Obituaries

Sep 30, 2019

Kathy Kirkpatrick, of Smithville, Texas , passed away on her 60th birthday - September 30, 2019 – after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Kathy was born in Bogota, Colombia South America on September 30, 1959 to Janet and George Kirkpatrick. Her family moved to Midland, Texas in December of 1962 where Kathy grew up and...

Sep 29, 2019

Sherre Glynn Tomblin Doggett 08/22/1958 - 09/29/2019 Today is 22 years since the first time we spoke, and tomorrow would've been our 14th wedding anniversary. I've known and loved you more than half my life, and the world seems dimmer without you in it. They say children and animals can always tell the good ones. You rescued literally hundreds...

Sep 26, 2019

Davis Lee Hawkins, 68, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 26th, 2019. He had been struggling with many health issues the last few years. He had moved back to Bastrop to be close to family so we could help care for him.                Davis was born on June 18, 1951 to James Ray and Camilla Hawkins in...

Sep 24, 2019

Vanie C. Barnard, 71, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on September 24, 2019.

Vanie was born in Chesapeake, Virginia to Vanie Cresful and  Miriam (Chappell)Barnard on September 24, 1948.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

Sep 23, 2019

Teresa Ann Gurley, age 61, passed away in a tragic car accident in Cedar Creek, Texas, on September 23, 2019.

Teresa was born in Baytown, Texas, on August 29, 1958, to George and Barbara Gurley. She was a retired school teacher who spent her teaching career in Alaska, mostly in remote Dutch Harbor, where she loved beach...

Sep 23, 2019

Elizabeth (Ms. K) Keehner, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019.  Beth was born July 11, 1928, in Mainz, Germany. She imigrated to the USA in 1953.  She is most known for her company, Ms. K’s Bail Bonds, founded in 1980. She also ran Ms. K’s Catering for over 40 years. Beth is survived by her daughter,...

Sep 23, 2019

Edward Guzman Tijerina, 68, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 in Elgin. Texas. Edward was born in Austin, Texas to Vicente and Amelia Tijerina on April 9, 1951.  He married Hilda Garcia Tijerina on July 10, 1984 in Austin, Texas.  He was a loving, caring son, brother, husband, father/ grandfather to his children/grandchildren.  He lived life to the very fullest. ...

Sep 21, 2019

Jean West, born January 21, 1924, lived her motto. “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn’t promised, so make today count.” Every day of her 95 years was an exploration, a quest, for a person she hadn’t met, a story she wanted to hear, or a life in need of a quick fix. She was born in Lockney, Texas, to George Calvin...

Sep 20, 2019

Helen Irene Anschutz Lloyd was born at home in Bunker Hill, Kansas on August 15, 1925 to Jacob and Amelia Bastron Anschutz. She was baptized October 22, 1925. She died peacefully in her home September 20, 2019 after being placed under hospice care.

Her family survived harsh Kansas winters and lived out part of the dust bowl...

Sep 19, 2019

Ramona Lynn Denmon of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019 after a brief illness which she fought with grace and dignity.

Ramona was born to her parents James Hardy Denmon and Doris Hebert Denmon on October 21, 1954 in Orange, Texas. She was the beloved sister of five siblings. She spent her entire career in...

Sep 16, 2019

EC Mowdy born in Austin Tx, in 1939. He was raised in Cameron, Texas on the family’s homestead. He was conditioned to hard work from a very young age as the family were farmers. He carried this work ethic out for the rest of his life. It was while growing up with his Grandparents that he earned the name...

Sep 9, 2019

Grayling Fritcher, 64, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sep 8, 2019

Charlene Ramirez, 49, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 8, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 140 Tahitian Dr. Bastrop, TX 78602, on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Sep 6, 2019

Stella Perez Cervantes, 81, died at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, on Friday, September 6, 2019.  Stella was born in Taylor, Texas, on August 28, 1938, to Frank Perez and Anastasia Buentello.   Stella grew up in Taylor, Texas, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School.   For 57 years, she was married to Johnny Juarez Cervantes, who predeceased her in February,...

Aug 31, 2019

Santiago Jimenez, 64, of Cedar Creek passed away on August 31, 2019.   Santiago was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the son of Jesus Jimenez Espinoza and Bernardina Cordova Coronado.   It was a delight for him to go to work every day as a welder, a very dedicated hard worker.   Santiago enjoyed traveling, playing guitar, tending to his animals on...

Aug 30, 2019

On Friday, August 30, 2019, Charles “Chuck” Lee Horn, Sr., passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at the age of 56. He is preceded in death by his infant son, Douglas Earl Horn. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathie Faye Whited Horn, as well as 3 children (Charles “Chuckie” Lee Horn, Jr....

Aug 28, 2019

Stephen LeRoy Hausler, 61, of Bastrop, passed away at home August 28 th , 2019.

Born in Pasadena, California, to William and Ruth Hausler, on October 5 th , 1957, he moved home to Texas as soon as he could.

Fatherhood was his greatest joy. He also enjoyed hiking with his dogs and local live...

Aug 28, 2019

Esther Estelle Cervantes, 97, formerly of Paige left her earthly home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Bastrop, Texas.    Esther was born in Houston, Texas on January 10, 1922, the daughter of Samuel and Maximillon Quinones. She married Santos Cervantes, they were blessed with 79 years or marriage.   She worked in Houston at Lone Star Bagging as a seamstress sewing...

Aug 11, 2019

Jon Hernandez, 63 of Bastrop, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in New Braunfels, Texas.

Jon was born in Littlefield, Texas on May 6, 1956, the son of Manuel and Guadalupe (Garcia) Hernandez. He graduated from Lamar University in 1988.

Jon worked as a DPS officer in the Houston area and then...

Aug 10, 2019

Francisco Sanchez Jr., 17, of Bastrop, left us unexpectedly due to an auto accident on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Francisco was born in Austin, Texas on September 4, 2001. He attended Bastrop High School and would have been a senior this year.  He enjoyed playing football, hanging out with his friends, and being the big brother even...