All Obituaries

A very special angel was called home on September 11, 2021. Aloha Cody, 75, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away September 11, 2021. Born Aloha Tabitha Cody, on August 14, 1946, to her parents Ernest and Merlie Cody. Those who knew and loved her affectionately referred to her as Sissy. Although Sissy never had children, she cared for her many nieces and nephews as well as her friends as if they were her own. She is described by both family and friends as an angel, a saint, care giver, mother,...

Kenneth Kelly passed away at the age of 50.   A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, 9/18/2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas. 

Elaine Renee Crawford Ely, 76, of Cedar Creek, TX, went to live in her heavenly home, with the Lord, on September 4th, 2021. She was born on September 14th, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, PA, a daughter of the late Denver and Merna Allen Craig. Elaine was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. My mother was a great example to me. During my childhood, we would visit nursing homes as a family to read Scripture and sing. She worked and supported my dad...

Deann Dorward went home to the lord on September 3, 2021.  Mrs. Dorward was born September 28, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She is preceded in death by her daughter Tracey Lambert-Pocock. She is survived by husband Robert Dorward and children Dawn Dorward, Shawn Dorward, Allen Williams, and Misty Hoffmeister, as well as 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Deann was a devout Christian and dedicated to faith, diligently studied the bible and scripture.  Robert knew that she was...

Barbara Alice Hollmann, 86, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Barbara and husband Bobby "RC" moved the family to Bastrop, Texas in 1969. Bobby became the principal at the elementary school and Barbara went to work for the Junior High Office and later moved on to the Bastrop ISD Tax Office. She was the first one up in the mornings and had breakfast and  lunches made before her children were up. She made sure they had all...

Lily Merino Coy of Bastrop, TX passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 30th, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver. Lily was preceded in death by her husband, Willie G. Coy; sisters, Angelina “China” Pacheco (surviving husband-Domingo), Pelegrina “Peggy” (husband-Jesse), Raquel Flores; brothers, Raul Merino, Pedro Merino, Gilbert Merino, Robert Merino, and Eufronio Jr. (Sony), Merino(surviving wife-Lupe). Lily is survived by her 10...

Jacklyn "Jackie" Faye Wilson, 63 of Bastrop, Texas, left this world on August 26, 2021. She was a beautiful and caring wife, mother, grammy, sister, and friend. Jackie was born August 25, 1958 to Earline Gregory and Jody Williams. She was born and raised in Texas where she spent her time cherishing friends and family. Jackie is preceded in death by her mother, Earline Gregory; biological father, Jody Williams; dad, Billy Gregory; sister, Natalyn DeLong; grandmother, Tensy...

  Jose Michel Martinez Ramirez, 31, of Cedar Creek, went home to be with his heavenly father on August 21st,2021. Jose was born July 25th, 1990 in Ixmilquilpan, Hidalgo, the son of Alejo Nonthe Pena and Marciana Martinez Ramirez. He graduated Bastrop High School in 2008 and proceeded to graduate twice at Texas State University in 2012 with a Bachelors in Spanish and in 2015 with a Master in Spanish. Jose/Mike had an amazing work ethic, servant’s heart, love for family, and...

June Beatrice Burnette went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021. Born to Roy and Beatrice Licence in Blackpool, England on February 10, 1938, she emigrated to the United States in 1970, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1997. June married the love of her life, Jimmy Burnette, in 1974. June was a beautifully elegant woman. “Mama June” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she loved them all deeply. June was an accomplished Pre-K teacher at Montessori in Floyd County. Later in...

On a crisp Oakland day in January 16, 1932, a legendary man was born into this world. Little did he know from his humble beginnings that he would later be the center of so many lives. As the patriarch, he would fashion a family of strong, independent, and passionate children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren from his prime example and unencumbered love. Allen “Ed” Coggan was an exemplary man, husband of forty-eight years, father of five, grandfather of fifteen, brother of...