Obituaries

Elisabeth Patterson

Elisabeth Patterson

Jun 11, 2019

Elisabeth Patterson, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 3:30am surrounded by family.

Elisabeth was born on June 16, 1941 in Germany to Lorenz and Anna (Oswald) Rickert. She was a residence of Bastrop from 2010 until her passing.

She is preceded in death by her husband.

Elisabeth is survived by...

Megan Elizabeth Mendoza

Megan Elizabeth Mendoza

Jun 10, 2019

Megan Elizabeth Mendoza, age 26, of Bastrop, was called home unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2019. Megan Elizabeth Mendoza was born in Austin, Texas on December 22, 1992 to Loretta Fritz and Travis Miller. She graduated from Smithville High School in 2011. She married Leonico Moreno Mendoza. Megan spent her time caring for her two sons, Jayden and Mikole. Megan...

Janet Elaine Sampson

Janet Elaine Sampson

Jun 4, 2019

On the 4th of June 2019 at 02:00, Janet E. Sampson completed her last mortal act of faith and answered the Lord’s call to come home.  She left this world a better place having been here to be reunited with her beloved Gaylan C. Sampson.

Janet was born February 14, 1940 to Murray Alexander Cummings and Viola...

Thomas Edwin Lengel

Thomas Edwin Lengel

May 24, 2019

Thomas Edwin Lengel

November 23, 1935 – 2019

Tom Edwin Lengel was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1935 to William H. Lengel and Ruth Boyer Lengel; the last of 6 children.

After finishing his education in Reading, Tom enlisted in the Air Force and served for 4 years. Using...

Maurice Lloyd Bennight

Maurice Lloyd Bennight

May 23, 2019

Maurice Lloyd Bennight, 88, of Bastrop, Texas was called to his eternal rest Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Maurice was born June 23, 1930 in Bastrop, Texas to Joe Wortham Bennight and Maggie Rae (Rathman) Bennight.  He lived his life in Bastrop where he was a rancher.  He continued to ranch until his death.

Maurice and...

Polly King Rasco

Polly King Rasco

May 20, 2019

Polly Ann Rasco, 71, of Bastrop passed away on Monday, May 20 st , 2019.

Polly was born on February 5 th , 1948 to William F. and Dollie Mae (Drury) King in Austin, Texas. She was one of 17 children.

Throughout her life, Polly loved to travel, whether it be to Oklahoma as a...

Ricardo Concepcion Solis Romero

Ricardo Concepcion Solis Romero

May 17, 2019

El viernes 17 de mayo del 2019, Ricardo C. Solís, nacido en San Pedro Sula, Honduras y quien fuese un esposo ejemplar, se fue repentinamente con nuestro Señor Jesucristo a la corta edad de 39 años.

Ricardo era un mecánico muy talentoso y usaba su talento para ayudar a quien lo necesitara.  En sí,...

Mckenzie Lazette Whited

Mckenzie Lazette Whited

May 8, 2019

McKenzie Lazette Whited of Bastrop, TX was born on March 8, 2019 and met Jesus on May 8, 2019. She was her parents greatest gift. Heaven’s gain was our loss when she was called home too soon. During her short life on Earth, she touched many lives. McKenzie was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a...

Donald William Scott

Donald William Scott

May 7, 2019

Donald William Scott, 67, of Cedar Creek passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Donald was born in Austin, TX on November 5, 1951 to Donald William Scott, Sr. and Pauline (Zerr) Scott. He enjoyed living out in the country and loved the peacefulness it brought. After losing his father at the age of...

Randall Keith Davis

Randall Keith Davis

May 3, 2019

Randall Keith Davis lost his battle to cancer on May 3, 2019.

Randall was born on October 20, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas at Randolph Air Force Base to Oneta Kaylee (Wood) and Ronald Davis.

Randall was a proud veteran in the U.S. Navy.

Randall enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting. He played the guitar...

