All Obituaries

William Rolland “Sully” Simpson, 76, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on March 29,2021 in Kyle, Texas. He was born on March 20,1945 in Bastrop,TX. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vickie Lynn Simpson, and two children Kimberly Renee Simpson of Austin, TX and Jared Rolland Simpson of Austin, TX; brothers Richard Michael (Donna) Simpson of Murphy, TX and Carl Wade (Judy) of Kansas City, MO and an aunt, Phyllis Simpson of Alliance, NE. Several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was...

Ruth Ella Roeber, age 69, of Austin, Texas, was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was surrounded by her brother and sisters. Ruth loved the Lord Jesus and was always seeking to draw close to Him. She was known for her friendliness and laughter, as well as her generosity. Ruth loved spending time with her miniature poodle, Cody. They were both well known in her neighborhood where they took frequent walks, visiting with neighbors along the way. Her yard was a...

Mark Jerome Goertz, 89, of Rockne, TX passed away early Monday morning, March 22, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1931 to Rudolph and Hettie Goertz of Red Rock, TX.  Mark married the love of his life Barbara Goertz on January 4, 1955.  They were married for 66 wonderful years and blessed with 10 children: Monica Kadura (husband Glenn), Michael Goertz (wife Kathy), Jeffrey Goertz (wife Pat), Michelle Klaus (husband Russell), Bridget Wolf (husband Ronnie), Brian Goertz (wife Lisa),...

William (Bill) Brown, 92, of Smithville, TX, died Friday March 19, 2021. He was born May 11, 1928 in Oklahoma City.  He was the son of Joe Brown and Laura Beatrice Oates. He was a senior building inspector for the city of Austin for 17 years. He was united in marriage to Carlene Branum on October 10, 1975. He shared 45 years with the woman he adored. He was baptized on September 25,1977 at First Baptist church. He later joined Rosanky Baptist church. He was a servant for the Lord. He...

Leonard Frank Akins was born November 5, 1933 and died March 11, 2021 at 11:25 pm at home due to complications from pneumonia and Alzheimer’s. Frank was born in San Saba County, Texas, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Leonard Akins. Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Gazelle Akins, and two sisters, Ann Dodds and Bobbye Slaughter of Brady, Texas. Survived by his loving wife Beverly of 68 years, and 3 daughters Becky DeButts, Judy Phillips and Tonya Akins.  Five grand...

Miguel Barrientos – age: 91 years 4 months 11 days Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. But above all a Trusted and Valued Colleague, Friend and Confidant.   On the morning of March 11th, 2021 Miguel Barrientos heard the call to come home and chose to do just that, he went home to be guided by the hand of God into the arms of his family, friends, and extended families.   Miguel was born in the small township of Phelan, Bastrop...

On Monday March 8, 2021, Maria Estela Flores, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 62. Estela was born on July 13, 1958 in Salamanca, Guanajuato and was raised by her loving grandmother Isidra Lira “Mama Chila.” On March 2, 1974 she married Filimon Flores and raised six sons Nicholas, Alejandro, Juan, Jesus, Francisco, Jose, and daughter Blanca. A loving mother, grandmother, and wife she enjoyed crocheting blankets and making clothing for herself and...

Carl Wayne "CW" Botkin, 74, born in Beaukiss, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Paige, Texas on March 8, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Jane Botkin; sisters, Ruby, Lynn, and Ann; brothers, Ernest and Lee Ray Botkin; mother-in-law, Laura Tucker. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Botkin; daughter, Tabatha Jones of Marble Falls, Texas; son, Russell Botkin of Austin, Texas; daughter, Julie (Rodney) Fitzgerald of Omaha, Nebraska;...

Derek Dean Dahl, 29, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021. Derek was born on March 9, 1992 in Kingman, Arizona. Derek and his family moved to Bastrop, Texas in May of 2007. Derek is preceded in death by grandfather, Robert D. Dahl, Sr. Derek is survived by his father, Robert D. Dahl, Jr.; mother, Lynda K. Dahl; grandmother, Judy Dahl of Arkansas; a step-brother, Michael Peters of Oregon; a step-sister, Jennifer Sullivan of Arizona; three nieces, Meagan Sullivan, Analise Sullivan, and...

Jerry Don Slater left this world for heaven on March 4th, 2021. He was 62 years old. He was born in Haskell, Texas to Dan and Betty Slater on November 27th, 1958. Jerry loved to fish and hunt, and he sure did love collecting arrowheads and artifacts, but his true love in this world was his family. He was a dedicated grandfather and was looking forward to teaching his grandchildren how to hunt for arrowheads. His children, nieces and nephews have followed in his footsteps after his teachings...