Gary Wayne Zietlow, 55, passed away Jan. 25, 2015, at his home in Kingsland, Texas.

Gary was a fun person to be around, and he will be missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Ted and Yettave Sketka; the love of his life, Linda Eckstein; son, Gary Wayne Zietlow Jr.; brothers, Larry Zietlow and wife Cynde, John Zietlow and Kevin Zietlow; sister, Beanna Johnson and husband Kyle; stepchildren, Walter and Lauren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Zietlow.

A memorial service is 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/donate.

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Clara Mae Pierce, 78, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away Jan. 25, 2015. She was born to Joseph and Dorothea (Williams) Montgomery on Dec. 17, 1936, in Champaign, Illinois.

Clara owned several retail businesses. She also enjoyed ceramics, softball, bowling, card games, and Tetris and Mario Brother video games. She owned The Pub in Buchanan Dam and was also head of the Karma Club in Burnet.

She is survived by her sons, Joseph McCubbin and wife Marie of Cottonwood Shores, David McCubbin and wife Janet of Granite Shoals and Jerry McCubbin of Marble Falls; daughters, Linda Rowley and husband David of Cottonwood Shores, Cathy Bruns of Marble Falls and Lucinda Ashby and husband Kent of Waxhaw, North Carolina; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service is 10-11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. Go to www.putnamcares.com to offer condolences.

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Vernon Leroy Sodomek passed away Dec. 28, 2014, at 93 of natural causes. He was a resident of a nursing home in Burnet, Texas, and a former resident of Omaha, Nebraska; Phoenix and Sun Lakes, Arizona; and Kingsland, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rachel Amidon. He is survived by his two daughters, Linda Pate of Tucson, Arizona, and Susan Cozad of Kingsland, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer Pate, John Cozad II and Jean Cozad Poteet; and five great-grandchildren.

Vern was the only child of Edward and Anna Sodomek of Omaha, Nebraska. He and Rachel married in Omaha during his service in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in Indian Springs, Nevada, which is now known as Area 51.

Vern joined Beehive Masonic Lodge in Omaha as a young man, and, just prior to his death, he received his 60-year Masonic pin. He was the last surviving charter member of Centennial AF & AM Masonic Lodge #326 in Omaha. After retirement, Vern and Rachel were active in the Sun Lakes, Arizona, Lions Club for many years. He moved to Kingsland after Rachel passed away.

A memorial service is 12:15 p.m. Feb. 15 at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, located on RR 1431 near Texas 29 in Buchanan Dam, Texas. The Rev. Grady Roe will officiate. The Highland Lakes Military Honor Guard and the Kingsland AF & AM Masonic Lodge#1424 will also participate in the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the American Heart Association, in Austin, Texas, or the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides military families housing close to a loved one during hospitalization.

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John Clark Compton, 63, of Marble Falls passed from this life on Jan. 29, 2015, in Temple, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Borger, Texas, to Earl and Willie Meeks Compton. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force. He was an LVN by trade, receiving his schooling at St. Mary’s College in Lubbock and performing his duties through the Seton Healthcare System for many years in WIC (Womens-Infants-Childrens Care) and then, in later years, as a nurse at Northwood Health Care Center in Marble Falls. He retired in 2000.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Compton; aunt Dot Farrel; and stepdaughter Rebecca Schaller.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia “Patsy” of Marble Falls; daughter, Dawn Flynn and husband Sean of Weatherford; son Byron Compton Olivere and wife Jennifer of Fort Worth; daughter, Amanda Wilson and husband Jeff of Canton, Ohio; daughter Loretta Higgins and husband Douglas; stepchildren Ranata Schaller and Carla Clark; and grandchildren, Richard Schaller, Lilly Ann Schaller and Ethan Olivere.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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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Phyllis Meryl Alexander, 64, of Llano died Jan. 28, 2015. She was born March 4, 1950, to Lena Belle Lockhart and William Earl Alexander in Llano.

She worked as a CNA for many years and also had a cleaning service. She enjoyed painting and drawing. She loved being outside working in the yard. She loved to go country dancing. Her grandchildren were her world.

She is survived by daughters, Angela Kullenberg and husband Harvey of Kingsland and Jayme Kuhn of Austin; son, Chris Minter of Bastrop; three grandchildren, Brenden Cotton, Alexus Cotton and Madison Maynard; sisters, Jean Daltwas of Lyman, South Carolina, and Marcia Allen of Llano; and brother; W.E. “Bill” Alexander Jr. of Llano.

