Obits

Sylvan (Sy) L. Schiffman

September 19, 1933 — September 6, 2019

Sylvan (Sy) Schiffman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sept. 19, 1933 to Abraham and Jennie Schiffman. 

Raymond Kilwien

June 2, 1940 — November 6, 2019

Dorothy Myrick Owen

July 8, 1918 — November 7, 2019

Dorothy Myrick Owen, 101, of Kingsland and Burnet, Texas, entered her new life with our Lord on Nov. 7 with her daughter, son-in-law, and hospice nurse at her side. She was born to Joe and Della Myrick on July 8, 1918, in Eldorado, Texas.

Raymond C. Ross

October 21, 1946 — November 4, 2019

Raymond C. Ross, 73, of Buchanan Dam, Texas, has passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.

Ray was born on Oct. 21, 1946, on Chebeague Island, Maine, he was the son of George and Estella Ross.

Mitchell E Stephens

August 1, 1946 — November 5, 2019

Mitchell E Stephens, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 surrounded by friends and family in the Texas Hill Country. Mitchell was born Aug. 1, 1946 to Lowell Vernon Stephens and Hazel Rushing Stephens in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

Mitchell graduated from Lubbock High School in 1964 and attended Texas Tech University for a year before enlisting in the Marine Corps in the fall of 1965.

Mitchell is survived by his wife, Jane; son, J.D.; granddaughter, Annalise; and brothers, Vernon, Carl, and Phil. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents and oldest son Cameron.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 at First Baptist Church of Marble Falls, 901 La Ventana Dr, Marble Falls, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dr. Ross Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at Sandy Cemetery. 

Betty Jean (Large) Stapleton

July 10, 1927 — November 5, 2019

Betty Jean (Large) Stapleton passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the age of 92. She was born on July 10, 1927, in Leakey, Texas, to George Bernice Large and Viola (Tomerlin) Large.

She married Henry Leslie Stapleton on Dec. 26, 1945, after he got home from serving in the Army during WWII. They had three children and reared them out in the country on the headwaters of the Frio River north of Leakey, Texas.

Betty's professional career was that of a dietitian. Her culinary abilities were revered by anyone who was lucky enough to get to taste whatever she might prepare. Among her family, she was famous for her "Mimmie Rolls"!!

Betty is predeceased by her parents; her husband; and her son, Billy Ray Stapleton.

Richard (Ricky) Anthony Espinosa

April 4, 1986 — October 8, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Richard (Ricky) Anthony Espinosa, beloved grandson, son, brother, father, family member and friend, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Ricky was 33 years old, born April 4, 1986 in Austin, Texas.

Geraldine (Jerrie) Mildred Scott Lawless

April 18, 1935 — November 1, 2019

Geraldine (Jerrie) Mildred Scott Lawless passed away peacefully and joined her Heavenly Father on Nov. 1, 2019, at the age of 84. She was born on April 18, 1935, to Jeff Davis “Babe” Scott and Laura Ellen (Clinger) Scott in Llano, Texas.

Opal Owens Seals

December 31, 1926 — October 28, 2019

Opal Owens Seals passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 in Burnet, Texas at the age of 92. She was born Dec. 31, 1926 in Godley, Texas to Sam Owens and Maude (Waggoner). Opal was a resident of Meadowlakes for 15 years since coming from Joshua, Texas, and she was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

James Edward “Ed” Ayers

May 16, 1936 — October 27, 2019

James Edward “Ed” Ayers went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.