Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Martindale Cemetery, with the Rev. Jerry Bullock officiating.

Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

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Donna graduated from Shawnee High School and served as a Rural Letter Carrier for the United   States Postal Service in Kentucky.  She continued that career in California after her marriage to Charles Frederick Reeder.  She retired from the USPS after 34½ years of service and moved to San Marcos, Texas where she continued her work as a volunteer, mentor and active member of her church and community.  She is survived by her husband, Fred and her sister, Sharon.  She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren: Lynn and John Crump, Robin and Chris Zaborowski, Susan Penick and John “Andy” Penick; Brian and Jonna Crump, Rachael and Charlie Waldo, Forrest and Kelly Crump, Kendall Zaborowski, Emily Zaborowski, Nathan and Katie Penick, Sarah Penick, Tyson Fox, Kathryn and Kevin McWhirt, Bradley Penick, Aiden McWhirt, Madison Fox, David Service, Ginger and Philip Jacob, Brandy and Matt Bruce; Noelle Jacob, Ryan Jacob, Hunter Jacob, Justin Bruce, Gracie Bruce and Tabitha Bruce. 

Visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Pennington Funeral Home. Her Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, San Marcos.  Donna’s ashes will be taken to Bardsdale Cemetery in California and buried.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of San Marcos, Texas, 410 West Hutchison, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666,  512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

In addition to being a skilled seamstress, Oleta was well known for her wonderful cooking, especially her hot rolls, chocolate pies and chili. She loved going to church and was a “Warrior for Jesus”.  She touched many lives and she will be greatly missed by her family, friends and neighbors.

Her husband, James T. King; son, Mitchell DeWayne Shoemake; seven brothers; and two sisters preceded her in death.  She is survived by two sons, Fred L. Shoemake of  Buda, and James Paul King of Carrizo, New Mexico; four daughters, Wynnel S. Wright of San Marcos, Barbara J. Pettit and Sharon E. Kinnaman both of Cameron, and Rebecca L. Dunn of Nogal, New Mexico; 28 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 24, 2013.  Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Promiseland Church, 1650 Lime Kiln Road in San Marcos, with Pastor Robin Steele officiating. Interment will follow at the San Marcos City Cemetery.

Contributions in Oleta’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online  at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

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His home was just outside of San Marcos in historic Stringtown where he moved with his parents in 1944.  He lived in the same house for over sixty-five years before moving to a new home in the back part of the family property in 2009.  He received his education in the San Marcos public schools, attended SWTSTC (now Texas State University) and graduated from UT Austin with a BA in 1957 and MA in 1962.  He always enjoyed the company of his children and grandsons who survive him.  He and Darlyne were the parents of a son, Todd, of San Marcos and a daughter, Cathy, of Cedar Park.  She and her husband, Rob Northcutt, are the parents of three sons, Grayson, Keller and Griffin Northcutt.  He met Darlyne in a bookstore.  He loved saying she was the most expensive bookstore acquisition and his most cherished first edition. She shared his interest through almost 46 years of marriage.  She survives him.

Besides his wife, children and grandchildren, he is also survived by his sister, Mellie Nicholas and her husband Bill of San Marcos, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Evelyn Rossow of Fredericksburg, two nephews, six nieces and a host of cousins and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Grace Lowman and brother, Ted Lowman.  His final illness was diagnosed as PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy).

His community involvement included service on the Hays County Historical Commission where he served throughout much of the 1990s and membership in the Heritage Association of San Marcos.  While serving on the HCHC he wrote the text for and was instrumental in putting markers along the Camino Real in Hays County.  Later he led the financial drive to put Jason Scull’s sculpture of Jack Hays on the Courthouse lawn.  He served two non-consecutive terms on the board of the Central Texas Higher Education Authority.  He was a longtime member of the San Marcos League of Women Voters and also served a term as their president.  Al also served on the Texas Committee on the Humanities from 1971 to 1975.

