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We regretfully announce that Beau Shane Willoughby, 55, of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from natural causes. Beau was born on September 3, 1967 in Pleasanton, Texas.
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Diana (Glenn) Schuetze, passed from this earth on Monday, July 10, 2023, in Bandera, Texas, at the age of 77. Diana was born, Ethel Diana Glenn, on May 4, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Theodore DuBose Glenn and Mildred Thelma Burdette/Burns. Diana earned the nickname of Dokey at a young age (because she always said, “okey, dokey, dokey, dokey”). This name would be the name that her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren would always call her by. At the age of 5, she met her best friend and love of her life, John Schuetze. Their mothers were best friends. John and Diana grew up together and then grew old together. During that time, they became avid canoers and scuba divers.
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On Saturday June 24, 2023, Bryce Lee Benton Sr., a beloved husband and father, passed away at 69 years old. He was born to Mike and Fan Benton on May 5, 1954, in Corpus Christi, TX. Bryce was proceeded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers Charles and John Benton. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
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Frances Davis of Copperas Cove, Texas passed away on June 21, 2023 at age 72. Francie was born in the Wilson Hospital in Bandera Texas on July 14,1950. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Bandera High School Class of 1968 and retired from USPS. Francie was active in 4H, FFA, local rodeos and The American American Paint Horse Association showing her horse Ladybird.
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Robert “Bobby” Deenard Gaconnet went to his lord and savior June 22, 2023, In Abilene Tx. Bobby was born May 22, 1952, In Alice Tx. to Robert “Bob” & Monteene (Tucker)Gaconnet.
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Michael John Blake was born February 6th of 1964 in Red Bank, New Jersey, and entered Heaven’s gates on June 26th, 2023 after battling a long, hard-fought illness. Michael relocated to Clear Lake, Texas, in the 1970s, where he was blessed to become part of the Zombory family and loved so very much as a son by Alice and Jack Zombory. Michael met his true love and soulmate Nadine in 1984, making her his wife and partner in 1987. Michael was an excellent cook, loved to play golf, and engage in healthy and sometimes infuriating debates with friends, family, and colleagues.
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Robert Lee Pyles, a resident of Bandera, TX passed away on May 31. 2023, at the age of 79. Born February 24, 1944 to Woodrow & Mildred Pyles in Charleston, West Virginia, he was instilled with all things good such as The Bible, a love for the outdoors and serving his country.
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Andrew (Andy) H. Linson, 66, of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Merced, California to Lyman and Elizabeth (Betty) Linson on July 29, 1956. He married Mary Jane (Kelley) Linson on July 15, 1995, in Ogdensburg, New York. Growing up in an Air Force family, Andy spent time in several locations as a child, including Morristown, New York and Okinawa. Andy graduated high school from Victor Valley High School in Victorville, California. He attended college at Victor Valley Community College, also in Victorville. Always interested in how things worked, early in his career he was a small aircraft mechanic and owned his own business with his father in Apple Valley, California. Later, he moved back to Morristown and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic, welder, fabricator, and machinist for the New York State Department of Transportation out of Ogdensburg and then Watertown, New York. He was a member of the National Guard for 6 years and a member of the Army Reserves for 3 years. He was a member of the Morristown Volunteer Fire Department and trained for diving and water rescue. He was working towards his dream of taking his Jeep overlanding across the U.S. with his wife, Mary Jane, and their dog, Kate.
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