All Obituaries

James William DeBaun, "Jim", entered the arms of the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the age of 86.  

 Glen Wilkinson went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020, after a long battle with dementia. Glen was born in Randlett, Oklahoma on September 9, 1928. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force. During his service he had several duty stations, including 2 years in Tripoli, Africa and a stint in Vietnam. Glen retired from the Air Force after 25 years of service. Glen married Nina Holder on February 8, 1950, and they had 5 children. After retiring from the Air Force, they...

A good shepherd has been led to greener pastures and still waters. Bennie Bert Doane died peacefully early August 4, 2020 with his devoted wife of 68 years, Betty, holding his hand and family nearby. Bennie was born October 13, 1928 to Harry Doane and Clarella (Odell) Doane in Major County, OK. The second child of four siblings, Lois, Ted and Harriet, all deceased. Early childhood experiences lead him to decide on a life devoted to agriculture. An active and honored high school life in...

Thelma Walker Harris was born September 1, 1922 in Bremond, Texas to parents Howard C. and Veneta Walker. She passed away August 2, 2020 in Bastrop, Texas at the age of 97. Thelma grew up in Bremond and married Dudley Jaggar soon after graduation from high school. She was a homemaker and raised two children while assisting in the operation of the family furniture business. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, taught Sunday School classes and worked with the Methodist...

Elbert Davis Stewart III (Dave), was welcomed into God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Dave was born on April 18, 1957 to Elbert Davis Stewart, Jr. and Jane Peden Stewart in Houston, TX. Dave attended River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Middle School, was a 1976 graduate of The Kinkaid School and attended Southwest Texas State University. During his formidable years, Dave enjoyed waterskiing in Rockport, Texas with his cousin Peden. Over the years, Dave grew up enjoying much...

Robert (Bob) Earl Payne, 92, of Bastrop Texas, passed away July 26, 2020, of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 23, 1928 in Mexia, Texas to Sarah Oma and Robert Earl Payne. He grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas and then spent the majority of his adult life in Baytown, Texas, until he relocated to Bastrop, Texas after his wife passed; to be closer to his children. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated 2nd in his class with a Chemical Engineer degree, while...

Robert (Bobby) Runkle Jr. 63, of Bastrop, Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2020 after a long battle with heart disease. Bobby was born on October 17, 1956 in West Palm Beach, Florida. After graduating from Bastrop High School in 1972, Bobby attended Southwest Texas State University then enlisted in the Navy. After his career in the Navy Bobby worked for the Austin Independent School district until his retirement. Bobby's lifelong passion was music. He played in numerous...

Marcos Margarito Delgado, Sr. was reunited with his mom and dad on July 18, 2020.  He was born in Bay City, Michigan to Alma and Placido Delgado.  Marcos made a career crafting pool tables and dart boards for Valley.  In his 15 years with them, he managed to work his way up to the Union President.  When work began to require more travel and time away from his family, he decided it was time for a new career.  His family was extremely precious to him. He was a hard...

BETTY BREEN JOHNSON It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Betty Breen Johnson at the age of 90 who died at home peacefully on July 17, 2020. She will be laid to rest on July 23, 2020. She lived most of her life in Austin, Nixon and Bastrop, Texas. She was born on January 5, 1930 in Leesville, Texas to Jonathan Ramsey Keith and Hilda Meta Soefje. Betty loved God, reading her Bible, attending church at Foundation Christian Ministries, spending time with her family, her animals...

Kevin Smith left this life on Friday, July 17, 2020 after his battle with cancer. He passed just like he lived surrounded by those he loved and who loved him.  He will be missed by all who knew him. Kevin was born on September 22, 1964 to Kenneth and Linda Smith. He had two siblings, Older brother Kerry and younger sister, Kristi. His family moved to Bastrop in 1976 where he lived out the rest of his life.   He is preceded in death by his mother Linda Smith. He is survived by...