Delila Mae “Dee” Kusick, 77, passed away Dec. 25, 2014. She was the daughter of John and Hertha (Frautnick) Schultz, born Dec. 31, 1936, in Truman, Minnesota.

She married T.J. Borchardt in 1954 in Minnesota. They farmed there until his death in 1996. She later married Patrick Kusick on Nov. 20, 1999.

Dee was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church. She was baptized in January 1937 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota. For the past decade, she was a member of Genesis Lutheran Church of Buchanan Dam, Texas, and a dedicated member of the church’s choir. She also was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota.

Quilting and playing cards, fellowship and rides into the Hill Country to count the number of deer, were some of her favorite activities.

Survivors include her husband, Pat Kusick of Kingsland; children Peggy Borchardt of Albuquerque and John Borchardt of Welcome, Minnesota; stepchildren, Debra Rosner of Ogden, Utah, Tim and Andrew Kusick of Western Grove, Arkansas, Maureen Gardner of Delta Junction, Alaska, Katrina Holst of Frazee, Minnesota, and Brian, Troy and Don Kusick of Dodge Center, Minnesota; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and brother Richard Schultz.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents; son Shane Kusick; and brother Gilbert Schultz.

A memorial service was Dec. 29 at Genesis Lutheran Church. Another memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota, with inurnment following at Zion Cemetery.

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

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Lee B. Duncan, 87, of Llano, Texas, passed away peacefully Dec. 28, 2014, at Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas.

Born in Llano on Dec. 24, 1927, to Ernest and Nora Duncan, he was a lifelong resident of Llano, loving the land and people of the town.

He was a kind and serving man, giving his life to his family, church and community. He was a deacon, Bible study teacher and devout member of First Baptist Church of Llano for 80 years. He barbered in the same chair on Main Street for 61 years after two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy.

Lee enjoyed the history of his county and passed down that love to others in the many stories he shared. He was an avid outdoorsman with a large garden each year and had countless hunting and fishing adventures.

Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Virginia Ellen Boswell Duncan. Also gone before him are his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

He took great joy in his two children and their spouses, Joel Duncan and wife Dixie Marshall Duncan of Marble Falls and Lou Ann Duncan Benson and husband Jack Benson of Orange. He spent innumerable hours with his four grandchildren, Lendy Duncan Oldaker, Jana Benson Crouch, Jennifer Benson Wright and Robert Curtis Duncan. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren as well as two sisters and countless nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Jan. 1 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300. A funeral service is 11 a.m. Jan. 2 at First Baptist Church of Llano.

Memorial donations may be made in Lee’s name to First Baptist Church of Llano and Llano County Food Bank.

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Mary Hunter Houston Bible died peacefully in her home Dec. 23, 2014, at the age of 82. She was born Feb. 3, 1932, to T.R. Houston and Lockey Lucile Holland in Travis County.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Lana Sue and Bobby Vaughn of Fairland; daughter-in-law, Laura Turner of Marble Falls; grandchildren, Shannon and Eric Kuenzer, Shelly and Jake York, Loyd Vaughn and Angie, Blake Scott Turner II, Susan, Dorian and Becky Turner, and Mariah Turner; great-grandchildren, Brittany and James Wrye, Kelsey Vaughn, Ashton and Angelica York, Colby Turner, Austin Turner, and Aubrey Turner; great-great-grandchild, her loving baby, Leigha Hunter Wrye; and many other relatives and friends.

Those who preceded her in death were her parents; husband, Loyd Bible; sister, Peggy Sue Sims; and her loving son, Blake Scott Turner.

A private burial ceremony was held on the family ranch.

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Gordon Womble, 46, of Bertram passed away Dec. 30, 2014. He was born May 27, 1968, in Dallas to Gerald Lewis and Cynthia Womble.

Gordon was a project manager for PAC Systems since 2010. He was a resident of Bertram for the past seven years and attended Vanderveer Street Church of Christ in Burnet and the Bertram Church of Christ.   

Gordon is survived by his wife, Heather of Bertram; sons, Hunter of Marble Falls and Collin of Bertram; daughter, Allison of Leander; mother, Cindy, and stepfather, Chuck, both of Grapevine;
brother, Gerald of Alba; sisters, Amy of Grapevine and Meredith of Cherokee; and grandmother Carmen of Dallas.

A funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at the Bertram Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery in Bertram.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

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Ruth Robison Waggoner was born Oct. 11, 1922, in Limestone County, Texas, the only child of Elmo Robison and Fannie Christie Robison.

She left this life for a life eternal with her Lord on Dec. 12, 2014.

Ruth met and married her loving husband, Bill Waggoner, in 1943. Bill and Ruth had one son, Ronald Waggoner.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bill Waggoner; her mother and dad; five half-sisters; and two half-brothers.

Ruth is survived by one son, Ronald Waggoner and wife Jodie Murray Waggoner; three grandchildren, Warren Waggoner and wife Tricia, William Waggoner and wife Kate and Joanna E. Waggoner Jose and husband Rafael Jose; and eight great-grandchildren, Tyler Waggoner, Trevor Waggoner, Trenton Waggoner, Tori Waggoner, Jonathan Waggoner, Katlyn Waggoner, Vlad Waggoner and Marquez Jose. Ruth is also survived by one niece, Ninamarie German; her church family; and a small town of friends.

After Bill and Ruth met, they discovered they had joined the same Methodist church in Waco, Henning Avenue Methodist Church. They were married there by their Methodist minister, the Rev. William H. Manfield.

After Bill left the Coast Guard, Ruth worked with Bill in the grocery and laundry business for about 30 years. She also managed Burnet Bowling Lanes for eight years.

Ruth and Bill were very active in First United Methodist Church in Burnet and the community, where they served on many different boards and committees. Ruth was also active in the PTA, band members association, the Fair and Rodeo Association, the library and other civic organizations.

A memorial service for Ruth is 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Children’s Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-222. Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

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Janis Brown, 53, of Spicewood died Dec. 29, 2014. She was born March 6, 1961, in Pasadena, California, to Donna and Harold Jones.

Janis moved to Texas in 1992 and became a longtime resident.

She was the youngest of six brothers and sisters. She worked in the medical-care field as a patient care provider with the Heart Hospital of Austin for many years before retiring due to complications from lupus.

Janis loved her dogs and enjoyed knitting, quilting and sewing. She became a certified EMT and spent many years volunteering with the Spicewood Fire Department.

Janis is survived by her husband, Tommy Brown; children, Katherine and Zya; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service is 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Spicewood Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lupus Foundation of America.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. Go to www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com to offer condolences.

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Theron Edgar Brooks III, M.D., 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Marble Falls, Texas, on Dec. 31, 2014.

Born May 20, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Theron Edgar Brooks Jr. and Georgie Fay Brooks, Theron graduated from Paschal High School in 1956 and Texas Christian University in 1959. He attended and graduated from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1963, during which time he met and married the former Joan Coral Reinsch at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth on July 7, 1962. They have three children.

After completing a pediatric internship and residency at Children’s Hospital in Dallas in 1966, Theron served in the Air Force as a physician at Fairchild AFB in Spokane, Washington. In 1968, the family moved to Arlington, Texas, where Theron established a private pediatric practice until he and Joan retired in 1997 and moved to Horseshoe Bay and later Marble Falls for their retirement years.

Theron’s life was devoted to service, not only to his wife, Joan, and his three children, but also to the greater Arlington and Marble Falls communities. Throughout his life, Theron was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington and First United Methodist Church in Marble Falls. During his time in Arlington, Theron served as chairman of the Arlington Human Services Project from 1985-87, presiding over the establishment of Arlington’s first pediatric clinic for indigent children. He was an Arlington city councilman from 1989-93 and served on the board of directors of the Arlington Sports Facilities Development Authority from 1991-97.

In Marble Falls, Theron was active in the Highland Lakes Habitat for Humanity, for which he served as past president. Theron was named Arlington Boys’ Club Citizen of the Year in 1986, Rotarian of the Year in 1987, Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year in 1989 and Arlington Medical Society Physician of the Year in 1990. He was a member and past member of Tarrant County Medical Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Rotary Club of Arlington and the Rotary Club of Marble Falls.

