Obituaries

Aug 21, 2023

On August 21, 2023, Pearlie Mae “Nana” Williford-Turner passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Pearlie was born to William and Pearl Dailey in Webberville, Texas on September 11, 1940. Pearlie is survived by her sister Minnie Jean, sons and their wives: JohnLee and Janet Williford, and Clifton and Becky Williford; daughter and husband: Denise and Richard Clickner; grandkids:...

Aug 21, 2023

Sandy Castro Vasquez, 56, of Austin, passed away on August 21, 2023. Sandy was born in Austin, Texas to Mateo and Jesusa Castro on January 8th,1967. She married the love of her life Erasmo Vasquez in April 1992. Sandy was the founder of S.C. Concrete and ran her business for 20 years. She raised a strong, close-knit, family of six....

Aug 15, 2023

John Stolarek, 74, passed away on August 15, 2023, in Bastrop.

John was born in Santa Ana, California to Jack and Irene Stolarek on May 16, 1949. He went to school at Newport Harbor High School, and went on to Duke University, the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, Rochester University, the University of South Carolina, and Pan...

Aug 14, 2023

Julie Smelser of Las Cruces, NM and Bastrop, TX died peacefully in Austin, Texas surrounded by family on Monday August 14, 2023. Julie was a successful entrepreneur, language arts teacher, and mother of four. She was born in Hallettesville, Texas to Edward and Evelyne (Dierschke) Mican on August 5, 1943. Julie was known as Julia Rose Mican when she grew...

Aug 11, 2023

In the early morning hours of August 11th, 2023, Carol Sue “Susie” Meuth peacefully departed from this world after a difficult and hard-fought battle with vascular dementia. Susie was a remarkable individual whose journey began on November 7, 1945, in Lampasas, Texas. Born to Charles Otto Wade and Edell Sylvester Wade, Susie spent many long hours tending to the family...

Aug 6, 2023

Matthew David Mellor, 33, of Austin, formerly of Bloomington Illinois, passed away on, August 6, 2023 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Matthew was born in Bloomington, IL to Jerri Andrew and Tony Mellor on December 6, 1989. He graduated from Illinois School for the Deaf. He created a life with his high school sweetheart, Marci Brown of Jacksonville, Illinois. Matthew...

Aug 2, 2023

Walter Wayne Ratcliff Jr. age 38 of Cedar Creek Tx Passed away on August 2, 2023, Bastrop Tx. Walter was born in Austin Tx to Walter Sr and Blanca Ratcliff on June 6, 1985. He went to school in Bastrop Tx. Walter worked at City of Austin ABIA for a period and then at COTA, Walter also was a Volunteer...

Jul 30, 2023

MARK WHITFIELD "CHAPPY" CHAPMAN Mark was born in Austin, Texas to Howard and Judith Chapman on January 17,1977, and left us suddenly on July 30,2023, at 46 years old. Mark married Miranda Watkins on September 23, 2013, in Cedar Creek, Texas. He was a loving and kind soul that made friends easily, When Mark and I met it was like...

Jul 18, 2023

Cynthia Lynn Hazelwood, 31, of Bastrop, Texas passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Cynthia Hazelwood was born on May 28, 1992 in Tacoma, Washington to Tim and Lana (Beegle) Hazelwood. She grew up with her older brother, Brandyn. Cynthia graduated from Blanchester High School in Ohio in 2010 then started her first job at Gold Star Chili. Following a...

Jul 17, 2023

Doris Ann (Thornton) Hayes, age 88, of Henderson, Texas passed away on July 17, 2023 in Bastrop, TX. Doris was born in Grapeland, Texas to Ezell and Mattie Mae Thornton on October 31, 1934. She attended Henderson High School where she graduated in 1952. After graduation, she moved to Dallas, Texas and started her career as a clerk in the...

Jul 16, 2023

Cassandra Yvette Jones, of Bastrop passed away on July 16, 2023. On April 23, 1963, Cassandra, commonly referred to as Sandy, was born to Steve and Lucy Marie Blakeley in Teague, Texas. Sandy's early years were spent moving about California as the daughter of a military family. Prior to relocating to Bastrop in 1971, Sandy spent her early years in...

Jul 14, 2023

With deep sadness, we say goodbye to Terry Griesenbeck of Smithville, Texas, age 77 . He was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 14, 2023. Terry was born in Smithville, Texas, to Agnes (Bockhorn) Griesenbeck and Bobby Griesenbeck on February 3, 1946. Terry graduated from Smithville High School in 1965. Terry is survived by his sister Kathy...

Jul 10, 2023

Alfonso C Frausto, 77, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2023. A visitation will be held for Mr. Frausto on Monday, July 24, 2023 from 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home. Funeral service will be private and held at a later date.

Jul 1, 2023

Jennifer Livengood unexpectedly passed away on July 1, 2023 and passed peacefully during the night. Jennifer came into this world on a warm summer day in Austin, Texas, in 1979. She attended school in Leander, Texas beginning in Kindergarten in 1985 through her High School Graduation in 1997. She was baptized and confirmed in 1994 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Jennifer...

Jun 27, 2023

Christopher Anthony Rebolloso 41, passed away on June 27, 2023. Christopher was born on October 19, 1981 in Austin, Texas to parents Manuel Rebolloso and Rosalva Robolloso. Christopher loved going to the movies, spending time with his family, eating, playing tricks on friends and family, listening to music and he loved and enjoyed life to the fullest . He is...

Jun 27, 2023

Dena Sue Toungate, 71, of Cedar Creek, TX, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Cedar Creek, TX.

Dena Sue Toungate (Sue) was born in Alice, TX to Peggy Eloise Franks and Bruce Eugene Franks, Sr on April 7, 1952. She was a graduate of the Lockhart High School Class of 1970. She married Billy Ray...

Jun 27, 2023

Obituary for Joe Frank Brothers, III Joe Frank Brothers, III, 71, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on June 27, 2023, in Bastrop, TX. Joe Frank Brothers (Frank) was born in El Paso, TX, to Joe Frank Brothers, MD and Anne Freeman Brothers on January 11, 1952. He went to school at the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated from...

Jun 21, 2023

Taylor Andrew Goodall 34, of Orange County, CA, entered into God’s kingdom on June 21st, 2023. He was born August 17, 1988, the first born to Michele and Robert Goodall. Taylor was engaged to be married to Gina Garza and was a loving and devoted father to their daughter Nellie Mae Goodall. Taylor is survived by his mother Michele, his...

Jun 14, 2023

Robert Morris Wiley III, age 52, of Bastrop, passed away on June 14, 2023, peacefully in his home. Robert Morris Wiley III, was born in Lockhart, Tx to Bonnie Sue (Childress) Wiley. Robert Morris Wiley Jr. on May 01, 1971. Raised in Bastrop in a loving home with Bonnie Sue and Michael Clay Fisher. He graduated from Bastrop High school...

Jun 11, 2023

Maureen Baxter 95, of Smithville Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 11, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1927 in Colchester, Essex, England. She married J.D. Baxter in England during WW2 and was considered a British War Bride when she moved to the United States. Life in the U.S. began in Camp Wood, Tx. She lived...