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Austin Gay Men’s Chorus presents ‘Celebrate the Holigays’

The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus is kicking off the holiday season by returning to the stage for its “Celebrate the Holigays” concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 and at 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street in Austin. Tickets, which range from $20 to $45, are available at AustinGayMensChorus.org. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Sally Joy Cummings

Sally Joy (Diffin) Cummings passed away on November 7, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born in La Jolla, California, on June 17, 1940, to Douglas and Elsie Joy (Ballam) Diffin. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Marilyn Volpe

Marilyn Key (Black) Volpe passed away November 5, 2021 at her home in San Marcos with her three children by her side. Marilyn was born January 3, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas. She loved telling how she was the New Year's baby in Lubbock and was a very proud Texan. Marilyn grew up in Littlefield, Texas where she was named Freshman Favorite, Vice-President of the Sophomore class, and All Wildcat Girl her senior year in high school. She then went to Abilene Christian College where she met the love of her life, Sam Volpe, on a blind date arranged, unbeknownst to Sam and Marilyn, by his track teammates. Sam and Marilyn would raise their three children in Midland, Texas where Sam taught and coached track at Midland Lee High School. Marilyn stayed home to raise their children. They lived in Midland for over 40 years before moving to Austin, Kerrville and then settling in San Marcos. They made many lifelong friends while attending the Church of Christ in each location and playing Bridge, 42 or Pinochle. They loved playing games with friends and especially with family. They both knew how to make anyone feel special, and Marilyn never forgot a birthday or special occasion. Her most important memory was the day she was baptized, May 12, 1943. Marilyn got up every morning to read her Bible and devotionals and then journal the previous day's activities and thoughts. She enjoyed antiques, gardening, decorating, tourquoise jewelry, collecting "three monkeys" and loved to travel, taking many special trips with Sam, her children and grandchildren. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Ann M. Justus

Ann M. Justus, 96, of Wimberley, Texas, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. A graveside service took place at the Old Washington Cemetery in Washington, Arkansas, on Friday, November 5. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Jaimes Juarez

Jaimes Juarez, 59, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Friday, November 5, 2021. Services took place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos on Friday, November 12, followed by interment at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Joyce A. Lamb

Joyce Ann Lamb, 74, of Wimberley, Texas, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. A service took place at Cypress Creek Church in Wimberley on Tuesday, November 9, followed by interment at the Cypress Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Cindy Meeks

Cynthia J. Franklin Meeks, 74, of Wimberley, Texas, died on Saturday, November 6, 2021. A visitation took place on Wednesday, November 10 at Thomason Funeral Home in Wimberley, followed by cremation. A celebration of Cindy’s Life will be held at Rio Bonito Resort on Sunday, December 19. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Agnes I. Dunn

Agnes Ilene Dunning Dunn, 84, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021. A memorial service took place at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos on Friday, November 12, followed by an scattering of ashes at her home. Memorial donations can be made to The American Cancer Society, St. Jude Research Hospital for Children, or Muttstrut.org for the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Berta Wilkinson

Berta Wilkinson, 88, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Visitation will take place at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos on Thursday, November 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. A service will be held at University Church of Christ in San Marcos on Friday, November 19 at 11 a.m., followed by interment at San Marcos City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

Alta Raye Caffey

Alta Raye Caffey, 96 of Rockdale formerly of San Marcos, died Thursday, November 11, 2021. Ser vices are 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. For more information, please visit phillipsandluckey.com. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

David Beck’s Tejano Weekend to play Cheatham Street Warehouse Nov. 19

David Beck grew up with the San Marcos River running through his childhood, Herbert’s tacos in his belly, and Texas music in his blood. His Dad, Bill Whitbeck, is a professional musician who has played for 30 years with Robert Earl Keen; you can hardly get more Texas than that. 11/14/2021 05:00 AM

‘When the River Speaks’ Poetry publication debuts first release

Last week, San Marcos Public Library organizers invited guests to the San Marcos Cemetery for the launch of their new monthly poetry bulletin titled: “When the River Speaks.” They invite San Marcos area residents to submit their original poetry and the theme for their debut publication was “Everybody In!” 11/14/2021 05:00 AM