A family service will be held at later date.

TIME

Time is of the essence

I’ve often been told and

Valued with money it’s as

precious as gold.

So cherish every moment

Be strong- Be Bold

For time is not ours.

It’s the good Lord’s to Hold

Author: Phyllis Meryl Alexander

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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Frances Knutson, 87, of Burnet passed away Jan. 31, 2015. Frances was born Dec. 15, 1927, in Stuart, Oklahoma, to Worthy and Bertha Lane Sparks.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sister, Helen Cantrel; brothers F.J. Rowney and Robert Rowney; and an infant son, Jack Albert Jones Jr.

Survivors include daughters, Sue and Melvin McMullin of Burnet, Wanda and Phillip Crumbley of Burnet and Linn and Jerry Cascadden of Live Oak, Florida; and brother Mason Rowney of Burnet. Also surviving Frances are Ronny and Glenda Jones of Luther, Oklahoma, Charles and Petra Jones of Pleasanton and Allen and Phyllis Jones of Sinton. Also left to carry on her family heritage are 44 grandchildren, including 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild to be born in February, along with too many nieces and nephews to count but who are loved none the less.

From Frances: “I wish to say I have loved each and every one of you in my own way. Goodbye and God bless each and every one of you.”

A funeral service is 3 p.m. Feb. 2 with visitation starting at 1 p.m. at Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Interment will follow at Post Mountain Cemetery.

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Vicente M. Gonzales Sr. was called by our Heavenly Father on Feb. 1, 2015, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family at his Oatmeal, Texas, home.

Vicente’s legacy started on Oct. 27, 1940, in San Antonio as the third child of Mr. Federico A. and Mrs. Maria de la Neives (Mendoza) Gonzales.

Growing up in a large family, Vicente helped as a field laborer, traveling with the family where work took them and working with other families. It was in this environment that Vicente met Miss Augustina Arellano, and they were married April 4, 1964, in San Antonio.

Vicente worked as a heavy equipment operator as well as a commercial vehicle driver for the city of San Antonio and the San Antonio Water System for 30 years. His work ethic and love for his family continued with him throughout his life. He was a “big brother” to many and a father figure to others as an example of wisdom, understanding and courage.

He enjoyed listening to his conjunto music into the wee hours of the morning. His love of fishing and hunting, along with his spouse, brought him to the Hill Country for retirement.  He was well-loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed.

Vicente M. Gonzales Sr. was preceded by his son Albert A. Gonzales and grand-daughter Brittany Marie Gonzales.

He is survived by his spouse, Augustina Gonzales; two sons Vicente A. Gonzales Jr. and Vernon A. Gonzales and spouses; and six grandchildren, Jeremy, Jennifer, Breana, Julia, Desiree and Jayden.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers Frederico Jr., Monico, Ricardo, Alfredo, Federico Alfredo and Roberto M. Gonzales; and sister Jenoveva M. Gonzales.  He is survived by brothers Juan Julio, Jose Ramon, Rogelio, Ruben and Rodolfo M. Gonzales; and sisters Mrs. Rufina Holt, Mrs. Dora Laureles, Mrs. Maria Luisa Herrera, Mrs. Rosa Maria Godines and Ms. Elida Gonzales.

Visitation for family and friends is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 4 and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 5 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Feb. 5. A funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Burnet.

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Mary Elizabeth Clendennen, 69, of Marble Falls passed away Feb. 1, 2015. “Mary” was what was on her driver’s license, but many knew her by Liz. She was loved by many.

Liz had undergone surgery for lung cancer last March and had a heart condition for many years. She was a fighter, and you always thought when she was going to the hospital you would just see her in a few days. Some say she was honoree and would be around forever. God had another plan. He was ready for her to come home and to be at peace.

Born Liz Clendennen on April 21, 1945, in Page Fayette County, West Virginia, she attended Montgomery High School.

Liz was one of the owners of the Lazy A, and after selling, she spent her days doing odds and ends but, most important, being a housewife and caring for her children and grandchildren. Her family was her life, and she would do anything to for them.

Liz loved fall when the trees would change because it reminded her of West Virginia. She also loved spring and had a green thumb. She also loved decorating her house and always looking her best.

