Peggy Compton 77, of Kerrville and formerly of Riesel TX, passed from this life on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Kerrville. A visitation will take place from 5-7PM on Friday, May 7, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Kerrville Funeral Home, 1221 Junction Highway. (830) 895-5111.

Mary J. Ammentorp passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 in Kerrville, Texas. She was born on December 31, 1934 to Edwin and Hattie (Kuntz) Hahn in Wausau, Wisconsin and graduated from Wausau High School in 1953. Mary married her high school sweetheart, Bill (W.F.) Ammentorp, on October 30, 1954, joining him at the University of Wisconsin in Madison to support him while finishing his education. She is survived by her beloved husband, two sons, Steven J. Ammentorp and his wife Karen in Whitewater, Colorado, Thomas M. Ammentorp in Mesa, Arizona, and one grandson, Andrew T. Ammentorp in Sugar Land, Texas. Preceded in death are son, Alan D. Ammentorp, her parents, four brothers and two...

Ann Paulina Couslin of Kerrville, TX passed away on March 12, 2021 at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. She was 88 years old. Originally from Leechburg, PA, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Couslin (deceased 1966). Ann was an accomplished nurse anesthetist who served her country in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She also worked for a number of Veteran Affairs hospitals. Ann enjoyed attending Mass and was an active member of parishes in Kerrville, Comfort, San Padre Island, and Houston, Texas. She also loved to travel. In addition to her husband, Ann was preceded in death by her parents George and Vinca Klucinec as...

Jerry Wayne Honeycutt Sr. was born on October 14, 1941, to Hollis A. and Florine J. Baker Honeycutt, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Jerry Wayne attended Roy Miller High. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1963.After his service he lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Hollywood, California and returned to Texas where he lived in Mason, San Antonio and his hometown Corpus Christi, there he retired from ATT formally Southwestern Bell Telephone. He had recently moved to Comfort, TX due to poor health.He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly, always trying to teach them his love for gardening, recycling and his love of animals, especially his deer, which he would...

William B. Peril, 86, of Kerrville, Texas passed Monday, January 18, 2021. His service was held Friday, January 22, 2021 in the family cemetery with Reverend Matt Melton officiating. Bill was born in Kerrville on March 19, 1934 to Winnie and Charles B. Peril. He attended school in Kerrville where he was a drum major in high school playing the trombone. In the Tivy Band Hall he met Pat Johnson, a sophomore and new girl at Tivy. They met again at a friend's wedding and married in 1957. Bill taught math for 30 years in Odessa, Texas. Bill and Pat moved back to Kerrville in 2003. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, which he attended in his youth. Bill was preceded...

Harriet Ann Pickett passed away surrounded by family in the Kerrville home that she loved. She was born to Lewis Lunn and Harriet Fleming Raymer on August 16, 1932, in Wellsville, NY. After several moves during her childhood, the family was transferred to Houston, Texas, so her father, an engineer, could support the war effort during WWII. Harriet held education in high regard and would say that education is one thing that cannot be taken away from you. She graduated from Milby High School in Houston and attended Interior Design School until the school closed in Houston. Not wanting to leave her family, she chose to attend the University of Houston where she received her undergraduate...

Chris McBride, as she was affectionately known by friends and family (Ruby Christine Richardson McBride), passed on to her heavenly home on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 around 2:00 PM at a local care facility. She was 90 years old. Ruby Christine Richardson McBride was born the only child of Arthur and Florene Richardson in Kansas City, Missouri on June 3, 1930. Her childhood home was in Independence, Missouri and she later spent the majority of her teen years in Centralia, Missouri. Christine Richardson met her future husband (James C. McBride) at the teen club in Centralia, Missouri where she often played requested tunes on the piano. They both attended Centralia High School. They...

Lavon Windham, 77, passed from this life on November 13, 2020 in Ingram, Texas. She was born on December 22, 1942 in Hobbs, New Mexico to parents, James William and Margaret June (Searcy) Bailey. Lavon's family moved to Odessa, Texas when she was two years old, it was at that time she met the love of her life, Johnnie (John) Windham , he was three years old. They married on March 14, 1959 in Odessa at the age of sixteen. Two years later they started their family. Lavon worked in retail for many years; most people will remember her as "the sunglass lady" at the mall. She loved her customers and they loved her. Lavon never met a stranger and always had advice and a giving heart for anyone...

Selma Turner Hines, 85, of San Antonio, Texas formerly of Kerrville, Texas passed from this life on September 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1935 in Kerrville to Jasper Guy and Laura Fay Copple Turner. Selma was one of ten children. She graduated from Tivy High School in 1953 and continued her education at Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas where she obtained her degree in 1957. Selma married the love of her life, Ralph E. Hines on June 29, 1956. Selma chose a career in education where she was an elementary school teacher from 1959 to 1994 in Arlington, Texas. Throughout her career she received Teacher of the Year awards. Selma spent her retirement years in...

