Kerrville Daily Times

Daniel Richard Craft, 71, Winnsboro, passed away on September 29, 2021 in Quitman. He was born December 25, 1949 in Kerrville, TX to the late William Downing Craft and Marie Annaletta Craft. Daniel had lived in Winnsboro for 25 years, moving from Kerrville. He was a retired US Navy Veteran. Daniel enjoyed horses, fellowship, shooting and knitting. He was a Christian and enjoyed participating in several local churches. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Renee Craft. Survivors include his children, Jessica Renee Craft and Robert Paul Craft; brothers, Tommy Craft and James Craft; sister, Fran Phillips; grandchildren, Makiah Honea, Jayden Honea, Kenyan Honea and Kamrym Honea.

Melody Ann Zuker passed away on September 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Jefferson, Texas on October 20, 1955 she was the oldest of four daughters. Her father Bill was a musician and band director, hence the name Melody given to his oldest child. Melody was the Drum Major of the band at Pine Tree High School and attended Baylor for her undergraduate education and UT Tyler for her Master's in Psychology. She went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and served for years as a founding faculty member and Dean of Students at the Trinity School of Texas and counselor at Longview High School. She was in private practice in Jackson, TN and Dallas. Melody's life can be best...

Mary "Chris" Christine Westphal- Born Mary Christine Ginsbach on December 10th 1947 in McAllen, Texas. She passed peacefully surrounded by family at BAMC Hospital in San Antonio on August 3oth 2021 around 10:55pm. She is survived by Wayne Westphal her beloved husband of 52 years, her two sons Dirk Westphal and Clint (Laurey) Westphal, and her brother Pat Ginsbach. lnto her Heavenly Father's care, she joins her parents John and Harriet Ginsbach, parents-in-law Herbert and Olga Westphal, brother-in-law Doug Westphal, and her precious friends that preceded her. Chris is best known for the impact she had on the people she met. She was a devoted Christian, a caring mother, a loving wife, a...

Mary Gayle Murphree (Everitt) Wood, 1935-2021 Beloved and trusted are two words that describe Mary Gayle Murphree Wood, 86, who joined her friends, family and her husband who were waiting on her in heaven on August 19, 2021. She was a beloved mother and a trusted confidant to all who became her friend. She was also the calming force of her family with a spark of mischief that delighted everyone around her. She was the As with many in the south, she used a variety of names based upon geography or season of life. Born to David Hayes Murphree and Sybil Wolfe Murphree she was known as Mary Gayle as a child and joyfully dropped her first name and became known as simply Gayle at Delta State in...

Jane Shelton Green 88, of Cleveland passed away Friday August 6, 2021, peacefully in her home. Jane was the youngest of three born to Ople McInturf and Roy R. Shelton of Calhoun, TN. Ople died when Jane was six months of age. Before her death, Ople requested that Gussie Shelton Bradford and Arthur Bradford take Jane and raise her as their own. This request was honored, and Jane became the daughter of Gussie and Arthur Bradford. Jane was a graduate of Calhoun High School, Calhoun, TN and National School of Business, Cleveland, TN. She was a long-time secretary at Hardwick Stove Company. Jane was also a volunteer at the Museum during that time. Jane moved to Kerrville, Texas in 1997. She...

ELKHART - William (Bill) A. Fackelman of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 72. Bill was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 19, 1949, to Fred and Carol Fackelman. He was one of nine children. Bill enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Vietnam 2 yrs. After his tour in Vietnam, Bill was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas where he met the love of his life, Jody M. Schellhase. They were married June 19, 1971. After he served his time in the military, Bill and Jody came to reside in Kerrville, Texas. During his time in Kerrville, Bill attended Schreiner University where he received an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice. In July 1976 Bill...

Edward "Lynn" Wildman, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, after a brief battle with heart failure. He was 81. Lynn was born on September 21, 1939, in Victoria, Texas. He graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas, and later graduated from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas where he met the love of his life, Pam. After college, Lynn spent 34 years with the Balfour Company in Houston, Texas. With his dynamic personality, infectious smile, and his tenacity, he helped build an empire he was blessed to acquire. He had the utmost respect from all of his employees as he respected them in return. Lynn retired in 1994 and he and his wife, Pam, made their weekend home in...

Joyce "Joycie " Colbath Bayer, 77, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at her residency after a long battle with health problems. Visitation will be at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, with Very Reverend Santiago Udayar, Celebrant and Reverend Fred Nawarskas, Concelebrant. Burial will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., at Colbath Cemetery, Ingram, Texas. Services under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Joyce...

Sharon Elizabeth Logue, 63, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 10, at 1 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Immediately following the service, family and friends will gather at 3800 Greenleaf Drive until 4 p.m. All are welcome and, in celebration of her life, the family encourages you to wear bright, colorful clothing. Born May 7, 1958, in Waco, Sharon was the second of four daughters born to Bill and Gloria Logue. Growing up, Linda and Sharon were the inseparable "big girls" and Katherine and Margaret "the babies." Collectively she and her sisters were, are and will always be "the Logue...

Sharon Logue passed away on June 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 12 pm at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home (6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710).