In addition to the thousands of lives he touched, Theron leaves his beloved wife, Joan; daughter, Karen and son-in-law Scott White; son Evan and daughter-in-law Shannon; son Stuart; and four grandchildren, Annabel and Caroline White and Wyatt and Georgia Brooks. Theron also leaves a sister, Jacqueline, and her husband, Seth Moore of Stephenville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside and memorial services are open to the public. A graveside service is 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Jan. 6 at First United Methodist Church in Marble Falls.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial gifts in Dr. Brooks’ memory be made to their church in Marble Falls or the Myositis Association (www.myositis.org).

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. Go to www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com to offer condolences.

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Frances Marie Hamner Bookout passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 3, 2015, at the age of 93. Frances was a beloved wife, mother and teacher.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 67 years, Luther Azle Bookout Jr. of Burnet, Texas; and three children, Edwin Jackson Bain Bookout and wife Sally of San Diego, California, Nanette Marie Bookout of Arlington and Judith Bookout Adams and husband Robert of Round Rock. Also surviving her are her five grandsons, David Bookout, Brian Bookout, Christopher Bookout, Matthew Adams and Jared Adams, and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Navy Lt. E.J. Bain, in 1944 and grandson Ethan Adams in 2010.

Frances was born in Austin on March 19, 1921, and was the only child of Matthew Kuykendall Hamner and Carrie Virginia May Hamner. Frances spent her early years in the beautiful Hill Country area of Cherokee, Texas. Her family later moved to Weslaco, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, where she attended school and graduated with honors from Weslaco High School.

Times were hard in post-Depression days, but Frances was determined to get a college education. She received a scholarship to Texas State College for Women in Denton (now Texas Women’s University) and worked jobs on campus to achieve her goals. She graduated in June 1942 with a degree in home economics with the goal of teaching.

Frances began her teaching career in Corpus Christi, Texas, and met her first husband, Navy Lt. E. J. Bain. After his death during World War II, she moved back to Weslaco to await the birth to her son, Jack, and to teach.

While there, she met and fell in love with Luther Bookout, and they married in March 1947. They made their home in Harlingen, Texas, where they were blessed with the addition of two daughters, Nan and Judy, to their family. They were also members of First Baptist Church of Harlingen for 50 years.

Frances loved serving in the church, where she was the nursery coordinator for 21 years, subsequently led many Bible study classes and loved leading Precept Bible studies. She also used her home economics education, teaching life skills in the classroom and leading the Home Economics Cooperative Education (HECE) program at Harlingen High School for 21 years.

Frances had an avid love for God’s wonderful creation. In the course of visiting 46 states, she developed a special love for the mountains of Colorado. For many years, she would spend her summers escaping the heat of the Rio Grande Valley at the Bookout’s Colorado cabin in Pagosa Springs and loved sharing the Christmas season with family at the cabin. In 1996, she and Luther relocated to Burnet in the Texas Hill Country, bringing some Colorado columbines and daisies to populate her flower garden.

Frances also had an abiding love for God’s Word and continued to teach Precept Bible classes at First Baptist Church of Burnet for several years. One of her most rewarding experiences was her participation for many years in the church’s Main Street Bethlehem during the Christmas season. She had the joy of teaching and telling children about the birth of Jesus in the unique setting of old Bethlehem.

Frances was an encourager. She encouraged and supported Luther in establishing and running his commercial art business in Harlingen; she encouraged her children in their educations and accomplishments; and she impacted the lives of many students in Harlingen as they came through the Home Economics Department at the high school.

As her health declined over the past few years due to strokes accompanied with dementia, Frances became homebound and lived her last year at the Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls. Special thanks to home caregiver, Laverne Minton, and the loving staff at Granite Mesa as they cared for her. Her life was truly one of service —wife, mother, teacher, Bible study leader — always seeking to serve her Lord to the fullest.

A funeral service is 10 a.m. Jan. 8 at First Baptist Church of Burnet with interment to follow at Kuykendall Cemetery in Cherokee.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Burnet designated for Main Street Bethlehem, P.O. Box 310, Burnet, TX 78611.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

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Nancy Ellen Frazier, 66, of Kingsland, formerly of San Antonio, died Dec. 21, 2014, after a valiant fight to survive injuries she sustained in an auto accident in Buchanan Dam in the early morning hours of April 19 of this year.

Nancy was born to H. Leon and Hettie Jane (Hungate) Furlong in Gainesville, Texas, on Aug. 6, 1948.

