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Mildred Mae Williams Allbright
Born: 10/30/1915
Death: 03/08/2010
Mildred Mae Williams Allbright was born on October 30, 1915 to John Wylie and Lucretia Williams in Goliad, Texas, where she spent her formative years. She was the youngest of twelve children. She died on March 8, 2010 at Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos, Texas.
Mildred married S.J. "Jack" Allbright in 1937 in Beeville, Texas where they lived until 1951 when they moved to San Marcos. Both went to work at the college. Mildred worked in the book store until her retirement in 1977.
Jack passed away in 1991 and Mildred lived independently thanks to the loving care and dedication of exemplary Christian friends. Mildred was a member of the University Church of Christ where the Silver Saints were an integral part of her life.
Mildred is survived by her children, Marilyn Belver of Congress, Arizona and Jackie Allbright and wife, Jeanette of Portland, Texas; 9 grandchildren, Michael Allbright and wife, Tami of Lubbock, Texas, Jason Allbright of Portland, Texas, Stephanie Betz and husband, Michael of Portland, Texas, Loretta Chessher of Corpus Christi, Texas, Vickie Watts and husband, Gary of Lubbock, Texas, Debbie Snyder of Congress, Arizona, Howard Dalton and wife, Sheila of Congress, Arizona, Carol Olson of Lake Havasu, Arizona, and Nina Carter and husband, Jim of Congress, Arizona; 15 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers you may make contributions to the Jamaican Mission Fund at the University Church of Christ, 115 Country Estates Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the University Church of Christ in San Marcos, with Mr. Buddy Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311.
May Louise Van Hoosen
Date of Birth: April 11, 2010
Date of Death: November 4, 2010
May Louise Van Hoosen passed away November 4, 2010. It is so difficult to encapsulate a life of more than 99 years into the written word, especially one who survived some of the most rigorous of life’s challenges for almost a century.
Our “Mom” was born in Springfield, Missouri to John and May Hudson on the 11th of April 1911. She was raised in a rigorous truck farming life with an overload of chores from well before her early teens until she graduated from Davis School (8th grade). In 1926, at the age of 15, she married “Andrew Jason Rutherford.” They brought 10 children into this world. They bravely faced and persevered through the “Great Depression” and World War II. They divorced 1946.
In 1955 she married Merle Van Hoosen with whom she had one daughter.
After WWII “Mom” raised her children, virtually by herself. She constantly sacrificed and worked long hours for many years to “make ends meet.” She is loved by all her family. She was a Christian and is now happy in the arms of our creator. All who knew her are impressed with her love of the Bible.
It is difficult to select just one experience that we shared with mom. She was always there! Growing up life was not easy but we were happy and found joy in the everyday things we did together. The thing remembered most were the little things like sharing lunch, sewing and working together or just getting together for a chat. Through everyday living she taught us right from wrong and how to be the persons we are today. Mom was survived by 5 children (Mary Lou Rees, Johnny “J.C” Rutherford, Vona Upham, Shirley Lawson and Carol Spradling), 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. The world is a better place because she was here.
Visitation was held November 6, 2010 at McCurdy Funeral home.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Ashley Nicholle Henley
Date of Birth: August 8, 1986
Date of Death: December 12, 2010 | Service Date: 11:00 A.M., Friday, Dec 17, 2010, Hays Hills Baptist Church of Buda.
Ashley Nicholle Henley of Buda, Texas, passed away in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 12, 2010, at the age of 24, after a long courageous battle with leukemia. She was born August 8, 1986, in Santa Ana, California.
Ashley graduated with honors from Hays High School in 2004 where she and her twin, Amber were cheerleaders. She attended Texas State University and she was currently studying to become a nurse at Austin Community College; this was her goal. She was very talented and enjoyed making jewelry, acrylic painting, especially birds; and she loved to travel. Ashley was very special to her family and friends. Even during her treatments, she was the family’s strength, more worried about others than herself. She kept on smiling, even during the hardest of times. Amber painted her this quote when she was diagnosed: “I never knew strength until it was my only choice”.
