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It’s never easy to say goodbye but nothing is forever. On November 15, 2017, we said goodbye to one of the greatest ladies I have ever known. I was honored to call her Granny. Some called her Evelyn and some called her Mom. Anyone that was privileged enough to know her called her special. Family and friends will go on because as Granny said when her husband, my Teti, passed away “you just have to”.
Courtney Bobbitt, of Fredonia, passed away on Monday, November 13, at the age of 37. Courtney is survived by her sons Devon Bobbitt and friend Jayde, Joe N. Bobbitt, Gunner Bobbitt and Leroy Bobbit all of Fredonia, a daughter, Chaston of Decatur, Texas, her parents Rodney and Valetta Purser of Brady, a sister Wendi Landeros and husband Tony of Richland Springs, a brother Matt Purser and wife Sandra of El Paso, grandmother Virginia Mann of Austin and Courtney’s fiance` Michael Prosise of F ...
John H. Schafft, 68, resident of Kerrville, former resident of Mason, passed away November 3, 2017, peacefully at home. He is survived by his life partner Tommie Campbell of Kerrville, formerly of Mason, son, Jonathan Schafft and wife Leslie of Greenville, TX; daughters Patrice Focken and husband James of Wichita Falls TX; Tabitha Simmons of Bandera, TX, and Jody Mackling of Canton, TX; 6 grandchildren – Ethan Brown, Eddie Focken, Sadie Simmons, Aiden Schafft, Noah Schafft and Bren Mackli ...
Eulene Johnson, of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, at the age of 94. Eulene was born in Toya, Texas, on April 18, 1923, to David Absalom Johnson and Mary Irene Anderson Johnson. She was raised in far West Texas and never lost her love for that part of the state.
Refugio Enrique Palacio, of Mason, passed away on Sunday, October 29, at the age of 78. He was affectionately known as Wedo or Ricky to his friends and family. Mr. Palacio is survived by his wife Mary Palacio, of Mason, two children: John Palacio and wife Deandra of Mason and Norma Castaneda and husband Felix of Fredericksburg, eight brothers and sisters: Daniel Palacio of Mason, Louis Palacio of Mason, Louisa Palacio of Mason, David Palacio of Mason, Moses Palacio of San Angelo, Pete Palac ...
William “Wayne” (Papaw) Keller was born December 4, 1931, in his Grand Parent’s (John & Annie Tinney) home to Henry W. Keller, Jr. and Gladys (Tinney) Keller in Loyal Valley, Tx, and died Monday October 23, 2017, in his beloved Mason County, Tx home. He is survived by his children; Henry James (Hank) Keller of Mason, Donna Gayle Nettles of Mason, DeeAnn and husband Keith Willey of La Vernia ; grandchildren: Henry James “Jae” Keller II of Livingston, Amy Chism of Livingston, Joshua ...
Margaret Doyal Kennedy passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Fredericksburg, TX. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born in Grit, TX, to E.W. and Dicie Doyal on January 19, 1919. She married Roy Kennedy on November 29, 1936, in Brady, TX. Margaret is survived by daughter, June Myers of Llano, TX; grandchildren, Cindy Robertson, Doyal Myers (Tommi), Melanie Myers (Brian) and Kenneth Henderson; great grandchildren, Levi Robertson, Kendra Motz (Brad), Cody Myers, Kristen Pennington, ...
Enrique Palacio of Mason passed away on Sunday, October 29, at the age of 78. Mr. Palacio is survived by his wife, Mary Palacio of Mason, a son, John Palacio of Mason, a daughter, Norma Castaneda of Fredericksburg, brothers Daniel, Louis, David, Moses and Pete Palacio, sisters Louisa Palacio, Rosalinda Martinez and Irene Gloria. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Seir’re Ann Morris, age 21, passed away on October 13, 2017 in Brady, Texas. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 24, 1995 to William Roy Morris and Dawn Seir’re Chatham. Seir’re was raised in Mason, Texas, where a majority of her family resides. Some of her hobbies included spending time with family and friends, drawing, and reading her books. Seir’re was preceded in death by grandfather Charles “Boogie” Morris, grandmother Betty Beam Robertson, and uncle Franklin ...
Herbert Goff was born August 30, 1928, in McCulloch County. He passed from this life on October 12, 2017, in Colorado City, Texas. His last hours were spent in the presence of his daughter, Melinda Hoover and his loving wife of 68 years and 10 months Juanita (Elliott) Goff. Herbert grew up in the Hill Country of McCulloch and Mason Counties.

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