Liz was preceded in death by her loving mother, Arbutus James Pinson; brothers George William Pinson and John Delmore “Mickey” Pinson; and sister Marcia Johnson.

Surviving family includes husband, Winston Wayne Clendennen; children, Chelsea Reneé Clendennen-Morrow, Diane Reneé Zastopil, Christal Gay Pinson, Christopher Wayne Clendennen and Winston Wayne Clendennen II; and sibling Denver Eugene Pinson. Liz had seven grandsons and five granddaughters.

Liz wished to leave a parting message for the loved ones she leaves behind: “This I ask of those I love: Weep not for me. Remember not the tears but the laughter we shared. Remember not the harsh but the tender words we spoke. Weep not for me, for I have lived and loved, and I would have you smile in sweet remembrance”.

A service is 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at First Baptist 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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Jeffery Lee Davis, a very simple man, was born in San Diego on May 11, 1952. He was raised in Indiana and moved to Houston to raise his family at an early age.

In 1987, he found his way to the small town of Marble Falls, where he passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2015.

He loved fishing, his kids, grandkids, video games, his brothers, his mom and dad, Chet Hice, motorcycles, warm weather, camping, solitude, fixing things around the house and old beat-up cars. He never needed much, just a “new release” on VHS and a pizza on Friday nights with his kids. He was a problem solver, quiet and went out of his way to help people in need.

He is survived by his daughters, Aletha Laterza and Corina Guillory; son, Robert Davis; and seven wonderful grandkids.

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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Joan P. “Jodie” Jones passed away Feb. 4, 2015, at the age of 89.

Jodie was the younger of two girls, born to Milton and Trudy Primm on Aug. 5, 1925, in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita State University and married Frank T. Jones on Aug. 31, 1947. They had one son, Jeffrey Clarke Jones.

Jodie had a full life. She was a lifelong member of P.E.O. and volunteered for the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association, her church and various rest homes. She always helped her friends in need.

Jodie enjoyed entertaining her family and friends in her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Frank; her older sister, Bette Primm Dolfi; and her dogs she loved so much.

She is survived by her son and his wife, Jeffrey and McDonna Lynn Jones; two grandchildren, Randi Nicole Cormack and husband Chad and Megan Amanda Jones; and three great-grandchildren, Kennedi Jane, Broderic William and Astrid Olivia.

Visitation is 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. Another visitation is 5-6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Downing and Lakey Funeral Home East in Wichita, Kansas. Burial will be in Freeport, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

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LaVerne Underwood Martin Branum passed away peacefully Feb. 2, 2015, at 11:15 a.m. at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet. She was surrounded by her family and close friends.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Riddles Hoover; her children’s father, Harold “Pud” Martin; and grandson Tony Manning.

She is survived by her son, Jack Martin and wife Susan of Valleyhead, Alabama; and daughters, Helen McKee and husband Gary of San Angelo and Ann Oliver and husband David of Burnet.  Also surviving her is her brother, Darrell Underwood and wife Wanda of Dallas; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

LaVerne had a passion for hairdressing and dancing. She loved to do the Texas Two-Step or the Texas Waltz, especially with her two sons-in-law. Her hair was always top shelf, and, boy, could she put out a hairstyle.

Visitation for LaVerne 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at Northside Baptist Church in Burnet. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Calf Creek Cemetery near Brady.  Pallbearers are Gary McKee, David Oliver, Terry Oliver, Jeff Manning, Taylor Manning-Steele, Stephen Shuffield and Bradley Shuffield, and the honorary pallbearer is Garrett Steele.

Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

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Carl William “Bill” Riley, 84, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away Feb. 2, 2015. He was born to Carl Erick and Essie Louise (Meyer) Riley on Feb. 2, 1931, in Terra Haute, Indiana.

Mr. Riley proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years. He then opened an antique shop with a furniture refinishing shop in the back and traveled across the country selling at antique shows. He finally retired to Kingsland.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Marble Falls, singing in the choir; Kingsland Masonic Lodge #1424; and Social Masonic Lodge #86 in Terra Haute. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, selling on eBay and keeping young at heart by attending comic conventions with his grandson, Joseph.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Amanda Cercone and husband Dan of Kingsland; sons, Carl W. Riley Jr. and wife Twink of Terra Haute and Robert H. Riley of Aurora, Colorado; grandson, Joseph A. Cercone; granddaughter, Krista L. Riley; great-granddaughter, Chloe Cercone; and brother, Fred Riley and wife Betty of Terra Haute.

