All Obituaries

John Donald Busch Jr. 72, died in Kerrville TX after a brief illness.  John was the son of John D. and Madeline (McAllister) Busch.  Surviving are daughters Sara Busch and Renee Busch, brothers Douglas (Chery) and Jeffrey (Sarah) sisters Susan (Ron) Pederson and Barbara (Danny) Jones. John was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Vernon and F. William Busch.  John was a Kerrville resident for 12 years and was born in Clinton Iowa July 19, 1949 and grew up in North...

Cynthia Wright, retired on June 27, 2022 to join her Heavenly father. She was born Sept. 25, 1958, in Sterling City to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jack Wright. Cynthia grew up in West Texas and moved to Irving when she was a teen. The family moved again to Canton in 1972. She would spend summers with her grandmother in Kerrville. In 1977, Cynthia worked in a sewing factory making clothing for JC Penny and Wool Worth. She loved to sew and create clothes for her daughter and other family members. In...

Jane gained her wings June 23, 2022 to join her husband Franklin Marian Lespreance, daughter Freda Pittman, her son in law Casey Freeman, her granddaughter Denise Daniels, grandson George Michael, her brothers and sisters, and parents to be with her Heavenly Father. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Lespreance, Doris Lespreance, Larencene Lesprence, Loretta Lespreance, Sheila Freeman, and Twali Lespreance. She has been blessed with 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 8...

On June 23, 2022, 98-year old WWII veteran, Harry Howard Wagner of Kerrville, Texas peacefully left our lives and was reunited with his beloved wife, Gloria. Harry was born in Hooper, Nebraska on April 11, 1924, the first son of Monroe Harry and Luella (Larson) Wagner. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper. Harry and his younger brother, Duane enjoyed spending time on the Larson family farm riding horses and helping with chores. With their Wagner grandparents...

On Friday, June 17, 2022, Richard Roy Miles, “Rick” passed peacefully at his home in Harper, Texas at the age of 70.  Rick was born on December 6, 1951, in Bethesda, Maryland to Roy Michael Miles and Anna Marie Krager Miles.  Rick spent most of his life on the family ranch in Harper, a place he called home for more than 40 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as raising rabbits on the ranch, but his most profound love was for his family. He took pride in his...

Forever 49 years young, Carrie Ann Collins passed from this life on June 11, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. Carrie was born on June 12, 1972, in Kenosha, WI to Patricia and Charles Collins. Carrie graduated high school from San Pasqual High School in Escondido, and she received her LVN from Schreiner University. She worked at many nursing homes in Kerrville for 17 years as well as the State Hospital for 5 years, she had knack for taking care of others. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time...

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, Patricia Ann Mintari, generous friend to many and mother of five children, passed away at the age of 84. She was born in Chicago, IL, on August 28, 1937, and spent a lifetime working in the airline and travel industries – visiting many countries, learning different cultures, and making life-long friends in the process. She enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her guests and was an accomplished and talented hostess. During her lifetime, Patricia was married...

Charles L. Eckert Jr. / Chuck of Center Point, passed away on June 2, 2022. He was born on February 1, 1955, in San Antonio, the second child of Charles L. Eckert and Marjorie J. Lutz’s nine children. Chuck is survived by his son Charles E. Eckert; his sister Cathy Schneider and husband George; brother Bob and wife Felicia; sister Peggy Miller; sister-in-law Karen Eckert; sister Jean Keen; sister Nancy Menger and husband Todd; sister Donna Fields and husband Andy; sister Tricia...

Ida Elizabeth Pope Taylor was born on October 4th, 1928 on a ranch outside of Barksdale. When young, she had a case of pneumonia that was mistaken for TB due to its severity. She stayed to aid in her healing process with rest. To pass the time, the other women taught her to knit, crochet, and tat. She loved to swim in the rivers around Barksdale. She was a good swimmer and loved playing sports. She told the story many times how she broke her arm playing volleyball and Papa rode the bus with...

         In the evening time of May 19, 2022, Heaven was greeted by its’ newest angel - a firecracker of a soul named Mattie Lemons Barney. She was taken from this earth and called home after a hard fought battle with Pancreatic cancer. Make no mistake about it, she did not lose the fight. She fought like a champion right up to the second that the Lord called her home simply to give her a well deserved rest.  As anyone that knew her will tell you, there...