Obituaries

Leon Glenn Moore

Leon Glenn Moore

Aug 1, 2011

Mr. Leon Glenn Miller was called to his heavenly home on August 1, 2011. He was born September 29, 1935 in Livingston, Texas to Gnendee and Valma (Jowers) Moore. Mr. Moore was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Plans for a Memorial Service are pending and will be noted here as soon as plans are confirmed.

Claude Harris Sharp

Claude Harris Sharp

Jul 24, 2011

Claude Harris Sharp was welcomed into the comforting arms of Jesus on July 24, 2011. A lifelong resident of Bastrop County, he was born August 17, 1919 to Leonard Gordon Sharp and Deulah Harris Sharp. He attended High Grove and Red Rock schools, graduating from Bastrop High School in 1937. After graduation he worked at the Bastrop Advertiser until he...

Lemma Osborn Wilhelm

Lemma Osborn Wilhelm

Jul 18, 2011

Mrs. Lemma Osborn Wilhelm was born August 20, 1913 in the Watterson Community near Bastrop to Charles Clinton and Suzie Ada (Hendrix) Lee. She was called from this life on July 18, 2011 lacking only one month of having attained the age of 98 years. "Mrs. Lemma", as she was known by most, served as Bastrop County Treasurer for many...

Louise Kragh

Louise Kragh

Jul 12, 2011

Louise Kragh was born February 7, 1926 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Benjamin Franklin and Lorena Alma (Wood) Southard. She departed this life, rejoining her husband and daughter, on July 12, 2011 at the age of 85 years. She was an Assistant Administrator at Bastrop Hospital for the entire time it was in operation. She also served many years as the...

Vickie Lynn Ivey

Vickie Lynn Ivey

Jul 9, 2011

Vickie Lynn Voight Ivey was born May 15, 1949 in Taylor, Texas to Vallon and Velma (Anderson) Voight. She passed from this life peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2011 at her home in Austin. Vickie was a nurse's assistant for many years in Austin. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Old Red Rock...

Crystal Dawn Breeding

Crystal Dawn Breeding

Jul 3, 2011

Crystal Dawn Breeding was born October 4, 1921 in Red Rock, Texas to Tom and Clara (Watterson) Breeding. She departed this life on July 3, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Miss Breeding attained a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas and a Master's Degree from Columbia University in New York and taught at several prestigious colleges and...

Willie Nealy

Willie Nealy

Jun 30, 2011

Willie Nealy, age 83, of Bastrop died June 30, 2011. He was born March 2, 1928 in Brenham, Texas to Sam and Frances (Hunt) Nealy. He is survived by: children, O. D. Nealy, Lonzo Nealy, Georgia Fisher, Della Nealy, Delores Williams, Helen Nealy, Carol Ayala, Clay Ayala, Mondo Ayala, JoAnn Ayala, Hugo Ayala, and Melissa Ayala; a sister, Laura Wright;...

Shirley Sue Sutton

Shirley Sue Sutton

Jun 28, 2011

Shirley Sue Sutton, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Bastrop, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Marsheila Jack and a sister, Vickie Newton. She was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Ben Jack; husband, Jimmy Sutton; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Newton. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

William John Devereux

William John Devereux

Jun 20, 2011

Bill Devereux was born on February 23, 1947 in Goose Creek, Texas and grew up in Baytown, Texas. He died on June 20, 2011 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin. On August 23, 1965 he married Janice Tilton in Splendora, Texas. They had two sons, Wendell Dean Devereux and Wayne Edward Devereux. Bill was electrician, by trade, and earned his...

Artie Ferrell Mclaurin

Artie Ferrell Mclaurin

Jun 19, 2011

Artie Louise Ferrell McLaurin, age 88, passed away on June 19, 2011. She was born in Cedar Park, Texas, one of eight children, to Artie and Francis Waymon Ferrell. She graduated from Round Rock High School in 1939 at the age of 16. In 1942 she married LaRue McLaurin. Artie served the City of Bastrop for 28 years as City...

