Obituaries

James William Lane, 79, was born February 6th 1932 in Los Angeles California to Norman William Lane and Juanita Seavers Lane and passed away on January 10th 2012 in Horseshoe Bay Texas. Jim is survived by his wife of 43 years Lynn Snider Lane, son Todd William Lane and wife Pamela Lane, daughters Denise Celeste Lane and Cynthia Sue Lane Cromier and her husband Russ Cromier and grandsons Sean, Ryan, and Derik.

William Henry Rieniets, Sr., 85, passed away at his home in Horseshoe Bay, TX, on Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was born in Quenemo, Kansas to parents G.C. and Ethel E. Rieniets. Bill served in the Army Air Force during the years 1943-45. During that time, he met the love of his life at the Hollywood U.S.O., Jean M.

Kenneth Frank Piper, 92, of Horseshoe Bay passed away December 24, 2011. He was born to Guy and Laura Piper on November 5, 1919 in Manteca California. He had been a fireman for 18 years in Piedmont California and a race official for NASCAR. He was an avid golfer till the age of 90, loved watching sports on TV especially NASCAR races and football.

Paul Thompson Ayers, 66, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, died unexpectedly the 28th of December 2011 at his home. He was born the 30th of October 1945 in Bastrop, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Hamilton Ayers, his son Kevin (Elizabeth) Ayers, daughters Debra Ayers and Christina (Joshua) Martin, five grandchildren, Zachary, Payton and Nicholas Ayers, Morgan and Sloane Martin, his brother, Harold (Kimberly) Ayers and his sister Sue (John) Taylor and many nieces and ne ...

In loving memory of Sandra L. Macgowan, March 28, 1941- December 10, 2011. Survivors include her son, Michael Macgowan Jr.; daughter, Tiffany Jayne and husband Lance, and grandchildren De Wayne Schmelling, Diana Macgowan, David Macgowan, Addison Jayne and her leaf blower. She has numerous friends and neighbors that have been woven into the family.

Owen Heywood Walker, 84, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas died December 2, 2011. Born June 22, 1927 in Houston, Owen was the son of William & Edna (Turner) Walker. He served in the Marines during World War II. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1952 with a BA, attended the first police academy in Houston, attended FBI Academy and later owned Walker Industries.

Patricia Lee Dipprey, 84, of Horseshoe Bay died November 30, 2011. Born Ma 8, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa, Patricia was the daughter of Raymond & Lela (Stykes) Case. She was a homemaker and past owner of Precision Optical. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jim & Geri Dipprey of Marble Falls, daughter & son-in-law, Marsha & Terry Ulrich of Cypress, grandchildren Robyn Sarabia, Charlie Ulrich, and Brandon Dipprey and great grandchildren Karabe Free, Kane Sara ...

Floyd Clinton Nobles, Jr., resident of Pecan Creek in Horseshoe Bay, achieved his transition to heaven after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer October 26, 2011 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. Clint was born in San Antonio on December 19, 1948, to Floyd Clinton Nobles Sr. and Kathryn Wright Nobles.

James Melbourne Roberts, 72 of Horseshoe Bay passed away Sunday October 30, 2011 at an Austin hospital, surrounded by his family. James was born March 2, 1939 in Vandalia, Illinois to Grady Garner & Ouida Newsom Roberts. He graduated in 1959 from Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas. He founded LOBB Oil Company, Pacer Petroleum and LOBB Barbeque Restaurant.

The former husband and a father to two Horseshoe Bay residents has died. William Curtis Walker, age 87, died Tuesday morning in Abilene. He had been experiencing health problems for several months, finally succumbing to complications from pneumonia. Mr. Walker was married to Catherine Elizabeth McKenzie Walker of 101 Western Spur in Horseshoe Bay from 1945 to 1978.