Katie V. Jackson

Katie V. Jackson

Apr 21, 2019

( April 25, 1928 - April 21, 2019)

Katie “Kate” Jones Bryant Jackson (90) was born on April 25, 1928 in Bastrop, Texas, to Nello Jones and Katie Rector.  She was raised by her great aunt Mary Clay Hyder after her mother’s death. Katie was an only child. She departed this life on April 21,...

Brandon O'Neal Yarbrough

Brandon O'Neal Yarbrough

Apr 12, 2019

Brandon Yarbrough was born in Humble, Texas in 1987. He attended school in Giddings, Texas, where he was a high school football standout. He was well respected among his teachers and peers and was always seen as a respectful and kind-hearted young man. Brandon graduated from Elgin High School and made the decision to serve his country as a...

Ronald Frederick Sherry

Ronald Frederick Sherry

Apr 11, 2019

Ronald Fredrick Sherry was born in Rathway, New Jersey, on January 1, 1956. Ronnie passed away in Bastrop, TX, April 11, 2019. He was the beloved son of John and Irene Sherry of Carteret, New Jersey. Ronnie shared his life with Missy Smith for more than 25 years. Ron was an exceptional auto mechanic with advanced certifications in many...

Lillie Bess Bowling

Lillie Bess Bowling

Apr 3, 2019

Lillie Bess Bowling, 85 of Bastrop, Texas passed away on April 3, 2019 to live with her Lord and Savior.

Lillie Bess was born on December 26, 1933 to George and Bessie (Smith) Rogers in Austin, Texas.

She enjoyed traveling and spent much of her time at church functions and with her church family at...

Zachary Flanagin

Zachary Flanagin

Mar 30, 2019

Zachary Flanagin, age 28, of Bastrop, formerly of Wildomar, California was taken up into Jesus’s arms on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Zachary was born in Placentia, California on July 11, 1990 to Timothy and Kerry (Carson) Flanagin.

He enjoyed playing basketball and golf, the beach and most of all spending time with family.

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Justin Carl York

Justin Carl York

Mar 24, 2019

Justin Carl York, 41, of New Castle, OK passed away March 24, 2019 in Bastrop, Texas due to an accident.

He was born November 3, 1977 in Ogden, UT to Raymond and Ruby York.

He grew up in Morton, Texas. Justin enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and family.

He is...

Mary Frances Testani

Mary Frances Testani

Mar 16, 2019

Mary Frances Ann (Schleider) Testani, 69, of Bastrop Texas went to her heavenly home on March 16, 2019. Mary Frances was born on October 19, 1949 in Johnson City, New York to Edward and Angeline (Testani) Schleider.

She married Gerald “Jerry” DuBrava Sr. on November 14, 2009 in Texas.

Mary Frances was a longtime parishioner...

Christine Renee Jones

Christine Renee Jones

Mar 13, 2019

Christine Renee Jones, age 46 of Elgin passed away on Wednesday March 13 th , 2019.

Christine was born December 5, 1972 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Frank and Ginger James. Christine served as Funeral Director and Operations manager of Providence Funeral Home, Bastrop and Taylor. Previously she and her husband Brad served many families working together...

Dr. Joan Blondin

Dr. Joan Blondin

Mar 7, 2019

Dr. Joan Blondin, 82, passed away on March 7, 2019 in Austin, TX where she had been residing since her retirement from LSU Medical School in December 2018.

Joan was born on November 28, 1936 in Beaumont, TX to Joseph and Ona Mae Blondin. She was the oldest of three children.

Joan graduated from Louisiana...

Mary Morrinne Veigel

Mary Morrinne Veigel

Mar 6, 2019

Christ Jesus came for Mary Morinne Hill Veigel on March 6, 2019.

She was born in Austin, Texas on February 14th, 1926 to Claude and Callie Hill.

Her childhood was spent in Austin, where she attended Stephen F. Austin High School and the University of Texas.  She later graduated from Texas Woman's University and taught...