Ava Faye Parker
1929 – 2016
Ava Faye Parker, 87, of Medina, passed away on Nov. 14, in Bandera.
She was born in Tuff, to Charlie and Lura Mae Walters on April 12, 1929.
She Married Nolus H. Parker on July 6, 1946 in Medina, Texas.
She enjoyed quilting in her spare time. She was an active and long time member of the First Baptist Church of Medina.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Nolus H. Parker.
Ava is survived by her daughter, Shirley Crowther and husband, Phillip; son, James H. Parker and wife, Sandra; sister, Elizabeth Boehle; five grandchildren; 14 great–grandchildren; one great–great–grandson.
Graveside services were be held Friday, Nov. 18, at Oak Rest cemetery, Medina, with Rev. Bill Moseley officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Powell
1956
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Powell, 60, of Bandera, passed away on Nov. 16, at his home.
Services were held Monday, Nov. 21, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera, with Rev. Martin Young officiating. Graveside services were at Breckenridge cemetery in Breckenridge, under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Tony was born in Dallas to Wanda and Richard Powell on March 30, 1956. He graduated from Kilgore College. He worked as a Patroleum Engineer for over 35 years for many companies such as Sun Oil, Oryx Energy, Kerr -McGee, and Anadarko.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his son Richard Powell and wife, Sarah of Corpus Christi; Son, Bryan Powell, of Hobbs, NM; daughter, Tinnie Engle, of Gilmer; Sister, Gina and husband, Tommy Upshaw of Rusk; and brother, Dan and wife Tracy Powell of Dallas. Three grandsons Lance, Blane and Toryn. As well as three granddaughters, Mackenzie, Hadlee and Scarlett. He had several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to The Navy Seals Foundation Association.org
Wayland Houston Evans
1933-2016
Wayland Houston Evans, 83, of Batesville, passed away Monday, Nov. 28 in San Antonio. Houston was born on January 6, 1933 to George Noyes Evans, Sr. and Doris Houston Evans.
Houston is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Jeannie S. Evans of Oklahoma.
He is the great-grandson of James Dunn Houston of Gonzales, one of Texas' early trail drivers and cattleman, and Dora Chenault Houston. George Littlefield Houston and Alice Thompson Houston of Gonzales were Houston's grandparents as were Col. George Washington Evans of Illinois and his wife Eliza Jeanette Noyes Evans. His ancestry traces back to Mayflower Compact signer John Howland and his wife Elizabeth Tilley.
Houston's father, George Noyes Evans Sr., was raised on the Charles Noyes Ranch at Von Army near Somerset, as was Houston and his siblings Noyes Evans and Alice Evans Downie. San Antonio Academy and Texas Military Institute were private schools that Houston attended.
Following in the footsteps of his ranchman ancestors in Uvalde County, Houston also ranched in Uvalde County, Marfa and Bandera. During the prime of his rodeo days at a young age, his passion in the rodeo arena was calf roping and quickly became single steer roping as he traveled the rodeo circuit becoming a PRCA Gold Card Member. Several of his rodeo accomplishments were winning the Lovington, New Mexico steer tripping and winning the team roping at the Belton, TX PRCA rodeo with his son Jim Houston, who was the age of 14 at the time. Houston was a proud member of the TSCRA and Lifetime member of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
Houston is preceded in death by his two sons, James Dunn Houston Evans and Jim Houston Evans.
Houston and Jeannie's grandson, Dee Evans, and wife Haley, are parents of Dylan. Their grandson Cole Evans and wife Megan, are the parents of Dunn and Ella.
Houston's daughter Jan, and her husband J.P. Smith are parents of, Justin, his wife Angelia; Jody and his wife Dana; and Jacey and her husband Nic. Their grandchildren are Kaydence, Jackson, Brady, Cooper, Berkley, and Brady.
Also, surviving Houston is his daughter Jean, grand-daughter Haley and husband Clint Greenough.
