Patricia Ann Becker Jones (Pat Jones) of the Indian Mound Ranch in Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away in her bed with her dog and a smile on her face. She died as she lived her life, on her own terms in the early morning hours of July 24, 2013.

Pat was proud of her heritage being a descendant of William B. Travis and John Butler Bonham and of her home, Indian Mound Ranch. The Indian Mound Ranch established by her family in 1873 will celebrate its 140th year as a Texas family ranch on September 14, 2013. She was a Daughter of the Republic of Texas, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and an active member of the Garden Club in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Pat was born September 15, 1944 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allye B. Whitehead Becker and Francis Charles Becker, Sr.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Clarence Jones; her daughters, Terri Jones Hanley and husband Craig; and Susan Jones Anderson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Aubrey Cantrell, Savannah Anderson, Allison Cantrell, Dallas Anderson and Kenneth Alexander.

A visitation was held on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Whitehead Cemetery on The Indian Mound Ranch in Liberty Hill.

Serving as pallbearers were Aubrey Cantrell, Kenneth Alexander, Dallas Anderson, Aubrey Stewart, Clint Hambrick and Frank Stewart.

Clyde Wesley Ray, born January 5, 1933, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruby Ray. Also surviving him are his three children, Greg Ray and wife Donna, Gwen Hines and husband Steve, and Gary Ray and wife Eileen.

In addition, he is leaving behind grandchildren, Kelli Meier and husband Ryan, Lori Hines, Travis Ray, Brandon Ray and wife Nathania, Caleb Ray, Kyle Ray and wife Lisa, CPL Tyler Ray USMC and wife Courtney, Jaleen Daniel and Corey Daniel; also, great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kacey, Brittany, John, Rick, Jaynelin; as well as five siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.

Clyde was known for his generous nature and deer hunting was his favorite pastime, but even more important to Clyde was his family and he loved spending time with them most of all. Clyde leaves a legacy and an example of love, integrity, and honoring the Lord in all that he did. The Ray family previously resided in Liberty Hill.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents Mamie & Lester Ray, brother Lonnie Wayne Ray, and sister Alice Thorp.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday evening, August 9, at Niday Funeral Home, 6777 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX.

A funeral service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, August 10, at First Baptist Church Pasadena at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.  There will be a 2 p.m. gravesite service and interment will be conducted at Grand View Cemetery, Pasadena.

Pallbearers are Travis Ray, Kyle Ray, Brandon Ray, Caleb Ray, Corey Daniel and Ryan Meier. Honorary Pallbearer is Cpl. Tyler Ray USMC Japan.

Funeral services for Madison “Matt” Moore were held at 10:00 AM Monday August 19, 2013 with visitation starting preceding the service at Beck Funeral Home 1700 E. Whitestone Blvd Cedar Park, Texas. Interment followed in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Madison “Matt” Moore passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013. He was born September 11, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky and is survived by his loving wife Jerri, daughters Tina Mallach (John), Robin Phillips and son, Mark Moore (Tracy).

Matt’s many grandchildren include Madison Mallach, James and Dustin Moore, Marcus, Jacob and Christopher Phillips, Jamie and Kristi Patters.

Matt owned several businesses in the Cedar Park/Leander area over the last 30 years and will be dearly missed by so many good friends and extended family.

Charles V. Belk, age 76, of San Saba passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at his residence in San Saba.

Graveside services were held Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Liberty Hill.

Charles was born to Cleburn and Alice (Booth) Belk on July 24, 1937 in Liberty Hill. He attended First United Methodist Church of San Saba. He was a sheet metal worker. One of his passions was hunting. He really enjoyed playing 42, eating, and other activities at the senior center.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Belk; sister, Polly Friemel of Austin; daughter, Bridgett McCullough and husband Todd of Austin; son, Scott Belk of Colorado; grandchildren, Bethany, Chelsea, Jordan and wife Becca, Chloe, and Sophie; step-children, Carrie Blohm, and Greg Lane of California. Also survived by numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother Bryan Beard.

Friends and family are invited to sign the online registry book at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Chapel of San Saba.

Eldon and Catherine Bebee

Catherine (Yeargin) Bebee left this world peacefully from her earthly home in Austin to her eternal home in heaven on September 3, 2013 with gratitude in her heart for the faithfulness of God, surrounded by her loving husband, Eldon, and her precious family and friends.

