Obituaries

Henry Newton Bell, III

Henry Newton Bell, III

Jul 21, 2023

 

Henry Bell or “The Great One” as he was fondly referred to passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 82.  Henry was the cherished only son of Mildred Smith Bell and Henry N. Bell, Jr. of Bastrop, Texas.  He graduated from The University of Texas in 1965 and received his J.D. from Baylor School of Law...

Neal Mckinley Ross, Jr.

Neal Mckinley Ross, Jr.

Jul 16, 2023

 

Neal “Mac” McKinley Ross, Jr., 83, of Cedar Creek, TX entered into his eternal rest on July 16th, 2023, in the comfort of his own home.

Mac was born on October 23rd, 1939, to parents Neal and Alma Ross in Jacksonville, TX. He attended Bastrop High School and graduated in 1960. Mac had a passion for Motorcycle Racing which...

Stormie Schea Stinebaugh

Stormie Schea Stinebaugh

Jul 10, 2023

 

Stormie Schea Stinebaugh, 40, of Smithville, TX, entered into her eternal rest on July 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1982 in Austin, TX to parents Tana Hennig And John Stinebaugh.    She attended schools in Elgin, TX and Bastrop, TX. Then went on to receive a certification in Legal Administration Assistant from Capital City...

Jeffrey L. Chase

Jeffrey L. Chase

Jul 7, 2023

 

Jeffrey Lewis Chase, 69 of Bastrop, Texas joined his Heavenly Father and Choir of Angels on Friday - July 7, 2023.

 

A friend to many, a stranger to none.

 

Jeffrey had a beautiful baritone singing voice, which may not surprise those that have conversed with him.

Texas born and raised, he loved Texas and he loved his...

Terence Winfield Travland

Terence Winfield Travland

Jul 3, 2023

 

Terence Winfield Travland was born on July 31st, 1932, to Willard and Mary Pearl Hanchett Travland, and passed away on July 3rd, 2023. Terence grew up in Sweetwater, Texas, where he graduated from high school. He proudly went on to graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science. He taught high school history before...

Jett Thomas Creighton

Jett Thomas Creighton

Jun 30, 2023

 

Jett Thomas Creitghton 23, of Rockne, