Obituaries

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 2, 2024

Doug Robert Myers, 59, of Smithville, TX, formerly of East Petersburg, PA, passed away Monday, July 2, 2024. He was born March 3, 1965. Doug graduated from Hempfield High School in 1983 and Millersville University in 1987, and received his Master's Degree from University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas.

In 1996, Doug married Karen Quinonez in Elgin, TX,...

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...

Jun 30, 2024

Sarah Frances Turner Pedrick was born on October 26, 1932, to James P. and Harriet Hill Turner in El Paso, Texas, and passed away on June 30, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

Sarah was married to Parks B. Pedrick, Jr. from 1953 until his passing in 2000. She is survived by her daughters: Libby Pedrick Sartain of Bastrop,...

Jun 29, 2024

Verlin Benedict "Buck" Goertz, age 87, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, surrounded by family.  He stayed steadfast in the short home stretch of his life's journey when his health declined rapidly, just as he had stayed steadfast on the long blessed run preceding it.

Buck was the eighth child of nine born...

Jun 27, 2024

On July 15, 1948, this beautiful soul was born to Roy and Lee Bailey.

She grew up in Freer, Texas, along with her little brother Henry. After graduating from high school, she joined the Air Force, but did not stay for long. Robbie lived in Beeville Texas for 15 years and then moved to the Bastrop area...

Jun 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Felipa

Felipa's journey on this earth, marked by creativity, love, and unwavering patience, came to a peaceful close. She leaves behind a legacy of directness and a heart filled with affection for those around her.

Felipa found joy in the simplest pleasures, often brightening her days with the color yellow, a...