She courageously fought a long battle with cancer with great dignity and grace. She is survived by her husband, Eldon, her daughter, Dayle Bebee Aulds of Lago Vista; her daughter Carye Gillen and her husband Jim of Tyler, TX; her son, Don and wife Debbie of Liberty Hill, TX, and her son Bill and wife Linda of Austin, TX. She is also survived by seven beloved grandchildren, Blake and Drew Gillen, Shea Bebee Politte, Ryan Bebee, Cara Bebee Arnold, Kyle and Clay Bebee and all their spouses and 17 great-grandchildren. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Catherine was born in Austin, Texas on June 15, 1928 as the second of four daughters to Thomas and Stella Yeargin, and is survived by her loving sisters, Robbie Ballard and Meta (Tuggie) Torn and several nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her sister, Rita Kramer.

As faithful followers of Christ, Catherine and Eldon met at church, and from that moment in time they became the love of each other’s lives and would have celebrated 67 years of marriage on September 17th.  They served one another, their family and others, building a heritage of faith in Christ.

Catherine had the unique gift of making every one of her children, grandchildren, and great-children think they were her favorite. She handstitched Christmas stockings for everyone in her family, and blessed each couple with handstitched tableclothes and pillow cases.  She made hundreds of outfits for children in the River Ministry of Mexico. Proving that “a stitch in time saves nine”, she sowed love into many other projects.

Catherine’s life ministry was to express God’s love in word and deed to countless children at the Baptist Community Center for more than 40 years. She also served faithfully on the board at the Texas Baptist Children’s Home located in Round Rock, Texas.  She was an active member at Hyde Park Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years, served in the Women’s Missionary Union, actively partnered with her husband in the Prayer Ministry begun by her son, and served in countless other ministries.

Catherine leaves a legacy of faithfulness to Christ, her family, and the church, of what really matters – the glory of God. Memorial donations can be made to the Baptist Community Center Mission, 2000 E. 2nd, Austin, TX 78702 or the Texas Baptist Children’s Home,  1101 N. Mays, Round Rock, TX 78664.

The family expresses deep appreciation to Hospice Austin and Nurses Unlimited for their compassionate care, with special thanks to Suzanne, Trudy and Magda.

Visitation will be held at Cook-Walden Funeral Home on Friday evening, September 6, 2013, from 6-8 pm, 6100 N. Lamar, Austin 78752.  Dr. J. Kie Bowman will officiate a memorial service at Hyde Park Baptist Church at 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2013, 3901 Speedway, Austin, TX  78752.  Private graveside services will be held at Haynie Flat Cemetary in Spicewood, TX.

Karilyn M. Larlee, 50, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. She was born April 30, 1963, in Staten Island, New York.

Karilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Christopher J. Larlee; father, Edward Swanson Sr.; and brother, Eddie Swanson Jr.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Swanson of Liberty Hill; son, Chris S. Larlee of Liberty Hill; daughter, Nicole Torres and husband Marc of Cedar Park; grandson, Jack; siblings, Barbara, Debbie, Diana, Suzan, and David; as well as many nieces and nephews and many caring friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013, at Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Karilyn Larlee may be made to Austin Pets Alive – www.austinpetsalive.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone, Cedar Park, Texas, (512) 259-1610. On-line guest registry at www.beckchapels.com

Lorena Hawkins, 96, went to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2013.

She was born Lorena Allie Hobbs in Spicewood, TX on January 15, 1917, to Harvey Dillard and Emma Frances Word Hobbs. She graduated as valedictorian from Liberty Hill High School in 1934.

She was a retired kindergarten and day care teacher and was a long time member of Kinney Avenue Baptist Church in Austin, TX.

She was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband of 59 years, Sidney Buford Hawkins.

She is survived by a sister Lavern Berry, her daughter and son-in-law Nelda and Darwin Wiggers, her grandson Michael Wiggers and wife Kristy, her granddaughter Brenda Lodge and husband Ross, and four great grandchildren Kayla, Kyle, Sierra and R J.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Liberty Hill Cemetery with Pastor Neal Landry officiating.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of New Hope Manor for their compassionate long term care of our mother and grandmother, Lorena Hawkins.  We also want to give a very special thank you to the Activities Staff and volunteers who gave of themselves to provide enjoyable days.

And a special thank you to our church family for their prayers and support.

Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com.

Franklin C. Drake passed away November 8, 2013. He was born in Newark, New Jersey to Frank Everett Drake and Carolyn M. (Amelung) Drake on April 1, 1924.