Harry Herbert Grant, 76, passed away August 25, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home near Kerrville, TX after several years with Parkinson's Disease. Harry was born in Houston on July 6, 1944, the only child of Eugene Herbert Grant and Ruby Lee Grant. He lived all his life in neighborhoods near Rice University, attending Poe Elementary and Lanier Junior High, and graduated from San Marcos Academy and Baylor University. Harry made lifelong friends everywhere he went to school, and many of them faithfully supported him through his illness. Harry's father built the Grant Motel on South Main Street in 1940. Harry operated the motel from 1970 until he sold the property in 2005. During those...

Linda Blount Roberts, 79, passed from this life on Friday, August 21, 2020 peacefully at her home in Kerrville. She was born December 21, 1940 in New Orleans, LA to parents Ann and Neil Blount. Linda joined the police force on June 4, 1973 as a community service officer before joining the police department and completing the Twenty-third Academy in January 1974. As the time she was recognized as one of the first two females to be assigned to patrol. Linda worked patrol and later moved in to the traffic division where she became best known for traffic enforcement, especially on Weber Road where she earned the nickname "The Witch of Weber" for her diligent patrolling. Linda married the...

Susan Eklund, 81, of Kerrville passed from this life on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Kerrville, TX where she had lived for the past twelve years. Susan was born June 2, 1939 in San Antonio, TX to parents, Theodore and Jane (Kelley) Eklund. She was was the eldest daughter and as she grew up she became a leader in everything she did. She was a professor at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, for thirty five years where she received the highest honors. Her academic colleagues, personal friends and family alike highly valued her many contributions to their lives. Susan completed her Ph. D in Psychology at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. She earned a B.A. in Psychology...

Dale Forrest Johnson, 42, passed peacefully on March 18, 2020 in Austin, TX. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date when loved ones can gather. Dear husband of Katherine (nee Marting), father of Easton and Nina, son of Jane Donohue and Dale Johnson, stepson of Dan Donohue, dear brother of Alison Dixon and the late Martin Donohue. Cousin, uncle, friend to so many. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to give.abta.org/Forrest. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home (325-446-3076

Glena Cosper White, 62, of Bandera, passed away at 10:15 am Wednesday February 26, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born in Uvalde, TX October 30, 1957 to parents, Glen Cosper and Barbara Davis Cosper. Glena spent her childhood growing up in New Iberia, LA, Uvalde, TX and Del Rio, TX. She graduated from Del Rio High School. She married the love of her life, Jeff White in December 1995. They settled in Del Rio and raised their family, they had plans to travel the world, and spoil grandkids. Glena was fondly known as "Honey" by her husband and grandchildren. Glena is survived by her husband, Jeff White; children, Amanda Medina (Brian), Charles Riley (Renn), Jess White and Brandy White;...

John Richard Loeffler, 73, was born April 14, 1946 in El Campo, TX, and entered his eternal rest on January 25, 2020, at his home in Junction, surrounded by his family. John attended Junction schools and graduated in 1964. He attended Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, and graduated in 1964. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S Army. John married Bonnie Jean Oliver on July 20, 1968. He entered the service on June 6, 1969 serving in Vietnam, piloting Huey Slicks. When he left the military, the couple moved to the Houston area and he worked for the Ford Motor Company. Their daughter, Jennifer was born in 1972. The family moved to Junction...

Tamara Renae Graham (Grandma Honey), 59, of Kerrville, Texas passed from this life on January 18, 2020 in Kerrville. Tamara was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents, Kenneth Ray and Karen Rose (Hendrix) Murrell. Her family moved to Odessa, Texas in 1972, where she was a 1979 graduate of Permian High School (Mojo). In 1982 her family moved to Kerrville and she married Jay Graham for 35 years. Their first daughter, Jaylynn, was born in 1984. They moved to Katy, Texas, in 1988 to be closer to family and Libbey was born in 1991. She was an active member at Katy First Baptist Church, especially in the choir and praise team. Tamara would embrace any musical opportunity and she had an...

James (Jim) Sherwood Switzer, Sr. 79, of Kerrville who passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at a hospital in San Antonio. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Charles W. Switzer and Marie Anderson Switzer on May 9,1940. The family moved to Austin, Texas in 1947, then to Laredo, TX in 1953, where James attended Martin High School. Upon graduation, in 1958, he attended SMU, in Dallas, TX on a football scholarship. His football career ended that year with a neck injury. He joined the FBI, in 1960 in Washington, D.C. working as a file clerk until joining the United States Air Force in 1962, serving until 1966 when he attended the U.S. Border Patrol Academy. As a Border Patrol Agent,...

JOSEPH WHITELY, Joseph William Whitely age 81 passed away on November 30, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1938 to Joseph and Mary Whitely in Cleveland, Ohio."Joe" graduated from St. Joseph's High School "Class of 1955". He married his true love, Carolyn Spehar, on June 13, 1959. They raised five children; Joe, Colleen, Michael, Duane and William. Joe followed his father into the railroad industry as a fireman and Engineer. However, he spent most of his career as an insurance underwriter for the United Transportation Union from where he retired. Joe's most important legacy was his love and care for his family. He showed his children and grandchildren what it...