Mary Silva, a longtime resident of the Burnet area, was called to her heavenly Father on Jan. 7, 2015. She was born in 1932 to Esteban and Guadalupe R. Campos.

Mary was always a familiar face at Miller’s Food Market, where she worked as a cook for 27 years. There, she was affectionately known as “Mama Mary” and formed many close ties with her loyal customers. Once you had her as a friend, she was always on your side.

Her greatest achievement was her family, of which she was very proud. Mary was a devoted mother and “Granny” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family and would spend many hours preparing her famous dishes to share at family get-togethers. As the matriarch, her key objective was to have a united and loving family, in which she was successful.     

Mary was preceded in death by an infant daughter Guadalupe Garcia; parents, Esteban and Guadalupe Campos; and brothers, Santos Campos and Esteban Campos Jr.

Mary is survived by her children Albino Garcia and wife Juanita, Arturo Garcia and wife Kathy, Olga Gonzales and husband Mike and Mary Miller and husband Bob; grandchildren, Maria and J.J. Gonzales, Juanita Escamilla, Guadalupe Garcia, Arturo Garcia Jr. and Juan Cruz Garcia and fiancé Jovana Lemus; great-grandchildren, Esteban Cade Escamilla, Avery Escamilla, Jaxon Gonzales, Grady Gonzales and Mia Estrada (estimated arrival date of March 19); sisters, Dominga Salinas and Juanita Campos; and many relatives and friends.

A Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Burnet. Interment will follow at Post Mountain Cemetery.

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Adalene Olga Amanda (Tischler) Tomlinson, 76, of Llano, and formerly of Coleman and Priddy, passed away Jan. 6, 2015, after lengthy illness.

Adalene was born to Monroe W. and Annie (Rackrow) Tischler on March 31, 1938, in Hamilton, Texas. She was the eldest of their 10 children. She attended high school in the Midland-Odessa area and Winters. They were of the Lutheran faith.

On Sept. 13, 1958, Adalene married Elmer Lee Tomlinson in Mexico. They lived in Llano for more than 30 years and were the owners-operators of Tomlinson Boot Shop on East Main Street. Many a Llano cowboy and cowgirl bought their boots from Elmer and Adalene. They even sold boots to folks living abroad.

Adalene was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Lee Tomlinson in February 2002; parents, Monroe W. and Annie Tischler; brothers, Harvey, Homer, Edwin “Pip”, Kenneth and Calvin; as well as aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her sisters, Serena and husband Gene Maas of Ballinger, Nelda and husband Mike Briley of Winters, Eva Hollis of Winters and Josie and husband Ray Henry of Ballinger; sisters-in laws Patty Tischler of Winters and Wanda Flanagan, both of Brownwood; aunts Leona and Billie; and cousins. She is loved and will be missed by many, including nieces Barbara Weidebusch (who used to come visit her in Llano) and nephews, great-nieces great-nephews and other family members and friends.

Much to Adalene’s delight, she recently (the past two or three years) reconnected with high school friends Joe Loper and his sister, Billie Hallum, of Eastland. Traveling to see them was a highlight of her day.

In addition to being a most excellent seamstress and boot maker, Adalene was an extremely good cook. She was known throughout the family for her wonderful recipes. She loved traveling and seeing America. She loved her family, and we will miss her, but we are grateful for all the years God gave her to us.

A funeral service was Jan. 8 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300, with David Hankins, the minister of the Llano Church of Christ, officiating. Burial followed at Llano City Cemetery.

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Saundra Lou “Shorty” Garrett, 71, of Buchanan Dam passed away Jan. 11, 2015. She was born June 27, 1943, in Lampasas to Leo T. and Eula Mae (Morton) Robbins.

Shorty grew up in Sterling City and later Burnet, where she attended school and loved playing basketball. She graduated Burnet High School in 1961 and soon began her medical profession as an X-ray technician at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.

In about 1977, she moved back to the Buchanan Dam and Burnet areas, where she worked for many years at different doctors’ offices and medical clinics.

Shorty never really retired but, in 2011, semi-retired to take more time being a caregiver to some close friends.

Shorty loved life, her family, friends and Joe Namath.