He graduated from Nutley, New Jersey, High School in June 1924.  After serving in the Navy during WWII as a medic in the Amphibian Forces, he married Altha Grace Spaulding on June 1, 1947. He attended Pace College in New York City, graduating with an accounting degree. In 1971, the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where they resided until moving to Liberty Hill, Texas in 2007.

Franklin is survived by his wife, Altha; son, Kenneth Drake and wife, Francene of Hellertown, Pennsylvania; daughter, Kit Vaughn and husband, Gary of Liberty Hill, Texas; and daughter-in-law, Katie Fleury of Poughkeepsie, New York. A son, Keith Drake, preceded him in death in 2012. Also surviving is his brother, John Drake of North Hollywood, California; grandchildren, Ken Paul Drake, Karina Carr, Kristopher Vaughn and Jem Fleury.  His two great-granddaughters are Karen Drake and Kaelee Carr.

He was an avid bowler, Little League Umpire and created beautiful cross-stitch designs. Also, he was active in the Lutheran Church, most recently at Living Water Lutheran in Leander, Texas. His hobbies included bike riding, golf, reading, mall walking and craft making. He held various council positions in church and for veterans. After his retirement in 1992, he and his wife traveled extensively and volunteered in their community. He will be dearly missed.

Memorials may be made to: Living Water Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1413, Leander, TX 78646

To share memories of Franklin with his family, please visit www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com.

Victoria Weise Tatro was enfolded in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Thursday morning, November 14, 2013. Vicki courageously battled multiple cancers for over two years and spent the last month at home with her family and the loving care of her hospice angels and caring neighbors and friends who looked after her and prayed with her every day. Vicki lived her faith and believed in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Beside being a strong, supportive spouse, Vicki was a long time horse woman and loved breeding her American Morgans. She still rode her last bred filly Figuron Miss Hollywood, her special mare. She shared the love of horses with her daughter Danielle, an accomplished eventer, and her son Alex, the designated stable hand and manure mover. Few things delighted her more than tending to barn chores and loving the horses on their ties in the barn aisle. Brushing, washing, braiding and organizing tack was a favorite therapy and getaway from a busy schedule.

Vicki retired from guiding large corporate accounts through hardware, software and services acquisitions as a Senior Sales Account Executive with Hewlett Packard. She was a multiple year Decathalon Winner through sales success with Disney, GTE, Countrywide, DirecTV and many others over a 28-year career. She loved the team environment and missed all of her co-workers after shifting her focus to the kids, home and her new acres in Sundance Ranch.

As a jump into anything doer, Vicki loved to help family, friends and acquaintenances live better, more meaningful lives. Her constant search for new Bible studies deepened her faith and helped her minister to her husband and children while filling a home with love, laughter and a “let’s do something new” attitude.

Please join Steve, Alex and Danielle in a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at First Baptist Church Georgetown on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The Worship Center is located at 1333 W University Ave. at DB Wood in Georgetown, TX.

You may share a message or memory in the memorial guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com.

Laverne Hobbs Berry, 98, of Liberty Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2013.

She was born July 31, 1915, in Spicewood, Texas to Harvey and Emma Word Hobbs. She graduated from Liberty Hill High School in the class of 1933. On July 13, 1935 she married Leonard N. Berry, and they started a life together that would last for over 59 years. In addition to raising her family as a devoted mother and grandmother, she taught children’s Sunday School as a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Liberty Hill. She was known for her contagious smile and for having an encouraging word for everyone she met.

Laverne is preceded in death by her husband, parents, four siblings and two sons, Ronald Doss Berry and Jimmy Ray Berry.

She is survived by her son, Donald Berry and wife Linda of Liberty Hill; daughter Linda Peterson of Round Rock; grandchildren: Geniva Downard, Donny Berry, Bill Seward, Melanie Boekee, Holly Land and Matthew Peterson; great-grandchildren: Danny Downard, Kristie Linn, Zachary Berry, Charles Berry, Robin Land, Abrianna Peterson and Matthew Peterson II; great-great-grandchildren: Amelia Linn, Sophie Linn and Tucker Downard, and other loving family and friends.

A graveside service celebrating the life of Mrs. Berry was held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 2 pm at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.gabrielsfuneral.com.

Elizabeth “Liz” McAvoy, 74, Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2013.

