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Terrence Lee Holmes

Terrence Lee Holmes

Jul 10, 2010

Terrence Lee Holmes, 68, of Bastrop died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at his home.  Memorial services will be 10 AM Saturday at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home with Roger Osborne officiating. Terrence Holmes was born January 7, 1942, in Moline, Illinois to Forrest and Evelyn (Allen) Holmes.  He married Annette Gail Rice March 28, 1963.  Terrence was sole proprietor of Advance...

Nelva Adela Cerra

Nelva Adela Cerra

Jul 10, 2010

Nelva Adela Cerra died suddenly on July 10, 2010, at the age of 69, while on a visit to relatives in Bastrop.  She was born September 19, 1940 in Baronoa, Colombia, SA.  Following cremation she was taken back to Colombia for further services.

John Roy Parsons

John Roy Parsons

Jun 28, 2010

John Roy Parsons, age 77, of Del Valle passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010.   He was born July 23, 1932 in Gallatin, Texas to Ira and Euzeta Parsons.  John retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant in supply.  While serving in the Air Force he met Nora J. Whaley, who was also serving in the...

James Anthony Smith

James Anthony Smith

Jun 22, 2010

James Anthony Smith, age 6, of Cedar Creek, Texas went to be with his heavenly Father on June 22, 2010.  He was born May 4, 2004 in Austin, Texas to James R. Smith and Norma Delia (Rodriguez) Smith.He is survived by his parents and a sister, Alejandra Sandoval.A Rosary will be recited at 7:00p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010 in the...

Ruth Muriel Browning

Ruth Muriel Browning

Jun 10, 2010

Ruth Muriel Browning, age 99, of Cedar Creek, Texas was called from this life on June 10, 2010. She was born August 25, 1910 in Woods County, Oklahoma to James Delbert and Sophia Iona (Lutschg) Ridenour. She is survived by: daughters, Marian and husband Wilbur Jones of Cedar Creek, Texas and Patricia and her husband Robert Schott of Hesston, Kansas; 5...

Phyllis Jean Wilson

Phyllis Jean Wilson

Jun 8, 2010

Phyllis Jean Wilson, a resident of Bastrop, Texas, was born August 4, 1943 in Pasco, Washington to Lyle and Sadie L. (Kumm) Faragher.  She was called from this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas at the age of 66 years. Phyllis loved all animals, but horses held a special place in her life.  Her most treasured animal...

Richard "Ricky" Reyes

Richard "Ricky" Reyes

Jun 2, 2010

Our beloved son, brother and husband, Richard, was born April 3, 1958 to Gabriel and Ruth Reyes. He was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on June 2, 2010. He is survived by: his wife, Deneen Reyes of Smithville; children Rebecca and Richard, Jr. of Lockhart; mother, Ruth Reyes of Bastrop; brothers, Robert and wife Wilda, Gabriel and...

Wilma Willy

Wilma Willy

May 26, 2010

Wilma Willy, 96, of Bastrop, formerly of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2010. Celebration of Life services were held Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10 AM at the Chapel of Bastrop Providence Funeral Home, Bastrop, TX with burial that afternoon at 3 PM in the Rosewood Cemetery in Humble, TX.  Wilma Willy was born September 29, 1913 to...

R. B. (Bob) Parnell

R. B. (Bob) Parnell

May 24, 2010

R. B. (Bob) Parnell, Jr was born on December 4th, 1930 in Johnsville, TX and passed away on May 24th, 2010 while residing in Bastrop, TX. He is survived by three sons: Mike Parnell (Cypress, TX), David Parnell (Bastrop, TX), and Daniel Parnell (Laguna Beach, CA) and their families. One son, Jack, preceded him in death. Mr. Parnell was blessed...