Mr. Riley was preceded in death by his parents,

A memorial service is 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1803 RR 1431 West in Marble Falls, with Pastor Danielle Casey officiating. The Kingsland Masonic Lodge will handle the Masonic honors, and the Highland Lakes Honor Guard will do the military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to help defray the costs associated with Bill’s passing. Contributions may be sent to the Carl William Riley Memorial, c/o Prosperity Bank, 1801 RR 1431 West, Kingsland, TX 78639, (325) 388-4551.

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

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Kathleen G. Huston, 91, passed from this life Feb. 5, 2015. Born to George Washington and Bett Hallett Goffigon in Kiptopeke, Virginia, she was raised on her father’s Eastern Shore farm and graduated from Mary Washington University during World War II.

After the war, she married John Huston and moved to Iowa while her husband completed his engineering degree.  After living in Silver Spring, Maryland; Key West, Florida; Port Arthur, Texas; and Baja, Mexico, Kathleen and her husband settled in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1953 and raised their three children.   

In 2011, she moved to an assisted-living facility in Marble Falls, Texas, to be near her daughter.

Kathleen taught third grade in the Corpus Christ school district for 28 years, retiring in 1985. A lifetime anti-war advocate, she was involved in the “Another Mother for Peace” organization during the Vietnam War. In retirement, she also volunteered her time to various organizations, including teaching adult literacy and serving meals at Loaves and Fishes.

Kathleen was a member of Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church.

Her generous and warm personality will be missed by all with whom she came into contact.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Huston.

She is survived by her children, Mary Canipe and husband Tim of Marble Falls, Patrick Huston of San Diego and Bill Huston and wife Melia of Tyler; four grandsons, John Canipe and wife Karin of Austin, Ryan Canipe of Marble Falls, Christopher Huston of Syracuse, New York, and Daniel Huston of San Marcos; and two great-grandchildren, Layna and Luke Canipe, both of Austin.

A service will be held at a later date in Corpus Christi.

In lieu of flowers, Kathleen requested donations be made to Pet PALS, P.O. Box 916, Marble Falls, TX 78654.

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

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L.J. Henderson, 87, of Burnet, Texas, suffered a massive heart attack and left this physical world behind on Feb. 7, 2015. L.J. was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Youngsport, Texas, in Bell County to Lillie Velma Byrd and Lyell James Henderson. L.J. was one of six children: four older sisters, Velma Levera Long (Vea), Ruby […]

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Richard “Ricky” Limon Jr., 30, passed away at home on Feb. 7, 2015. He was a son of Richard and Anna Maria (Garcia) Limon Sr., born in Lubbock, Texas, on March 2, 1984. Ricky had been disabled for some time although he enjoyed playing football in high school and now enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. […]

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James “Jim” Goodfellow Massey was born Sept. 16, 1926, to Homer and Louise Massey in San Angelo, Texas. He died Feb. 3, 2015. Jim followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, a civil engineer, who taught him the principles of engineering. At 15, he graduated from high school and attended Texas A&M for a semester […]

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Mabel Lee (Hubbell) Meador, aka “Wampie,” 89, passed away Feb. 5, 2015. She was born Aug. 29, 1925, to Charles M. and Rosa A. Hubbell at Fort McKavett in Menard County, Texas. A graveside memorial service was Feb. 7 at the Bluffton Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lynn […]

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Donald Gene Cooper, 85, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away Feb. 7, 2015. He was born June 7, 1929, in Sutherland, Iowa, to Walter and Mabel Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Irene Cooper; son, Larry Cooper and wife Barbie of Placentia, California; daughter, Susan Parker and husband Michael of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; […]

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Virginia Nichols VanBerg, 95, of Buchanan Dam passed away Feb. 9, 2015. Mrs. VanBerg was born Aug. 11, 1919, in College Station, the daughter of Charles Benjamin Nichols and William Estelle Jones. She spent many happy years growing up in San Marcos with her five sisters and brother. She was an avid swimmer and an […]

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Robert Dylan Groth, 18, passed away Feb. 5, 2015. He was a son of Clifford Jackson and Poppy Yarbrough, born in Llano, Texas, on March 13, 1996. Bobby graduated from Marble Falls High School in 2014. In his spare time, he enjoyed writing music, his friends and the culinary arts. He is survived by his […]

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