Visitation will be held on December 4, 2013, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, at Beck Funeral Home located at 15709 Ranch Road 620. The funeral service will be held on December 5, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberty Hill, Texas, officiated by Pastor Michael Wright. Burial will follow the funeral at Bagdad Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Beck Funeral Home.

Liz was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 16, 1939.

Liz was married to William McAvoy, on September 10, 1954.  They were married 59 years.

Liz retired after 23 years with HEB.

Liz is survived by her husband Bill; Daughter, Patricia Scott; Son, Tim McAvoy and Daughter, Lisa Coyle and husband Albert;  and Daughter-in-law Tamera McAvoy; Grandson, Michael Scott; Grandson, Jeremy Abbitt and wife Veronica; Granddaughter, Sara Titsworth; Granddaughter, Amy Welcher and husband Randy; Grandson Todd McAvoy and wife Brittany; Granddaughter, Morgan McAvoy; Great-Granddaughter, Peyton Titsworth; Great-Granddaughter, Victoria Welcher; Great-Grandson, CJ Titsworth, Great-Grandson, Colton McAvoy; Great-Granddaughter, Charlotte Welcher and Great-Grandson, Reilly Abbitt.

Liz is preceded in death by her Son William Neal McAvoy, Son Richard McAvoy, and Granddaughter Amanda Abbitt.

Special Interests:  Liz loved being with her Family, Grandchildren, and her Great-Grandchildren.  Liz also loved gardening and found joy in cooking for the members of her church at Fellowship Baptist.

Ruthey Fay (Maynard) Brinson, age 83, of Liberty Hill, Texas went to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 13, 2013. She was born July 24, 1930 in Jonestown, Texas to Frank and Lorna Maynard. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 10 years, Freddy Park, her late husband of 24 years, Jim Brinson, her parents, and her sisters Frankie Dickerson and Nila Berry.

Ruthey is survived by her two sisters, Linda Wade and Ina Rychlik; her three children, Alice (Park) Conrad, Freddy Park Jr., and Chester Park; her three stepchildren, Lesa Scott, Mary Glover, and Darla Bunton; their spouses, 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruthey was a loving mother and grandmother who inspired all those around her to be kind, loving, and respectful Christians. She was an ambitious, independent, strong willed woman who wore many hats. Ruthey worked for the US Treasury, was a CPS agent, and a prominent business owner upon her retirement.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. for family and friends at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Leander.

A memorial celebrating her life will be Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Hall Baptist Church, 301 County Road 259 in Liberty Hill. Burial followed in the Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Nathan Conrad, Aric Vallierie, Steven Conrad, Jake Park, Luke Park, Troy Herron and Mason Herron. Honorary Pallbearers were Trey Park and Adam Conrad.

Proverbs 3.5-6 Trust in the lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Memorial guestbook is available online at www.wcfish.com

Bob McEachern of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on Christmas morning after a lengthy illness. Born August 8, 1929, Bob is a native Austinite. He is predeceased by his wife Charlene, his parents, Eldora and Elbert McEachern, and by his younger sister, Gwendolyn Bearden.

Bob was a graduate of Austin High School, class of 1948. He played center for the Austin Maroons and was awarded a football scholarship to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. After graduation, Bob continued his playing career with the B. C. Lions in the Canadian Football League.

Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served in Korea. While on furlough in 1952, Ensign Bobbie Lawrence McEachern met and fell in love with Charlene Janak of Smithville. They married in 1954, and until her death in 1986, they complemented one another beautifully; they were devoted parents, adoring grandparents, and were the smoothest two-steppers on the dance floor.

After his discharge from the Navy, Bob knew he wanted to be a teacher and a coach. His career took Charlene and their growing family from Greenville, Texas, to Houston Reagan High School, then to Houston Furr where he served as head coach. Later, he was an assistant coach at Madison High in Houston. After rearing their four children, Bob and Charlene returned home to the Austin area, where they both worked for Del Valle ISD, she as a classroom teacher, and he as the head football coach. During his career as an educator, Bob influenced and encouraged thousands of young people.

In May of 1991, Bob was blessed to marry Doris Leavitt of Liberty Hill, Texas. She was a loving wife who devoted herself to his happiness and who treated his family as her own.

Bob had an outgoing personality and made friends easily. He delighted in spending time with his children and his grandchildren. Weekends would find him playing golf or hunting or spending time at their lake cabin on Lake LBJ. After his retirement, he received the “Well Done” medal from the Austin High Hall of Honor for his service during the Korean Conflict, and he served several terms as Mayor of Liberty Hill.

