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Stacy Willis Votaw
Born: 01/25/1918
Death: 10/08/2009
Stacy Willis Votaw, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in San Marcos, Texas, on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at the age of 91. She was born January 25, 1918 in Lovelady, Texas, to John Judd and Mary Ann (Odom) Atkinson.
Lovingly called "Nan-Nu", Mrs. Votaw grew up in East Texas. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, she was an avid quilter, she enjoyed embroidering and she loved to travel.
Mrs. Votaw is preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Willis (1980), her second husband, Albert Votaw (1983), daughter, Mary Lee Rich, two sisters and three brothers. She leaves behind a daughter, Johnnie Burdick and husband, Dick of San Marcos, sister, Ethel Marshall of Jacksonville, Texas; seven grandchildren, Danny Bosley of Houston, Sandy Rodriguez and husband, Danny of San Antonio, Mark and Carylyn Burdick of New Braunfels, Michelle Russo and Carlos of San Marcos, David Burdick and wife, Lisa of Flower Mound, TX, Amy Golden and husband, Richard of New Braunfels, and Nikki Skidmore and husband, Richard of San Marcos; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, 5:00 PM. to
7:00 P.M., Saturday, October 10, 2009. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, October 11, 2009, in the Pennington Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Ray officiating. Graveside Services will follow on Monday, October 12, 2009, at 1:00 P.M., at the Clapp Cemetery in Trinity, TX.
Contributions in her memory may be made to C.T.M.C. Hospice, 1315
IH35-North, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
Mayme Dauchy Weber
Born: 08/01/1919
Death: 01/01/2010
Mayme Dauchy Weber was born on August 1, 1919, in Fentress, Texas to the late Joseph Cullen Dauchy and the late Myrtle Woodward Dauchy. On New Year's Day, Mayme passed peacefully to be with Jesus and her family: sisters, Myrtle Offer (Lawrence), Lucyle Meadows (Buck), brothers, Joseph Cullen Dauchy, Jr. (Norma), and Roger Dauchy.
Mayme is survived by her daughter Suzanne Weber-Vordenbaum (Mike) of Fentress, daughter Karla VanZandt of San Antonio and son Carl Weber of Cedar Creek. She is also survived by her grandchildren who brought much joy to her life, Gary, Chris, Dalene, Carl, and Richard, her three great grandchildren, her sister-in-law Grace Dauchy, and a host of nieces, nephews, special cousins and dear friends.
Mayme attended school in Fentress and San Marcos, followed by a long career in Civil Service retiring after many years of medical transcription at Wilford Hall Medical Center. She was privileged to grow up surrounded by family and friends, always ready for an adventure, swimming in the San Marcos River, dancing the Jitterbug or playing hours of Bridge or Bingo. Her passion was doting on her grandchildren, children, nieces and nephews.
Anyone who knew Mayme will feel a great void in their lives. She offered that sweet voice of reassurance, as well as wanting to provide acts of love. For example, "Nana" always insisted on feeding you, even if only there for a short visit, at any hour. We can give thanks for having had such a special loving person grace our lives.
We will celebrate Mayme's life on Saturday, January 9th at 11 A.M. at Fentress Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts to Fentress Methodist Church, Fentress, Texas, or the Texas Special Olympics.
The family wishes to thank Mayme's doctors, the staff of Regent Care of San Marcos and Hope Hospice for their loving care.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
Lilalee Harlow Henry
Born: 07/09/1929
Death: 01/03/2010
Lilalee Harlow Henry of San Marcos, TX, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the age of 80. She was born July 9, 1929, in Port Arthur, TX, to Marvin Vernon and Thelma (Vinson) Harlow. She graduated from Port Arthur High School in 1941 and from Southern Methodist University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Her son, James E. Henry preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Hunter W. Henry, Jr. of San Marcos, TX; two sons, Hunter (Ticket) Henry and wife, Elaine, of Llano, TX and Robert L. Henry of San Marcos, TX; Daughter-in-law, Kitty Henry of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Robert H. Harlow of Port Neches, TX and Marvin V. Harlow, Jr. of Los Alamos, NM; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
Lila was an avid reader, a curious traveler, a practical gardener and an accomplished seamstress. She loved her family and looked forward to times shared. Involvement in the church family at St. Mark's (San Marcos, TX) brought new friends and experiences. She loved to travel and explore new and old places. The explorations of Lewis and Clark and the adventures of Sir Ernest Shackleton were favorite reading and discussion topics. Lila provided her personal encouragement as well as financial support to deserving students at Southern Methodist University, Lamar University and Mississippi State University.
Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 7, 2010, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. Bruce Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Canton Cemetery in Canton, Mississippi.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parish Hall Building Fund at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1326, San Marcos, TX 78667.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
Robert Jay McDonald
Born: 08/19/1957
Death: 10/10/2009
Robert Jay McDonald, 52, of Wimberley, TX, passed away on Saturday,
October 10, 2009. Memorial Services will be held at 11:26 A.M., Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the Cypress Creek Church of Wimberley.
Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, TX,
512-353-4311.
James F. Farmer
Born: 10/27/1920
Death: 10/18/2009
JAMES F. FARMER, 88, born October 27, 1920 in Grapeland Texas to Garland H. and Mary Farmer passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. He was the second of five living children: Garland, James, Mary K., Marge, and Donald. His father was a Disciples of Christ preacher for about fifty years in several Texas towns including San Marcos.
James graduated from Childress High School in 1938 where he was salutatorian of his graduating class and extremely athletic. He then attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos and was Student Body President. He graduated with honors in 1942 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1946 with a Masters of Arts degree. While at SWTST, he met and married the love of his life, Mildred Baker.
During World War II, he was with the 162nd Station Hospital in the South Pacific. After the war, he returned to San Marcos where he was a High School Math Teacher and a football and basketball coach. He earned his principal certification from SWT and became the San Marcos Junior High School Principal. During this time he also worked on his Doctorate Degree at the University of Texas in Austin. James finished his 41 years in the San Marcos I.S.D. school system as a High School Assistant Principal and Federal Programs Administrator at the Central Office. After retiring in 1986, he could be found on the tennis courts almost every day except Sunday, with Lou Maloney and many other tennis buddies.
James was an Elder and Deacon of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, of San Marcos. He served communion to individuals in hospitals and nursing homes every Sunday for 20 years. His personal touch with family, students, teachers and friends is his legacy and his living was a matter of his faith.
He is survived by his son, William Ted Farmer and wife, Olya Farmer, daughter, Marilyn Farmer Gregory and husband, Spark Gregory, three grandchildren: Bill Gregory, James Gregory, Christy Farmer Fisher and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Mildred Baker Farmer, and his youngest daughter, Wanda Joan Farmer.
Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
Service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the First Christian Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. Dr. Mark Miller officiating.
Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First Christian Church, 3105 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, Texas 78666.
Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666.
Mary Magdalene Duvall Grant
Born: 01/18/1916
Death: 10/28/2009
Mary Magdalene DuVall was born on January 18, 1916 to the late Angeline Thompson DuVall and Pleas DuVall of Austin, Texas. She was one of ten children born to that union.
She accepted Christ Jesus at an early age and was baptized in Montopolis, Texas. Later she met and married her husband, Arthur Evans Grant, Sr., and became Maggie Grant. They shared many years together and to this union four children were born. She later went to live in California where grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a host of family grew.
Through all these Glorious Memory of Years, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She fulfilled the puzzle pieces within each one of our lives and of the ones she has touched. She was God's Meek and Humble Servant ? an Angel here on earth. She was a strong follower of Jesus Christ. She later came back to Kyle, Texas to retire, there became her resting place.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband, Arthur Evans Grant, Sr.; son, Arthur Grant, Jr.; daughters, Marjorie Grant Blakemore, Magdalene Grant Sorrells, Kathy Grant Carson, and step-daughter, Sadie Woolridge; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends and all that she touched in their lives throughout her journey walk to join her late parents, Angeline Thompson DuVall and Pleas DuVall, and her siblings.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 709 Sewell Street in Kyle, with the Rev. Dr. Arthur A. McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311.
