Obits

Genevieve C. Lacy

August 21, 1918 — November 30, 2017

Alfonso “Joe” Rodriguez

October 30, 1945 — November 30, 2017

Alfonso “Joe” Rodriguez, 72, surrounded by his loved ones, made the journey home on Nov. 30, 2017.

Joe was born in Wimberly, Texas on Oct. 30, 1945, and lived and worked as a general contractor in the Marble Falls area for more than 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara Garza. Joe and Sarah raised their seven children in San Antonio and returned to Marble Falls in 1975.

Adeline Miller Ratliff

September 6, 1947 — November 27, 2017

Adeline Miller Ratliff, 70, of Lampasas, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Adeline was born in San Saba, Texas, on Sept. 6, 1947, to Orlando Miller Sr. and Doris Luecill (Estes) Miller. Adeline was a homemaker. She loved shopping, Spring Ho, and lots of bling. She was a lifetime resident of Lampasas who loved and was devoted to her family.

A viewing will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Ratliff’s body will be cremated.

Gracie Mae Collier Frasier

May 8, 1941 — November 29, 2017

Gracie Mae Collier Frasier, 76, of Marble Falls died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. She was born on May 8, 1941, in Austin, the daughter of Austie Collier and Bea Ruth Tatum.

She grew up in Spicewood and Marble Falls. Gracie was a homemaker and lived at Gateway Gardens for 10 years. Her favorite hobbies were bingo, playing scrabble and making necklaces out of dried grape seeds of every color. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Kenneth Don Gray

March 10, 1936 — November 25, 2017

Kenneth Don Gray, 81, passed away Nov. 25, 2017 in Round Rock, Texas. Ken was born to Lewis and Estelle Gray on March 10, 1936, in San Saba, Texas.

Ruthie Jo Stamnitz (Alvis)

January 4, 1946 – November 21, 2017

After a yearlong battle with lung cancer, Ruthie passed away peacefully at her home in Bertram, Texas, surrounded in love by her daughter, Windy, and all of her animals including her favorite dachshund, Prescott.

Arthur “Art” Glen Lund

March 19, 1938 — November 20, 2017

Arthur “Art” Glen Lund, 79, of Granite Shoals, Texas, passed away, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, with his wife and children at his side.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 East Polk, Burnet. Family and friends are all welcome to attend and share their thoughts, stories and memories of a very special man. Those wishing to sign Art’s guestbook may do so at clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Ann (Poehl) McShane

March 27, 1947 — November 19, 2017

Joyce Ann (Poehl) McShane, also known as “Joy,” 70, of Round Rock, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in Round Rock.

She was born the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Poehl on March 27, 1947, in Austin, Texas. Joy married her late husband, James McShane (1942-2014) in Austin on Nov. 27, 1965. They enjoyed life together golfing, gambling and going dancing together. They were very proud members of The Georgetown Country Club.

Kenneth M. Jones

August 1, 1931 — November 15, 2017

Kenneth M. Jones, 86, of Horseshoe Bay passed away on Nov. 15, 2017. He was born on Aug. 1, 1931 in Baytown, Texas, the son of Roy Francis and Ella (Gilstrap) Jones.

Thomas Franklin Ryan

December 14, 1939 — November 5, 2017

Thomas Franklin Ryan passed away Nov. 5, 2017. He was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Groveton, Texas, to Ernest Franklin Ryan and Pauline Sistki Ryan.

He graduated from Spring Branch High School and attended college at The University of Texas. He graduated from South Texas College of Law and passed the bar exam in 1967. He had a law practice in Horseshoe Bay.