Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Gregory Douglas Oliver, of Flatonia, Texas, passed away on September 21st after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Greg was born in Irving, Texas on February 17, 1970, to Thomas and Wynola Oliver in Irving, Texas, growing up under the giant shadow of Cowboys Stadium. He went on to graduate from the...

Sep 15, 2024

Dena Kathleen Landry, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Bastrop, Texas, on September 15, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 21, 1947, she spent much of her life in the city she loved. As a child, Dena enjoyed outdoor adventures like camping and fishing with her older brother, while also embracing her feminine side. As her...

Sep 11, 2024

Luis Felipe Martinez Chaverria de 30 años conocido como “Felipe” desafortunadamente falleció el 11 de septiembre del 2024 a las 6:05am en una trágica accidente, en la ciudad de Bastrop Texas. Luis Felipe Martínez Chaverria nació el 6 de diciembre de 1993 en Tampico Tamaulipas, sus padre's son el señor Ildefonso Martínez Ramírez y la señora Zeferina Chaverria Hernández. El...

Sep 10, 2024

Tina Smith, a deeply cherished soul, passed away on September 10th. Born in May of 1977, she lived a life creating joy and laughter. She is survived by her father, four children and countless best friends.

She spent her young life as a Marine brat enjoying the connections to her family in Guam, Hawaii and California. Her...

Sep 8, 2024

Jerry Taylor, age 58, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2024. Jerry was born in Bastrop, Texas on March 21, 1966.

Sep 6, 2024

Christopher Jaimes-Sotelo, age 28, of Del Valle, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2024. Christopher was born in Austin, Texas on February 8, 1996.

Christopher Jaimes-Sotelo, de 28 años, de Del Valle, Texas, falleció el 6 de septiembre de 2024. Christopher nació en Austin, Texas, el 8 de febrero de 1996.

El velorio se llevará...

Sep 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dawson Avera Ramos in September 2024. Dawson was a beloved son, brother, and friend, whose presence brought joy and inspiration to all who knew him.

Dawson was truly a Renaissance man. He was known for his loyalty, humor, athletic prowess, and sharp analytical mind. During his formative years, he showcased...

Aug 31, 2024

Rosalee Phyllis Sublett, 86, of Bastrop, Texas was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord on August 31, 2024. Born on August 2, 1938, in Hildago, Texas to Hikko and Alma Brown, Rosalee lived a life filled with faith, family, and the joy of simpler things. Rosalee was preceded in death by her parents, Hikko and Alma Brown;...

Aug 30, 2024

Stephen Anthony Townes, 64, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Steve was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Rex Edward Townes and Verna Gay Cole on October 3, 1959. He went to school in Irving, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee, St Louis, Missouri, and Paris Texas. He attended the University of North Texas. He married...

Aug 30, 2024

Sully Carl Haywood Sr. was born in Bastrop, Texas on December 1963 and his sunset was August 30, 2024. He was the seventh child born to Winnie Ruth (Kanada) and Ruben Haywood. He confessed his belief in Christ, was baptized, and became a member of the Friendship Bible Baptist Church. Sully attended Bastrop Primary Elementary School a graduated from...

Aug 26, 2024

Debbie Sullivan, 71, of Smithville, Texas entered the gates of Heaven on August 26, 2024. She was born in Dallas, Texas on December 30, 1952. She lived her life as a Homemaker and wouldn’t have had it any other way. She was born to be a mother and made sure that all five of her children and many grandchildren knew...

Aug 26, 2024

For a Livestream of the service, please visit the link:  Janie Mae Powell Livestream 

Janie Mae Powell, age 95, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2024. Janie was born in Heath Springs, South Carolina on May 12, 1929.

Aug 23, 2024

William Joseph Wilson, 59, passed away Saturday, August 24 2024 in Bastrop, Texas.

He was a man of many names. First it was Joey, sometimes Willy Joe, Will Joe, Jose, or simply Will (and apparently he insisted that his sister call him “Bear” for an entire year when he was a teen)

He was survived...

Aug 23, 2024

Venita Juanita Schlotfeldt, 81, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2024.  Venita was born in Scott City, Kansas, to Friend and Mary (Woods) Stevenson on August 23, 1943.  Her entire family accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior when she was 8 years old.  Venita’s profound love for the Lord was evident in her life.  She leaves...

Aug 21, 2024

Braulia Eduardo Vega, age 50, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2024. Braulia was born in Donato Guerra, Mexico on March 26, 1974.

Braulia Eduardo Vega, de 50 años, de Cedar Creek, Texas, falleció el 21 de agosto de 2024. Braulia nació en Donato Guerra, México, el 26 de marzo de 1974.

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Aug 20, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Faubus, age 66, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on August 20, 2024.

The son of the late Robert Lee Faubus and Lucille Harper Faubus, Robert was born in Austin Texas on November 27, 1957.

In addition to his mother, Lucille; Robert is survived by his brother, Dell Faubus, both of Bastrop; Uncle Ernest...

Aug 20, 2024

Robert Andrew Mendieta, 53, of Bastrop, passed away on August 20th in Lockhart.

Robert was born 29 May 1971 at Fort Belvoir, VA to Hector and Carroll Mendieta. He was raised in Austin, Texas and attended David Crockett High School.

Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for ten years....

Aug 19, 2024

Molly was born April 12, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri to her parents Bill and Thelma Barnes. She took her last breaths by adoring family on August 19, 2024.  After high school graduation from Houston, Missouri in 1972, she married her late husband Terry Tomlin and raised 2 sons, Chad and Chuck. Molly continued her education to become a LVN...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jose Carlos Rojas. A husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, a business owner, the perfect partner in crime. He was a bright light in our family, always bringing joy and laughter wherever he went. Carlos was a kind, beautiful and caring soul, always...

Aug 9, 2024

Joe (Gera) Arredondo Rocha Jr., 83 years old, of Austin, TX, passed away on August 9th, 2024, in Cedar Creek, TX

Joe was born in Austin, TX to Joe Rocha Sr. and Katarina Arredondo Gutierrez. He married Celia Vidal Rocha on July 29th, 1967, in Houston, TX.

Joe worked as a car painter for 32...