Obituaries

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

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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 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 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 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...

Aug 6, 2024

Kathleen Hartnett White died on the evening of August 6 at New Haven Memory Care in Bastrop following a rapid and tragic onset of dementia. Her loving husband Beau was at her side as she slipped away to Heaven.

Kathleen was born Kathleen Mary Hartnett on October 19, 1949 in Salina, Kansas to Andrew Stone Hartnett and...

Aug 6, 2024

Gary Viktorin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many passed away at his home on August 6th, 2024.  After a brave battle with cancer, Gary is now resting peacefully in Heaven with those who have preceded him, including his father (Frank Viktorin), mother (Dolores Viktorin), maternal grandparents (Earl and Lucy Callahan) and paternal grandparents (Frank...

Aug 3, 2024

Christian Felix Gonzalez, 35, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2024.

Born in McAllen, Texas, on May 12, 1989, to Lorena Gonzalez, Christian grew up with a deep sense of duty and empathy. A kind and gentle soul who cared deeply for his family. He grew up and attended school in Austin, Texas, where he...

Aug 3, 2024

Eileen Sandra Fugate, 73, of Cedar Creek, passed away on August 3, 2024.  Eileen was born in Darby, PA to James and Alice Cheezum on April 5, 1951.  Eileen married Dwight Fugate on February 28, 1987.

Eileen’s career encompassed being an international sales leader for a major publishing company.  She then went back to school to receive...

Aug 1, 2024

Freddie Lee Willie Jr, of Rosanky, TX passed away at the age of 40 on August 1, 2024, in his home surrounded by his wife, children and best friend. Freddie was born in Austin, TX to Freddie and Sherron Willie Sr on October 5, 1983. He attended Bastrop ISD and graduated from Bastrop High School in May 2002. Freddie married...

Jul 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Holmes McNeal of Bastrop Texas at the age of 65. Patrick was born in Minneapolis Minnesota to the parents of  Karen and Dale McNeal. He is survived by his younger Brother Thomas McNeal of Woodland Calif and his older brother John McNeal of Wasilla Alaska, Patrick lived...

Jul 21, 2024

Roy Williams, age 67, of Cedar Creek, TX, passed away on July 21, 2024. Roy was born in Brawley California to Roy and Marie Williams on July 9, 1957. He is survived by his sister, Kelly Jeschke, of Cedar Creek; children, Sheldon Caracci of Conroe, TX, Taylor Williams and Fiancé, Aaron Perez of San Antonio, TX, Tristan Robertson and...

Jul 4, 2024

Vickie Lynn Vincent, age 64, of Cedar Creek TX, passed away peacefully at home on July 04 2024. She left behind a legacy of respect for nature and kindness towards animals. Vickie was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Earl and Neva Kilgore on July 5, 1959. She is survived by sons, Wesley and Trevor Vincent, daughter-in-law Loretta Huizar,...

Jul 4, 2024

Minnie Marlene (Moore) Bennight, age 93, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on July 4, 2024. “Marlene”, as most knew her, was the only daughter born to Joe Henry & Lona Moore in Kirtley, TX, on May 23, 1931. Marlene attended Smithville High School where she was heavily involved with her class. Marlene participated in band, tennis, Future Homemakers of...

Jul 2, 2024

Beverly Ann Hopkins Bench, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend passed away on July 2, 2024.

Beverly was born on March 20, 1941 to John Henry and Velma Delphine Hopkins and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of seven children and the only surviving triplet.

Beverly loved music from...