Obituaries
George Willard Knapp
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...
Nancy Faye Goldsborough
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...
Ida Fannin Chastain
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.
Janice Bryant Payne
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...
Sandra "Sister" Hunter Reed
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...
Kenneth Wayne Copeland
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...
Ramon Martinez Valdez
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.
Mable Lou Chastain
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.
Carolyn Jane Moorehead
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...
Leola Carman
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...
Jo Katherine Reid
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...
Mary Ann Madere
Feb 28, 2026
Mary “Ann” Cambre Madere was born in Reserve, Louisiana November 4th, 1940.
Ann graduated as the Salutatorian at Leon Godchaux High School in 1958. After graduation she worked as a stenographer until shortly before her wedding. She married her high school sweetheart, Antoine “Tony” Davant Madere Jr., on October 3rd, 1959.
Above all, Ann was a devoted wife. When they married, Tony...
James D. McNeill, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
James D. “Frog Man” McNeill, a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend of Paige, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026.
James married the love of his life, Velma Marie McNeill, on June 15, 1968, in Abernathy, Texas. Together they built a life filled with love and devotion and were blessed with two children, Brandi...
Marlene Yvonne Curtiss
Jan 31, 2026
Marlene Yvonne Curtiss, born in Navasota, Texas, on April 12, 1931, to Stanley Chance Curtiss and Velma Irene Womble, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brother, Glenn Chance Curtiss.
Marlene attended Sam Houston State Teachers College before graduating from Sul Ross State College...
Edith Baldridge Travland
Jan 29, 2026
Edith Lee Baldridge Travland was born on a beautiful Sunday morning on April 2, 1933 to Onnie Lee and Annie “Mary” Baldridge in Maysfield Texas. She left the earth on January 29, 2026 at the age of 92. She was raised in Cameron Texas and graduated from Yoe high school as valedictorian of her class. She went on to earn...
Bertha Trejo Vasquez
Jan 15, 2026
Bertha T. Vasquez, age 78, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. Bertha was a long time resident of Brownsville, Texas, but when Covid began she spent all of her time with her children in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Her final resting place is in Bastrop, Texas .Bertha is survived by her husband of 59 years, Vicente...
Frances Ann Moore
Jan 14, 2026
Frances Ann Castillo-Moore, 54, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 after fighting a long battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
Born on December 14, 1971 in Bastrop, Texas to Juan Angel Castillo Sr. and Olga (Chavez) Castillo. She is survived by her husband Kevin Moore and her five children, Mayson (Amanda), Drake, Bryce, Tia, and Ashlee....
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 10 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....
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