As friends and family know, Nancy was one of a kind — energetic, fun-loving and generous with a great sense of humor and always willing to lend a hand no matter the task. Nancy was very creative and artistic and had wonderful imagination. She enjoyed going to go to garage sales, playing gaming machines and kicking up her heels country dancing.

Nancy married Larry Frazier on April 10, 1993, and the two of them enjoyed the simple country life, often going antiquing and visiting with good friends and family. Nancy also loved the Texas coast and beaches.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Frazier of San Antonio and Kingsland; daughter, Cecily Ann Jones of Selma, Texas; two stepchildren; and seven grandchildren.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service is 11 a.m. Jan. 7 at Mission Park Chapel, 1700 S.E. Military Drive in San Antonio, followed by a graveside service at noon.

Cremation arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. Go to www.putnamcares.com to offer condolences.

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Howard Lee Lange, 83, of Burnet, Texas, died Jan. 3, 2015. He was born June 26, 1931, in Mason County to Leo and Olene Lange.

He married Margaret Ann Nichols in Burnet on April 12, 1952.

Howard worked in construction management in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for 23 years. He moved to Dallas in 1986 as a representative of a bonding company involved in mediation and arbitration in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Howard moved back to Burnet in 1997, serving on the city council from 1998 to 2002. Later, he opened his pecan-cracking business. 

Howard was a loving husband and father to his family, a man who we all respected and looked up to. He was a man of many talents and one heck of a 42 player!

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Ann Lange; children, Jeff Lange and wife Terry Lynn, Lisa Von Borstel and husband Harry and Howard “Hal” Lange Jr. and wife Sabrina; grandchildren, Aimee Rabenhorst and husband Brien, Christopher Lange and wife Elisa, Haley Lusson, Sarah Almond, Joshua Almond, Mathew Lange and wife Chelsea, Gus Lange, Alex Lange, Kelsey Lange and Ashley Lange; and great-grandchildren, William Rabenhorst, Hannah Lange and Judson Lange.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Jan. 6 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Jan. 7 at First Baptist Church of Burnet with interment to follow at Burnet City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Compassus Round Rock, 1717 North I-H 35, Suite 130, Round Rock, TX 78664; the American Cancer Society; and Samaritan’s Purse Ministries.

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James C. “Jim” Miller, 86, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2015. He was born Oct. 12, 1928, in Goldthwaite, Texas, to Tom and Ora Miller.

He is survived by wife, Billie (Burkett) Miller. Both are longtime residents of Burnet, Texas. He is also survived by two daughters, Cindy Fellows and husband Martin and Kelli Vannicola and husband Robert; stepdaughter, Jamie Reeder and husband Adam; six grandchildren, Matthew Fellows of San Diego, Angelina, Zach, Isabella and Isaiah Vannicola of Garland and Samantha Reeder of Houston; one great-grandchild, Addalyn Fellows of San Diego; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Leroy Miller, Kathryn Hudson, Billy Miller and Robert “Red” Miller.

Jim graduated from Goldthwaite High School and later attended the University of Texas College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1955. He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was a forward observer in the Korean War.

Jim was a pharmacist for a span of more than 50 years. Shortly after graduation, he became part-owner of a pharmacy in Ballinger, Texas. In 1964, he moved his family to Rosenberg, Texas, where he owned and operated Miller’s Pharmacy for 11 years. Seeking a quieter lifestyle, he bought a small pharmacy  (Walnut Pharmacy) in New Braunfels, Texas.

When Jim and Billie were ready to retire, they moved back to Burnet, and Jim did relief pharmacy work for Cattles Pharmacy in Lampasas, retiring for good in 2008 at the age of 80.

Jim’s passions were playing golf with his best friend, Todd Gerald, playing dominoes and other games with his family, reading, cheering for his beloved Longhorns and eating cheese enchiladas where and whenever he could.

Jim was loved by so many people. He was a gentle, sweet man, and everyone who met him was touched by his cheerful kindness.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Vanderveer Church of Christ followed by a short graveside service at the Goldthwaite Cemetery at 3 p.m.

