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Leonard Marks
Leonard Marks, M.D., of San Antonio died
suddenly Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002. Services were held Monday, Feb. 4 at Porter Loring Mortuary in San Antonio. Dr. Marks served as Medical Director for the Bandera County Emergency Medical Service for the past 15 years. A large contingent of present and former members of the Bandera County EMS attended the service. Bandera County EMS Director Mike Naughton said, "Dr. Marks' unselfish service to Bandera County will be sorely missed."
Lillian Bradford
Lillian F. Bradford, 81, of Bandera died
on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 in a local care center. She was born
June 11, 1920 in Warsaw, Mo. to Irvin and Beatrice C. Wingate Wickliffe. She married
Sam L. Bradford in Cameron County Texas on Dec. 11, 1937. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1986. Mrs. Bradford was a member of the Church of Christ, an avid quilt maker who won many awards for her quilts, a member of the VFW Womenıs Auxiliary Post 9176 and a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, San Antonio. Survivors include three daughters, Rilla Stephens of Bandera, Linda Foster of Bandera and Kay Ferrell and husband Terry of San Antonio; two sons, Sammy M. Bradford and wife Mitzi of Bandera and Halley 'Butch' Dean Bradford and wife Judy of Medina; a sister, Doris Wickliffe of Bandera; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Sam, Mrs. Bradford was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Fayard. Graveside services were held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Bandera Cemetery
with Chaplain Jack Cook officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.
Emmett Edwards
William Emmett 'Bill' Edwards, 83, of Pipe Creek, died
Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 in a local care center. He was born
Jan. 22, 1919 in Selma, Calif. to Jesse William and Leora Edith Buckner Edwards. He grew up in Pipe Creek. Emmett was an air conditioning contractor in Gonzales until five years ago when he moved back to Pipe Creek. He was a life-long musician and upon returning to this community, played the fiddle at various jam sessions in the county, especially the one in Medina. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Buckhart of Pipe Creek and Gail Bowie and husband Bill, also of Pipe Creek; one brother, J. B. Edwards and wife Helen of Pipe Creek; and five grandchildren, Royce Bowie, Marie Bowie, Russell Bowie, Jennifer Burkhart, and Laura Pes. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Edwards.
Services were held Thursday, Feb. 14 at Grimes Chapel, with Rev. Doug Johnson officiating. Interment
followed in the Pipe Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Bowie, Jay Edwards, Keith Mansfield, Sidney Whitehead, Royce Bowie, Jess Edwards, Brent Mansfield, and Royce Towns. Live music was provided by friends. Memorials may be made to Vista Hospice, 420 Water St., Kerrville, TX and/or the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755-0460.
Jack V. Messina
Jack V. Messina, 78, of Pipe Creek, died
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 at the VA hospital in Kerrville, Texas. He was born
on May 18, 1923 in Chenyville, La. to Joseph Messina and Mary Sircha Messina. He was married
to Inez Lowery in 1948. He served in the United States Army from 1942 through 1948 when he joined the United States Air Force where he served until 1972. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was with the 101st Airborne, 82nd Airborne and the 508 Red Devils during World War II. He received a Silver Star in WW II for leading a platoon in an attack and an Air Medal in Vietnam on a combat mission, Meritorious Service Medal in Vietnam and a Commendation Medal for outstanding duty in the Air Force in the Philippines. He was proud of his years of service with the Air Force pararescue team whose motto is 'That others may live' and of his service with the S.E.R.F. (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape). He also earned his Master Air Crew Wings, Master Jump Wings and a Combat Infantry Badge. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Messina Wood of Pipe Creek, Texas and Wanda Messina of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Jack V. Messina Jr.; four brothers, Nick Messina, Tanner Messina and Frank Messina, all of Louisiana and Sam Messina of California; four sisters, Virginia Gaspard, Mary Rose Manichia and Josephine Vinson, all of Louisiana, and Sadie Morino of California; two grandchildren, Bobby and Bruce Messina; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; and two brothers, Joe Messina and S.J. Messina. Funeral services were held Feb. 14 at Wright's Funeral Parlor in Bandera. Graveside services were held Feb. 16 at Owens Family Cemetery
outside Lumberton N.C. with full military honors.
Kenneth Magoon
Kenneth Charles Magoon, 34, died
on Feb. 13, 2002 at home in Medina County. He was born
on Jan. 26, 1968 in Warner Robins, Ga. to Michael Patrick and Betty Jo Magoon. Mr. Magoon was a member of the Lakehills United Methodist Church, the Mico Volunteer Fire Department, the Medina Valley EMS and the American Legion Post in Lakehills. He was a flight simulator technician with the L-3 Communication Corp. and had served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife Debbie Rudd Magoon, sons Brett Shane and Bradley Sean Magoon, and daughter Brittany Shannen Magoon all of Mico; parents Michael Magoon of Jacksonville, N.C. and Betty Jo Magoon of Staunton, Va.; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Dale D. and Lenora S. Rudd of Altus, Okla. Visitation was held on Monday, Feb. 18 at the Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home in Castroville. The funeral service was held at the Lakehills United Methodist Church on Thursday, Feb. 19 at noon with the Rev. Ellen Ely officiating. Interment
followed at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
in San Antonio with military honors. Members of the Medina Valley EMS and the Mico Volunteer Fire Department served as pallbearers.
Charlie Bivens
Charlie Bivens, 76, of Lakehills died
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 in a San Antonio hospital. He was born
Dec. 21, 1925 in Jennings, La. to Evais Charles and Mary Brown Bivens. He married
Lenora Flanders in Harlingen on Feb. 26, 1969. She survives. During World War II, Mr. Bivens served in the U.S. Navy at D-Day on the beaches of Normandy and also in the battle of Iwo-Jima in the Pacific. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the owner and operator of his own automotive paint and body shop 'Charlieıs Trim Shop' in Brownsville for 30 years and worked 17 years for Hamilton Electric of Harlingen. In addition to his wife Lenora of Lakehills, survivors include a daughter, Susan Bivens of Lakehills; a son, Carl Bivens of Lakehills; a sister, Clara Parker of Magnolia, Ark.; a brother Carlton Bivens of Inez and a grandson, Erik Bivens of Lakehills. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. A private service and interment
will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.
Novella Kelley
Novella Kelley, 89, of Lakehills died
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002 in a San Antonio hospital. She was born
Oct. 27, 1912 in San Antonio to Hardy and Delia Lacey Dozier. She married
John W. Kelley in San Antonio on Oct. 30, 1928. He preceded her in death in Feb. 1976. Mrs. Kelley was a member of St. Victorıs Chapel of Lakehills, was a lifelong homemaker and was a member of the American Legion Womanıs Auxiliary Post 410. Survivors include a son, Robert Kelley of Lakehills; two nieces, Melanie Jackson of Franklin, Tenn. and Martha Manuptelli of San Antonio; two nephews, Jack Dozier and Roy Dozier of San Antonio and one son-in-law, Jay Hartman of Hondo. In addition to her husband John, Mrs. Kelley was preceded in death by her daughter, Cecelia Hartman in 1998. A rosary was held on Sunday, Feb. 17 at St. Victorıs Chapel with Brother Bobby Stein officiating. The funeral mass was held on Monday, Feb. 18 at St. Victorıs Chapel with Father Stan Oleksy officiating. Interment
followed in San Fernando Cemetery
11, San Antonio. Arrangements were under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.