Survivors include her son, Jay “Trey” Garrett and wife Sandy of Belton; six grandchildren, Kelli, Will, Cameron, Hunter, Chandler and Gunner; and two great-grandchildren, Berklee and Tristan. Shorty is also survived by brother Bill Ellis and wife Cookie of Mineral Wells; sister Bonnie Gomez of Killeen; and cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Sam, Leo Robbins Jr. and Ronnie Ellis.     

A visitation for family and friends is 5-7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at the funeral home with Darrell Debo officiating. Interment will follow at Hillsdale Cemetery near Izoro in Lampasas County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Burnet Church of Christ.

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Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Dolores “Dee” Gordon, 87, of Lubbock from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 14 at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A service is 4 p.m. Jan. 15 at Bacon Heights Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements by Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.

Our beloved Dolores went to be with the Lord on Jan. 8, 2015. To view Dee’s tribute and leave your words of encouragement, visit www.memorialdesigners.net.

Dolores was born on Dec. 22, 1927, to Cleburn and Ruby (Dunn) Lyda in Lubbock. She graduated from New Deal High School, and, on March 18, 1946, she married Jim W. Gordon.

Dolores worked in the accounting department for Southwestern Bell for 25 years. She and Jim lived in Marble Falls, Texas, for 38 years and were members of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.

Dolores also was a very talented artist. She taught art for many years and was a member of the Highland Arts Guild in Marble Falls.

Dolores moved back to Lubbock in 2011 to be close to family. She was a member of Bacon Heights Baptist Church, the Herbert Bergstrom Sunday school class and the church choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother Gerriel Lyda.

Survivors include daughter, Derlyn Gordon (Ray Brown) of Lubbock; three sons, Barry Gordon of Lubbock, Sammie Gordon (Rhonda) of Corpus Christi and Jim Gordon (Karen) Clarkston, Washington; six grandchildren, Michele Samuelson (Michael), Dustin Gordon, Jason Gordon (Ashleigh), Eric Gordon (Nicole), Sam Gordon and Zach Gordon; and three great-grandchildren, Jak Gordon, Makayla Samuelson and Nathan Gordon.

Memorials are suggested to Bacon Heights Baptist Church, 5110 54th St., Lubbock, TX 79414.

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Karen Williams Henley, 71, of Marble Falls was peacefully called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Jan. 9, 2015, after an extended illness. Karen was born June 27, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lalage Birmingham and Harold Leslie Williams.

After spending her public school years in Tulsa, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree at Tulsa University and a master’s degree in speech pathology at Oklahoma State University. Karen worked in numerous fields of endeavor before moving to Houston, where she served as a civilian senior personnel specialist in the Houston Police Department’s recruiting division. While there, she met and married Roy A. Henley, a Houston police officer, on April 21, 1990.

When Karen contracted cancer in 1996, its physical toll soon led to her and Roy retiring and eventually moving to Central Texas in 1999. There, they enjoyed several good years of country living until Karen’s health began to deteriorate again. She was admitted to the Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls in mid-May 2012 and remained there until she passed from this life to eternal rest on Jan. 9, 2015.

An only child, Karen was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind to celebrate her life her husband, Roy A. Henley of Marble Falls; stepdaughter, Rhonda K. Oden and husband Jeff of Elgin; and stepson, Robert A. Henley and wife Janet of Marble Falls. Karen also leaves behind six step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and many extended family members. Karen was never blessed with children of her own, but she dearly loved the family she gained through marriage.

At her request, Karen’s earthly remains were entrusted to Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, for cremation. A private memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date for family members and close friends.

The family wishes to extend its heart-felt thanks to the management and staff of Legend Oaks-Granite Mesa for the loving care provided to Karen during the past two-and-a-half years. Their kindness will never be forgotten!

“Live your life the best way you know how and hope you have shared some moments along the way which others will someday recall with pride for having known you.”

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Deborah Denise Matthews Brown was born May 29, 1959, in Boerne, Texas, to Ethel Mae Matthews. She went to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2015, at the age of 55.

