Obituaries

Louisa S. Ruedas

Louisa S. Ruedas

Mar 25, 2024

Louisa Sanchez beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 77, from Austin, Texas passed on to be with her creator on March 25, 2024. Born on October 6, 1947, to Montell and Alejandra Sustata Sanchez. Louisa lived in Ausitn, Texas for most of her life and resided to Cedar Creek, Texas in 1999. 

Survived by her loving husband Reyes Carrasco Ruedas of 58...

Yolanda Guerrero Ladino

Yolanda Guerrero Ladino

Mar 22, 2024

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento deLa Señora Yolanda Guerrero Ladino, de 73 años, quien partió de este mundo el 22 de marzo en Austin, Texas. Nacida en Juventino Rosas, siempre llevó con orgullo sus raíces Mexicanas . Hija de Luz Guerrero y Aurelia Ladino, Yolanda fue una madre amorosa de 12 hijos, abuela cariñosa de más de 40 nietos...

Adolfo Carrasco, Jr.

Adolfo Carrasco, Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Adolfo Smith Carrasco Jr. “Bill” was born April 21, 1938 in Kent Texas and was the son of Adolfo and Eva Carrasco. He married Elfreida Faye Hibbs on December 30, 1955 and was married to her for 54 years until her death August 7, 2009.

He is survived by 1 sister, Elsie Rios; 4 children, Terri husband David as well as...

Helen Bunte

Helen Bunte

Mar 16, 2024

Helen Bunte passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at age 98.  

Helen was the eldest of 5, born in Beaumont, Texas, to Leroy & Hazel Templeton.  The family built a home and settled in Lumberton.  Helen graduated from Silsbee High School in 1943, having been a twirler and flag bearer for the school.  From there, she received a Diploma...

Coley Ray Dool, Jr.

Coley Ray Dool, Jr.

Mar 10, 2024

We gather here today to celebrate and honor a true legend, a great son, a great brother, a great friend and a genuine stand up guy. Coley Jr was one of a kind and he made his mark in this world and in the hearts of every single person he met. Coley Jr was taken from us way too soon.

On...

Clyde Haywood

Clyde Haywood

Mar 5, 2024

Deacon Clyde Sherman Haywood Sr., known affectionately to all as Clyde, aged 85, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in his hometown of Bastrop, where he was also born on December 30, 1938 to Ben Haywood Jr. and Larcelia White Haywood. He was a beloved husband, father and friend, known for his unwavering work ethic, keen sense of humor,...

Frances McGilvray

Frances McGilvray

Mar 1, 2024

Frances McGilvray, 95, went home to be with her heavenly Father on March 1st. 

Waiting for her there was husband Gaylon who she enjoyed life with during their 63-year marriage. 

Frances led a life of service to God, to her family and her community.  She was a lay leader at 1st United Methodist Church in Round Rock where they raised their family,...

Martha Marie Bass

Martha Marie Bass

Feb 28, 2024

Martha Marie Bass, 85, of Bastrop, Texas, has passed away with her loving husband, Jerry, by her side. Her beautiful soul shines through each and everyone that knew her.

Isidro A Nino

Isidro A Nino

Feb 28, 2024

Isidro Nino, 79, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on February 28, 2024. 

A visitation will be held at his residence on March 6, 2024, located at 100 Sunny Oaks Dr., Bastrop, TX, 78602. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on March 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Ascension Catholic Church of Bastrop, TX. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery...

Anna Joyce Mundell

Anna Joyce Mundell

Feb 27, 2024

Anna Joyce Miller Mundell of Bastrop, Texas, Born August 15, 1936 and passed away Tuesday, February 27,2024 of heart failure.



She was retired from a lengthy career in Nursing. Anna Joyce was a mother of four children of which two predeceased her; Diana Miller Harris and Howard Miller.



She is survived by two daughters Margie Miller Henderson and Peggy Miller Young. Anna...

Joan Corey Barton

Joan Corey Barton

Feb 25, 2024

Joan Corey Barton, 80 years young, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 25th due to cancer and heart failure.  Joan was born July 5, 1943, in Orlando Florida, the only child of Leland and Ruth Corey.  She graduated from Edgewater High School in Orlando and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and a Master’s degree in International Relations...

Udina June Wise

Udina June Wise

Feb 22, 2024

Udina “June” Wise, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at Seton Hays Hospital,Kyle, Texas after a brief illness.

June was born June 3, 1929, in LaFollette , Tennessee. She was preceded in death by herdaughter, Marcella Jean Garcia, her son Ronald Lee Wise, her mother Maude Ethel Douglas,father John R. Douglas, and many other loved family.

June was a devoted and...

Larry A. Goertz

Larry A. Goertz

Feb 20, 2024

Larry Alfred Goertz, 75, of Burleson, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at home. Larry was a brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. He had a brilliant mind and a very generous spirit toward those in need.

A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in String Prairie, Texas.Larry was...

James Barnhill Sawyer

James Barnhill Sawyer

Feb 14, 2024

James “Jamie” Barnhill Sawyer,59, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to parents, Joseph and Pamela Sawyer.

Jamie received his High School Diploma from Texarkana High School, and continued in his education and obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Tarleton State University. Growing up he...

Erma Jean Francis-Washington

Erma Jean Francis-Washington

Feb 13, 2024

Erma Jean Francis-Washington passed peacefully from this life on the morning of on February 13th, 2024. Erma Jean was born in Giddings, TX, one of five girls and three boys born to parents, Nathaniel Francis and Erma Viola Rogers-Francis. She was also preceded in death by her sister Virginia Lewis and survived by Beverly, Elvis, and Curtis Lewis. She was...

Donna Lyn Odem

Donna Lyn Odem

Feb 9, 2024

Donna Lyn Hatch Odem, 74, of Smithville, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2024 with family at her side. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM located at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home, 505 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, 78602. A Celebration...

Louis Calvez

Louis Calvez

Feb 6, 2024

Louis Eugene Calvez, 93, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 peacefully at home with family at his side. Louis was born July 3, 1930, in Cost, Texas to Emil and Annie Thiede Calvez. His childhood was spent in rural southeast Texas moving with his parents as they worked on different farms and ranches. He started school...

Staci Calvert

Staci Calvert

Jan 26, 2024

Staci Beth Calvert passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26th, 2024 after a brief illness.Staci was born on September 15th, 1965 in Springfield, Missouri. The family also lived in Ft. Worth, Texas and Annandale, Virginia before settling in Bastrop, Texas. She graduated from Bastrop High School in 1983 and attended the University of Texas for one year. Her love of...

William G. Homesley, Sr.

William G. Homesley, Sr.

Jan 23, 2024

Major (Ret.) William G. Homesley, Sr., U.S. Air Force, died January 23, 2024 at the age of 96.The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date.

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