He is survived by his wife Doris, his children Randy McEachern and wife Jenna; Greg McEachern and wife Jill; Kay Lane Hardeman and husband Tom; Brad McEachern and wife Debbie; grandchildren Bailey and Hays McEachern, Lester Simmons, Landon McEachern, Madison Hebert and husband Justin, Morgan and Makenna Banner, Hunter, Parker, Sydney, and Landry McEachern, Frank and Kevin Haynes, Brittany and Ashley Ausborn and Ashley Williamson Morrison, step-children Debbie Fisher and husband Mike, Donna Haynes and husband Wylie, and by great-grandchildren Kimberly and Jacob Ausborn.

Honorary pallbearers are Hays McEachern, Lester Simmons, Landon McEachern, Hunter McEachern, Parker McEachern, Frank Haynes, and Kevin Haynes.

Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 1200 S. Bagdad Rd in Leander.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1315 Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78723.

Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com.

William Scott Coulter, 57, went home to be with Jesus on December 19, 2013.  Scott was born on August 10, 1955 in Mansfield, Ohio to William Moore and Ethel Coulter.

Scott attended Lexington High School in Ohio, and graduated Cum Laude in 1977 with a Bachelor of Administration degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.  After graduation, he became a CPA and worked as an auditor for Price Waterhouse & Co. in Columbus, Ohio. Scott then worked at NCR Corporation in Dayton, Ohio in several management positions.

In 1987, Scott moved to Los Angeles to start his Masters in Economics degree and worked as an Executive Recruiter for SourceFinance, where he was recognized as the top recruiter in the country.  It was in Los Angeles that he met his wife, Linda.  They married in 1990 and moved to her hometown of Austin, Texas.  In 1999, they bought a small piece of property that he loved dearly in Liberty Hill, Texas. He proudly called the property the Texas Buckeye Ranch, and was an avid Ohio State fan. It was seldom that he missed a “Bucks” football game!  Scott owned businesses in town and served on the Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees for several years.  He attended Liberty Hill United Methodist Church for many years.

In addition to the ranch, Scott’s other loves included his family, friends, his many animals and, of course, fishing on Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. He vacationed in Sioux Narrows every year for almost 50 years, and his friends there became a second family to Scott.

God bless and keep you Scott!  You are missed. A private celebration of life service will be held in January 2014.

Melissa K. (Marcom) Cunningham passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Visitation was held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in  Georgetown, Texas. A service celebrating her life was held on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church in Liberty Hill, Texas, with Pastor Whit Anderson officiating. Interment followed at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Liberty Hill.  Honoring Melissa as pallbearers were Brian Adams, Andrew Jones, Jacob Jones, Mike Jones, Harry Linnemeyer and Steve Thompson.

Melissa was born on March 26, 1966 in Tucson, Arizona, to Bert and Louise Marcom. She was raised in Liberty Hill, Texas, and graduated from Liberty Hill High School in 1984. She graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. While involved with Campus Crusade in California she met Scott Cunningham, to whom she was married on July 27, 1991, and with whom she shared the joys of life with for more than 22 years.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoyed delving into family history through genealogy, photography, birding and maintaining an interest in her nieces’ activities. She taught Sunday School and was heavily involved in her church work and women’s ministry. She was a wonderful witness to others, and showed God’s strength through her own strength and abiding faith in Christ.

Melissa was preceded in death by her sister, Kim McCulloch. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: her husband, Scott; her parents, Bert and Louise Marcom; nieces, Kendall, Kelsey and MacKenzie McCulloch and Sophia Merrin Cunningham, brothers-in-law, Neil McCulloch and Greg Cunningham and his wife Barbara Merrin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Janice (Powers) Cunningham, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions directed to the Christ Presbyterian Church (Georgetown) general fund at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1627 Williams Dr., Georgetown, TX  78628.

Personal words of comfort may be sent to the family online at www.gabrielsfuneral.com.

John David Tomme, aged 72, passed away at his home January 9, 2014, after a brief illness.

David was born February 28, 1941, in Valley Spring, Texas, to Earnest B. Tomme and Letha Hope Cowand Tomme. They moved to Llano, Texas, when he was four years old where he attended Llano High School, playing tuba in the marching band and graduating in 1959.

