Glenn George Capps, 52 years of age, died in his home on December 25, 2016, after a thirty-year battle with multiple sclerosis.
George was brilliant, witty, charming, and brave and inspired everyone lucky enough to have known him. Even as he faced several life threatening challenges in the last six weeks of his life his courage, dignity, grace, sense of humor, and zest for life did not waver.
George was born in Galveston, Texas on June 22, 1964, to Glenn Rupe Capps and Ann Schlesselman Capps.
Diana Lucille Ramon went to be with the Lord Monday March 27, 2017, in Ballinger, Texas. She was born March 15, 1944, to James and Roberta Marrs in San Angelo, Texas. She spent significant portions of her life living in San Angelo, Cisco, Mason, and Ballinger.
Diana will be remembered for her friendliness, hospitality, and sense of humor.
Charles D. Brown went to be with his Lord on March 23, 2017. He was born December 10, 1931, in Laredo, Texas, to Maury B. Brown and Arvilla Seaman Brown.
In the late 1930s, the Browns relocated to Fort Worth, Texas. Charles graduated from Riverside High School in Fort Worth in 1949, and received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Texas in 1954.
Following graduation, he was commissioned in the United States Air Force and served in that service for 30 years.
Ouida Schuessler, of Mason, passed away on Monday, March 20, at the age of 80. Mrs. Schuessler is survived by her husband, Dwain Schuessler, of Mason, a daughter, Tori Dutton of Mason, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home.
Norman Lee Overstreet, 70, of Brady, Texas, formerly of Anton, Texas, died March 11, 2017, in Brady.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Anton Cemetery. Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home in Littlefield, Texas.
Norman was born in Lubbock, Texas, on March 16, 1946, to Cecil and Bernell Overstreet.
Norman served in the National Guard and received his associates degree in civil drafting.
Jack Bob Smith, 90, of Brady passed away on the morning of March 17, 2017, in Brady.
Jack Bob was born on October 9, 1926, in Lohn, Texas to Embre George Smith and Lanning (Batchelor) Smith. He was raised in Lohn and graduated from Lohn High School. He served in the United States Army during the final months of World War II.
Jack Bob married Peggy Nell Jacoby on July 3, 1959, in De Leon, Texas, and they had one son, Jack Bob Jr., born in 1961.
Jack Bob was actively involved in the “Heart-of-T ...
Judy Lea Cravens Schoenfeld, of Art, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2017, at the age of 74.
She was born on April 15, 1942, in Brooksmith, Texas, to Howard and Faye Lindley Cravens.
She graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1960, where she enjoyed playing basketball. After obtaining her education from Austin Community College, she worked in electronics industry for Houston Instruments.
Desmond A. Sagebiel was born December 13, 1918, the sixth child of Alfred and Selma Sagebiel at their home in Eckert, Texas. He attended the community school, Mt. Nebo School at Eckert, founded by his father. At the age of 12, in 1931, he entered the ranching business with the acquisition of a heifer calf.
Florentino Acevedo Jaquez, of Mason, passed away on Monday, March 6, at the age of 75.
Mr. Jaquez is survived by his wife Mary Ann Jaquez of Mason, seven children: Ray Jaquez and wife Cynthia of Mason, Florentino Jaquez Jr. and wife Irma of Mason, Naomi Villarreal and husband Eloy Villarreal Jr.
Ramona Gibbs Nicholson went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 24, 2017, at the age of 77. She was born November 2, 1939, in Fredonia, TX and raised by her grandparents Verna Lee and Dave E Gibbs.
In 1958 Ramona graduated from Mason High School and married her true partner in life, Rocky Free Nicholson on May 30.
Rocky and Ramona had 2 beautiful children, Brenda Ann and Bradley Free.
