Obituaries

Beauregard Brite White

Beauregard Brite White

Jun 23, 2025

Beauregard Brite White was welcomed into Heaven on June 23, 2025. He had suffered from great stress over the last few years, the painful loss of his wife Kathleen last year, and finally the scourge of cancer. He is now with Jesus and at peace.

Beau was born on January 4, 1954 in Marfa, Texas to James White, Jr. and Jane...

Doyle Ray Sullivent

Doyle Ray Sullivent

Jun 21, 2025

Doyle Ray Sullivent, age 56, of Rosanky, Texas, passed away on June 21st, 2025 while at home.

Doyle was born in Austin, Texas to Jimmie Doyle Sullivent and Paulette Mohler (Sullivent) Schubert on September 5th, 1968. He graduated from Jack C. Hays High School in 1987 and was a proud member of the Rebel Football Team. He was also a proud...

Richard William Earhart

Richard William Earhart

Jun 18, 2025

Richard William Earhart, affectionately known as Rick, passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 72, in Bastrop, Texas.

Rick was born to Stanley and Elaine Earhart in St. Louis Missouri in 1952. The family moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1968. After graduating from Carter Riverside High School he answered the call of duty and proudly served in...

Herbert Richard Woerndell

Herbert Richard Woerndell

Jun 14, 2025

Herbert Richard Woerndell Jr., age 67, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2025.

He was born on October 1, 1957, in Seguin, Texas, to Herbert Richard Woerndell and Lovie Lorene Woerndell. After the early passing of his mother, he was lovingly raised by his Uncle John and Aunt Ann Brazeal in Manor, Texas.

Herb joined the United States Navy in...

Kruzette Pena Sepeda

Kruzette Pena Sepeda

Jun 13, 2025

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Kruzette Pena Sepeda, of Austin, Texas, on June 13, 2025. Kruzette was born in Gonzales County on January 13, 1979.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at...

Richard Doyle Tory

Richard Doyle Tory

Jun 8, 2025

Richard Doyle Tory, 72, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2025. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, on January 30, 1953, Richard was the cherished son of Doyle and Lorretta Tory. Being the son of an Airforce Serviceman allowed him the unique opportunity to live in various places across the United States and abroad, including Maine, Florida, Japan, Tennessee,...

Claudia Gonzalez

Claudia Gonzalez

Jun 7, 2025

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Claudia Gonzalez on June 7, 2025. Claudia was born June 7, 1962.

Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Claudia González el 7 de junio de 2025. Claudia nació el 7 de junio de 1962.

Mia Giselle Corona

Mia Giselle Corona

Jun 6, 2025

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mia Giselle Corona on June 6, 2025. Mia was born May 9, 2019.

Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Mia Giselle Corona el 6 de junio de 2025. Mia nació el 9 de mayo de 2019.

Claudia Yvette Ramos

Claudia Yvette Ramos

Jun 6, 2025

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Claudia Yvette Ramos on June 6, 2025. Claudia was born on August 31, 1987.

Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Claudia Yvette Ramos el 6 de junio de 2025. Claudia nació el 31 de agosto de 1987.

LC Martin, Jr.

LC Martin, Jr.

May 31, 2025

LC Martin Jr. was born on May 9, 1960, in Smithville, Texas, to LC Martin Sr. and Lucille Jones-Martin. He was one of eight children, seven sons and one daughter, born to this union. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Sam Jones and Larry Jones. He is survived by his brothers Henry Jones of Bastrop,...

James Le'Boris Jackson Sr.

James Le'Boris Jackson Sr.

May 30, 2025

On September 28, 1978, a baby boy was born to Charles Etta Jackson and James Arthur Eans, and he was named James LeBoris Jackson.

At an early age, LeBoris was baptized under the leadership of Reverend H.C. Abbott, and he became a member of Saint Phillips Missionary Baptist Church.

LeBoris was an avid football player for Smithville High School until his car...

David Charles Fiebrich

David Charles Fiebrich

May 29, 2025

David Charles Fiebrich, born on October 26, 1938, in Rockne, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was the beloved second of three children to Fred and Paula, and brother to Fred Jr. and Jim. Growing up on the family farm gave David a great love of nature and a tireless work ethic. He always had a...

Clifford Albert Wilkes

Clifford Albert Wilkes

May 28, 2025

Clifford A. Wilkes, 71, passed away suddenly in Smithville, TX on May 28, 2025.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be hosted by John Gilkison from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday, June 29th at the Smithville Central School, 400 Gresham St.

Cliff, as he preferred, was born in Plainview, TX to Lewis O. Wilkes and Norma J. Wilkes on...

Mary Jenell Eller

Mary Jenell Eller

May 25, 2025

Mary “Tootsie” Eller, 83 of Bastrop, passed away on May 25, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Austin, TX to William and Dollie King on July 29, 1941. At the age of 24, she met and married her husband of 59 years, Orville Eller. She worked many types of jobs over the years; never scared of...

Linda Gale Conaway

Linda Gale Conaway

May 23, 2025

Linda Gale Conaway was born on June 9, 1960, to Bill and Joyce Jackson. She grew up surrounded by love and laughter with her siblings-Keith, Billy, Debra, and Laura-always keeping life lively. Linda was truly a "hoot and a holler," known for her vibrant personality and for doing just about anything to make the people around her laugh.

Linda had a...

Nicole Sue Fondulis

Nicole Sue Fondulis

May 23, 2025

Nicole was born on May 1, 1978, in Houston, Texas, a bouncing 8 lb 2 oz bundle of joy with a crown of soft red peach fuzz—the same fiery color as her Grandpa Lamar’s hair. It was a gift passed down in their genes.

Her parents, family, and friends have often described Nicole with one word: JOY. Her name, chosen by...

Joseph Walter Levering

Joseph Walter Levering

May 13, 2025

Joseph Walter Levering, age 86, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born on April 9, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, Joe spent his early years in Whittier, California, before his family moved to Dallas. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School 1957. Joe met his future wife, Jean Wilson, at First Congregational Church when he was 17. They...

Larry Wayne Garoutte

Larry Wayne Garoutte

May 13, 2025

Larry Wayne Garoutte, born on February 11, 1937, in Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Smithville, Texas, leaving behind a legacy marked by family, hard work, adventure, and a commitment to his passions.

Larry's life and career were diverse and distinguished. Larry was baptized at age 12 at Church of Christ in his home town of Cottage...

Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

May 12, 2025

Mary Lee Smith, age 80, of Bastrop, TX died peacefully and surrounded by her family on May 12, 2025 after a years-long struggle with vascular dementia.

Mary was born in Long Beach, CA, but moved to Corpus Christi, TX at a very young age. She graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1963 and spent almost 25 years employed at Ford...

Bernadette Anne Hinterlong

Bernadette Anne Hinterlong

May 12, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bernadette Hinterlong, age 64, of Bastrop, Texas. Bernadette was born in Peru, Illinois on December 3, 1960.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at 20325 Rod and Gun Club Rd in Spicewood, Texas, 78669.