Nancy Marley Newhouse
1942-2016
Nancy Marley “Nannan” Newhouse, 73 of Bandera, threaded her last needle and was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, March 1, after a courageous battle with lengthy illness. Surrounded by her family, she was led to Heaven’s Gate and wrapped in the Lord’s quilt.
Nancy was born April 24, 1942, in Concord, Tennessee, the youngest child of Meadie M. and Charles Marley. The apple of her daddy’s eye, she grew up on a dairy farm. Nancy attended Bluegrass Grammar School, graduating from Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1960. She lived with and cared for her parents until 1971.
Nancy married
the love of her life, Roy E. Newhouse, in November 1972. The couple was married
for four glorious years before Roy passed away.
In 1978, Nancy moved from Tennessee to Bandera, where she continued her career as a dental assistant. She later sold medical supplies in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Nancy was a former member of the Bandera Quilt Guild, the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Little Rock Church and a loyal University of Tennessee Volunteers fan. She and Roy attended many football games and even bowl games in Hawaii wearing the bright orange Vol colors. Watching Jeopardy, playing bingo and the occasional casino were some Nancy’s other favorite pastimes.
Although she had no children of her own, Nancy was always surrounded by kids. She was given the nickname “Nannan” and it stuck.
If you grew up in Bandera in the ‘90s, I am sure you spent time at Nannan’s house, which served as an after-school gathering place for many kids. She always had iced tea and snacks waiting.
Nannan was also an avid and talented quilter, hand-making countless items for family and friends. She also became the “go-to” house-sitter for many people in the Bandera area – and other states.
Every place that she house-sat had some type of pet, mainly dogs. Nannan enjoyed watching the dogs and everyone was grateful because they knew she would ensure their pets were loved and safe.
Nannan spent a lot of time in Pipe Creek with her Texas family where she enjoyed walking along the creek and searching for fossils at Hop and Reet’s ranch.
A giving person with a huge heart, Nannan loved Christ and was devoted to her faith in the Lord. She had wonderful friends as well as loving neighbors who watched over her. She enjoyed holidays, sunsets, shopping, a good bargain and sitting outside in a swing or rocking chair. A talented baker, Nannan would make edible gifts for family and friends – especially at Christmas time. And, one thing we all knew about Nannan, she loved her coffee – day or night.
She will be forever missed by her niece, Sandra Glover, and nephew Richard Duisen and his wife, Kelly, both of Tennessee, as well as many other family members. She also left behind her “Texas family,” Reet Campbell, her best friend and honorary sister; and honorary godchildren, Jake Campbell and his daughter, Charlsie; Lucy and Juan Gonzales and their children, Harvey and Hazel; Sara Campbell and Paul Lamascus and their catahoulas; and wonderful friends, Frank and Sharon Srednicki, and Frank’s son, Scott, from North Carolina, as well as many treasured neighbors and meaningful friends in Bandera and throughout the Hill Country.
Nannan was greeted in Heaven by her mother and father, husband Roy E. Newhouse, sister Pat Duisen, niece Dottie Hobbs and honorary brother and great friend Hop Campbell.
A celebration of life to honor and remember Nancy will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 9, at the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
Nancy requested that memorials be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County, 715 Maple Street, Bandera 78003 or the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Little Rock Church, PO Box 63377, Pipe Creek 78063.
“Quilters affect eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops.”
Sandra L. Overley
1942-2016
Sandra L Overley, 73, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 15, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 11, 1942.
Sandra married
John L. Overley on Jan. 4, 1964. The couple spent 52 years together making many memories.
An artist, photographer and golfer, Sandra also enjoyed her long walks through the Flying L with her poodle, Ginger. Her smile will be missed.
Sandra is survived by her husband; children, Joy Lee, DJ and Karen Overley; and grandchildren, Brianna Lee, Ryan Lee, Jason Lee, Aaron Lee, Wesley Overley and Wyatt Overley.
Sandra was predeceased by her father, Harry F. Bort Jr; stepmother Marie Bort; and sister Sharon Tipton.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 30, the Bandera United Methodist Church, 1103 Cedar Street, in Bandera.
Coy Quinn Merritt
1944-2016
Coy Quinn “Sonny” Merritt, 71, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 15.
He was born on June 20, 1944.
