The post Delia Luke, 94, of Burnet dies Nov. 22, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Ethan Wayne Turner, 22, of San Angelo died Nov. 21, 2014, in Llano County after an automobile accident.

Ethan was born Sept. 15, 1992, in Temple. A lifelong resident of Marble Falls, Ethan was a 2011 graduate of Marble Falls High School, where he was on the golf team. Ethan was a senior at Angelo State University, where he was majoring in criminal justice and minoring in business. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially golf, baseball and football. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Ethan was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at age 10 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Granite Shoals. Ethan was a loving son, brother and friend.

Ethan is survived by his mother and stepfather, Paulette and Bill Leadbetter of Nolanville; his twin sister, Callie Turner; younger sister, Claire Turner; stepbrother, Justin Leadbetter; grandmothers Peggy Turner and Joyce Pelfrey; and great-grandmother Ola Mae Jackson; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ethan was preceded in death by his father, Ashley Wayne Turner; and grandparents Donald Turner, and C.W. and Mildred Fulkes.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. A service is 1 p.m. Nov. 26 at the funeral home with a graveside service immediately following at Smithwick Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Logan Clark, Seth Kendrick, Rush Seaver, Derek Steffek, Nick Steffek and Brandon “Burger” Willmon.

Go to www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com to offer condolences.

The post Ethan Wayne Turner, 22, of San Angelo died Nov. 21, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Billie Jo Tuttle, 37, passed away Nov. 21, 2014. Born on July 1, 1977, in Indiana, she was raised in Waxahachie and Marble Falls since she was 1 year old.

Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Guy Tuttle of Marble Falls; sister, Ronda Eckstein and husband Steve of Marble Falls; brother, Robert Gruetzmacher of Tyler; parents, Ron and Patti Burkhardt of Marble Falls; in-laws, Wayne and Debbie Tuttle of Marble Falls; sister-in-law, Deann Tuttle of Granite Shoals; three nieces, Ashley Eckstein of Marble Falls, Kyia Zentz of Granite Shoals and Kristin Gruetzmacher of Waxahachie; and best friend, Vaylene Klassen of Granite Shoals.

Billie was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Doneta Burkhardt and Richard and Dolly Moore.

Billie loved animals and took joy raising her and her husband’s dogs as family. She had a love for music and novels. Her favorite getaway was spending summers at the coast speeding along the beach in a dune buggy with her family and the wind blowing through her hair.

She was loved dearly and will be missed forever.

A service is 11 a.m. Nov. 25 at First Baptist Church of Marble Falls.

The post Billie Jo Tuttle, 37, of Marble Falls dies Nov. 21, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Beverly May Torrence, 70, of Sunrise Beach passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Beverly was born March 13, 1944, to Major Henry S. Torrence (U.S. Air Force-Retired) and Gwendolyn M. Torrence in Warner Robbins, Georgia, and was the second of four children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Tom S. Torrence; and nephew Shawn Torrence.

Beverly is survived by her life partner, John Hale; lifelong friend Rosemary Torrence; brother Timothy S. Torrence and wife Carol of La Rose, Louisiana; brother Terry L. Torrence and wife Eva of Sunrise Beach; nieces Rene Van Der Zee, Libby Horn, Jessica Torrence and Kathleen Torrence; and numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at the Federated Church, 117 W. Lakeshore Drive in Sunrise Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ-Yoder Animal Shelter, 9150 RR 1431 West in Buchanan Dam, or the Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 200 Sunrise Drive in Sunrise Beach.

The post Beverly May Torrence, 70, of Sunrise Beach died Nov. 24, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Charles Gray of San Saba, Texas, passed away Nov. 30, 2014, at the age of 80. He was born Jan. 8, 1934, in San Saba to Lewis and Estelle (Gage) Gray.

Charles Lewis Gray and Billie Tonita Smithwick were united in marriage in a double wedding along with his brother, Ken Gray, and Shirley Barber on May 24, 1952, at the Cherokee School gym.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Estella (Gage) Gray, and daughter, Juna Dale Gray (1955-56).

He is survived by wife, Billie Tonite Smithwick Gray; sons Mike Gray and special friend Jewel Early and Randy Gray and wife Jannelle; grandchildren, Brandon Castro and special friend Tracy Sanderson, Amber and husband Mike McGinty, Crystol Gonzales and Phillip Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Marissa Gonzales, Mathew Gonzales, Lewis Gonzales and Jace Schade; and brother Ken Gray and wife Shirley.