After moving to Austin, he met the love of his life, Wanda Whitehead, marrying her on June 22, 1962, and enjoying the next fifty-one and a half years of his life being her devoted husband. Their two children, Kathy, and John Vance, along with his two grandchildren, Maggie and Matthew, were sources of great pride, love and devotion for him.

David served in the Army Reserves and was a Systems Analyst for the State of Texas, working first at the Texas Highway Department, ultimately retiring from the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1995 after 30 years of service.

David’s friendly personality and warm demeanor caused him to be loved by all who knew him. He never met a stranger, making friends with all his neighbors during his daily walks.  A faithful Christian, David attended the Schlutz Avenue Church of Christ in Pflugerville (formerly the Wonsley Drive Congregation in Austin) for over 50 years. His passing leaves large holes in all our hearts.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald and sister Dolly Jo. He is survived by his

wife, Wanda, daughter Kathy Elliott, son-in-law Jere Elliott, his son John Vance Tomme, daughter-in-law Shauna Tomme and grandchildren Maggie Elliott and Matthew Tomme.

Friends attended a visitation with the family on Sunday, January 11,  2014, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin, Texas.

A Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2014, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin.   Interment followed in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Luka, 79, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2014 in Leander, Texas. She was born to Forest and Sylvia Fiebrantz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ruth was living in Liberty Hill with her husband, Jerome Luka, enjoying life with a smile every day no matter what. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend ever! Shopping and being blessed were her favorite things.

Survivors include her husband Jerome, her daughter Anastasia, her son Michael, her granddaughter Sylvia, two sisters, Rose and Mary, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Over the Hill Gang Clubhouse, 3407 Ranch Road 1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.

Arrangements are under the direction of Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 1200 S. Bagdad Rd, Leander, Texas.  Obituary and memorial guestbook are available online at www.wcfish.com.

Hazel Katherine Harris, 92, of Burnet, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2014. She was born in Austin, Texas on July 15, 1921, to William and Annie Harris.

Hazel attended Austin High School, graduating in 1939. She worked her entire career at General Telephone Electric (GTE); retiring after 39 years of service. She began as a long distance operator in Brownwood, Texas, and eventually worked her way up to supervisor.  GTE transferred her all over Texas and she lived in Brady, Lewisville, Carrollton, Bryan and Garland. Hazel was a supervisor when DFW airport was built and spent many months training telephone operators at the airport. After retirement, she took a job planning, purchasing and preparing the Wednesday night dinners for South Garland Baptist Church. When she returned to the Austin area, Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church Georgetown and later an associate member at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church.

Hazel’s interests included cooking, gardening, crafts and needlework. She taught Sunday School to elementary and pre-school classes for most of her life and was very involved with the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU). She was all about family, and her 23 nieces and nephews were her children. She was known for throwing fantastic family Christmas parties that featured her date pinwheels, lemon and pecan tassies and her mini-hamburgers made with homemade yeast rolls (she invented sliders decades before they became popular).  She was known as “the Cookie Lady” and baked thousands of cookies for the retirement homes in Georgetown and for the youth group at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church.

Hazel is survived by her brothers, James T. Harris of Bellville, TX and Robert L. Harris and wife Edena Bray Harris of Liberty Hill, TX, six nephews, 15 nieces and numerous great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, six brothers and two nieces.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Leander. Memorial contributions can be made to Liberty Hill United Methodist Church in Liberty Hill, TX or First Baptist Church Georgetown, TX.

Obituary and memorial guestbook available at www.wcfish.com.

John (Johnny) B. Lane, 83, of Port Arthur, Texas, formally of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away at SETMC on Friday, January 17, 2014.

John proudly served his country both in the Navy and Marine Corp. from 1948 through 1956. He was a charter member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Post 7 in Port Arthur. He was a retired member of the Plumbers and Pipefitter Union 286 out of Austin, Texas, just receiving his 55-year certificate and pin.

John loved to fish and hunt, but his greatest love was his family. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Ward Lane; daughter, Paula Wear and husband James; sons, John (Bud) Lane, Jr. and his wife Bryanette, James Lane and wife Darla, all of Andice, Texas; step-daughter, Stacie Crochet of Round Rock, Texas; step-son, Greg Crochet and wife Julie of Porter, Texas; brother, Rex Lane and wife Nancy of Liberty Hill, Texas; seven grandchildren, six step grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 50 CR 215 in Florence. A previous memorial service was held on January 26, 2014 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home with Roger Ward officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars.