The Obituary Section

Sean Maness

, Texas

May 2, 2026

Sean Michael Maness 44 peacefully departed this life May 3 2026 in Kerrville TX surrounded by his family. He was born in Freeport TX on Jan 141982 to Steve Bernadette Maness. His relationship with his brother was extremely close and they called themselves "the buddas." Seans interests included camping barbecuing traveling and woodworking. He loved change surprises selfimprovement and taking career risks.He was patient gentle kindhearted and had an exceptional memory.Sean was the most disciplined and focused person we have ever known. Fascinated with the trumpet early on he left home at 14 with hopes of becoming an orchestral player. He graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen Michigan in 2000 earned his Bachelor of Music at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester NY in 2004 followed by a Master of Music degree from University of Houston in 2008. In his spare time he worked as a freelance musician…

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Linda Lay

, Texas

Linda Lee Lay age 78 passed away peacefully onMay 12 2026 inKerrville Texas and was welcomed home into the presence of her Lord and Savior. Born and raised inSan Antonio Texas Linda was born onNovember 15 1947toCharles Owen LayandJoyce Maxine Ford Lay both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated fromHarlandale High Schoolin 1966 and soon began what would become a long and meaningful career in public service. Beginning in 1967 Linda served in civilian roles with the U.S. Army U.S. Air Force the Internal Revenue Service the Social Security Administration and later theUnited States Attorneys Office for the Western District of Texas. Even after retirement her desire to help others continued as she assisted disabled individuals seniors and others navigating Social Security benefitswork that reflected both her compassion and her servants heart. Linda was strongwilled independent by nature and rarely without a smile. Few things defined her more…

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Dennis Lewis

, Texas

May 12, 2026

Dennis Morgan Lewis was born November 9 1936 to Harry Lillian Lewis in Oklahoma City Ok and passed away May 13 2026 in Center Point TX. Dennis went to Putnam City High School where he was a member of the Flywheelers Club. Every week it was a competition to see who had the fastest car in Oklahoma City it was Dennis. He met the love of his life in high school and married Sharon Benbrook on April 16 1956 in Gainesville Tx. They had two children Tammy Lynn and Jeffrey Alan. They had been married for 70 years at the time of his death. Dennis worked at his familys tile and marble business with his grandfather dad and uncle mastering the art of tile setting. He then went on to work for his fatherin law in his furniture refinishing business. He was a natural woodworker and became an expert at…

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