Joanna Elizabeth Lowry, 78, died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2019, after a long struggle with COPD and its complications. She was tenderly ministered to by her steadfast long-time friend, Vicki Cobb, for the last week of her life.
Joanna was a highly regarded high school chemistry teacher for most of her professional life.
James Richard Von Krosigk of Buchanan Dam, Texas passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 67. He was born in Prosser, Washington to Lavon (Hahn) and Samuel Von Krosigk on February 26, 1952. He married Donna Arpin in San Antonio, Texas November 8, 1988.
James had many accomplishments.
Alvin Ray Caples passed away Aug. 2, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born Feb. 21, 1935 in Wiergate, to William Nathan Caples and Florence Lorrain (Lewis) Caples.
Alvin is survived by his sister, Bettye Vines; brothers, Charles Caples and wife Ann, and Bill Caples and wife Carol; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc.
Frances Mary Johanna Evers passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 in Floresville, at the age of 90. She was born on Sept. 23, 1927 in Castell, to August and Amanda (Hoffmann) Otto, the third of eight children, a descendant of German settlers. Frances resided in Llano County for almost all of her life.
She attended Llano High School where she was active in journalism, enjoyed math and was a member of the tennis team.
Evelyn Oatman was born Evelyn Mae Rogers in Llano on Nov. 10, 1930. She was the eldest daughter of Okla Homa (Homer) Rogers and Buelah Carrie Rogers. Evelyn fell asleep in death at her home in Cibolo on July 30, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers John Dee and George Curtis, and sister Eunice Ann.
Mr. Jerry D. Newnham, 78, of Kingsland, passed from this life at home surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Aug. 5, 2018.
He was born June 26, 1940 in Breckenridge, to Brady and Lottie Newnham. Jerry retired from Shell Pipe Line on May 21, 2000 after 31 years of service.
Dearly beloved husband of 51 years to Lois Jean Priehs who passed February 18, 2004. Bob and Lois were blessed with 4 children, Susan Caropepe, Micheal Priehs(passed at birth), Cheryl Priehs and Jeremiah Priehs(passed at birth).
Bob remarried Marie Nicohls Priehs after losing Lois, his precious love. Bob and Marie were married 10 years.
Marthlyn B. Chism, 93, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was born in Dumas on Jan. 5, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Stella Kimbrough Burnett and Wilson Watkins (W.W.) Burnett. She loved growing up the daughter of a farmer and stockman, and she continued to be the owner of a farm in Moore County until she passed away.
Marthlyn was a graduate of West Texas State University in Canyon (Class of 1946), where she majored in home economics with a minor in chemistry.
Walter Kulley, of West, Texas, passed away July 11, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born to parents Benjamin and Josephine Kulley June 29, 1938 in Summit, New Jersey, one of ten children. In 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant in 1958.
Walt went on to a 33 year career at IBM which led him to several stops across the country until he finally settled in Texas, which he heartily adopted as his own.
After retirement, Walt was able to achi ...
Dorinda D. Henderson, 73, of Llano County, passed away July 20, 2018. She was born on Monday, Aug. 7, 1944 in Llano, to Abigail T. Najar and Catarino G. Najar. She married Gregory F. Henderson on Aug.1, 1992.
She is survived by three children: David W. Najar of Austin, Deanna M.