He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church where he served intermittently on the administrative board and was a charter member of his Sunday School class which he attended for over 50 years and helped with the teaching duties.  He wrote a church history when the congregation celebrated its 125^th anniversary and before his illness was diagnosed, he was working on revising and updating that history.

Al was a book collector for over fifty years and he had a library in his backyard housing his collection.  His appetite for collecting and his eclectic tastes were quite insatiable.  Besides his interests in books, he was also a lover of music, particularly classical music, jazz, as well as bluegrass.  He owned an extensive CD collection and enjoyed attending operas.

Though his degrees were in government and economics, he spent his career in the Texas history field, the last 21 years working at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio coordinating their special exhibits and writing the catalogs that went along with the exhibits.  He commuted to jobs in San Antonio and Austin for 35 years and once said if he ever wrote an autobiography, he would call it “35 Years on Interstate 35.”

Al was particularly proud of his membership in the Philosophical Society of Texas and being a fellow and life member of the Texas State Historical Association.  He served as president of TSHA in 2000-2001, president of the Texas Folklore Society in 1990-91 where he learned never to let facts get in the way of a good story.  In the interregnum he served as president of the Book Club of Texas (1992-94).  In the TSHA he quickly learned that the easiest way to make history was to write it.  He was active in numerous historical organizations.  He was also a member of the Grolier Club of New York City, which is the world’s oldest organization for book collectors.

Al published many articles and book reviews in Texas journals.  His published books include:  Printer At the Pass, A Bibliography of Carl Hertzog and Printing Arts in Texas, which Johnny Jenkins listed as one of the basic Texas books.  His Printing Arts Collection was acquired by Texas A&M University in 2004 and is housed in the Cushing Library on that campus.

He spoke to many groups around the state in El Paso, Houston, Midland, Kerrville, College Station, San Antonio, Jefferson, Fredericksburg and Abilene where Darlyne sat dutifully in audiences hearing some of the same stories repeatedly.

Al also had an interest in politics and back in the 1970s and 80s was proud to serve as  Democratic precinct chairman of the South Stringtown/Centerpoint/York Creek metroplex and outlying areas.  He kept up with local, state and national politics.  He served over 20 years in the Texas National Guard and an additional 10 years in the Army Reserve where he retired as a Lt. Colonel.  He always said that this made him the “rankest” member of his family for all time.

In a university town where it is considered de rigueur to be some sort of activist, Al settled for being a sedentary lifestyle activist.

His family is honoring his wish to have a graveside service.  It will be held at the San Marcos Cemetery on Saturday, April 20^th at 3:30 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Dr. Jenna Heart.  His life’s motto was “give me levity, or give me death.”  Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation of FUMC, 129 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

(Written by Al Lowman)

Arrangements under the care and guidance of  Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche Street, San Marcos, Texas, 512-353-4311.  Guest book may be found at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com.

Jaimy is survived by his parents, Ted and Frances Breihan, brother Stacy Breihan and his wife Michele, sister Erin Breihan-Pellien and her husband Corky.

Also surviving are many caring aunts and uncles as well as very caring nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Jaimy was a beautiful, talented, compassionate, and articulate son, of whom his family is very proud.

He had become a leader in the electrical field with new buildings and new technologies related to new construction.

Jaimy wrote beautiful poetry, loved Mother Earth and the gifts she so bountifully gave to him and us to protect and cherish.

His gentle spirit and love of family has been such a wonderful blessing and legacy befitting a faithful son.

Jaimy was well-read and had the insight of a visionary.

His circle of friends widened throughout this community he so dearly loved.  This led to his earnest endeavor to save it from ill-placed development.

He remarked that he felt that “the Sessom Creek Neighborhood Association could do their very best to make this a community showcase of what a strong, gifted, articulate neighborhood can do to enhance its quality of life.”

