Billy Roy Caviness
1953-2010
Billy Caviness died on Saturday, August 28, at his home in Lakehills.
He was born March 24, 1953, in Houston to Ella Christine and Roy Lee Caviness, who both preceded him in death.
Before becoming disabled, which led to his retirement, Billy was a respected member of the Painters Union in Washington State.
The Caviness family has resided in Lakehills for approximately two years. Prior to relocating to the Hill Country, the family resided part-time in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico. They also commuted to and from Billy’s home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, and his in-laws’ home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Billy had a dynamic personality. He loved the great outdoors, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was also devoted to their family of dogs, both large and small.
Billy loved the Lord and was called by the Lord far too early. Only the good die young and he is now free as a bird – just like the words to one of his favorite songs.
He is survived by his wife of over 26 years, Pamela K. and the couple’s 21-year-old son Roy W. Caviness. He is also survived by two brothers, Michael Lee and Jimmie Dale, their spouses and numerous nephews and nieces. He is survived by numerous cousins across Texas all of whom he never forgot even if he had not had much contact with them for many years. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dolores Cothren, and brother-in-law, Gary Hodge, both of Phoenix, whom he loved as his own.
The world has lost a wonderful man who was greatly loved by his family and friends. As he requested, memorial services will be private and held at a later date for family and friends.
Robert D. Monroe
1919-2010
Robert D. Monroe, 91, of Bandera, passed away on Friday, Sept. 3, at his residence. He was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Nashville, Arkansas, to John Wesley and Jewel Walker Monroe.
On Dec. 4, 1953 he married
Juanita Pettett in Seguin, Texas.
Mr. Monroe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II.
In 1959 he founded Monroe Grinding Company and ran it until 1972. He was a co-partner in establishing Industrial Engine Service until his retirement in 1984. After his retirement, he raised Registered Jersey Cows, and for the past three years has been a trustee for Twin Lakes Independent Baptist Church.
Mr. Monroe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita Monroe,of Bandera: daughters Charline Roberson of San Antonio; Shirley Hughes of Roswell, New Mexico; Sharon Lucart of Roswell; and Normandy Monroe of Kingston, Oklahoma; sons, Robert G. Monroe of Nacogdoches, and Johnny Monroe of Joppa, Alabama; sister, Chloe Monroe of Smithville, Oklahoma; brothers, Erbie Monroe of Oakdale, California; JC Monroe of Arizona, and Bill Monroe of San Antonio; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Monroe.
The family received friends at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Twin Lakes Independent Baptist Church, 207 Lake View Dr.ive, Bandera, with Bro. Alan Otten officiating.
Interment followed at Bandera cemetery with Air Force Honors.
Arrangements were by Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.
Helen Meserve Bayliss
1921-2010
Helen Meserve Bayliss, 88, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on August 29. She was born to Harrison G. Meserve and Ruth L. Blacker on Nov. 1, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Helen graduated with a BA in Sociology from Wellesley College in 1943, and earned a Master’s in Christian Education from Chicago Theological Seminary in 1948.
She spent six summers in Hoopeston, Illinois working with the Home Missions Council. She was actively engaged in “encouraging the canneries to improve living conditions and worked at setting up the Civic Council for Migrant Workers” according to her memoir, “Ants in the Sink,” completed in 2002.
In 1948, she followed the migrant workers to Brownsville. The shocking poverty she found there made an indelible mark on Helen and affirmed her Christian faith. She had a passion for helping people that defined her life until she died.
She served as a member of the board and president of Settlement House, a social service agency in Brownsville and was Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church.
After her children were grown, she taught fourth grade for 10 years at Immaculate Conception, a Catholic school in Brownsville.
In the late 1980s, she and her husband, Sam, were involved in helping Central American refugees who inundated South Texas at the time.
The couple moved to Bandera in 1990 and she lived here for 17 years. She was an active member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Some of her best retirement years were spent with Sam during 13 summers volunteering with the National Park Service in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Helen, who was in declining health, moved to Raton, New Mexico, in late 2007 to live with her son.
Helen married
Samuel L. Bayliss in 1954. The marriage lasted for 52 years until Sam’s death in 2006. They raised George, Karen and David from Sam’s previous marriage and four children of their own: Mark, Lawrence, Katherine and Michael. A fifth child, Ruth, died in infancy.
Helen is survived by Mark, Judy, Hilary and Samuel Bayliss; George and Sandra Bayliss; Karen Bock; Larry and Jana Bayliss; Katherine and Bill Hutto; and Michael Bayliss, all of Texas; also by 21 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 2 pm at First Baptist Church, 1302 Pecan Street, Bandera. The Rev. William Hutto and Lay Minister George Bayliss will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church of Bandera, or Bandera County Helping Hand, PO Box 1092, Bandera, TX 78003.
Mozella Loise Moore
1926-2010
Mozella Loise Moore, 84, of Duncan, passed away Saturday, July 24, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The oldest of four children, she was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Duncan, to Clyde and Nancy Jane Morris Willeford, who preceded her in death.
After graduating from Duncan High School in 1945, Mozella married
Royce Woodson Moore on Oct. 25, 1945, in Duncan shortly after he returned from Germany where he was a prisoner of war.
An active member of the Chisholm Trail Church of Christ, for the last 25 years, Mozella worked as a volunteer for the Chisholm Trail Food Bank and Compassion Care Center. She also served on the Stephens County Election Board for 42 years.
She had many hobbies; she was an avid bowler for 30 years. Mozella also loved to fish and camp. In addition, she and Royce always had a big garden, the produce from which they shared with both friends and strangers. Mozella was also a long and faithful OU fan.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and shared an ideal happy marriage with Royce.
Mozella is survived by her husband, Royce, of Wichita Falls; sons; Fred Moore and his wife, Janett, of Bandera, and Rusty Moore and his wife, Mary, of Wichita Falls; brother Charlie Willford of Duncan; and grandchildren; Josh Moore of Cleburne, Jayci Lawson of Fort Worth, Justin Moore of Katy, Mandy Moore of Little Elm, John Montague of Bandera and Charlie Montague, also of Bandera, as well as 10 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include uncle William Morris and his wife, Sarah, of Montebella, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mozella was preceded in death by her two sisters, Mildred Keck and Reba Ladell Willeford.
Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, at the Fairlawn cemetery in Comanche, officiated by Elders with the Chisholm Trail Church of Christ.
Michael Stanley Cannon
1957-2010
Michael Stanley Cannon, 53, of Tarpley, passed away on Saturday, July 31.
He was born on May 25, 1957, to Roscoe Leland and Clara Bouganime Cannon in Casablanca, Morocco. His parents preceded him in death.
Michael had a special love for the outdoors and animals. With his gifted hands and artistic sensibilities, there was nothing he could not repair or build.
Michael loved the Lord and all of his family. He will forever be missed.
Survivors include sisters, Arlette Combs and her husband, Greg, of Houston; Yvette Strick of Branson, Missouri; and Carla Thornton and her husband, Ted, of McAllen; brothers, Tim Cannon and his wife, Patricia, of Arlington, and Mark Cannon and his wife, Oleta, of Midlothian; nieces, Tiffany Wright and Madison Cannon; nephews, Eric Strick, Jeff Cannon and Eric Cannon; great-nephews, Keian Wright, Jace Wright, Braxton Strick, Jacke Cannon and Trevor Cannon; and dear friends, Dr. Louis and Louise Dorang of Tarpley.
Michael was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Lee Cannon; sister Margarete Copeland; and nephew Jason Combs.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