Jerold "Jerry" Wernsman

Jerold "Jerry" Wernsman

Jun 17, 2011

Jerold Dean Wernsman, 69, of Bastrop passed away on Friday, June 17th, 2011 at his home. Born September 6th, 1941 in San Diego, California, son of Nora H. Aust. Jerry graduated from San Dieguito High School in Encinitas, Ca. Jerry went to Palomar College from 1961 to 1962. Jerry actively served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Coontz,...

Naomi Virginia Dominguez

Naomi Virginia Dominguez

Jun 9, 2011

Naomi Virginia Dominguez died of cancer at age 75 on June 9, 2011. She had a compassionate view of humanity and understood, as she once said, “We’re all human beings, and we’re all changed by things in our lives.” Born on March 14, 1936, Naomi grew up on a farm in Twin Bridges, Missouri, where she was one of nine...

Doyle C Owens

Doyle C Owens

Jun 6, 2011

Doyle Colbert Owens passed from this life to rest in his Savior’s arms Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the age of 84. He was born June 24, 1927, in Garland City, Miller County, Arkansas, to Colbert Loam Owens and Lillian Lucille Shelbourne Owens (Reed). In 1945, Doyle entered the US Navy after graduating Bastrop High School and trained in San...

Donald A. Calvert

Donald A. Calvert

May 25, 2011

Donald Alexander Calvert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born February 16, 1926 to Donald and Robbie Smith Calvert in Springfield, Kentucky. He married Pat Victor on December 17, 1949. They had two children, Cyndi Calvert Hannusch and Staci Calvert. Don and his family moved to Bastrop in 1978 as a Personnel Officer at the Federal...

Kenneth Lee Yount, Sr.

Kenneth Lee Yount, Sr.

May 21, 2011

Kenneth L. Yount, Sr. of Bastrop, Texas passed away May 21, 2011 after a sudden illness surrounded by his children. He was born in West Kittanning, Pa., on Dec 21, 1923, to Samuel F. and Violet Larue Yount. He was 87 years old. He married Phyllis A. White in West Kittanning, Pa., on Sept. 5, 1953. Kenneth and Phyllis retired...

Kacey James Hendrix

Kacey James Hendrix

May 15, 2011

Kacey James Hendrix, age 12, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was born on April 26, 1999. Known for his smiling face and warm personality, Kacey was fond of baseball, hunting and fishing, building projects with his father, and spending quality time with his family and friends. Teachers, friends and all who knew him remember Kacey for...

Harlene Hall

Harlene Hall

May 9, 2011

Harlene was born on April 9, 1933, in Kildare, Oklahoma, to Harry Harmon and Ula Mae Fish.  She was raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, attending schools there and graduating from Ponca City High School in May of 1951.  On Flag Day of that  year she married Howard Hall, joining him in lengthy military service.  That service found her making homes...

Warren Wolfe

Warren Wolfe

Apr 10, 2011

A. Warren Wolfe, 50, Bastrop, Texas, passed away suddenly at his home on April 10, 2011. He is survived by his spouse, Phyllis Wolfe. Warren and Phyllis were married on November 20, 2010, and were very happy, enjoying harmony and joy in their brief time together. He is also survived by his children,Brandy and Weston Wolfe, and their mother, Tracy...

Thomas Hipp

Thomas Hipp

Apr 8, 2011

Thomas Alfred Hipp, age 69, of Dale, Texas died at his home on April 8, 2011. He was born March 21, 1942 in Goose Creek, Texas to Thomas D. Hipp and Catherine (Dashiall) Hipp. He was a retired accountant, an accomplished builder, and a rancher. He also served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be...

Dana Rush

Dana Rush

Mar 29, 2011

Dana Gavin Rush, age 57, of Bastrop passed away at his home on March 29, 2011. He was born July 31, 1953. Dana had retired as the golf pro of Pine Forest Golf Club 17 years ago and was currently an accountant with the U.S. Treasury Department. He is survived by: his wife, Trudy Rush; a son, Gavin Edward Rush,...