Pallbearers are Frank Montague, Steel Montague, Todd Whitewood, Codie Rainey, Clint Singleton, and Mitch Waltisperger. Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Lowe, Dr. John Meyer, Dr. Howard Ponish, and John Sullivan.
Visitation on Thursday, 5-7 pm at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera.
Rosary on Friday at 10 am at the St. Stainislaus Catholic Church in Bandera. Funeral on Friday at 10:30 am at the St. Stainislaus Catholic Church in Bandera with Father George Montague officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to the West Texas Boys Ranch.
Robert James Posik
1935-2016
Robert James Posik, age 81, of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, in Fredericksburg. He was born October 8, 1935 in San Diego, California to the late Otto and Florence Posik, moving to Houston, in 1946.
He served in the US Army from 1954-59 and was stationed in Korea. He moved to Ingram, in 1960.
He retired in 1998 after 38 years with Hill Country Telephone Cooperative of Ingram. After retirement, he did contract telephone splicing throughout the Hill Country for six years, some with his current wife. He was a hard worker. He moved to Pipe Creek in 2004, establishing a home for 13 years.
He was an avid motorcyclist. He signed in 1984 to ride for the Christian Motorcyclists Association of Mena, Arkansas. He rode many years with Texas Roadrunners, was a TMRA member, and GWRRA member riding with Country Wings Chapter K2 of Kerrville. He did a 5,000 mile, 13 state motorcycle trip in 2003 to the west coast and back. He made a ride to Washington DC in 2008 with Run For The Wall, making 13 more states. He enjoyed lots of other motorcycle riding and camping adventures throughout his life time.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Deanna Posik; two sons, David Posik and wife Tracie of Comfort; and Glenn Posik and wife Lisa of Houston; two step-sons, Charles Newman and Chris Newman of Lawrence, Kansas; one brother, Arthur Posik of London, Arkansas; three sisters, Judy Bradberry and Patty Posik of Pipe Creek and Adiel Ingram of Kirbyville, Missouri. He is also survived by five granddaughters, one grandson, four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
There will be a Memorial Service at 11 am, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville officiated by Mr. Keeton Johnston. He will then be taking his last motorcycle ride with his wife to Garden of Memories cemetery. If you ride motorcycles, please, ride with Robert on his last ride.
He will be laid to rest, next to his first wife, Pauline Posik, who preceded him in death in 2001. He is also preceded in death by a sister, June Posik and a great grandson.
In place of flowers, donations may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, 808 Reuben, Fredericksburg, 78624 in memory of Robert Posik or to the American Cancer Fund in Robert’s name.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
William Layton Golemon, Jr.
1933 – 2016
William Layton Golemon, Jr. of Katy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 2. Born on the December 10, 1933, in Dawson, to William Layton Golemon, Sr. (“Bill”) and Avis Bogle Golemon, Layton was 82 years old at the time of his death after a lengthy illness. Layton is survived by his wife of 54 years, Harriet; his three children: W. Scott Golemon (Doris), Kellye White and Kathye Elledge; eight grandsons and eight great grandchildren and his brothers Kinnan Golemon (Jackie) of Austin and Steve Golemon (Myra) of Bandera.
Layton & Harriet were founding members of Westpark Church of Christ in Katy, but since the congregation is currently without a building, a Memorial Service was held honoring the memory of Layton Golemon at 2 pm on Saturday, Dec. 10th (which would have been his 83rd Birthday) at Fleetwood Church of Christ, 15935 Katy Freeway Houston, 77094.
Lauren 'Barry' Buchanan
1937 – 2016
Lauren 'Barry' Buchanan passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the age of 79, surrounded by family at his home in Medina. Barry was born in San Antonio, to Mildred Fay and Lauren Lafayette Buchanan on October 6, 1937.