If you are interested in making a memorial contribution, Jim’s favorite charities were The Bandina Christian Youth Camp, c/o Vanderveer Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1067, Burnet, TX 78611, (512) 756-2253; and the Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832, (325) 622-4201, www.chc4kids.org.

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David Leslie Tumlinson died Jan. 3, 2015, at the age of 80. He was at his home with all of his children by his side. 

He was the son of Joseph Ellis Tumlinson and Lula Savannah Leverett Tumlinson of Kingsland.

David was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Jo Cheatham Tumlinson; his parents; four brothers; and three sisters.

He is survived by sister Frances Naomi Jung; two sons, David Lynn Tumlinson and wife Tammie of Kingsland and Norman Tumlinson of Kingsland; two daughters, Tammy Tumlinson Parton and husband Randal of Coleman and Janice Tumlinson McHam and husband Jay of Burnet; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Doris Edwards Brown, 90, of Burnet died Jan. 1, 2015. She was born May 28, 1924, in Thorndale, Texas, (Milam County) to Henry Nathan and Delila Edwards.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Farris Brown Jr.; brothers Virgil and Alton; and sisters Audrey and Allyne.

She is survived by daughter, Teresa and husband Ronnie Lee; two grandchildren, Chad Lee and Brooke Dempsey; four great-grandchildren, Jordanne Lee, Jake Lee, Farris Gavin Dempsey and Keira Dempsey; five brothers Alvin, Barkley, Danny, Calvin and Melvin Edwards; sister Margie McGee; and many nieces and nephews. She loved them all dearly.

She married Farris Brown Jr. on June 30, 1942, in Stamford, Texas. They lived in Abilene for 32 years and the Highland Lakes for 32 years.

In Abilene, she was a longtime employee of Thornton’s Department Store and Super Duper Grocery Stores. After moving to the Highland Lakes, she and Farris were self-employed in the lawn care business.

She was a loving wife and mother and was devoted to her grandchildren. She was happiest when doing for others and was a wonderful cook. She was much loved and will be greatly missed but is now reunited with all those gone before her. She went to be with her beloved Farris on his birthday.  What a wonderful reunion.

The family is forever grateful to everyone at Oaks Nursing Center in Burnet for the love and care given.

She will be cremated, and there will be a celebration of her life in the spring.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373.

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Robert William Davis passed from this life to the next on Jan. 2, 2015. He was 30 years old.

Robert was born to Vadine Johnson and Robert Milton Davis on Sept. 5, 1984.

He was a hardworking father of two beautiful children, William and Laurin, who he loved above all else. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking around the bonfire with family and friends.

Robert will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Robert was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clinton and Phyliss Johnson, and his paternal grandparents, Lt. Col. William Davis and Margaret Davis.

Robert is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hamilton; two children, William Hamilton-Davis and Laurin Hamilton-Davis; parents Robert M. Davis and Vadine Johnson; sister, Toni Neal and partner John “Scooter” Morgan Sr.; mother-in-law, Elaine Hamilton; sisters-in-law, Leslie Alexander and husband Casimir and Annette Flowers and husband Benjamin; brother-in-law, Aaron Vidaurri; aunt Neslee Michell Johnson; nephews Cullen Ray, Cody Wells, John C Morgan Jr., Jacob and Josh Alexander, Gabino and Gabriel Flowers, Johnathan and Christian Vidaurri, Julian Parra and Charles Morgan; nieces Bella Rose Touchet and Desiree Morgan; and great-nieces Stormee Ray and Karley Ray. He is also survived by extended family and friends William Morgan Sr., Angel Duncan and Karley Ray along with many others.

Pall bearers will be John “Scooter” Morgan, Cullen Ray, Cody Wells, Benjamin Flowers, Casimir Alexander, Tim Bowen, Donny Bowen and John Ortiz.

Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 7 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, followed by a graveside service at Fall Creek Cemetery in Spicewood at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Jeannie Whitehurst officiating.

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Our beloved brother Martin Garcia Jr., 60, of Burnet was called by our Heavenly Father on Jan. 3, 2015.

Our brother Martin was a loving, fun, hardworking and crazy kind of person. His jobs included custodian, landscaper, cook and working with cement. His TV schedule was like clockwork: Monday and Friday nights were for WWE wrestling; Saturday was Texas Longhorns football and Sunday was Dallas Cowboys football. Although he did not go to the Burnet football games, he knew sisters Gloria and Suzanne were going to be there and would give him play-by-play details.

We would like to thank the Eucharist ministers from Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, the staff at Oaks Nursing Center in Burnet, the staff at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet and especially the nurses in ICU at Seton-Williamson Medical Center in Round Rock for their dedicated services to and care of our brother.

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin H. Garcia; mother, Lucille Bernal Flores Garcia; brothers Joe Salazar Sr., Santos Flores Sr., Henry Flores and Emilio Flores; sister Lucille Ester Rodriguez; and nephew James Flores Jr.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Ramirez of Austin; brothers Frank Salazar of Lampasas, Timotheo Flores of Austin, James Candelario Flores Sr. (Juanita) of Dale, Tommy Flores (Victoria) of Granite Shoals, Tino Flores of Burnet and Martin Garcia (Marianna) of Idaho; sisters Janie Chavira (Rick) of Austin, Suzanne Loftis (Tommy), Gloria Flores and Nancy Szalkowski, all of Burnet, Guadalupe Lopez (Richard) and Sara Sanchez (Jesus), both of Idaho, and Hermelinda Martinez (Ray) of Burnet; numerous loving nieces and nephews; aunts Thomasa Castillo and Maggie Aleman, both of Burnet, and Anita Rodriguez of California; and uncle Mike Bernal of Burnet.

A recitation of the Holy Rosary is 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Burnet.

Pallbearers are Isidro Bernal, Ruben Bernal, Blas Garcia, Ricky Arellano, Joel Bernal and Saragosa Martinez.

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William “Bill” Paul Heisler, 66, lost his courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, on Jan. 4, 2015. Bill, the youngest of four children, was born Dec. 6, 1948, to Walter and Sarah (Harker) Heisler in Spokane, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sally Eufers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Dolores “Lori” Beck Heisler; sisters Belleene Torrance (Dave) and Charlene Lammers (Fred); a multitude of nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

The Heisler and Beck families will remember Bill for his exceptionally kind, considerate and affable nature and, most especially, for his remarkable sense of humor.

Bill graduated with honors in 1967 from Spokane’s Rogers High School, where he was a member of several academic organizations and excelled in both varsity football and basketball. He attended Eastern Washington State College before enlisting in the U.S. Army in July 1968 as a helicopter crew chief.

At the age of 20, Spec. 4 William P. Heisler received an appointment for Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. In 1969, he was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after graduation from OCS as a member of the Commandant’s List.

Bill was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. As a helicopter pilot, he flew dignitaries across the Vietnam War zone. He also served at Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Ord, California. At Fort Ord, he achieved the rank of captain and commanded Company A, 2nd Battalion, 51st Infantry, 7th Infantry Division and earned the Meritorious Service Medal for his efficiency and perseverance in improving logistical preparations at the battalion.

In civilian life, he was a driver for United Postal Service and later for Federal Express.

Bill loved all sports, was a successful gardener and beekeeper, and enjoyed traveling in his recreational vehicle across the United States.

A celebration of life service is 11 a.m. Jan. 10 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373.

The family extends gratitude to New Century Hospice, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the ALS Organization for their support and comfort throughout Bill’s struggle with this debilitating and fatal disease. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the ALS Association (www.alsa.org/donate) or Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate).

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Jonathan Martin Harris, 48, of Marble Falls died Jan. 5, 2015. He was born Oct. 18, 1968, in El Paso, Texas, to Paul and Mary Ann Harris.

Jon lived in Arlington and Odessa before settling in Marble Falls in 1994. He worked for Cold Springs Granite, Fastenal Tools, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and, most recently, as a security officer for the Horseshoe Bay Resort.

Jon enjoyed reading, watching every new movie that came out and dove hunting, but his greatest love was for the game of baseball. He came by the love of baseball naturally from his grandfather, Les Adair. The Texas Rangers were his favorite team, and most days, when he was not at work, you could find him wearing a Texas Rangers jersey. Each summer, he enjoyed taking his nephews to the ballpark in Arlington to see a game.

His friends who knew him best described him as witty, quite the character and always willing to help a friend — mostly, they have said he will truly be missed.

