Obituaries

Jun 16, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Vickie Moncure passed away June 14, 2026 at the age of 62. 

Services to celebrate Vickie will be held Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rocke, Texas.

Family and friends will gather from 9:30am to 9:45am.  A eulogy will be given at 10:00am. The Mass will begin at 10:30am with the committal and urn burial following. Food and...

Jun 14, 2026

Martha Lee Ehardt, known by many as Marty and lovingly Known by her family as Mom and Nana, passed away on June 14,2026, at home in Paige, Texas, with her family by her side. She was born on August 6, 1942, in Manila, Arkansas, to Alma Lynn and E.C. Jeffers.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband,...

Jun 12, 2026

Mario Santiago “Jimmy” Pacheco age 68, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Bastrop, Texas.

He was born on October 1, 1957, in Bastrop, Texas, to Domingo and Angelina Pacheco.

Mario grew up in Bastrop, Texas and attended Bastrop High School. He loved his children and grandchildren and had a passion for NASCAR, and drumming. On any given day, he could...

Jun 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Andrew Michael Kinney

July 24, 1977 – June 11, 2026

Andrew Michael Kinney, 48, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a family and friends who loved him deeply.

Andrew was born on July 24, 1977. He was a hardworking man with an entrepreneurial spirit who proudly built and operated AK Heat and Air...

Jun 9, 2026

Salvador A. Mangandi passed away June 9, 2026 at the age of 81.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home. 

Jun 6, 2026

Mrs. Leslie Kay Crosby passed from this life on Saturday June 6, 2026, in Austin TX.

Services will be held in a future date. 

May 28, 2026

Muriel Elizabeth Byler Lueders, age 95, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Bastrop, Texas. She was born on November 19, 1930, in Muldoon, Texas, to Nettie and Jessie Byler.

Muriel spent her childhood in Muldoon with her parents, five sisters, and two brothers She married the love of her life, J.W. Lueders, on February 10, 1950, and together they built...

May 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Humberto Espino Vasquez. Humberto was a strong hardworking man, a provider, husband , father, and grandfather. He loved to bring smiles to everyone around him, those who knew him will remember him as caring, funny, a jokester and a family man overall and above all. His personality and big smile...

May 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Willard Knapp. George Knapp was a longtime resident of Manor, Texas. He retired from Stroope Pest Control after many years of faithful service. He loved sitting on the front porch with his dogs, Buddy and Stevie, riding his lawn mower, fishing, hunting, and barbequing with his family.



He was...

Apr 28, 2026

Our beloved Mother Nancy Faye Goldsborough was born in Palmyra, Nebraska on February 6, 1941. Shortly after they moved to Austin, Texas where she met the love of her life Joseph whom she married in March of 1957. They shared a life for 65 years.

Nancy’s calling was the love of children. Her passion was cooking and baking for her family.

In...

Apr 26, 2026

Ida Fannin Chastain passed from this life on Sunday April 26, 2026, in Bastrop at her residence. Beloved Mother of Roy and Joseph Chastain and the late Mable Chastain. Memorial Services will be held at Ridgeway Baptist Church Paige TX on Sunday June 7, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.

Apr 25, 2026

Janice Bryant Payne, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, during the early morning hours. A service will be held at Marrs-Jones- Newby Funeral Home on Thursday, April 30, at 11:15 am. Visitation is prior to the service at 10:45 am. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop with no graveside service.

Janice was born at Hendrick Memorial Hospital...

Apr 18, 2026

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Sandra Sue Hunter Reed, affectionally known as “Sister” was born in Bastrop, Texas on December 2, 1948, to Vel C. Hunter, Sr. and Ethel Aldridge Hunter. She was the only daughter of the three children born to them. Her grandparents were Lawyer...

Apr 12, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Copeland passed from this life on Sunday April 12, 2026, in Montgomery TX. Loving Son of Jerry D. Copeland, Jr. and Amanda Leigh Alexander.

A visitation will be on Friday April 24, 2026, at Marrs - Jones - Newby Funeral Home Bastrop from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday April 25, 2026, at Heart of...

Mar 20, 2026

Ramon Martinez Valdez passed from this life on Friday March 20, 2026, in Austin TX. Services will be held at the family home at 392 FM 20 Bastrop TX on Saturday March 28, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. until Sunday March 29, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery Bastrop TX. 

Mar 15, 2026

Mable Lou Chastain Passed from this life on Sunday March 15, 2026, at Windsor Nursing Center of Bastrop. She is survived by her mother Ida Chastain and Brothers Roy and Joseph Chastain and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Ridgeway Baptist Church Paige TX on Sunday April 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.

Mar 13, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Carolyn Jane Moorehead, who peacefully entered eternal rest on March 13, 2026, at the age of 95 years.



She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was marked by faith, devotion to family, quiet strength, and a joyful spirit. She lived...

Mar 7, 2026

Leola (Blackwell) Caldwell Carman, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, and she will be deeply missed.

Leola was born on February 4, 1928, in McDade, Texas, to Willie and Ethel (Kelton) Blackwell. She spent her early life on the family farm with her...

Mar 1, 2026

Jo Katherine Reid, known affectionately as Katherine, passed into eternal rest on March 1, 2026.in Kingman AZ. Born on August 24, 1939, in Austin, Texas, Katherine was a resilient spirit, whose life was a testament to her unwavering faith. She moved to Kingman, Arizona two years ago and made it her home, bringing with her the warmth of her spirit...