Obituaries
Mary Frances Pardue
Jan 6, 2026
Mary Frances Pardue was born June 2, 1923 and died January 6 at the age of 102.
She was born in Frankfort, Indiana and traveled by wagon to Texas. Mary Frances was 1 of 12 children.
Mary Frances was preceded in death by her husband, George Pardue; sons, David Perkins and Earl Perkins; daughter, Judy Rolland and grandson, David Perkins.
She is survived...
Viola Martinez
Jan 5, 2026
Viola Naida Saldivar Martinez, 95, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday,January 5, 2026, surrounded by family and friends she loved like family.
Viola was born on August 1, 1930, in McAllen,Texas, to Jose Saldivar and Esther Gonzalez Saldivar. She was the second of four bright and beautiful daughters. As a child, the Saldivar family moved to...
Gordon V. Powell, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Gordon Vinson Powell, Jr., age 94, was born on August 8, 1931, in Austin, Texas, to Gordon Vinson Powell, Sr. and Mary Bobbitt Powell. He met Jesus in Heaven on December 31, 2025, at his home in Cedar Creek, Texas, and was joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Sadie, whom he dearly missed.
Gordon married Sadie Herwig on November 24, 1950....
Carlos Arturo Aguilar
Dec 28, 2025
Carlos Arturo Aguilar was born in San Angelo, TX on August 25, 1989 to Abel and Shelley Aguilar.
Carlos grew up in San Angelo, graduated from Lakeview High School and earned welding certifications from Howard College, San Angelo, TX. He used his musical and welding skills throughout Texas, eventually settling in San Marcos where he used his talents on drums and...
Steven A. Berry
Dec 25, 2025
Steven A Berry passed on December 25, 2025 at the age of 43.
Steven is survived by his wife, Carolyn; mother, Johnnie; sisters, Teresa and Keanna; brothers, Jeffery, Andrew Jr. and Andrew III; and several extended family and friends. He was preceded by his Father, Andrew and oldest brother, Robert.
Steven's family will celebrate his life privately at a later date.
Ray Boyd
Dec 24, 2025
Ray P. Boyd passed away December 24, 2024 at the age of 81.
Ray's family will celebrate his life at a later date.
Angela Lopez Gonzalez
Dec 16, 2025
Heaven was blessed with an angel. Angela Lopez Gonzalez went to her Heavenly Home on December 16, 2025.
Angela was born to Pinky and Jose in Austin, Texas. She was a very unique and precious baby. She was perfect just the way she was. She will be missed by her mother, Pinky Gonzalez; father, Jose Lopez; sister, Layla Lopez Gonzalez; grandparents;...
Michael McGlasson
Dec 12, 2025
Michael Allan McGlasson, 43, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2025. Born on September 14, 1982, in Austin, Texas, Michael was the cherished son of Thomas Allan and Rosanna McGlasson.
From a young age, Michael showed a boundless creative spirit. He was an extraordinary artist who could draw anything, a talented tattooist, and a gifted musician who loved...
Trenton Allen Simpson
Nov 22, 2025
Trenton Allen Simpson passed away November 22, 2025 at the age of 46. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 23 in 1979.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Stevens; brother, Trinity Phillips; wife Debora Trejio Simpson and cousin, Elizabeth Amanda Lucas.
The family will celebrate Trenton's life privately at a later date.
Victor Gonzales
Nov 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Gonzales, who departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 81.
Victor was born on May 16, 1944, in Austin, Texas, to the late Charles and Patricia Gonzales. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Louise; his children and their...
Charles William "Bill" Carr
Nov 17, 2025
Our dear and beloved husband and father Charles William “Bill” Carr was called to be with our Lord at the age of 78 on Monday, November 17th. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Bill was born in San Antonio, TX July 26, 1947. He attended Elementary, Jr High and High School in Devine, TX...
John Edward Ashley
Nov 9, 2025
John Edward Ashley passed away November 9, 2025 at the age of 62.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of John Edward Ashley from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.
Kären Linam
Nov 3, 2025
Kären Wielunski Linam, born on the 17th of September, 1962, found eternal peace on November 3rd, 2025. She was a cherished mother to her children, a beloved wife to her husband, and an unmatched friend to anyone fortunate enough to have met her.
Kären graduated from Texas State (formerly Southwest Texas State University as she was wont to remind you) in...
Sidney "Sid" Meuth
Nov 3, 2025
Sidney Wayne Meuth, lovingly known as Sid, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the age of 61. He was born in Smithville, Texas to Mildred and Melvin Meuth.
Sid is survived by his sister, Brenda Pyka and her husband David; niece and nephews, Theresa Neimeth and her husband Geoff, Jason Pyka, Ryan Pyka and his wife Jerra, Aaron Pyka and his...
Russell Jenkins
Nov 3, 2025
Olen Russell Jenkins, age 89 of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Russell was born June 5th, 1936, in Georgetown, Texas to the late Hassell Harrell Jenkins and Geneva Jenkins.
Russell graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1963 and upon graduation, worked for the San Marcos Baptist Academy. While employed at the San Marcos Baptist Academy, he met...
Mateo Luis Diaz-Herrera
Oct 26, 2025
Mateo Luis Diaz-Herrera passed away October 26, 2025.
Mateo's family will privately celebrate his life at a later date.
Jim Golden
Oct 25, 2025
Jimmy “Jim” Atwood Golden, age 90, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. Born on March 20, 1935, in Rome, Georgia, to Preston Atwood Golden and Lillie Mae Hall, Jim lived a life defined by dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and country.
Jim shared 59 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Bobbie...
A.J. Goertz
Oct 19, 2025
Arthur James “A.J.” Goertz was born on June 6, 1952, and passed away on October 19, 2025. He was the first of five children born to Arthur and Erlene Goertz—his lifelong heroes—in Bastrop, Texas.
He attended Rockne Catholic School until it closed, graduated from Bastrop High School in 1970, then attended Blinn College before earning his Bachelor of Science degree from...
Fay Zeman
Oct 10, 2025
A viewing to honor and celebrate the remarkable life of Fay will be held at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. A graveside service will follow at 10:00 AM at Fairview Cemetery. Fay’s entrepreneurial spirit, boundless kindness, and unwavering love touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She...
Estrella Elizabeth Serna
Oct 8, 2025
Heaven was blessed with an angel. Estrella Elizabeth Serna went to her Heavenly Home on October 8, 2025.
A small private service will be held to honor her life on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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