Survivors include his father, Paul Harris; sister, Allyson Black and husband Mike; niece, Emily Wieweck; and nephews, Jacob Wieweck and Alex Black.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mary Ann Harris.

A celebration of his life is 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, with a private family interment to follow at the Horseshoe Bay Mausoleum, where he will rest beside his mother.

Jon’s family would like to sincerely thank all of his close friends and co-workers who reached out to them during this very sad time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 4742 N. 24th St., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (800) 722-9474.

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James “Jim” Preston Barton, 84, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away Jan. 5, 2015. He was born to Wilson and Alta Marie (Watson) Barton on June 8, 1930, in Shady Grove, Texas.

Jim married Billie Jo Box on Jan. 21, 1950, in Burnet, Texas. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and barbecue. His gift for frying fish cannot be copied and was enjoyed by many. He taught his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to drive without parental supervision in the same old pickup.

Jim was a talented “fixer,” and many objects around his home have been “Jim-rigged.” Above all, he was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. His great-granddaughter Leyah considered him her best friend.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Billie Jo Barton of Kingsland; daughters, Sandra K. Barton of Bertram, Linda Raschke and husband John of Kingsland, and Camilla Marie Bohlin and husband Mark of Foley, Alabama; grandchildren, Pamela Wilson of Kingsland, Natalie Gonzalez and husband Emmanuel of Royce City and Brett Bohlin and Rebecca Scott, both of Foley, Alabama; grandson-in-law Josh Wilson of Kingsland; great-grandchildren, Leyah Wilson, Klayton Wilson and Fiona Scott; and sister, Randa Hance of Rockwall. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; son, James E. Barton; and brothers, Marvin and Wilson “Hoppy” Barton.

Serving as pallbearers are Jerry Roe, Tim Rybaski, Ernie Isaack, Danny Stone, Jerry Allred and Ron Verstuyft.

Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Jan. 8 at Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the funeral home with a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery in Burnet County.

Go to www.putnamcares.com to sign an online guest register.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive Austin, TX 78754, www.cancer.org; or The Arc of Texas, 8001 Centre Park Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754-5118, www.thearcoftexas.com.

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Alton Ray Mullen, 78, passed away at his home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Jan. 2, 2015.

Alton, also known as “Kayo” and “Moon,” was born in Florence, Texas, on March 1, 1936. He graduated from Florence High School and then had a career in the military, serving for more than 30 years in the Air Force, Army and National Guard. He lived in many different places, including England, Germany, Spain, Austin, Lexington and Marble Falls. He spent the last 10 years of his life in Florida because he loved the water so much.

He loved hunting, fishing and camping — anything to do with nature. He also loved cooking and football. He never met a stranger and his dog, Pugsy, went with him everywhere. He was a hard worker, and, although he was sick, he never complained. He always smiled and had a laugh no one will forget. He was full of knowledge of a life well spent and gave wonderful memories to all who knew and loved him.

Alton was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Mullen; daughter, Tamara Lynn Mullen; son Daniel Mullen; parents, Alton and Ethel Mullen; and three brothers, Ernest, Charles Mullen and J. Ray Mullen.

He is survived by two sons Scott Mullen and wife Lou Ann and Troy Mullen and wife Betty; three sisters-in-law, Pauline, Wilma and Lois Mullen; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. A memorial service is 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Florence Cemetery.

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Joan Shelton, 84, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away Jan. 8, 2015, in Round Rock, Texas. She was born March 27, 1930, to Lyle and Nell (Arendell) Harris in Austin, Texas.

Joan was a resident of Kingsland since 2001, having moved here from Aurora, Colorado, where she resided for 36 years.

She married Glenn Harold Shelton on May 29, 1948, in San Marcos, Texas. He preceded her in death Nov. 13, 2002. She also was preceded in death by daughter Leslie Elaine Shelton.

Joan is survived by daughter Alison Shelton of Burnet; sons, Glenn Shelton Jr. of North Carolina, Gary Shelton of Llano and Gregg Shelton and wife Robin of Strausburg, Colorado; sister, Carolyn Wildenthal of Houston; grandchildren, Shelby, Brian and Brandon; and great-grandchildren, Alana and Colton.

Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 13 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 900 Industrial Blvd. in Kingsland, (325) 388-6767. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County.

Memorial contributions in Joan’s name may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2913 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628.

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