Marvin A. Haas was born on the Haas homestead west of Blanco, TX on June 28, 1925 to Walter and Clara Haas and passed on to be with his loving wife Nettie on January 11, 2013. Marvin was one of four children. He grew up in and around Blanco and worked at odd jobs until he was drafted into the Navy during WWII where he served his country proudly on battleships and supply ships all over the South Pacific until he was honorably discharged in 1945.

Mr. Alex Soell of Comfort, Texas passed away in the Trinity Mission Healthcare & Rehab in Comfort, on Friday, December 28th, 2012 at the age of 91 years. He was born in Kendall County, Texas on January 26th, 1921, the son of Ira Soell and Therisa Ida Kunz Soell. Served in the US Army during WW II from Aug 24th, 1942 to Oct 27th, 1945 with 86th Fighter-Bomber Group, discharged as a Corporal.

Matasen Kenleigh Linson-“Matie” was born on February 15, 2000, in Austin, Texas and died on December 25, 2012 in Houston, Texas, at the age of 12. Matie is survived by her parents Kristen Linson and Brian Spies of Johnson City, Mat and Elysia Linson of Houston, sister M’Lehne and brother Keen.

David W. Greene, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2012. He was born September 5, 1932. David was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ann, and beloved wife, Jackie. David is survived by his daughter Dianne Greene and husband Mike Gleason, son David Wesley Greene II, daughter Lisa Greene Lothrop and husband John, daughter Deborah Greene Barrera, and husband Rick, son Chuck Rudolphy and wife Christina, daughter Patty Rudolphy Millspaugh, and daughter Lou Rudolphy Fitzsimmons ...

Sybil M. Riba, born July 1, 1915 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas passed away peacefully on December 26, 2012 with family by her side. Sybil lived a wonderful life of 97 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harcrow and Lucy Embrey Harcrow; her sisters, Imogene and Lois; and brothers, Pat and Paul.

Harley Houston Bowman, 60, passed away December 27, 2012 in Blanco, TX. He was born November 17, 1952 in Conroe, TX to Lloyd and Bonita Bowman. Harley graduated from Conroe High School and then graduated from Sam Houston State University with degrees in Sociology and Education. He enlisted and retired from the U.S.

Laura Ann Antonino was born May 25, 1954 in Sharon, PA. She passed away on Monday, December 17th, peacefully, with friends and family by her side. Laura will be remembered as the most kind-hearted woman. She played a motherly role to lots of people. She was a great cook and always gave the best advice.

Services were held on Monday December 10, 2012 in Blanco, Texas for former Holtville resident Clarence Little, who passed away on Monday, December 3. He was born on December 25, 1933 in El Centro, California, and raised in Holtville, graduating from Holtville High School in 1951. He attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, for two years before being called to serve in the United States Army.

Barbara Costigan Thorp, 66, of Rust Ranch Estates, Blanco, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 8th in her home after losing her long battle with cancer. She was a brave, determined fighter to the end and passed as she always wished – with her devoted cat “Tigerio” keeping constant vigil in her arms. Our “Bobby” was a devoted, loving sister and protector, adored by all who knew her.

Lance Allen Haley, 45, passed away December 5, 2012 in Johnson City. Lance was born November 20, 1967 in San Antonio, TX to Patsy Ann (Riba) Haley and James Cleveland Haley. He graduated from Johnson City High School in 1986 and then pursued his career in the wholesale automobile industry in San Antonio.

Mrs. Louise Sarah (Meier) Rowe, wife of Roy Jemmie Rowe, Jr. of the Post Oak Community, Blanco County, Texas passed away in Johnson City, Texas on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the age of 76 years, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born February 8, 1936, in Hye, Texas the youngest daughter of Albert Meier, Jr.

Rusty Baker, born May 27, 1963 in Freeport, Texas, passed away at his home on December 4, 2012 in Spring Branch, Texas. Rusty is best described by his brother Mike Sheffield, “Rusty was one of the most kind-hearted, sensitive men who ever lived.” Rusty was preceded in death by his parents Edwin Jirah and Sidnie Sue Baker.

Elaine Spencer Sinor, 46, passed away on December 6, 2012, in Round Rock. She was born in Austin on September 12, 1966 to Gordon Elwood and Eva Fay Wagner Spencer. She is survived by her mother and by her husband, Steve Spear Sinor, her son, Jordan Alexander, and her two daughters, Brittney and Karsten Alexander.

Clarence Little passed away Monday, December 3. Services will be held Monday, December 10, graveside at Blanco Cemetery at 11am. A full obituary will appear next week.

Ervin L. Willard, 73, a career professional with the US Department of Agriculture, passed away at his home in Uvalde, Texas, on Saturday, December 1, 2012, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on November 22, 1939, in Aberdeen, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Uvalde, 220 North High Street at 2:00 PM. Mr.