She is survived by her husband, Marvin E. Brown of Tow; daughter, Christina Brown Smith and grandson Brayden Aaron Smith of Cedar Creek; mother, Ethel Matthews of Johnson City; sisters, Ann Matthews Hashaw and husband Earl of Johnson City and Elizabeth Matthews Schmitz and husband Brian of Cottonwood Shores; and nieces Justine Hashaw of Marble Falls and Haley Hashaw of Johnson City.

Deborah was preceded in death by her infant son, Aaron Matthew Thomas, and father, John Richard Matthews.

Deborah achieved many great accomplishments in her life. She was the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1976 at Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Johnson City.

On Nov. 10, 1984, she married Marvin Brown and settled in Tow. Deborah was a member of First Baptist Church of Tow, and she and Marvin successfully ran the Bluffton Store for more than a decade. Most recently, Deborah earned her Realtor’s license and first experienced success as a real estate agent in the Bastrop area before returning two years ago to Llano County, where she established herself as a trusted real estate advisor.

Deborah was most proud of her daughter, Christina, and grandson, Brayden. It seemed her world became complete on April 29, 1998, when Brayden was born. She delighted in being his full-time caregiver during his pre-school years and continued to be his biggest fan and partner in crime, including keeping after-school detention in middle school a secret from his mother.

Deborah overcame many challenges in her life — the loss of her son and her medical and physical ailments, just to name a few — but she overcame the obstacles with fierce determination to meet each goal she set her mind to. She was a self-taught bookkeeper, a home renovation specialist and the family’s go-to seamstress for contest-winning Halloween costumes. Deborah even sewed her own wedding dress as well as the dresses for her bridal party.

Deborah held a special place in so many lives. Her sisters and close family called her Debbie; her nieces knew her as Aunt Deb; her daughter called her Ma; and her grandson called her “Manga.” It was one of his first words, and the one he always used to call his grandma. His grandpa Marvin is “Binks.”

A funeral service is 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300, with Pastor John Taylor officiating.

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Gladys Merle St. John of Marble Falls passed away Jan. 13, 2015. She was born Sept. 10, 1917, to Clyde and Lura Gardner Cheatham.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jeff Austin St. John, as well as two brothers, Clovis Cheatham and Troy Cheatham.

Merle is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Cummins and husband Charles; son, Jeff St. John; grandchildren, Sheri Leddy and husband John, Chris Cummins and wife Serena, Jill Burguier and Jodi St. John; three great-granddaughters, Alexandra, Sophie and Callan Cummins; sister, Joy Taylor; sister-in-law JoAnn Cheatham; and nieces Lisa Sheets and Lynn Downs.

Merle was an avid bridge player and golfer. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls and Hidden Falls Country Club in Meadowlakes for 35 years. She loved every minute of her life.

Merle will be buried at Turnersville Cemetery in Coryell County at 3 p.m. Jan. 17. A memorial service is 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at First United Methodist Church.

The family wishes to thank Gateway Gardens and Granite Mesa for the love and care staff gave her during the last few years.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls.

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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Armando Fernandez, 69, of Bertram, Texas, passed away Jan. 12, 2015, in Houston.

Armando is survived by his wife, Maria Elizabeth, and a legacy of children and grandchildren, including his daughters, Ana Lopez and Sonia Fernandez; sons, Hugo and Able Fernandez; and 11 grandchildren.

A funeral service was Jan. 15 at Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. He was interred at Bear Creek Cemetery in Bertram.

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Rita Lavelle Holloway, 67, of Llano, Texas, passed away Jan. 12, 2015. Rita was born Feb. 24, 1947, to Ottis and Lucille Halliburton in Llano. She was also a resident of Austin throughout her life.

Rita loved spending time with her family, who she truly loved unconditionally. She enjoyed coaching softball, gardening and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. She was extremely creative and had a way of making everything a little more fun.

Rita is survived by her daughters, Tracy Leverett and husband Sammy of Llano and Kim DeCesaris and husband Wayne of Austin; brother Jerry Halliburton and wife Judy of Sierra Vista, Arizona; grandchildren, Jordan Leverett and fiancé Jamie Henkaus of New Braunsfels, Jessica Leverett of Llano and Connor DeCesaris of Austin; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Lucille Halliburton; brother Tony Halliburton; and sister, Connie Sue Halliburton.