Katherine "Kay" Maybelle Roush

Katherine "Kay" Maybelle Roush

May 24, 2010

Roush, Katherine Maybelle (Kay) passed away in Bastrop, Texas on May 24, 2010 after a brief illness.   She was born in Bay City, Texas, on March 26, 1922.   Preceded in death by her sisters, Genelle Halferty Kaufman and Doris Croft, and brothers Thomas Lewis and Lowell Lewis, she is survived by her husband, Roscoe Marion Roush, Jr., two sons and...

Katie Browning

Katie Browning

May 22, 2010

Katie Dee Kauffman Browning departed us and went to be in the presence of our Lord on Saturday morning, May 22, 2010. She was born July 26, 1913 to Bessie Viola Roberts Kauffman and David Foman Kauffman in Liberty Hill, Texas. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood with many relatives nearby. Growing up on a farm and ranch, she had many...

Mary Ann Holt

Mary Ann Holt

May 13, 2010

MARY ANN CHALMERS HOLT Mary Ann Chalmers Holt of Bastrop passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 13, 2010 with loved ones at her side. She was born in Bastrop County, Texas to Thomas Calhoun and Rosa Buniva Chalmers on October 20, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard E. “Dick” Chalmers; and...

William Allan Spreen

William Allan Spreen

May 9, 2010

William Allan Spreen, age 46, of Cedar Creek, Texas passed from this life at his home on Sunday May 9, 2010. He was born August 3, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas to William F. and Esther R. Blumberg Spreen. He was employed for over 25 years with the IRS in Austin, Texas and served as a football official for area...

Tommy Michael Stephens

Tommy Michael Stephens

Apr 30, 2010

Tommy Michael Stephens, age 56, passed from this life at his home in Bastrop on Friday, April 30, 2010. He was born August 10, 1953 in Lubbock, Texas. He was a self employed food vendor and an avid NASCAR fan. His survivors include a daughter, Jessica Landry of Round Rock and a son, Jeremy Stephens of Dale. The family will...

Gary Taunton

Gary Taunton

Apr 29, 2010

Gary Judson Taunton died at his home on April 29, 2010 at the age of 60 years.  He was born September 2, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to Homer Judson Taunton and Beatrice (Jones) Taunton.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war.  He earned his living as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry.He is survived by...

Effie Sharp

Effie Sharp

Apr 28, 2010

Effie Davis Sharp was peacefully called home on April 28, 2010 following a brief illness. She was 89. A descendent of several Bastrop County pioneers, “Miss Effie” was born in Calvin, Texas on October 24, 1920 during what was purportedly a dark and stormy night. In 1922, her family moved to town – Bastrop – and there she lived the...

Kerry Don Werchan

Kerry Don Werchan

Apr 18, 2010

Kerry Don Werchan, 61, of Smithville, died at his home on Sunday, April 18, 2010. He was born in Smithville on April 27, 1948 to Wallace Alfred and Minzen (Meyer) Werchan. He was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He is survived by his children, Jeff Werchan, Keith Werchan, Guy Werchan, Adrianne Easterly and Melodie Guillot; brothers Ross and Greg...

Shannon Voigt

Shannon Voigt

Mar 1, 2010

Shannon Voigt, age 57, of Red Rock passed from this life on March 1, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1952 in Austin, Texas to L.E. and Dorothy Ellis Harris. Shannon graduated from Bastrop High School and obtained her Bachelor of Science in education from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). She...

Shannon Voigt

Shannon Voigt

Mar 1, 2010

Shannon Voigt, age 57, of Red Rock passed from this life on March 1, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1952 in Austin, Texas to L.E. and Dorothy Ellis Harris. Shannon graduated from Bastrop High School and obtained her Bachelor of Science in education from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). She...

Walter Alan Claypool, Jr.

Walter Alan Claypool, Jr.

Feb 27, 2010

Walter Alan Claypool, Jr. was called from this life on February 27, 2010 at the age of 63 years. He was born December 16, 1946 in Austin, Texas to Walter Alan Claypool, Sr. and Bessie Ruth Hanson Claypool. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and received the Purple Heart during his service in Vietnam. Walter was...

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