All Obituaries

Ollene Katherine Bartsch went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2021 at the age of 73. She was born in Bastrop, Texas in 1948  to Rose Katherine and William Martin Nimrick.  Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2021  at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas.  Funeral Mass will be at 10:30am on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockne, Texas.  

Lawson D. Turner III “Buddy”, 74 of Bastrop Texas, moved home to Heaven on November 28, 2021 after a battle with ALS.  He was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Mary Lou, a homemaker and Lawson D. Turner Jr. a Customs Agent. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Turner; uncle, Frank Sanford and Niece Lisa Clark. He is survived by his adoring wife Chery Turner; son, Lawson D. Turner IV “Sonny”; two wonderful sisters, Betty Jean Sanford and Joy Gaye...

Shirley was born August 3, 1946, in Bastrop, TX, the fourth child of Albert and Mattie Thorne. They are awaiting her entrance into the Pearlie Gates. Also preceding her death is her niece, Sharon Kay Thorne Randle. Shirley gave her life to Christ at the age of 9 at Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop, TX, she was baptized by Rev. D.M. Hall. Shirley graduated from Emile High School in the Class of 1964. After graduation she pursued several careers: Medical Lab Technician; Medical...

Edward Lewis Huckman, 73, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on October 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1948, to John and Daphine Huckman, being the youngest of four children. Growing up in Victoria, Texas, Ed enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He attended Victoria High School and enlisted in the Army in April 1967. He served for three years before receiving an honorable discharge. While in the Army he earned several decorations including National Defense...

Rudy Barron went Home to be with his Lord Jesus on November 1, 2021 at the age of 83. The family will celebrate Rudy's life at 10:30am on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Bastrop Christian Outreach Center (BCOC).  

James Loyd Kelley passed away on November 11, 2021 at the age of 87 years from congestive heart failure.  He was born in Highlands, Texas on August 29, 1934 to Ray and Emma (Luersen) Kelley. He married Jeannie Ailene Bailey from Bastrop, Texas on March 11, 1956.  They celebrated 65 years of marriage on March 11, 2021.  From their union was born two sons, Kenneth Wayne and Keith Warren.   Jim was a Korean War Veteran and was stationed in the U.S and Germany.  After...

Irmgard Elonore Karin Bredno Murphy, affectionately known as our “Omi”, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 at the age of 83. Irmgard was born in Berlin, Germany, August 16, 1938, where she lived in foster care until she was 17 years old. She then met her hero, soulmate, love of her life, best friend and who would be her forever life partner, Hugh Murphy. She came to America at the age of 18 in...

Sheryl Wenona Greeness French received her angel wings in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by family and friends at home. Sheryl was born October 18, 1954, in Melrose Park, Illinois. Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Sheryl was a Charter Member of the Calvary Baptist Church in  Bastrop, Texas; where she and husband Mike were married November 17, 1979. There is a lot to be said about Sheryl, but for those closest to her, she will be remembered...

  Born on July 20th,1970 in Franklin, Louisiana to Larry and Patricia Chauvin. Passed away November 3rd,2021 at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas with his wife, Willie Chauvin by his side. His wife and children were the light of his life. Their son, Evan Chauvin, loved when his daddy would tell corny jokes that only Paul found funny. Being an Eagle Scout himself as a young boy, he enjoyed spending quality time teaching Evan how to be a Boy Scout. Their daughter,...

Evelyn R. Schmoekel peacefully passed away on November 3, 2021 at the age of 100.  Evelyn's family will celebrate her life at a later date.