A memorial service is Jan. 18 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cowboy Church or Back Pack Buddies at Llano High School.

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Julia Alice (McFaddin) Reilly died peacefully Jan. 15, 2015, in Marble Falls, at the age of 90. Julia was born in Beaumont, Texas, on Nov. 24, 1924, and was the youngest and last surviving child of Charles Walter and Mabel Maurine (Dugger) McFaddin. Her father was variously a Texas Ranger, a cattleman, a rancher, a farmer and a businessman, and her mother was a school teacher.

Julia’s parents moved to Arizona when she was young, and she attended schools in Casa Grande and worked during World War II for U.S. Defense Department contractors. Shortly after the war, she moved to San Antonio, where she met her husband, Eugen E.J. “Gene” Reilly. They married in 1952.

In her busy life, she worked as a railroad clerk for Southern Pacific Railroad, an executive secretary for the presidents of Southern Steel Corp. and Highland Lakes National Bank, a real estate agent and broker and a mother to three children.

Julia and Gene began raising their young family in San Antonio, the base of the road construction business that Gene, his brother Art and his mother, Louise Maupin, owned. In 1968, Julia and Gene decided they wanted to raise their family in the Highland Lakes and moved to Granite Shoals. They later moved across the lake to Blue Lake Estates.

Julia got started in the real estate business when she worked for the developers of Meadowlakes on Lake Marble Falls, and she thereafter went to work for NGD Realtors.  Julia and Gene (who had just sold his part of the family company to his brother) started Reilly Real Estate in Marble Falls in 1978, and she remained active as a real estate broker until her retirement at the age of 84 in 2008. She served as president of the Highland Lakes Board of Realtors in 1978 and received the board’s Trailblazer Award in 2002. She also served as a board member and president of the Highland Lakes Tourist Association.

Julia loved her family and her work. In the real estate business, she set a standard for ethical practices, and her customers loved her dearly. Her humor and disposition could brighten any room or place she visited. She loved humor and remained active with her friends and family for her entire life, getting out in public as often as she could, including being with friends and family on her 90th birthday and for the past Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. She lived to provide joy to others, and she succeeded without limitation.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Charles Walter McFaddin, Allen Minor McFaddin, James Ellis McFaddin and William Roy McFaddin; and sisters, Lelia Rachel McFaddin Fawcett, Florence McFaddin, Lucile McFaddin, Nellie McFaddin Dissler, Ruth McFaddin Schwartz and Sylvia Mabel McFaddin Cicora.

Julia is survived by her children, Amy McMurrough and husband Dan, Susan Potts and husband Steve Gibbs and Frank Reilly and partner Seth Smith; grandchildren, Erin Leigh McMurrough Grosskopf and husband Eric, Matthew Gibbs and wife Erica and Kyle Gibbs; great-grandchildren, Jaydon, Grayson and Olivia Gibbs; sister-in-law Constance “Connie” McFaddin of Ellicott City, Maryland; brother-in-law Fred Hudspeth Maupin and sister-in-law Lynnette McCoy Maupin of Deer Park; many nieces and nephews and great- (and great-great) nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Her family thanks the wonderful and caring staff of the Granite Mesa Healthcare facility for keeping Julia comfortable not only in her final days, but also during her last years there.

A service is 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at at Trinity Episcopal Church, 909 Ave. D in Marble Falls, with the Rev. David Sugeno officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hills Cemetery near Marble Falls.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be given to The Helping Center of Marble Falls, c/o Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 580, Marble Falls, TX 78654; or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home, 607 E. Anderson Lane in Austin, (512) 419-7224. Go to www.austinpeel.com to offer condolences.

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Rocco Traficanto Jr., 86, of Austin went to be with the Lord on Jan. 17, 2015. He was a resident of the Llano Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. Rocco was born Dec. 13, 1928, in Scamon, Kansas, to Rocco and Dora Traficanto.

At and early age, he migrated with his family to Chicago, and it is there he spent most of his life. He had been in Texas since 1994. He retired as a machinist many years ago.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and three brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dolores. He is also survived by his sister Pearl Pendergrass of Arizona; Angelo Traficanto of Illinois; daughter, Sharon Traficanto of Austin; Mark Traficanto of Llano; two grandchildren, Courtney and Brittany; and one great-grandchild, Alyssa.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Jan. 20 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300. A funeral service is 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the funeral home.