Coy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughter, Robbyn Poindexter, and her husband, Billy; son John Merritt; brothers, Sam Merritt and his wife, Pam, and Robbie Merritt and his wife, Faye; sisters, Kathryn Guttman and her husband, David; Glenda Merritt; and Christine Walton; and grandchildren, Clayton and Morgyn Poindexter, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
Coy was predeceased by his parents, John Randolph Merritt and Glen Dale Poe, and sisters, Kay Merritt and Elaine Burleson.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Monday, April 25, at the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church, 8589 Highway 16 South, in Pipe Creek.
Lola Moffett Barton
1923-2016
Lola Moffett Barton, 92, of Medina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16.
She was born in Medina on Nov. 30, 1923, the daughter of Joseph Marion and Erma Davis Moffett. Lola attended school in Medina and graduated in 1941.
She married
Willard Gerber Barton in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 6, 1943.
A loving mother, wife and grandmother, Lola loved gardening, especially cultivating flowers. She could grow anything and “outside” was where she loved to be.
Lola also loved her grandchildren and enjoyed seeing them as often as possible.
She is survived by her children, Barbara Gable and her husband, Larry; Linda Williams and her husband, Arlen; Ronald Barton and his wife, Penny; and Charles “Billy” Barton; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, all of Medina.
Lola was predeceased by her husband, five sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 20, at Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera with Pastor Bill Stegemueller and Brother Bill Moseley officiating. Burial followed at Oak Rest cemetery.
Pallbearers included grandsons, Steve Reimer, Scott Williams, Jonathan Barton and Charles Barton; son-in-law Larry Gable; and nephew Steve Sells.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Pastor Bill Stegemueller and Brother Bill Moseley, as well as to Tri County Home Healthcare for the months of loving care that Lola received.
William Darrell Reagan
1958-2016
William Darrell Reagan, 58, of Knippa, passed away Friday, April 15.
He was born on Feb. 19, 1958, in San Marcos to William Cecil Reagan Jr. and Karen Jackson Reagan.
William is survived by his father, WC Reagan Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Uvalde; mother Karen Reagan of Kerrville; sons, William Todd Reagan and his wife, Iona, of Utopia, and Benjamin Chad Reagan and his wife, Alisha, of Medina; daughters, Christine Lois Sundell and her husband, Joel, of Missouri, and Sarah Reagan Bowling of Knippa; sister Sherry Castillo and her husband, Ray, of Kerrville; companion Lisa Lutz of Knippa; and 10 grandchildren, Joezlyn Reagan, Jazelle Reagan, Victoria Reagan, Akira Musquiz, Eric Musquiz, Madelyn Musquiz, Skye Bowling, Brody McKenzie, Gabriella Reagan, and Bently Sorrells.
Cremation was under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A memorial service will be held for William at 11 am, Saturday, April 23, at the Stringtown Road Church of Christ in Medina.
Mary Josephine Porter
1924-2016
Mary Josephine Porter, 91, passed away Saturday, April 2, in Arlington, Texas.
She was born in Medina on Sept. 17, 1924, to Brice Samuel Mayfield and Annie Mae Lackey Mayfield.
Mary Jo accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at a young age and was a member of First Baptist Church, in Medina. She married
Horace Lee “HL” Porter on April 7, 1945, in San Antonio.
After graduating from Medina High School in 1941, Mary Jo – along with many of her family – worked at Kelly Field in San Antonio to support the war effort. She later worked as a secretary for the Texas Alcohol Control Board.
A year after their marriage, HL left for the Pacific with the United States Army Air Corps and Mary Jo rejoiced in his safe return from the war 10 months later.
After HL’s discharge in 1947, the couple attended what was then Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College. In 1950, Mary Jo and HL taught school for a year in Leming before HL was recalled into what was now the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
HL remained in the Air Force and he and Mary Jo lived in many states during their military career, including Alaska, Texas, Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Arkansas and Indiana before finally returning to Texas.
The couple lived in Kerrville for many years before moving to Arlington, where they resided until the present.
Mary Jo is survived by her son, Lee Porter and his wife, Linda; daughter Jenifer George and her husband, Sebastian; grandson Travis Porter and his wife, Angela; grandsons, Kevin Porter and Caleb George; granddaughters, Erin Porter and Loralyn George; great-granddaughter Vada Porter; and great-grandson Zachary Porter, as well as by many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 23, at the First Baptist Church in Medina, followed by a graveside service at Medina Oak Rest cemetery with Brother Allie Balko of First Baptist Church Medina officiating.
