Obituaries

Aug 1, 2019

Richard Hall, 72, of Paige passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Richard was born in Greeley, Colorado on February 24, 1947. He served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. We were so lucky to have been able to share...

Jul 26, 2019

Myrtle Wilhelm, 74, of Bastrop, Texas went to her Heavenly home on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Myrtle was born on June 15, 1945 in Red Rock, Texas the daughter of Anton A. and Gertrude (Frerich) Beck. She met the love of her life, Robert C. Wilhelm. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage.

She...

Jul 21, 2019

Kevin Earl Stewart, 57, left his earthly home on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Kevin was born on March 20, 1962 in Plattsburg, New York, the son of Carl and Mary (Finlay) Stewart. He married Ellen Bittick on December 29, 1990. Kevin loved football and playing golf. Kevin was a good sport at everything he did. He went above and beyond...

Jul 20, 2019

Our ray of sunshine, Christa Leanne Reid, 28 of Cedar Creek left us unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019, due to an auto accident.

Christa was born in Austin, Texas on August 3, 1990 the daughter of Jimmy “Jim” and Kay (Thomas) Reid. She was a Christian and was baptized at an early age.

She...

Jul 15, 2019

Our beloved Rodney Frank Templeton passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, from cancer.

Born December 8, 1946 to Ben P. Templeton and Louise White Templeton.

Rodney preceded by Lea Kerr Templeton in June 2013, father in 1948.

He is survived by his twin brother, Rodger Lee Templeton (Doris), his loving mother, Louise...

Jul 13, 2019

David Lee Harper, 59, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019.  Services will be private. 

Jul 5, 2019

Edward Raesz, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019 following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Austin, Texas on March 2, 1934, the youngest child of Augusta Launtzsch Raesz and Oscar Raesz, Sr. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Jean Townley, on June 6, 1953. His 34+ years with the Federal Aviation Administration...

Jun 27, 2019

Esther Rodriguez, 63, of Dale, Texas went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 27, 2019.  Esther was born in El Salvador on December 14, 1955 the daughter of Diomedes Machado and Aparisia Hernandez. She married Felipe Ramirez in Bastrop, Texas eighteen years ago. Esther loved playing bingo. She enjoyed going out to eat at different Chinese restaurants, carrying on...

Jun 27, 2019

Dewey Doyle Moore

January 1939 - June 2019

Leaving behind his beloved wife Leila of 57 years, sister Jewel Williams, brother Larry Moore, multiple nieces and nephews,

grand and great grand.  He was a second father to Michael, Sheri and Heather.

Dewey served in the Air Force and retired from truck...

Jun 20, 2019

Guillermo Teran Meraz, 55, of Bastrop passed away on June 20, 2019.

Guillermo was born in Mexico on January 7, 1964, the son of Ambrocio Meraz Sr. and Aura Teran (Rivera) Meraz. His met the love of his life, Angelina M. Perez having twenty-eight loving years together.

He enjoyed his job in the construction business...

Jun 19, 2019

Stephanie Crum, 20 of Dale, Texas died due to a vehicle accident on June 19, 2019.

Stephanie was born in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Jorge L. and Luciana (Cruz) Crum on December 7, 1998.

She recently completed high school and was looking forward to her college education. Stephanie had a fun personality and loved...

Jun 15, 2019

Silbiano Gonzales Sr., 68, of Red Rock, TX, went to be with his compadres in Heaven on June 15, 2019.

Silbiano was born on May 4, 1951 in Austin, TX to Felipe and Marcos (Mendieta) Gonzales. He married Adela Vigil on December 20, 1969 in Austin, TX, at San Jose Catholic Church. Together they raised three children,...

Jun 11, 2019

Elisabeth Patterson, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 3:30am surrounded by family.

Elisabeth was born on June 16, 1941 in Germany to Lorenz and Anna (Oswald) Rickert. She was a residence of Bastrop from 2010 until her passing.

She is preceded in death by her husband.

Elisabeth is survived by...

Jun 10, 2019

Megan Elizabeth Mendoza, age 26, of Bastrop, was called home unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2019. Megan Elizabeth Mendoza was born in Austin, Texas on December 22, 1992 to Loretta Fritz and Travis Miller. She graduated from Smithville High School in 2011. She married Leonico Moreno Mendoza. Megan spent her time caring for her two sons, Jayden and Mikole. Megan...

Jun 4, 2019

On the 4th of June 2019 at 02:00, Janet E. Sampson completed her last mortal act of faith and answered the Lord’s call to come home.  She left this world a better place having been here to be reunited with her beloved Gaylan C. Sampson.

Janet was born February 14, 1940 to Murray Alexander Cummings and Viola...

May 24, 2019

Thomas Edwin Lengel

November 23, 1935 – 2019

Tom Edwin Lengel was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1935 to William H. Lengel and Ruth Boyer Lengel; the last of 6 children.

After finishing his education in Reading, Tom enlisted in the Air Force and served for 4 years. Using...

May 23, 2019

Maurice Lloyd Bennight, 88, of Bastrop, Texas was called to his eternal rest Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Maurice was born June 23, 1930 in Bastrop, Texas to Joe Wortham Bennight and Maggie Rae (Rathman) Bennight.  He lived his life in Bastrop where he was a rancher.  He continued to ranch until his death.

Maurice and...

May 20, 2019

Polly Ann Rasco, 71, of Bastrop passed away on Monday, May 20 st , 2019.

Polly was born on February 5 th , 1948 to William F. and Dollie Mae (Drury) King in Austin, Texas. She was one of 17 children.

Throughout her life, Polly loved to travel, whether it be to Oklahoma as a...

May 17, 2019

El viernes 17 de mayo del 2019, Ricardo C. Solís, nacido en San Pedro Sula, Honduras y quien fuese un esposo ejemplar, se fue repentinamente con nuestro Señor Jesucristo a la corta edad de 39 años.

Ricardo era un mecánico muy talentoso y usaba su talento para ayudar a quien lo necesitara.  En sí,...