“Protecting our neighborhoods, watersheds, and our rivers are noble causes.  Progress is slow sometimes, even though dedicated souls are working in many different areas to accomplish a common goal.

Jaimy loved his church, First United Methodist at which his service will be conducted.  It had become his power source.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Friday evening, April 19, 2013 at Pennington Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Jaimy will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April  20, 2013 at 1:30 pm.  The church is located at 129 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, special services, the San Marcos Animal Shelter, or any charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

Bessie Vaughn Etter, of San Marcos, TX, passed away on April 10, 2013.  She was 84.

Bessie was born to Susie and Arthur Benjamin Vaughn, in Bellevue, TN, on June 27, 1928.  A graduate of Bellevue High School, class of 1946, she was active in basketball, softball and other sports.  On January 28, 1953, she married Robert (Bob) Andrew Etter.  They relocated to Natchez, MS, and eventually to Jackson, MS, where they settled.  Bessie spent most of her career working for BellSouth.  She retired in 1987.  She was a parishioner at St. Therese Catholic Church in Jackson, before moving to Texas in 2006.  She attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos, TX.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob.  She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Cheri), Shane, her daughter Amy Mills (John), and four grandchildren, Brandon, Parker, Gracie and Ella.  Visitation will be Sunday, April 14th from 4pm to 7pm at Pennington Funeral Home in San Marcos, TX.  A funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 15th at 10am, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, also in San Marcos.  Burial will be at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche St., San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, Texas, 512-353-4311. www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

Lucile G. Scrutchin was born October 14th, 1915 to John Claude and Lucy Cook Galloway in Brownwood, TX. She was the oldest of the three daughters and was the last to survive.

Lucille graduated an honor student from Brownwood High School, continuing her education at Daniel Baker College and graduating from Southwest Texas University in San Marcos.  In 1937, she married Paul Tyson Scrutchin and Lucile began her teaching career in Winters, TX.  In the summer of 1950 she and Tyson moved to Luling, TX where they opened the Scrutchin Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Dealership.  Lucile continued her teaching career in Luling, retiring after 32 years of enjoying teaching 3^rd grade.  She and Tyson were very loyal faithful members of the Presbyterian Church of Luling, where Lucile served as an Elder and President of her Circle. Among her many interests, Lucile enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting and playing bridge. She was honored recently by Beta Sigma Phi for 50 years in the Sorority. Her strength, dignity and strong spirit leaves an indelible mark on all those who loved her and who mourn her loss.

Lucile always claimed her nieces and nephews as her children.  She is survived by nieces and nephews Stephen and Antoinette Dedman of San Antonio, TX, Claudia and Ernie Inmon of West Chester, PA, Jan and Micah DuBose of Sargent, TX, Bill and Gwenda Stephens of Oklahoma City, Ann and Jim Cauthorn of Austin, TX and numerous grandnieces and nephews and great grandnieces and nephews.

Lucile is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucy Galloway, husband, Tyson Scrutchin, sisters, Catherine Stephens and Francis Dedman, and nephew, John G. Stephens.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lucile’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church, Luling, TX.

Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Luling 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 with services to follow at 10:00 A.M.  A luncheon reception will be held at the church following the services.  Burial will be at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, TX.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche Street, San Marcos, 512-353-4311. Guest book may be found at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com.

She was born August 12, 1939 in Kyle, Texas to Emmett D. and Lettrus Idella (Cochran) Roberts.  Patricia married Thomas Edward Ragsdale on December 24, 1953.  They moved to Zorn in 1975.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Tommie Jean Schriewer and grandson, Michael Wood.

She is survived by her daughters, Shelly Schulte and husband, Randy, Linda Wood, Gerrie Welsch and husband, Mike, Sharion Dodgen, and Jackie Garza and husband, James; son-in-law, Ronald Schriewer; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 sisters.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their compassionate care.

Family will receive friends 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Pennington Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale, Texas.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche Street, San Marcos, 512-353-4311. Guest book may be found at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com.