Barry graduated from Jefferson High School in 1955 and joined the U.S. Navy. He had to spend the first week of service in the Navy wearing his civilian moccasin shoes, as the Navy did not have military shoes to fit his size 15 feet. Barry would forever more be nicknamed "Bigfoot". Barry served on the USS Iowa as a Signalman, with his duties carrying him across the world, including the Arctic. Barry told his family that it was at this time, he vowed to never be lonely again. When he was discharged from the Navy, he met the love of his life, Yvonne Marie Robertson. He and Yvonne eloped to Lockhart and married
on August 1, 1959. They then went on to have five children, who then gave them eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. So, it's safe to say Barry was never lonely again.
Barry attended San Antonio College and worked several jobs to support a growing family. After college, Barry worked as a Surveyor for the City Public Service during the day, and worked servicing residential air conditioners at night. From the 1960s to early 70s, Barry worked in the air conditioning industry, including running B&R; Air Conditioning with his good friend and mentor, John Runkel, in San Antonio. In 1973, Barry and Yvonne decided to move to the Brazoria County, Texas area, where they started Texas Gulf Refrigeration (TGR), in Clute. Barry would start each day in his one and only service truck praying "Thy Will be Done". With Barry's faith, hard work, and professionalism, the business slowly grew over the years and evolving into a very successful business with over 40 employees. Barry was considered by many in the industry to be a pioneer in the designing and manufacturing of commercial mobile air conditioners.
Barry and Yvonne traveled to Venezuela a business trip in 1974 and met their life long friends, Dean and Geraldine White. Dean and Barry shared many years of deer hunting, joint business ventures, and general mischievousness. Barry enjoyed his time with his dear friend Dean, and their story telling filled every room with joy and laughter.
In 1991, Barry and Yvonne moved to Medina, to their beautiful escape on the river. The love of his family was his top priority in life. He so enjoyed his children and their families coming and visiting him in Medina, swimming in the river, and riding four wheelers. One of his favorite past times was souping up his 1940 Ford Coupe, and taking a spin with his gorgeous bride thru the Texas hill country. Barry's favorite phrase was always "Life is Good!" while looking into the faces of his family.
Barry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Yvonne Marie Buchanan, his father, Lauren Lafayette Buchanan, his mother, Mildred Fay Schweitzer and his sister, Beverly Gay Cantu. He is survived by daughter, Laura Buchanan Ripple and husband Don Ray Ripple of Cedar Hill, son Lauren Barry "Bubba" Buchanan Jr. and wife Tonya of Lake Jackson, daughter Lisa Dianne Buchanan of Wimberley, daughter Lynn Buchanan Shelton and husband Gerald of Angleton, and daughter Lia Buchanan Cloudt and husband Eric of Pipe Creek. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Ryan Joseph Ripple, Lauren Evonne Shelton, Lauren Marie Wiemers, Jess Elizabeth Shelton, Chad Lafayette Buchanan and wife Alyssa Buchanan, Cameron Daniel Buscher and Courtney Negley, Collin Michael Buscher, Travis Benton Buchanan, Dalton Tyler Shelton, Carma Rhaye Cloudt, Cyalie Yvonne Buchanan, Benton Monroe Cloudt, West Lafayette Cloudt, Colton Walker Buchanan and great grandchildren Kali Jade Buchanan and Kane Lafayette Buchanan.
A funeral service was held at 3 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, Dec. 16, at Oak Rest cemetery in Medina.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Ripple, Chad Buchanan, Travis Buchanan, Cameron Buscher, Collin Buscher, Gerald Shelton, Don Ripple, Eric Cloudt, and Jerry Monical.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Kane Buchanan, Colton Buchanan, Benton Cloudt, West Cloudt, Dalton Shelton, Dean White, Glen Wren, Octavio Tijerina, Jr., Kent Whitley, and Pete Soto.
Barry preferred jeans to a suit and tie, so please feel free to dress casually. The family also requests that you please "pay it forward" in lieu of flowers by supporting a benefit for someone in need, generously tipping your waiter / waitress, or by donating to the charity of your choice.