Ann Rose Vaughan
Born: 05/13/1914
Death: 10/28/2009
Ann Rose Vaughan, 95, formerly of Mission, Texas, died peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
She was born on May 13, 1914, in Superior, Wisconsin, the third child of Stanley and Anna Kurowicki of Bennett, Wisconsin.
She was the widow of Gager James Vaughan, a four bronze star veteran of World War II who fought in Iwo Jima and Guam.
During the war years, Ann worked for a company making surgical instruments in Chicago. She was a beautician and a salesperson for Carson, Pirie Scott in Northbrook, Illinois. She was interested in fashion, cooking, and was a gifted gardener who beautifully landscaped her homes in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Texas.
Ann was an animal lover with a reverence for nature who contributed to various conservation groups.
Ann Vaughan is survived by her niece, Jane Phillips, Wimberley, Texas; grandniece, Sabrina Phillips Schaper, Sydney, Australia; grandnephew, Derek Phillips, Mobile, Alabama; niece, Janet Nogowski, and nephew, Richard Nogowski, Chicago, Illinois; niece, Susan Brown, Elmwood, Wisconsin; and nephew, Edward Kurowicki, Amarillo, Texas.
Interment will be at the Bennett Cemetery in Bennett, Wisconsin next to her husband and parents.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, TX, 512-353-4311.
Marjorie Hinze
Born: 05/15/1921
Death: 11/02/2009
Marjorie Hinze, formerly of San Marcos, Texas, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009, at the age of 88. She was born May 15, 1921, in Chilton, Texas, to Hilary Lawson and Josephine Estelle (Garrett) Barganier.
Marjorie was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She started church libraries and traveled extensively helping other San Marcos Baptist Associations with the start up of their libraries, including the First Baptist Church; using many of her own books. She was proud of having worked on the movie, "The Getaway" starring Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. She was an incredible seamstress - making outfits for the SWT Strutters, amongst others. With this God given talent, she was able to duplicate without a pattern, simply by looking at photographs. Marjorie loved children, especially raising her own children, grand and great-grandchildren, and also enjoyed working in the church nurseries. In 1972 she was recognized and honored by the San Marcos Daily Record as "Mother of the Year".
Her husband, Ernest C. Hinze, Sr. (1979), her parents, a sister, Imogene Barganier and two grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Hinze and Cheyenne Glen Hart preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Dr. Ernest C. "Buddy" Hinze and Sue, Pat Mangum and Richard, Sharon Hooker and Donald, Shirley Smith and Kelley, Dwayne Hinze and Susan, Leslie Hinze and Patti, Kenneth Hinze and Beate, Gary Hinze and Juli, Edra Bierschwale and Randy, Terry Hinze and Nancy, and Alan Hinze; brothers, Grady Barganier and Ernestine, and Bill Barganier and Juanita; sisters, Dorothy Corley and Kathy Patton; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 6, 2009. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 7, 2009, in the Pennington Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Spire officiating.
Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
3429 Executive Center Drive, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78731.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
Guadalupe (Lupe) Montana
Born: 07/11/1929
Death: 11/14/2009
Guadalupe (Lupe) Montana of Prairie Lea, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior November 14, 2009 at the age of 80. She was born July 11, 1929 in Waelder, TX to Encarnasion and Juanita (Trejo) Gonzales.
Mrs. Montana is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim Montana; 2 brothers, Simon and Gonzalo Gonzales; a sister, Gloria Rodriguez; and 2 grandsons.
