Obits

Gay Anita Bertling Galey

January 31, 1935 — September 4, 2017

Gay Anita Bertling Galey, 82, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away on Sept. 4, 2017. She was born to Ray Fletcher and Linnie Catherine (Herring) Bertling on January 31, 1935, in Knippa, Texas.

Gay graduated from Marble Falls High School as valedictorian of her class in Marble Falls, Texas. She graduated from Southwest Texas College in San Marcos, Texas, with a major in Home Economics.

Jacklyn Jane Mauldin Reeh

October 3, 1936 — August 30, 2017

Roy Wilson Rushing

January 30, 1927 — August 25, 2017

Roy Wilson Rushing, 90, of Austin, Texas, passed peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.

Roy was born in Pleasant Valley, Texas, on Jan. 30, 1927, to parents William and Nellie (Heffington) Rushing. Roy and his wife Martha Belle (Evans) just celebrated 68 years of marriage on May 12.

Roy was a member of the greatest generation and faithfully served during World War II in the United States Navy. He spent over 40 years as a barber in Georgetown, Texas, at Roy’s Barber Shop. When he was not cutting hair, he loved spending time at his ranch near Spicewood, Texas.

Billy Jack (BJ) Reed

June 21, 1937 — August 29, 2017

Billy Jack (BJ) Reed of Meadowlakes passed away Aug. 29, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1937, in Evant, Texas, to Haskell Marion and Mary Michael Reed.

Christine Carol Bard

October 14, 1970 – August 20, 2017

Christine Carol was welcomed with love by parents Patricia and Charles (Chuck) Bard on Oct. 14, 1970, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She grew up with many wonderful friends in Grandville and Rochester Hills, Michigan. It was there that her enthusiastic nature developed and love of music began — including teaching and tutoring piano.

Marjorie Ann Lyon

April 27, 1929 — August 21, 2017

Marjorie Ann Lyon, 88, of Kingsland, went to be with her Lord Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. She was born Sunday, April 27, 1929, in Podunk, Texas.

Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Judy Muzny and husband Frank, Barbara Neveu Bryant, and Paula Reid; her grandchildren, Julie and husband Cory, Joe David, Greg, Jeremy, Barbie, Bobbi and Toby; her great-grandchildren, Cloe, Janzen, Jordan, Alaric, Harlee, Bree, Jaelyn, Kingston, Naveen and Macy; special friends, Mary Nell Lane and Karen Locke; and many other family members and friends.

Lucille Morley

d. August 20, 2017

Lucille Morley, 67, of Bertram passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 20, 2017 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Houston to parents Lee and Leone Hodges.

Cindy Floreine Braun

December 16, 1960 — August 21, 2017

Cindy Floreine Braun, 56, of Marble Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. She was born Dec. 16, 1960, in Burnet, Texas, to John Walter and Hattie “Pat” Clark. She was a 1979 graduate of Marble Falls High School, then went on to graduate from Angelo State University where she obtained her degree as a Registered Nurse.

Russ Bowman

d. August 13

Russ Bowman passed away on Aug. 13, 2017, doing what he loved — boating on Lake LBJ. He was born in Monahans, Texas, in 1949 and moved to Austin to attend UT, where he received a degree in pharmacy. His love of adventure led him to travel the US, including Alaska. He returned to pharmacy and retired from Atkins after 10 years. Russ' charisma drew others instantly to him; helping anyone in need. He was a stranger to no one. He is loved fiercely by his family and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Christine; children: Erika, Aaron, Alyssa, Kelly and son-in-law, Curt; grandchildren: Braden, Miles and Margot; sister, Jan and brother-in-law, Jack. He was preceded in death by parents, Russell and Lacey, and brother Steve.

October 2, 1935 — August 16, 2017

Shirley Joan Heffington Rogers, 81, a lifetime resident of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away at her home by her husband’s side on Aug. 16, 2017.

Shirley was born, at home, on Turner Farm (Spicewood) on Oct. 2, 1935.

She was a 1953 graduate of Marble Falls High School, where she was a cheerleader, basketball player, class favorite, and Homecoming Queen.