Her fraternal grandfather, Jack Giberson preceded her in death. Ashley is survived by her mother and father, Cheryl (Ferguson) Giberson and Richard Giberson of Buda; grandparents, Mary Giberson of Buda, and Tom and Carolyn Gill of Wimberley; sister and brother, Breezy and Grant Giberson of Buda; sister, Amber Henley of Buda; a special aunt, Marianne Hennig of La Grange; and many special friends.
In lieu of flowers, family requests your attendance at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Buda on January 8, 2011, beginning at 11:30 A.M., to donate blood and platelets, in memory of Ashley.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Hays Hills Baptist Church of Buda, with the Rev. Fr. Keith Tuberville officiating.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311.
Benancio P. Caudillo
Date of Birth: May 18, 1925
Date of Death: December 14, 2010 | Service Date: 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 20, 2010
Benancio P. Caudillo of Martindale, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the age of 85. He was born May 18, 1925, in Martindale, Texas, to Blas and Micaela (Ponce) Caudillo.
His parents and his wife, Genoveva (Gaona) Caudillo preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Janie Caudillo of Martindale; and two brothers, Guadalupe Caudillo of Martindale and Isabel Caudillo of Redwood.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Hays Nursing and Rehabilitation and to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels.
Family will receive friends 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 19, with Rosary 7:00 P.M.. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Martindale. 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, TX 78666, 512-353-4311.
David Vance Winn
Date of Birth: January 8, 1932
Date of Death: December 2, 2010
David Vance Winn, 78 went home to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully on December 2nd, 2010. Born in Los Lunas, New Mexico on January 8th 1932.
Mr. Winn is preceded in death by his father, Irvin F. Winn, his mother, Allene Curtis Winn, his two sisters, Virginia Richmond and Elizabeth Davidson and his brother Floyd Winn. He is survived by his son Bradley Vance Winn of Leesville, South Carolina, and his daughter, Mrs. Cara Denise Murray of Magnolia, Texas.
Mr. Winn has three grandsons, Christopher Winn, graduate of Texas State University and Anthony Winn currently attending Texas State and Matthew Winn of Karnes City.
Mr. Winn has three granddaughters, Lauren Murray of San Marcos, also attending Texas State, Leslie Murray and Lindsay Murray of Magnolia.
David Vance Winn is a 1951 graduate from Bronte High School where he lettered in football and basketball. After graduation he attended Angelo State University. He played basketball for the Angelo State Rams, where they nicknamed him “Breeze.”
Mr. Winn was then called to Active duty in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Shelton and was honorably discharged in 1957. Mr. Winn then attended Southwest
Texas State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1959.
Mr. Winn served as Alumni Director for Southwest Texas State University for 17 years. During his tenure at SWTSU, he enjoyed working closely with Alumnus such as Lyndon B. Johnson and facilitating many of his visits to the campus. One of The President’s visit’s included the signing of the Higher Education Bill on November 8th,1965.
Mr. Winn has lived in Arlington Texas for the last 18 years and retired from the Dallas Auto Auction.
Upon retirement and during the last several years, he has enjoyed travel in the U.S. and abroad. He also spent several months out of the year enjoying time on South Padre Island with his longtime friend and companion JoAnn Loe and her family.
He was an encouraging and loving father, grandfather and uncle, who will be missed, but whose kind hearted and fun-loving spirit will remain with us forever.
Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Pennington Funeral Home in San Marcos.
In Lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in David Vance Winn’s honor be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, TX, 512-353-4311.
Dr. Rugel F. Sowell, Jr.
Date of Birth: April 17, 1929
Date of Death: December 13, 2010
Dr. Rugel F. Sowell, Jr. of San Marcos, Texas, beloved and cherished husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010, at the age of 81. He was born April 17, 1929, in San Marcos, Texas, to Rugel Frierson and Christine (Pierce) Sowell.