She is survived by 6 sons, Joe Montana (Anita) of Dumas, TX, Jimmy Montana and Robert Montana of Salina, KS, Rick Montana (Karen) of Amarillo, TX, Bob Montana (Simona) of San Marcos, TX, and Manuel Montana (Janie) of Prairie Lea, TX; 3 daughters Olivia Martinez (Santos) of Salina, KS, Lydia Gonzales (Chris) of Fentress, TX and Mollie Paredes of Salina, KS, a brother Raul Gonzales of Prairie Lea, TX, 3 sisters, Gala Sanez of Redwood, TX, Cheva Gonzalez of Baytown, TX and Manuela Gonzales of Prairie Lea, TX; 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Montana was involved with Community Elections and Fundraisers. She loved spending time with her family, sewing, arts and crafts, cooking and caring for her plants and roses.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 16, 2009 at Pennington Funeral Home.
Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Martindale, TX.
Burial will follow at San Juan Cemetery in Prairie Lea, Texas.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
Mary Maude Hughes
Born: 11/29/1923
Death: 11/16/2009
Mrs. Mary C. Hughes, formerly of Buda, TX passed away peacefully Monday, November 16, 2009 in Friendswood, TX. She was 85 years old. Mary (Maud) was born in Houston, November 29, 1923 to Aurelia Ann Baker and John N. Carmean, Sr. of Giddings, TX. She had three younger siblings - John (Bud) N. Carmean, Jr. (deceased), Jack B. Carmean (deceased), and Molly Carmean Davis of Austin, TX.
Mary would tell you she had a wonderful life, filled with family, friends and travel. She shared many of the experiences and challenges of her generation. Her emotions ebbed and flowed with news of a brother who stormed the beaches of the South Pacific as a Marine in World War II. She lost a dear friend during the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. Mary loved the big band sound and Dixie Land jazz.
She married William H. Kyle Sr. of Rockdale, TX in 1946. They met while both working for the LREC in Giddings, TX. They had two children, John O. Kyle of Dripping Springs and William H. Kyle, Jr. of Friendswood, TX. They moved from Brenham, TX to San Marcos, TX in 1955 and lived there for many years. Mr. Kyle died in 1961.
In August of 1976, she married Vestal B. Hughes (deceased 2003) and the second chapter of her life was written. Their two families became one and many years of wonderful get-togethers and travel ensued. Together, they were wonderful loving parents and grandparents who are missed beyond words.
Mary is survived by her sister Molly Davis and husband Bruce; children John Kyle and wife Amy, William Kyle and wife Carol, Wilson Kyle and wife Gloria; Shannon Patton and husband Mike; grandchildren Rachel Krause and husband Doug, Lauren Kyle and fiance Jarid Malone, John W. Kyle, Allison Brannen and husband Chris, Brooke Patton, and Taylor, James and Caroline Cartwright; and great grand children Logan and Allison Brannen.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, November 19, 2009, in the Pennington Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First Christian Church, 3105 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
Billie Jean Hagy
Born: 06/23/1936
Death: 11/18/2009
Billie Jean Hagy passed away peacefully at her home in San Marcos, Texas, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the age of 73. She was born in San Marcos, Texas, on June 23, 1936, to Thomas and Bertie (Leinneweber) Williamson.
Raised in San Marcos, Billie was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She taught Sunday school, enjoyed bowling, served as Secretary for the Bowling League and was honored as Bowler of the Year. Billie was a member of the CTMC Auxiliary; she loved traveling, collecting decorative eggs and merry-go-rounds.
Her parents, a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Billie is survived by her devoted husband, David L. Hagy, Sr.; son, David L. Hagy, Jr. and wife, Elda of Kyle; daughter, Cheryl Eismann of San Marcos; and three grandchildren, Jennifer and James Eismann, and Sara Hagy.
Billie was a wonderful loving wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed more than words can say.
Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, November 20, 2009. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the First Christian Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the San Marcos Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 3105 R.R. 12, San Marcos, TX 78666, or CTMC Hospice Care, 1315 IH-35 N, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