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Joe Tindel was a resident of Blanco, Texas, for 28 years and a resident of Marble Falls, Texas, for eight years.

He was a World War II veteran and a brakeman and conductor for Southern Pacific Railroad.

Mr. Tindel was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Blakely.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eddie J. Tindel; two sons, Joe Tindel Jr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Don Tindel of Marble Falls; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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Jackie Justis was born in San Saba County to Charlie and Essie Tyler Justis on July 9, 1944. He went to meet our Lord on Jan. 15, 2015.

He moved to Llano at a young age and graduated from Llano High School as a proud member of the Class of 1962. Rumor has it he drove a great car that held a lot of girls, which made him the main man on campus.

Jackie was involved in many things during his life, but there are few that really stand out. He was an avid golfer and loved being on the greens with friends telling tall tales and hanging out at the 19th hole. He made some really good friends playing golf. One notable friend drove really fast, played horrible rap music and called him “Grasshopper.”

Another pastime that was big part of Jackie’s life was fishing. To say he loved fishing would be an understatement. He spent many long hours in the hot sun with Karla and special friends reeling in the “big ones.” The fishing stories got bigger and bigger the more friends he told them to! They also had the wonderful experiences of shooting competition sporting clays and making friends from all over the world.

Jackie was the proud owner of J & J Construction and had the privilege of working side by side with his son, who learned the art of woodworking with even more perfection than Jackie, which is saying a lot. He loved kids and was a proud supporter of the junior livestock show, where he was lucky to be involved with his kids. Jackie supported not only them but many kids who just needed a mentor or a friend. Many thanks to Mr. James Epperson for his teachings. Jackie and Karla watched many a sporting event cheering on these kids. We can think of one kid in particular who he had to thump on the head a lot, and this child grew into a fine young man and a Marine.

Jackie’s life was full of wonderful events. There were sad times but many wonderful times with friends and family. There are many experiences we have not listed, but believe me, they are not forgotten.

A very special thank you goes to Jackie’s niece, who was there at the time she was most needed. We were going to list honorary pallbearers, however, there are so many friends he would have wanted everyone to have that honor. Jackie and Karla are so blessed to have so many friends. The outpouring of love and support has been amazing. They thank you from the bottom of their hearts.

Jackie is survived by his wife, Karla, and her daughter Jennifer and family; one daughter, Nicki; and Sean Jackson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jackie had many, many friends in his Life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Justis Jr.; sister, Lillie Justis Craven; and son, Bret.

He was laid to rest at the Llano City Cemetery on Jan. 17, 2015.

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

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Longtime resident of Marble Falls, Oleta Phinney went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 20, 2015. She was born Feb. 23, 1923, to Eddie and Marie Bible of Pleasant Valley.

Oleta married Dudley Owen Phinney, the love of her life, on May 12, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was extremely proud of her husband’s service in the Pacific Theater during World War II and her son’s service during Vietnam.

Oleta was one of the first women to enter the workforce building planes during World War II. Later, she worked in the metal shop at Mathis and as a waitress at the Blue Bonnet Café. She began a successful career at the IRS in 1967 until her retirement.

Oleta dedicated a lot of her time to the community, teaching adults to read and working with the children of Buckner’s Boys Ranch. She was an avid genealogist and history buff, tracing her roots to Tennessee.

Oleta was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Maurice Bible; sister Edna Clunn; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She is survived by her son, Alan Phinney and wife Mary; daughter, Virginia Janda and husband Leroy; grandson, Craig Phinney and wife Denise; granddaughters, Heather Phinney and partner Christina, Amy Phinney Ramirez and husband Monte, all of San Antonio, and Stephanie Wilkerson and husband Brett of Austin; great-grandchildren, Raiden and Rhiannon Ramirez and Miles Wilkerson; brother Darrell Bible and wife Jimmie of Marble Falls; sister Laverne Stover of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Gloria Fay Warren, 81, of Sunrise Beach Village, Texas, passed away Jan. 20, 2015. She was born to Ted and Hilma Luverne (Hanson) Roseland on July 15, 1933, in Clearlake, South Dakota.