Charles is also survived by nieces and nephews Sherry and husband Elliott Fikes and their children Sheila and husband Boyd Steadtler, Stephanie and husband Rob Hunter and Warren and wife Ty Homsley; Boyd and wife Caressa Gray and their children Jessa and husband Marcus Mayer, Jordan Gray and Breigh Gray; and Shane and wife Laurie Gray and their children Garrett and wife Holly Gray and Shane Gray Jr.

Charles Gray was a very beloved person by all his family and friends. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

No services are planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300. Email whhfuneral1@verizon.net with condolences.

The post Charles Gray, 80, of San Saba died Nov. 30, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Shaun Lee Hazel, 48, died Nov. 23, 2014. He was born May 25, 1966, and is the beloved son of Rachel Donohoe and Neal Hazel; stepson of John Donohoe and Chris Hazel; loving father of Heather Mosby and husband Zach, Justin Hazel and Jacob Hazel; brother of Nick Hazel and wife Lee; and beloved fiancé of Melissa Antley.

Shaun was owner of Innovative Sodablasters and Unique Restorations. He was an avid hunter and an adventurer and a kind and generous soul and friend to many.

He will be greatly missed by all.

A service was Nov. 29. Arrangements by Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Go to edgarfh.com to offer condolences.

The post Shaun Lee Hazel, 48, of Burnet died Nov. 23, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Pedro Antonio Hernandez, 65, passed away Nov. 24, 2014. Tony was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaluipas, Mexico, to Pedro F. and Manuela T. Hernandez.

He was married to Francisca G. Hernandez. They moved to Burnet, Texas, in 2002 from Tremonton, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his parents; older brother, Jose Luis; and sister, Evangelina.

Tony is survived by his wife, Francisca G. Hernandez; children, Anna, Mario, Pedro A. Jr., Sandra, Nina and Tina Hernandez; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Juventino Hernandez (Suzzette), Anacleto Hernandez (Oliva) and Andres Hernandez (Elida).

A service was Nov. 29, and he was interred at Post Mountain Cemetery.

Arrangements by Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Go to edgarfh.com to offer condolences.

The post Pedro Antonio Hernandez, 65, of Burnet died Nov. 24, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Merrilee Casner Miller of Llano passed away Nov. 29, 2014, at the age of 88. She was born Aug. 27, 1926, in Antioch, California, the only child of Foster and Doris Mathis Casner. 

At the age of 1, the family returned to the Bluffton area on the banks of the Colorado River.  When Buchanan Dam was built and Lake Buchanan began to fill, the family moved once again, this time to the Field Creek area.

Merrilee was 6 years old by this time and spent the rest of her childhood there. She attended the Hutchison School near the Llano/Mason county line where, in 1939, she met Fay Miller, her true love and lifelong partner. When talk of marriage was discussed, her father asked that they wait until Merrilee was 17. So on Aug. 27, 1943, her 17th birthday, Fay and Merrilee married at the Llano County Courthouse.

Six months after the wedding, Fay was commissioned in the U.S. Navy during World War II,  and based out of San Diego, California. To be close to Fay when he was back in port, Merrilee moved to San Diego, where she worked for the government, building and repairing airplanes for the war.  Expecting their first child, Merrilee moved back to Field Creek. Fay returned home after the war to a new son, Frosty, and began ranching. Three years later, another son, Marc, was born. They spent most of their years in the Pontotoc and Llano areas, raising their family.

Merrilee’s life revolved around her family. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker and fed many ranch hands through the years. Merrilee was an excellent dancer in the arms of her husband. She also enjoyed painting scenes of the Llano countryside. As her boys married and the family grew, several generations of grandchildren felt her love and care and have many special memories of their dear sweet Gran.

In 2008 and after 65 years of marriage, Merrilee lost her husband, Fay, the love of her life. She has gone home to be with her true love and best friend. Surely they are dancing in Heaven.

