Obituaries

Clifford Albert Wilkes

Clifford Albert Wilkes

May 28, 2025

Clifford A. Wilkes, 71, passed away suddenly in Smithville, TX on May 28, 2025.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be hosted by John Gilkison from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday, June 29th at the Smithville Central School, 400 Gresham St.

Cliff, as he preferred, was born in Plainview, TX to Lewis O. Wilkes and Norma J. Wilkes on...

Mary Jenell Eller

Mary Jenell Eller

May 25, 2025

Mary “Tootsie” Eller, 83 of Bastrop, passed away on May 25, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Austin, TX to William and Dollie King on July 29, 1941. At the age of 24, she met and married her husband of 59 years, Orville Eller. She worked many types of jobs over the years; never scared of...

Linda Gale Conaway

Linda Gale Conaway

May 23, 2025

Linda Gale Conaway was born on June 9, 1960, to Bill and Joyce Jackson. She grew up surrounded by love and laughter with her siblings-Keith, Billy, Debra, and Laura-always keeping life lively. Linda was truly a "hoot and a holler," known for her vibrant personality and for doing just about anything to make the people around her laugh.

Linda had a...

Nicole Sue Fondulis

Nicole Sue Fondulis

May 23, 2025

Nicole was born on May 1, 1978, in Houston, Texas, a bouncing 8 lb 2 oz bundle of joy with a crown of soft red peach fuzz—the same fiery color as her Grandpa Lamar’s hair. It was a gift passed down in their genes.

Her parents, family, and friends have often described Nicole with one word: JOY. Her name, chosen by...

Anthony Craig Darilek

Anthony Craig Darilek

May 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anthony Craig Darilek 

It is with deep sorrow that we share the sudden passing of our beloved Craig Darilek, who left us unexpectedly at the age of 64 on the evening of May 22, 2025.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Craig spent the last 15 years making his home in Bastrop County. A devoted worker throughout his...

Joseph Walter Levering

Joseph Walter Levering

May 13, 2025

Joseph Walter Levering, age 86, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born on April 9, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, Joe spent his early years in Whittier, California, before his family moved to Dallas. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School 1957. Joe met his future wife, Jean Wilson, at First Congregational Church when he was 17. They...

Larry Wayne Garoutte

Larry Wayne Garoutte

May 13, 2025

Larry Wayne Garoutte, born on February 11, 1937, in Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Smithville, Texas, leaving behind a legacy marked by family, hard work, adventure, and a commitment to his passions.

Larry's life and career were diverse and distinguished. Larry was baptized at age 12 at Church of Christ in his home town of Cottage...

Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

May 12, 2025

Mary Lee Smith, age 80, of Bastrop, TX died peacefully and surrounded by her family on May 12, 2025 after a years-long struggle with vascular dementia.

Mary was born in Long Beach, CA, but moved to Corpus Christi, TX at a very young age. She graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1963 and spent almost 25 years employed at Ford...

Bernadette Anne Hinterlong

Bernadette Anne Hinterlong

May 12, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bernadette Hinterlong, age 64, of Bastrop, Texas. Bernadette was born in Peru, Illinois on December 3, 1960.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at 20325 Rod and Gun Club Rd in Spicewood, Texas, 78669.

Benjamin Holman Bright

Benjamin Holman Bright

May 10, 2025

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benjamin Holman Bright, affectionately known to all as Ben. Born on October 11, 1958, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, Ben’s life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and music.

He departed from this world and entered the gates of heaven on May 10, 2025, in Smithville, Texas, leaving behind...

Wanda Gertrudis Espinosa Zaldivar

Wanda Gertrudis Espinosa Zaldivar

May 10, 2025

Con gran tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Wanda Espinosa Zaldivar el 10 de mayo de 2025. Wanda nació en Cuba el 16 de octubre de 1991.

Se llevará a cabo una visita con la familia el jueves 15 de mayo de 2025 de 3 a 7 p.m. en Bastrop Providence Funeral Home.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of...

Brodey Ray Ryman

Brodey Ray Ryman

May 8, 2025

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Brodey Ray Ryman, age 14, of Bastrop, Texas. Brodey was born on June 11, 2010, and left this world far too soon on May 8, 2025.

Brodey was a bright light with a beautiful soul. His infectious smile, big heart, and unforgettable sense of humor touched everyone he met. He loved deeply, laughed...

Nancy Len Weidner

Nancy Len Weidner

May 6, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nancy Weidner, age 73, of Cedar Creek, Texas. Nancy was born in Decatur, Illinois on January 21, 1952.

George Carlo Piazza

George Carlo Piazza

May 6, 2025

George Carlo Piazza

April 8, 1947 - May 6, 2025

George Carlo Piazza, 78, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2025. A man of solid integrity and quiet strength, George provided the foundation upon which his family built their lives.

George was born in Port Arthur, Texas on April 8, 1947, to Carlo Piazza and Billie Ruth Mahan Ogle. He graduated...

Joshua Gerard McCann

Joshua Gerard McCann

May 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joshua Gerard McCann, announces his passing on May 4, 2025 at the age of 46. Joshua lived with his family in LaGrange, TX.

To sum up the legacy Joshua leaves is to be seen in the lives he has touched. His life was lived with character, integrity, determination, humility, loyalty, service, humor,...

Jesusita Simona (Crowell) Hernandez

Jesusita Simona (Crowell) Hernandez

Apr 26, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jesusita Simona Crowell Hernandez (Jessica), age 60, of Bastrop, Texas.

Jessica was born in Dallas, Tx, to Jim L Crowell Sr. and Jesusita Ayala.

She went to school at Bastrop High School in Bastrop, Tx.

She worked in Home Health Care for a number of years, because she loved caring for others.

Jessica enjoyed having a...

James Colt Harris

James Colt Harris

Apr 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Colt Harris, who passed away on April 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 63. Born on April 18, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, James lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep feeling, and unwavering dedication to his work and loved ones. He built a...

Joshua Allen Bramblett

Joshua Allen Bramblett

Apr 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joshua Allen Bramblett, age 33, of Bastrop, Texas. Joshua was born in Austin, Texas, August 6,1991, to Tamara Bramblett Moran. He attended Del Valle High School.

Josh excelled as a welder and carpenter. Although he had no formal training, he learned his trade by hands on effort and mentorship. He started his own...

Robert Lindsay Sinclair, Sr.

Robert Lindsay Sinclair, Sr.

Apr 20, 2025

Bob Sinclair, Sr., dynamic husband, father, and longtime leader of the family’s radio broadcasting business passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. Bob was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 31, 1945 to John and Virginia Sinclair and was the oldest of three, growing up with a younger brother David and sister Ann. With a drive to explore new...

Martha De la Rosa de Garcia

Martha De la Rosa de Garcia

Apr 16, 2025

Martha De la Rosa de García, de 76 años, residente de Del Valle, Texas, falleció el 16 de abril de 2025. Martha nació en México el 30 de octubre de 1948.

El velatorio familiar se llevará a cabo el miércoles 23 de abril de 2025 a partir de las 11:00 a. m. en la Funeraria Providence de Bastrop. El rezo del...