All Obituaries

Clara Anne Burk, 78, of Smithville, Tx, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2021, 4:56 p.m., at Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Texas after complications following a vehicle accident. Clara Anne Burk was born on September 6, 1942 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Itasca and John Davis Burrows Sr, brother John Davis Burrows Jr, her niece Kimberly Taylor, and her...

Sharon Flick passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021 at the age of 81.  A memorial service to celebrate Sharon's life will be held at a later date. 

After courageously battling Cushing's disease for 18 months, Charles E McDonald Jr left us to be with our Heavenly Father on June 13, 2021. Charlie was born in Lubbock, Texas to the late Charles E. McDonald Sr. and Arlene Patterson McDonald on December 1, 1951. He was raised in Houston, Texas and graduated from Westbury High School. He attended the University of Houston where he earned a BBA and became a lifelong Cougar fan. Charlie loved the Lord and modeled his faith through his...

Reverend Tommy H. Cassel, age 84, passed away at his home in McAlester, Oklahoma, on June 11, 2021. He was born in Phelan (Bastrop County), Texas, on May 13, 1937, to Oscar and Mary Cassel. He lived in Texas for most of his life, where he met and married Jean Hodgson in 1959. After attending the University of Texas, he became a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church. In over 50 years of ministry, he assisted several pastors, founded churches in Lockhart, Texas and...

Connie Ellen Brown, a loving mother and grandmother, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on June 7, 2021, at the age of 83. Connie was born on June 1, 1938 in Doniphan, Missouri. She was a loving daughter of Paul Leonard White and Hattie Irene White. Connie graduated from Fredericktown High School. She was united in marriage to Anthony (Tony) Mechura on August 30, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. Together, they were blessed with two children: Kevin and Kelley. Following a divorce, Connie enjoyed...

Robert Carl Dabney was born December 17, 1962, in Bastrop, Texas, to Willie Dabney Sr. and Nell Marie Dabney. He was the youngest fo nine children. Robert accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church under Reverend Woody Benford Sr. Robert graduated from Bastrop High School in 1981 and later, graduated from Texas A & M with a degree in Biochemistry. He was employed with the City of Austin for several years and was currently working with the City of...

Jeffrey Lynn Barnett of Red Rock, Texas, 54, died at home on May 4, 2020 with his wife and his mother by his side after a long and courageous fight with brain cancer. Jeff will be remembered by all who knew him for his kind heart, curiosity, generous spirit, and love of family. Jeff was born February 6, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas. He and his family moved to Tyler when he was two years old. Growing up in Tyler, Jeff loved playing with his friends and was a happy and outgoing child. He...

Rojelio Bazan Lopez went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 4, 2021 at the age of 53. Rojelio was born in Dimmitt, Texas in 1967. Rojelio has always been employed as a local truck driver and cross- country truck driver, that was always his passion. He cared deeply for his family, children, nephew, and friends. Rojelio always had a kind, loving soul with a sense of humor. He was always willing to help others in their time of need and put others before himself. His main...

George Wurzbach was born August 1, 1931 in Calexico California, the son of George F. and Maria (DeCastro) Wurzbach.  He attended Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio.  During his time there, he served as manager for both the football and track teams.  He was also the assistant manager for the basketball team.  He received two official letters and graduated in 1949.  Following graduation, he was drafted and served in the U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS in Pohanddong...