Obituaries

Jim Hord, 71, of Wimberley Texas and Sherry Burks Hord, 67, of Wimberley Texas passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2016 in Angola, Indiana due to a car accident.

Jim was born on November 16, 1944 in Shamrock Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents JP and Ada Hord and his brother James Hord.

Jim was survived by his sister Leveta Hord of Arlington Texas, his brother Parnell and Diane Hord of Stephenville Texas and his sister-in-law Elsie Hord of Mesquite Texas.

Jim was married to Sherry Burks Hord on June 5, 1966.

Sherry was born on November 1, 1948 in Ft. Worth Texas.  She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Helen McMillan and Roy and Pauline Burks.

Sherry is survived by her brother Rickey and Gayla McMillan of Hereford Texas.

Neil Hector, 95, of Wimberley died Saturday, May 21, 2016. Coach Hector was a much respected and much admired Austin area and south Texas athlete, high school coach and high school administrator. He was a calm, collected, soft-spoken and extremely patient coach, parent and grandparent who had a great gift for teaching and motivating young athletes. He was born in Buda January 11, 1921 and graduated from Buda High School in 1938. He played baseball at UT Austin from 1940-1948 with his college career being interrupted by service in the Air Corps during World War II. He was active in the Wimberley community where he helped organize and establish St. Stephen’s school and the senior citizen’s thrift shop while also being an ardent supporter of WimDems. Neil was also active in local tennis circles, and even won a Texas 70-and-over state tennis championship. 

Joe Alex New, loving husband of the late, Clemmie Egger New, passed away at home on May 27, 2016, at the age of 77.  He was born in Austin, Texas to Ida (Pichot) and Marvin New on September 5, 1938. His parents and his daughter, Debra (New) Gallo. preceded Joe in death. He is survived by his son Dwayne (Julia) New, granddaughter, Jenna (Kevin) Ventura, grandson, Jarret New, grandson Kyle (Leslie) Kruse, great grandson, Kaison Kruse, son-in-law,Wayne Gallo, and aunt Joyce Smithey, as well as several relatives and many life-long friends.

Paul Ray Jetton, 51, of Wimberley went to be with the Lord, Friday May 13, 2016. Paul played football for the University of Texas, then in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the New Orleans Saints. Paul is survived by his wife Sherri: his three children Connor, Laura, and Clayton; his three step children Mandie, Barron and Caiti; his mother, brother and sister in law; and many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Jetton. Paul was a loving and caring father, son, brother, husband and friend.

Memorial service will be held at:

Cypress Creek Church

211 Stillwater, Wimberley, TX 78676

Saturday June 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm

Lila Faye Henson, 92, left this world to enter the Heavenly Kingdom May 12, 2016, at 10:06 pm. 

Faye was born to the late James Ruffus and Clelder O’Neal Sanderson Chandler February 24, 1924, in Kemp, Texas. She married Billy Ryon Henson on November 24, 1942. Their son, Douglas Ryon Henson, was born August 27, 1951. 

Douglas was more than a special son; he was devoted. Faye loved sharing stories of Doug’s family and his many talents — as a musician (guitarist and drummer), a saddle maker, a businessman and much more.

Her grandsons, Matthew and Robbie, were truly the light of her life. Faye followed Matthew’s developing golf career with great anticipation. She was very proud of Robbie’s achievements working in the film industry and of his great musical talent. The times she spent with “her boys” were among her fondest.

Robert Dalton Aishman, Age 45 passed away on May 6th, 2016. Robert was cremated. There will be an open memorial/service at Freedom Valley Fellowship 10703 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley Friday, May 20th at 2 p.m. Robert is survived by his wife Ariana and mother Debra. Robert was a resident of Wimberley, those who knew him loved him. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed nature. He will be greatly missed. “Sleep well my King”.

After a rich and blessed life highlighted by a deep faith, Don Hamilton Still passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the age of 82. His loving and devoted wife of 42 years, along with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and countless friends already deeply miss him and his many stories but are comforted to know that he is in a much better place. Don’s faith was of the utmost importance to him, and it grew richer and deeper over the years. He was a member of Wimberley United Methodist Church for many years and then watched Cornerstone Church Sunday services on TV when it became too hard to attend in person. One of his biggest hopes was that all those he knew, family and friends alike, would share in his faith. 

After a rich and blessed life highlighted by a deep faith, Don Hamilton Still passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the age of 82. His loving and devoted wife of 42 years, along with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and countless friends already deeply miss him and his many stories but are comforted to know that he is in a much better place. Don’s faith was of the utmost importance to him, and it grew richer and deeper over the years. He was a member of Wimberley United Methodist Church for many years and then watched Cornerstone Church Sunday services on TV when it became too hard to attend in person. One of his biggest hopes was that all those he knew, family and friends alike, would share in his faith. 

David Thomas Lanahan, 67 of Wimberley TX, peacefully passed away on May 2nd,  2016.

David was a well known master cabinet maker and carpenter in the Wimberley community for many years.  He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents Marion E. Lanahan and Marion J. Lanahan.  He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Cardenas  (Gus Cardenas), son Christopher Lanahan  (Tracy Dutton) and daughter, Kerrin Lanahan, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held to remember David at 1:00 on Saturday, May 7th, 2016, 2015 Mt. Sharp Road, Wimberley,  Tx.

Frank Warren Chuber 93, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 18, 2016 in Wimberley, TX. Born on Dec. 1, 1922 to Frank and Marion Chuber in Corona, NY.  Predeceased by his parents, younger brother Ronald,  wife Vicki in 2001 and most recently his wife Beverley on January 16, 2016.

Survived by 4 children, Judy Hill (Craig), David Chuber, Kay Buxton (Richard) and Paul Chuber (Pat). 5 Grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew (Tiffany), Reed (Cara), Rebekah and Alex. 3 Great Grandchildren, Cameron, Parker and Brooklynn.

A Memorial service is scheduled for May 7th, 2:00 at The Chapel in the Hills, Wimberley, TX. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Chapel in the Hills or the charity of your choice.