Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

Carol Sue Nichols, 65, of Bastrop, Texas passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Smithville, Texas surrounded by her family.

Carol was born in Palestine, Texas to Susie Mae Jackson and Jack Nichols on December 23, 1958.

She graduated from Palestine High School where she exceled in track and field, setting many High Jump...

Nov 29, 2024

David Ramirez, age 63, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on November 29, 2024. David was born in Austin, Texas on June 15, 1961.

Nov 26, 2024

Edmund Leon Yeisley, 90, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Tuesday November 26th, 2024 at St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Edmund Leon Yeisley was born in Maryville, Missouri on August 24th, 1934 to Florene and Harry Yeisley being their first child. He is survived by wife, Charlotte Yeisley; a brother, Dean Yeisley and wife Eve...

Nov 19, 2024

Linda Marie LaFrance, 75 of Paige Texas passed away on Tuesday November 19th, 2024. She was born on November 18th, 1949, in Briggs Texas to Dena Sue Moore and Wilford D. Smith.

Linda married Roy LaFrance on August 26th in Baytown Texas.

She worked at her Families Shop, City Stamp and Seal for years. Before...

Nov 19, 2024

Craig M. Neely, 71, passed away in his home on November 19th in Bastrop, Texas. He lived in Colorado, North Carolina, California, and finally Bastrop for the past 10 yrs.

Craig was born in Denver, Colorado to Clifton and June Neely on July 22, 1953. He went to John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA.  He married...

Nov 17, 2024

Jason Alfred Brent Stark was a father, loving son, brother and friend. He left this world on November 17, 2024 as a result from a sudden heart attack at age 50 in Austin, Texas, with his family by his side.

He was born as the third out of five children and first son to Donnie and Sandra...

Nov 13, 2024

John Warner Dunn was born July 10, 1956 in Dallas, Texas and died at his home in Bastrop, Texas, on November 13, 2024, at age 68. His parents were Warner A. Dunn and Barbara Barnes Dunn, and his older siblings Mark and Linda Dunn.

He spent most of his childhood in Nacogdoches, Texas, after his father opened...

Nov 2, 2024

Hoa Thuy Stephens passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. She was a loving and beautiful sister, cherished by her younger brother, Samuel G. Stephens.

Hoa was preceded in death by her stepfather, James T. Stephens, and her beloved mother, Lan T. Stephens.

A hardworking and respected...

Oct 30, 2024

Emanuel Robles-Gama, age 20, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2024. Emanuel was born in Austin, Texas on September 11, 2004.

Oct 26, 2024

Diana “Reneè” George, age 54, left this world on October 26th, 2024 in Bastrop Tx. She was born February 20, 1970, in Bryan, Texas to father Johnny George and mother Diana Bragg-George. At a young age she enjoyed spending time with her 3 loving uncles, 2 “brother” dogs, Copper and Zach, and her Nana Bragg. After High school, she...

Oct 21, 2024

Patricia “Patsey” Stein, 76, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2024 in Pflugerville, Texas.

Patricia was born in Austin, Texas on July 15, 1948 to William Walton and Marjorie Kastner.  Her mother soon re-married to John Nash, and her family relocated to several different duty stations but they eventually returned to Austin, Texas where...

Oct 21, 2024

Aaron Kade Ryman, 27, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Smithville, Texas.

Aaron Kade Ryman was born in Humble, Texas to Horace Mark Ryman and Nancy Nicole Gilmore on September 13, 1997.  He went to school in Smithville, Texas. He worked as an offshore deck hand and sober living manager.  He was active...

Oct 20, 2024

Jose Juan Loza Sanchez de 84 años, nacio en Ojo de Agua Municipio Luvianos de Estado de Mexico, el 27 de Diciembre 1939, y fallecio el 20 de Octubre 2024. Era una persona muy alegre en su joventud,era muy social con la gente pero tambien muy reservado con su vida personal. Juan Loza era un esposo, papa, abuelo, y...

Oct 18, 2024

Delmar (Del) Leidy, 76, of Cedar Creek passed away October 18, 2024 in Bastrop. Del was born in Aransas Pass, Texas to Captain Delmar Leidy Sr. and Jean Blaylock Leidy on November 26, 1947. He married Kaye Terry on April 30,1976 in Austin. He was a graduate of Texas State University and did graduate work at the University of Texas....

Oct 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of Grayson Christopher Davis

Born: July 31, 1995, Fort Myers, Florida

Died: October 16, 2024, Bastrop, Texas

On October 16, 2024, Grayson Christopher Davis was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories....

Oct 13, 2024

Our Beloved Mother

Nancy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later moved to Oklahoma where she went to school and lived throughout her childhood and early adulthood. Nancy met her husband Lorenzo, while both being at a hotel, coincidentally. They began dating immediately and fell in love with one another, they wed in October 1991 and...

Oct 12, 2024

Ronnie Dean Claxton, 80, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on October 12, 2024 in Bastrop, Texas. Ronnie was born in Roscoe, Texas on August 19, 1944 to Buen and Ellen Claxton of Snyder, Texas. Ronnie is preceded in death by his Father; Buen Claxton,  Mother; Ellen Claxton and Brother; Dale Claxton.

Ronnie is survived by his wife...

Oct 1, 2024

Deborah "Debbie” (Andrus) Hakkesteeg, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2024, at the Dowdy home in Bastrop, Texas. She was born June 6, 1958, in Jackson, Michigan. She was the beloved daughter of Wayne Reuel and Roxabelle “Roxie” Mae (Clark) Andrus. Debbie married Frans Hakkesteeg in Liverpool, UK on January 22, 2019....

Sep 30, 2024

Anna Baker Littrell, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born on September 16, 1940, in Longview, Texas, to Latys Alexander Baker and Lester Baker, Anna grew up with a strong foundation of family values and dedication. She spent most of...

Sep 27, 2024

Sharon Kay Petersen, 81, formerly of Plano, Texas, died September 27, 2024 at Windsor Nursing Home in Bastrop, Texas.  She was born November 13, 1942 in Webster City, Iowa to Chester P. and Mavis L. (Brewer) Nelson.  Sharon was married to Graydon (“Joe”) Petersen on August 14, 1965.  Sharon was a dedicated teacher for many years in both Iowa...