Merrilee is survived by her sons, Frosty Miller and wife Vicki and Marc Miller and wife Judy; grandson Faron Miller; great-grandchildren Levi, Austin and Kinley Miller; granddaughter Fara Miller Underwood and husband Matt; great-grandchildren Maci and Mitchell Underwood; grandson Heath Miller and wife Alicia; great-granddaughter Heather Miller Hays and husband Tyler; great-great-grandchildren Hadley and Trace Hays; great-grandson Dillon Miller;  granddaughter Brittany Miller Rabb; and great-grandchildren Travis, Clayton and Kyndall Rabb.  She is also survived by cousin T.J. Webster and many other cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Linda Theis and the caring staff at Waldon Court for their compassionate care of Merrilee during these last few years and for the love and support of her Church of Christ family.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300. A funeral service is 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Bluffton Cemetery.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hope Haus, P.O. Box 883, Llano, TX 78643; the Llano Food Pantry, P.O. Box 204, Llano, TX 78643; or the Pontotoc Fire Department, P.O. Box 66, Pontotoc, TX 76869.

Email whhfuneral1@verizon.net with condolences.

The post Merrilee Casner Miller, 88, of Llano died Nov. 29, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jane Unruh, 77, of Marble Falls died Nov. 24, 2014, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was born Nov. 2, 1937, in Newton, Kansas, to James Simon and Jane Agnes Coyne Commerford.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Irl Unruh; children, Monty Unruh of Austin and Tammy Unruh Tinkle and husband Jeff of Rockwall; grandchildren, Hayden Tinkle and William Tinkle; brothers, Jim Commerford of Witchita, Kansas, Jerry Pat Commerford and wife Catherine of Emporia, Kansas, and Jason Commerford and wife Chris and Jeff Commerford and wife Rae Jean, all of Americus, Kansas; and sister, Jolene Agnes Ingle and husband John of Witchita, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Tanya Rene Unruh.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont with interment following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program, 755 S. 11th St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Arrangements by Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont. Go to broussards1889.com to offer condolences.

The post Jacqueline Jane Unruh, 77, of Marble Falls died Nov. 24, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

William “Bill” Allen of Marble Falls, Texas, beloved husband of Jane, died Nov. 29, 2014. He was born in Arlington, Virginia, on Oct. 16, 1944, the son of Clarence and Juanita Allen.

He graduated with honors from the University of Virginia School of Commerce with a Bachelor of Science in business. He was licensed as a CPA in Virginia and Texas.
Bill followed his ambitions, and his adventurous nature enriched his life’s journey from Virginia to Illinois and from Alaska to California to his journey on a sailboat to write his book to Grand Cayman, where he became a NAUI dive massager and instructor. He met Jane, and the adventure continued to Texas. He was an accomplished chef and owned and operated the Jamin House Cafe in Marble Falls. He was also a licensed real estate broker in Texas.

He will be remembered for his generosity, profound intelligence, easy athleticism and work ethic.

In addition to his beloved Jane, he is sadly missed by his cherished daughter, Shaun Leigh Budnik, her husband, Greg, and granddaughters Kaci, Taylor, and Samantha; his brother Frank; sister Patricia Ackerson and her husband Dennis and many nieces and nephews. He is also greatly missed by his dogs, Lola and Buster.

A memorial service is 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Phoenix Center or the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center.

The post William Allen, 70, of Marble Falls died Nov. 29, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Timothy Eugene Doyal Sr. passed away Dec. 2, 2014.

He is survived by his parents, Charlie Eugene and Rose Katherine Doyal of Saratoga; sons, Timothy E. Doyal Jr. and wife Morgan of Round Rock and Tony Doyal and wife Sarah of Cedar Park; sister, Terry Doyal of Lake Jackson; brothers Tracy Doyal and wife Sheryl of Liberty Hill and Toby Doyal and wife Diana of Schertz; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Timothy was born Jan. 29, 1959, in El Paso. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy.

A graveside service will be officiated by Juan Cupeles of The Church of Round Rock, where he was a longtime member, at noon Dec. 8 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Texas 195 in Killeen.

The post Timothy Eugene Doyal Sr., 55, of Round Rock died Dec. 2, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Savannah Lee Samuels, 18, of Austin, Texas, passed away Dec. 8, 2014, in Austin. She was born Sept. 18, 1996, in Irving, Texas, to Steve and Deborah Samuels.

Savannah was born with Aicardi Syndrome. She loved attending Rosedale School, where she enjoyed her teachers and making friends.