Gloria was one of four cheerleaders to lead the Harlandale High School Indian cheers in San Antonio, Texas, for all four years. She also was the Homecoming Sweetheart.

She married Sam Warren, her husband of more than 61 years, on Jan. 9, 1954, in Seguin, Texas.

She was a very beautiful and loving mother, wife and granny.

She is survived by her husband; daughters, Cassandra Underwood and husband Lyndall of Roscoe and Billie Jean Brumfield and husband Keith of Celina; son, Sam F. Warren of Celina; and grandchildren, Jason Conn, Emily Arnold, Tara Conn, Bryan Kaylor, Jady Underwood, Kori Underwood, Jody Underwood, Jennie Underwood, Cody Tolleson and Justin Brumfield; great-grandchildren, Presley Kaylor, Jacie Schussler, Grady Underwood, Madoc Underwood, Kalum Underwood, Brayden Conn, Brantley Kaylor and Whitley Conn; sisters, Laurel Koenig and husband Charles of Horseshoe Bay and Teddy Kywicki of Boston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Warren Roseland, Lindy Roseland, Homer Roseland and Donnie Roseland.

A memorial service is 10 a.m. Jan. 29 at Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. Go to putnamcares.com to sign an online guest register.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, (800) 272-3900, www.alz.org/donate‎.

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Bryan Lee Randle, 24, of Granite Shoals passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Jan. 18, 2015. He was born May 22, 1990, in Round Rock to Robert Randle Jr. and Sherry (Cook) Randle.

Bryan grew up in Granite Shoals and went to school in Marble Falls. He enjoyed being with and hanging out with his friends and also his car. He worked for many years at Ridgley Roofing and also enjoyed his work in Horseshoe Bay at a golf course as a greens keeper.

Bryan is survived by his parents, Robert and Sherry Randle Jr. of Granite Shoals; brother, Robert Randle III of Granite Shoals; and maternal grandmother, Carolyn Cook of Stephenville. He is also survived by other family and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Annie Ruth Randle Sr.

Bryan’s funeral is 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, with Minister Dwight Faulk officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.

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Gary Wayne Faulkner, 55, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away Jan. 23, 2015, at his residence due to complications from surgery.

Gary was born Aug. 31, 1959, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He grew up in Paris, Texas, and graduated from North Lamar High School in 1978.

He married his best friend, soulmate and the love of his life, Lisa Faulkner, on Dec. 23, 1978. Gary and Lisa moved to Marble Falls in 1981 and started their business, K&P Motorsports. Gary’s love for motorcycles, fast cars and racing were a major part of their lives. If he wasn’t working on cars, he was racing at Little River Dragway, where he and Lisa were major supporters and spent many hours with their “racing family.”

Gary is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lisa Spann Faulkner; parents, Gerald and Carolyn Faulkner of Burnet; mother-in-law, Louise Morrell of Pottsboro; sisters, Karen and husband Mike Berryhill of La Grange and Teresa and husband Jess Nickerson of Paris; sister-in-law, Cindy and husband Jim Bunch of Pottsboro; nieces Amber Grisham, Jennifer Whitley and Jessica Nickerson; nephews Jason Cullison, Lance Cullison and Tyler Bunch; and goddaughters, Nicole Tomastik Wright and Mabry Spanhel. Also surviving are numerous relatives and many close friends.

2 Timothy 4:7 — I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

In lieu of flowers, Lisa requests all donations be made to Little River Dragway, P.O. Box 723, Little River, TX 76554.

A funeral service is 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at First Assembly of God Church in Marble Falls. Interment will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. Condolences may be made at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.

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A service for Robert D. “Bob” Goodwin, 79, Marble Falls was Jan. 22 at First United Methodist Church in Marble Falls with the Revs. Ellen Ely and Jon Weems officiating. Interment was Jan. 23 in Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop.

Bob died Jan. 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 6, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He married Paka Deloris Newby on July 30, 1955, in Merkel.