He attended Southern Methodist University where he studied pre-medicine. He earned his M.D. degree at Baylor College of Medicine and later earned a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine degree from Tulane University. He served on the Specialty Board: Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine. He practiced in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in Territory of Alaska for two years. He ran his family practice of medicine in San Marcos for nine years. He practiced as Regional Public Health Advisor, U.S. A.I.D. in Guatemala City for two years, Epidemiologist, Communicable Disease Control, Texas Dept. of Health in Austin for seven years and Director, Project HOPE Program in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. for two years.
Dr. Sowell was proud to be a fourth generation physician, retiring in 1991. He especially enjoyed baseball and football. He was a wonderful grandfather who doted on his grandchildren. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, The Gideons, the Church of Christ and Sons of Hermann. He served as an AARP tax volunteer; served on the Board of the San Marcos City Cemetery Commission and Treasurer for the Senior Price Center.
He is preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Jane Hardy Sowell (2004), his son, Glenn Pierce Sowell, and his sister, Diane Padgett. He is survived by his second wife whom he married in July 2006, Connie E. Waggoner Sowell of Georgetown; daughter, Kate S. Doll of New Braunfels; son, Charles Gregory Sowell and wife, Viola of San Marcos; nephews, Hugh Mattingly Padgett, III and wife, Lynda of San Marcos and Robert Sowell Padgett of San Marcos; and three grandchildren, Krysten Doll, Alex Sowell and Celeste Sowell. Dr. Sowell was blessed with a second family when he married Connie in 2006 which included her children, Michael and Nancy Carson, Charles and Cynthia Ramsay, Stephen and Tammy Walker, Noble E. “Ed” and Carol Walker, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Thursday, December 16, 2010.
At 12:30 P.M., on Friday, December 17, 2010, a reception for friends and family will be held at the Senior Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St. in San Marcos. Dr. Sowell would rather celebrate his passing from one life to another (a better life) at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 17, 2010, at the Holland Street Church of Christ, with Mr. Lin Penland and Mr. George Rush officiating. Interment will follow at the San Marcos City Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Holland Street Church of Christ, 205 E. Holland Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 614, San Marcos, Texas 78666.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311.
Ernest Wright
Date of Birth: Dec 28, 1927
Date of Death: Dec 11, 2010
Ernest Wright, 82, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at the Jackson Chapel UMC, 524 Centre Street in San Marcos. Interment Sweet Canaan Cemetery, Kingsbury, TX.
Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, TX, 512-353-4311.
Marilyn G. Crider
Date of Birth: October 3, 1944
Date of Death: December 24, 2010
Marilyn G. Crider, Lockhart, Texas, passed away December 24, 2010. She was born October 3, 1944 to Joe Alvin and Sarah Elizabeth (Daughtery) Gunn. She is preceded in death by sister, Carolyn M. Anderson of Austin, Tx. She is survived by mother, children; Jeffrey Crider and wife Cheryl of Lockhart, Tx, Robert Crider and wife Rosie of Luling, Tx, Acie Crider and wife Dana of Lockhart, Tx, Bonnie Stewart of Lockhart, Tx, Tammy Kile and husband Rick of Lockhart, Tx; two sisters, Betty Daugherty and husband Rainey of Round Rock, Tx, Beverly Myers of Round Rock, Tx; brother, Benny McRae and wife Patti of Munford, Tx; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Services will be Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644. Obituary and guest book online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Vores W. Franks
Date of Birth: July 4, 1925
Date of Death: December 21, 2010
Service Date: December 24, 2010 @ 10:00 A.M. at Jeffery Cemetery
Vores W. Franks of Beeville, Texas, born July 4, 1925 went to be with the our Heavenly Father on December 21, 2010. Survivors include his wife of 37 years Thelma, daughter Lorna Nabours and husband Billy of Kerrville, son Russell and Wife of near Texarkana, sister Nelda Franks of Lytle, Tx, brother Harold and wife Helen Franks of McMahan, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers, Paul Franks, James Franks, Curtis Franks, Gary Franks, Joel Kirkpatrick III and Billy Nabours. Visitation was held December 23, 2010 at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Services were held December 24, 2010 at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Interment followed to Jeffery Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644. Obituary and guest book online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Pedro “Pete” Balandran
Date of Birth: December 17, 1945
Date of Death: December 12, 2010
Service Date: December 15, 2010 @ 10:00 A.M @ St. Mary's Catholic Church
Pete “Pilo” Balandran, 64, passed away on December 12, 2010 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Lockhart, on December 17, 1945 to Candelario Balandran and Trinidad Zapata. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Jesse Balandran. Pete is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angie Rivas Balandran, daughter Rachel Hanna (Sam), son Jeff (Amanda), three granddaughters Samantha, Leah, Carmen and sister Mary Balandran from Austin, numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Pete had a talent for art and enjoyed showing and talking about his art work. He was a good hard working person and enjoyed whatever job he was into. A rosary was held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Funeral mass was on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Becker. Interment followed to St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644. Obituary and guest book online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Ruby Jewel Alexander
Date of Birth: January 28, 1919
Date of Death: December 4, 2010
Service Date: December 12, 2010 @ 2:00PM at Bunton Cemetery
Ruby Jewel Alexander died peacefully at home at the age of 91. She was born on January 28, 1919 to Ernest and Maggie Ann Witter. She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Herman Alexander, daughter Shirley Chapman, son Bill Alexander. She is survived by her grandsons, Neil and Sandra Chapman, Chris and Kim Chapman, great grandchildren, Kayla Chapman, Tara Chapman. Ruby will be greatly missed by her surviving siblings, daughter in law, Ann Alexander and sisters, Bernice Chambliss and Margaret Goode. Ruby loved Christmas and would start preparing for it in August. Many cakes and pies had to be baked and delivered, gifts bought and wrapped for everyone. Christmas Eve was her big night for the big dinner and gift exchange by all. She will be missed this Christmas Eve. Visitation will be held December 9, 2010 from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. in the McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be held December 10, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Bunton Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Laura Mae Voigt
Date of Birth: August 29, 1911
Date of Death: December 1, 2010
Graveside Service - Pettytown Cemetery
Laura Mae Voigt passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at the age of 99. She was born August 29, 1911 to Albert and Lelia Purcell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virlon Voigt and two sons, Carl Voigt and Royce Voigt. She is survived by her son, Donald “Jake” and Lillie Belle Voigt, Bastrop, Texas and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services were held December 3, 2010 at Pettytown Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Francisco “Frankie” Rodriguez
Francisco “Frankie” T. Rodriguez, a resident of Maxwell, was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the age of 23. Frankie was preceded in death by his grandfather Francisco F. Rodriguez. Born September 26, 1987 in Lockhart, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Frankie graced the whole family and many friends with his presence of life and love. He will always be in our hearts and his eternal love will never be forgotten. Frankie is survived by his loving wife of 14 months, Vanessa V. Rodriguez, parents Joe Phillip and Alma Rodriguez, brother Michael Rodriguez, sister Alicia Rodriguez, grandparents Tomas Jr. and Elena Parra, grandmother Gregoria Rodriguez and many aunts, uncles and cousins. During his short life he enjoyed being in the presence of family and friends, whether it be playing basketball, card games or video games. He had a love for cars, animals, taking adventurous rides on his motorcycle and fishing anywhere he could. Frankie was active at St. Mary’s in Lockhart and many surrounding parishes. He was also a devoted employee of Glosserman Chevrolet in Lockhart. Pallbearers included Michael Rodriguez, Alicia Rodriguez, Patrick Deleon, Zachary Deleon, Jesse Deleon, Rick Martinez, Jason Buehring and Derrick Tullous. Rosary was held on ...
Guadalupe Garcia Flores
Date of Birth: Nov. 20, 1929
Date of Death: Nov. 18, 2010
Guadalupe Garcia Flores, 80, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010. She was born November 20, 1929 to Pedro and Petra (Diaz) Garcia in Rio Grande City, Texas. She is survived by her sons, Juan Alfredo Rodriguez, Raleigh Jones, Robert L. Jones, Paul Lee Jones; her daughters, Marie Guadalupe Olguin, Carmen E. Burshnick, and Melissa Ann Jones; 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Memorial Services to be held at a later date. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, TX, 512-398-4791.
