Obituaries

Walter "Wally" Emil Pape

Walter "Wally" Emil Pape

Sep 8, 2014

Walter (Wally) Emil Pape 85 of Bastrop passed away peacefully on the morning of September 8, 2014 at home with his wife Ann and son Justin at his side on September 8, 2014. Wally was born on June 6, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter G. and Elizabeth (Betty) Pape. His family later moved to Suring, Wisconsin where he spent...

Anna Mae Hutchins

Anna Mae Hutchins

Sep 7, 2014

Ann Hutchins, aged 79, died peacefully on September 7, 2014 at Lost Pines Nursing Home in Bastrop, Texas. Ann was born July 24, 1935. Ann owned and operated Bastrop Electronics (Radio Shack), and then later managed at Tomsu Cleaners. She thoroughly enjoyed fishing at the coast. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Edward Hutchins, and is survived by...

Roger Edward Wisdom Sr.

Roger Edward Wisdom Sr.

Sep 2, 2014

Roger Edward Wisdom Sr., 65, of Rosanky, passed away September 2, 2014 in Kyle, TX. Roger was born in Mercedes, TX. to Calon and Doris Wisdom on Dec. 14, 1948. He was a 1966 graduate of La Feria High School and went on to work for Gorges Meat Service in Harlingen, TX. for 21 years. He and his wife Carolyn...

Travis Dalton White

Travis Dalton White

Aug 31, 2014

Travis Dalton White passed away unexpectedly from coronary artery disease on August 31st, 2014. He was born on May 5th, 1978 in Houston, Texas and relocated to Bastrop as a child. He graduated from Bastrop High School and attended Southwest Texas University. He became a Galveston islander upon his marriage to his best friend and wife Martha. Travis is survived...

Christine Diana Mohler

Christine Diana Mohler

Aug 28, 2014

A memorial service for Christine Mohler will be held on Saturday August 15, 2015 at 10:30 am. The service will be at Oddfellow & Rebekah Lodge at 406 Turney Street, Smithville, Texas 78957. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

Joann (Goertz) Johnson

Joann (Goertz) Johnson

Aug 27, 2014

JOANN (GOERTZ) JOHNSON As Joann might say, "I have gone to meet Jesus." Joann (Goertz) Johnson, 81, of Rockne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2014. Joann was the firstborn of Fred and Mary Goertz's 15 children. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockne, a devout Christian and a strong believer in God. She...

Manuel Ornelas

Manuel Ornelas

Aug 27, 2014

Manuel Ornelas, formerly of Casselberry, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from natural causes. Manuel is survived by his loving wife Gladys Firpi Ornelas, sister Emma Davalos, his children Dr. Linda (Frank) Wilson, Tom Ornelas, John (Terri) Ornelas, David (Sue) Ornelas and Kesh (Randy) Sorensen. He also was the dear “abuelo” to grandchildren Josh (Angela) Wilson, Jordan (Marshall)...

Mario Alberto Godina

Mario Alberto Godina

Aug 6, 2014

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 8:00am at Providence Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 10:30am at Providence with internment at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

Allen L. Mcmurrey Jr.

Allen L. Mcmurrey Jr.

Aug 3, 2014

Allen Lamar McMurrey, Jr. passed away on August 3, 2014 at his home in Bastrop, Texas. He is survived by his wife Marjorie McMurrey, a daughter Mary Allen Smith of Dripping Springs, Texas, a son William McMurrey of Dallas, Texas, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Allen graduated from UT at Austin in 1957 and received a law degree from...

Charles Clyde Nelson

Charles Clyde Nelson

Jul 29, 2014

Charles C. Nelson Colonel USAF Retired Charles C. Nelson, Colonel USAF Retired, of Austin, TX, age 83, passed away at 2:09 pm on July 29, 2014 after a long battle with cancer resulting from exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He was born on the Creek Indian Reservation in Oklahoma and delivered by Dr. Star, an American Indian Physician, near...

John "Tom" Thomas Tierney

John "Tom" Thomas Tierney

Jul 12, 2014

John Thomas “Tom” Tierney, illustrious paper doll artist, historian, story teller and bon vivant, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 in his apartment on Main Street in Smithville. He was 85 years old. Tom was born in Beaumont, TX, received a Fine Arts degree from UT, and, after a stint in the United States Army, became nationally known as a fashion...

Tom Tierney

Tom Tierney

Jul 12, 2014

John Thomas “Tom” Tierney, illustrious paper doll artist, historian, story teller and bon vivant, died Saturday, July 12, in his apartment on Main Street in Smithville. He was 85 years old. Tom was born in Beaumont, TX, received a Fine Arts degree from UT, and, after a stint in the United States Army, became nationally known as a fashion illustrator....

Faye Elizabeth Rustin

Faye Elizabeth Rustin

Jun 25, 2014

Faye Elizabeth Rustin, age 64 of Bastrop passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. She was born July 21, 1949 to Bobby and Opel Malone in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her husband James Rustin Jr.; son James Rustin III; and cousin Jo Lynch. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Monday, June 30, 2014 at Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas. Funeral...

Jose Luis Chronis

Jose Luis Chronis

Jun 12, 2014

Luis Chronis, 69 of Smithville, TX passed away June 12, 2014. He was born August 4, 1944 to Angel and Esperanza Chronis in Mexico. Luis worked as a Repair Technician on medical equipment. He is survived by his wife Carmen Chronis; brother Angel Chronis; sister Maria Sofikitis; and numerous adorable nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 12:00-3:00 p.m., with Rosary...

Maurice Eugene Goertz

Maurice Eugene Goertz

Jun 12, 2014

Maurice Eugene Goertz was unexpectedly called home to heaven on June 12, 2014. Maurice “Marce” was born on January 12, 1931 in Rockne, Texas to Philip and Rosa Goertz. He grew up in a small county town along with his two sisters and three brothers. Maurice proudly served his county in the Navy during the Korean War. To Maurice, the...

David Randle "Randy" Litton

David Randle "Randy" Litton

Jun 6, 2014

David Randle “Randy” Litton, of Cedar Creek, passed away on June 6, 2014. He was 61. Born in Austin, Texas on November 17, 1952 to Bill and Mary Helen Litton, Randy attended St. Austin’s Catholic School, Murchison Junior High, and McCallum High School. Randy married the love of his life Tanya Vernon in January 1971, and together they raised three...

Bernice Mae Pearce

Bernice Mae Pearce

May 15, 2014

Memorial Services will be 4:00 pm Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home.

Jerry Louis Fohn

Jerry Louis Fohn

May 13, 2014

Jerry Louis Fohn, 67, of Rockne died May 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer (Skeet) and Ruby Nell Fohn. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Loretta Fohn. He is also survived by his children Kim Saegert and husband Keith and their three children Riley, Kamryn and Delaney; Chris Fohn and girlfriend Nicole...

Carrie Lee Warren

Carrie Lee Warren

May 7, 2014

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Mount Olive Baptist Church with Interment following at Mount Olive Cemetery.

Suzanne Shaver

Suzanne Shaver

Apr 30, 2014

Visitation will be 9:00am Saturday, May 3, 2014, Funeral Service will be 10:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop, Texas, Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.