Bob was a graduate of Sul Ross State University, where he played football. For several years, he coached high school football and basketball. In 1960, he attended and graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services. He served his apprenticeship with Starbuck Funeral Home in Merkel.

Bob and Paka owned and operated Goodwin Funeral Home in Sinton from 1963 until 1977. In 1978, they moved to Gladewater, where they owned and operated Goodwin Funeral Home until their retirement in 1997.

Bob was very active in community service, having served as an officer in the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, and the chambers of commerce in Sinton and Gladewater. He was named Gladewater Citizen of the Year in 1995.

He was very active in the Texas Funeral Directors Association. He had served on all of the boards and was president of the association in 1974. He served as a governor to the National Funeral Directors Association, representing five states including Texas, from 1980 until 1984. He received his 50-year service pin from the Texas Funeral Directors Association in 2013.

Bob and Paka moved to Marble Falls in 2002. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. He was a member of the Noonday Lions Club in Marble Falls. He loved to preform with the Hill Country Blenders, an a cappella harmony group.

He was preceded in death by two infant children; parents, Fern Hollis “Bud” and Dorothy Faulkerson Goodwin; and daughter, Diona Lynn Goodwin.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Paka Goodwin of Marble Falls; son and daughter-in-law, Newby Grant and Jenea Goodwin of Austin; grandsons, Robert Maxwell “Max” Goodwin and Martin Jacob “Jake” Goodwin; and granddaughter, Nona Greer Goodwin, all of Austin; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Gene Cottle of Troup and Pam Newby of Austin; nieces Cassandra Barnes, Celeste Cartwright, Candace James, Catherine Wallum and Alex Newby; and an adopted brother, Eddie James of Conroe.

If desired, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1101 Bluebonnet Drive, Marble Falls, TX 78654.

Local 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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Mary Vick Scott Hamilton passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2015, at age 86. She was born Nov. 15, 1928, to Jeff Davis “Babe” and Laura Ellen (Clinger) Scott. 

She graduated in 1946 from Llano High School, where she played the baritone and worked on the school newspaper. Upon graduation, she worked for several years at the Texas Highway Department in Austin, where she lived at a boarding house with her girlfriends. On an evening at the State Theater with the girls, she met her soon-to-be-husband, Kenneth Kling Hamilton, with just a wink and a smile.

Vicki, as her husband liked to call her, was a devoted and loving mother of three girls: Laura, Celeste and Barbara. She raised her girls in Texas, moving frequently to follow Kenneth’s career in the oil tool business. Llano was their retreat, and she was happiest when she was fishing for catfish or deer hunting with her family.

Eventually, she and Kenneth retired in Llano, where she enjoyed painting pictures of the Hill Country as a member of the Llano Fine Arts Guild. She loved sharing family snapshots, tending to the pecan orchard and cooking for the family gatherings. All the grandchildren would request her famous “Granny Tea.”

She had a super sweet tooth and was known for her giving nature. She never let you leave the house without packing you a goody bag with cookies, candy, fruit and a soda or whatever she had handy. But most of all, she loved to love her family so very much.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Allie Clinger Scott.

She is survived by her sister, Geraldine Lawless, husband of more than 60 years, Kenneth; three children; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her heritage and living in Llano, where she was able to keep in touch with family and friends with whom she grew up.

A graveside service was Jan. 22 at Board Branch Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Cundieff officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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

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William Richard Randolph, 83, of Llano, Texas, passed away Jan. 15, 2015. He was born July 3, 1932, in Seminole, Texas, to John B. Paul and S.T. (Wright) Randolph.

He grew up in Lamesa and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture form Texas Tech University. For many years, he worked for the General Sales Manager’s Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., and was senior agricultural attache in Tokyo in the late ‘70s. After retirement, they moved to Llano.

Survivors include his wife, Ayako; two sisters, Clara Grimes and husband Terry of May and Gearline Thompson of Kileen. He is also survived by nieces Lana Rodgers, Sharea Weedon, Christine Thompson; numerous grandnieces; nephews Ricky and Rickard; numerous grandnephews; and dear friends, Reese and Margie Wingate of Llano.

A graveside service was Jan. 20 at Llano City Cemetery with Pastor Dale Strawn of Bible Baptist Church officiating.

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

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