She is survived by her parents; sister Cheyenne Baker, brother Cole Baker and sister, Lauren Baker all of Austin; grandfather Glenn Ringstaff of Bertram; grandmother Judy Jackson of Georgia; niece Grace Creeden; and nephew Cody Creeden.

A funeral service is 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222, with interment to follow at Post Mountain Cemetery in Burnet.

Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

The post Savannah Lee Samuels, 18, of Austin died Dec. 8, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Sam Warren Rabb was born Aug. 2, 1923, and died Dec. 8, 2014. He was a seventh-generation Texan whose ancestors came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin’s original 300 colonists and others who fought in the American Revolution. He lived all of his 91 years in the same house in which he was born.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, James Richard and Mamie Hartman Rabb; brothers Carl Richard and John; sisters Doris Alma and Wilma Ann; and son Richard Lee Rabb.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Elizabeth Willbern Rabb; sons Sam Warren Jr. and wife Carol, Hilton Stanley and wife Ginny and Russell Carl and wife Janie; daughter-in-law Debbie Rabb; grandchildren, Scott Rabb, Jennifer Rabb Faz, Casey Rabb Kendrick, Cassidy Rabb, Nicole Rabb Levlon, Carson Rabb, McLean Rabb, Hayden Rabb, Preston Rabb and Layton Rabb; and great-grandchildren, Travis, Clayton and Kyndall Rabb, Avery and Camry Kendrick, and Jacob Levlon.

Sam served in the Army from 1946 to 1947 and was active in many civic organizations, including the Llano school board, the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association and the Llano Golf Association.

For many years, Sam was among the leaders in the hog industry in the state of Texas. He was also a successful breeder of champion hogs and show steers. Along with partners James Epperson and Philip Smith, he operated the Llano Hog Co. buying station for 27 years.

Sam was always very active in his boys’ lives and a strong supporter of all their athletic and livestock show endeavors. He was honored as the Llano Cowboy of the Year in 2007 and was presented the Llano Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Award in 2010 for his long record of agricultural and civic achievements. In 2011, Sam and Mary were named Jackets for Life by the Llano Independent School District.

A funeral services is 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300, with the Rev. Gretel Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Llano City Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Scott Rabb, Travis Rabb, Clayton Rabb, Carson Rabb, McLean Rabb, Preston Rabb, Layton Rabb and Andy Kendrick. Honorary pallbearers are Norman Grenwelge, James Epperson, Taylor Virdell, Earl Edwards and Spence Tanksley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association at P.O. Box 292, Llano, TX 78643; the Llano Junior Livestock Show at P.O. Box 118, Llano, TX 78643; or the Llano High School Hall of Fame at 1400 Oatman St., Llano, TX 78643.

Email whhfuneral1@verizon.net with condolences.

The post Sam Warren Rabb, 91, of Llano died Dec. 8, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.

Dorothy Laverne Sanders of Burnet passed away Dec. 8, 2014. She was born Dec. 9, 1926, in Taylor, the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle Ross Barton.

Dorothy moved to Burnet in 1939 and later married Richard Sanders Sr. in 1946. 

Dorothy was an active member of St. Matthew’s AME Church in Burnet, where she served as president of the Stewardess Board for more than 30 years and on numerous other boards and committees. She served as secretary for Richard Sanders Garage for 30 years.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard Sanders Sr. of Burnet; daughters, Dorothy Johnson of Marble Falls and Elizabeth Houston and husband Rufus of Burnet; grandchildren Denisse McLemore, Renee Bird and husband George, Erica McLemore, Natalie Houston and Tamika Sanders; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Marie Sanders of Augusta, Georgia; and sister in-law Ella Faye Sauls of Manor.

She also leaves behind a host of other family members and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; son Richard Sanders Jr.; granddaughter Brandy Sanders; great-grandson Zachary Conely; and brothers Horace Barton Sr. and Hubert Barton.

A funeral service is 1 p.m. Dec. 12 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. Interment will follow at Burnet City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are David Sanders, Jacob Scott, Chris Scott, J.P. Wright, Jarrard Barton, George Banks, Connie Brown and James Collins. Honorary pallbearers are Rufus Houston, Horace Barton Jr. and James Scott.    

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s AME Church, Meals on Wheels or your favorite charity or organization.

Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

The post Dorothy Laverne Sanders, 87, of Burnet died Dec. 8, 2014 appeared first on DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority.