Beverly Anne Burris, 71, returned to her heavenly home on Oct. 30, 2020 after a valiant long battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in Jesus supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Beverly was born to the late John J. Mazurek and late Frances E.
Will Marasek was born on Feb. 9,1953 in Houston, to Willie Marasek Sr. and Peggyann Marasek. He passed peacefully away surrounded by his family on Oct. 30, 2020.
Will was raised in Bellaire and graduated from Bellaire High School. He then went on to graduate from Southwest Texas State University. While at SWT, he became a runner for University Savings Bank, and after graduating college, he moved back to Houston and continued working for University Savings.
Charles Allen Bendele of Hye passed away from colon cancer Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1943 in Abilene, to the late Henry George and Bonnie (née Schroeder) of Blanco, while his father was in officer training during World War II. He was a 1961 graduate of Blanco High School.
A memorial for Tony Vela, former educator and councilman, is planned for Nov. 7, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. The gathering will be in the pavilion at Yett Park. Desserts and refreshments will be served.
As required by Blanco County and the City of Blanco, COVID-19 19 guidelines will be followed. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Tony’s family is looking forward to visiting and reminiscing with his former students, friends and acquaintances.
Morris (Bud) Baxter Evans, 80, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Bud was born on Aug. 28, 1940, in Blanco.
Bud was proceeded in death by his parents, Ray and Lela (Dyer) Evans.
Bud is survived by his son Bart Evans and wife Cobie of Hye; daughter Dené (Evans) Bertram and husband Jeff of Austin; step-son James Sierra and wife Amy of Blanco; sisters Beth and Judy Evans; and brother Roger Evans.
Bud leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and ...
Robert (Bob) H. Dorsett passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Bob was born June 27, 1931 in Lawton, Okla., to James and Nora Dorsett.
Bob served proudly in the U.S. Air Force. He joined in 1951 at the age of 19 and was stationed in Chateau Roux France until 1953 when he returned home.
Bob is survived by his wife, Judy Smith, who he married in 1991 at their homestead in Blanco; seven children: Michael Dorsett of Seguin, Patti Linderman of Kentucky, John Dorsett of Palestine, Ke ...
Anna Lee Slaughter Smith, 86, of Blanco, passed away at her home in Blanco Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Anna was born Aug. 1, 1934 in Loraine, Texas to Clyde C. Slaughter and Mabel Lynette (Lee) Slaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert Clyde Slaughter, and sister, Lynda Jane Case.
Jimmy Dale Carter, 82, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at his home in Blanco. Jimmy was born March 5, 1938 in Wichita Falls, to Henry and Estell (Knowles) Carter.
Jimmy retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of proud service to his country.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Doris Lee (Waggaman) Carter.
The Honorable Reverend Hilmar J. Flugrath ascended to Heaven Oct. 16, 2020. Rev. Flugrath was born June 19, 1932, in New Braunfels, at the home behind Handy Corner. When he was nine, he moved with his family to the dairy farm owned by his father in Blanco. When he married, he took over Handy Corner Lumber Company on Landa and Walnut Streets for 30 years and eventually moved his lumber company to Sattler, Texas.
He built one church in Blanco and two in New Braunfels, as well as numerous chur ...
Cecilio Acosta of Blanco passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in San Antonio. Mr. Acosta was born Nov. 22, 1937 in Santa Maria de la Paz, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jesus Cruz Acosta and Maria Isabel (Cabral) Acosta.
Cecilio was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Maria Acosta; and brother, Jose Acosta.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Lorenza Acosta; six children, Teresa “Teri” Acosta, Gabriela Brinkman and husband Steve, Alfonso and wife Kim, Cesar Acosta, Cecilio Acost ...
