Obituaries

Oct 22, 2020

David Longshore, 58, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on 10/22/2020 in Smithville, Texas.

David was born in San Jose, California to the late William and Rose (Hilford) Longshore on 4/16/1962. He married Sharon (Kana) on 10/20/1990 in Houston, Texas.

He was a jack of all trades with many talents. He enjoyed camping, music, BBQing, cooking,...

Oct 19, 2020

Dale Eischens, 66, of Cedar Creek Texas passed away on October 19, 2020, at his home.

Dale was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota to Urban “Smokey” Eischens and Mary Louise Eischens on August 22, 1954. He graduated from Lancaster High School, in Lancaster, Texas in 1972 and joined the U.S. Air Force the same year. While stationed...

Oct 19, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the recent passing of Steven Leslie Ashlock in Austin, TX.

Steve, 65, of Bastrop, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Steve was born in Flint, Michigan to Daphne and Troy Ashlock on March 4, 1955. He went to school in Swartz Creek, MI. He married Claudia Ashlock...

Oct 18, 2020

Ruben P. Day, 83, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on 10/19/2020. Services are pending.

Oct 18, 2020

Bessie V. McFarlin passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Bessie McFarlin was born March 26, 1938 in Bastrop, Texas to Madie and Calvin Williams.

She attended Bastrop public schools, and at an early age she accepted Christ as her personal savior at New Hope Baptist Church. Bessie was then married to Jesse McFarlin in...

Oct 18, 2020

Robert Joseph Andrade, 74, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Bastrop, Texas.

Robert was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Joseph and Lydia Andrade on September 24 th , 1946. He graduated from Brentwood High School in Bay Shore, Long Island.  He married Christine Alverson on February 14, 1988 in Austin,...

Oct 6, 2020

Laura Nydia Castillo 65, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on 10/6/2020.

Laura was born to Elsa and Noah Galvan on January 10, 1955 in Austin, Texas.

Oct 5, 2020

Jerome C. Mazac, 58, of Smithville, Texas passed away on October 5, 2020.

He was born in Sealy, Texas to Mary  and Jerry Mazac on August 24, 1962.

Jerome enjoyed old movies, rock & roll music and football.

Private services will be held.

Oct 3, 2020

Vivian Doris Johnson, 90, of Smithville, passed away on October 3, 2020 in Smithville, Texas.

Vivian was born in Bartlett, Texas to Daisy Gibson on March 25, 1930.  She lived in Red Rock until she was 6 and then moved to Bastrop where she was raised by her mother Daisy and her step-father Jim Queen.

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Oct 1, 2020

Robert Kelly Glass, 50, of Elgin, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 doing what he loved, which was working with his brother Shawn. Kelly was a great man. Some knew him as Robert or Mr. Glass. Those that had the privilege of calling him Kelly, truly knew the man he was. Kelly had a hard life but...

Sep 27, 2020

Robert (Bob) H. Lury—a loving and devoted husband and father, a mentor to many, and a friend to all—died at peace with God and the world, on September 27, 2020 at his home in Bastrop, Texas, in the arms of Jesus and his loving wife, Carolyn. He was 85.

He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico...

Sep 19, 2020

Cesar Manuel Muñoz Lomelí, 34 years old of Bastrop Texas, passed away on September 19, 2020 in the town of Paige, Texas.

Cesar was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico to Jose Maria Munoz and Maria Isabel Muñoz Lomelí on February 2, 1986.

Cesar graduated from Bastrop High School. Family and friends knew him as Lil...

Sep 10, 2020

Mark Ervin Clingan, age 70, of Cedar Creek, TX, passed away on Sept. 10, 2020 in Austin, TX.

Mark was born in Springfield, IL to Ervin Clingan and Viola Robison Clingan on July 2, 1950.  He attained his Bachelors Degree at Southern Illinois University and began his career as a Certified Public Accountant for the IRS Treasury...

Sep 3, 2020

Carolina Rodriguez Flores was born on June 7, 1939 to Jose and Nieves Rodriguez in Glenham, located in Bastrop County, Texas.

She took great pride in everything she did, especially dedicating her life to raising her five children as a single mother.

Carolina worked hard all her life, starting as a young girl working in...

Sep 3, 2020

Patricia Anaya, 55, of Paige, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2020 in Bastrop County, Texas.

Patricia was born in Onekama, MI. to Reyes and Maurilla Anaya on April 3, 1965. She went to school and graduated from Manistee High School, class of 1983.

She worked as an In Home Caretaker for the elderly in...

Aug 30, 2020

Caroline Pitcher Benjamin died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born in July 1941 in Chicago, IL to Seymour and Marjorie Pitcher. She married Gerald “Jerry” Benjamin on August 1, 1964.

Caroline was predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald “Jerry” Benjamin. She is lovingly remembered by their children Peter, Michael and his wife...

Aug 29, 2020

Gene H. Ott, age 80, of String Prairie was called home to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

He was born on November 24, 1939 to Emil and Anna Ott. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1958. After high school Gene enlisted in the Army and served in the Army reserves until April 1967....

Aug 11, 2020

Patricia Anne Ross passed away on August 11, 2020 at her home in Paige, Texas with husband Don at her side.  Anne was born in San Benito, Texas on December 6, 1953 and has returned to her heavenly home.

Anne’s lifelong passions were art, nature, animals, friendship, Christian fellowship, and good humor.  As a teenager she drew...

Aug 9, 2020

Rickey Clardy, 70, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2020 in Kyle, Texas.

Rick was born in Austin, Texas to Earl Ennis and Rudie Clardy on January 1, 1950. He went to school at Travis Highschool. He married Nannette Campbell on July 12, 1975 in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Southwest Texas University.

Aug 7, 2020

Chelsea Marie Rawlings, 32, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Bastrop.

Chelsea was born in Rochester, Minnesota to Kenton Bierbrodt and Pamela Pell on April 12, 1988. She went to school in Marshalltown, Iowa and graduated from Marshalltown High School, Class of 2006.  She married her high school sweetheart, Shane Rawlings,...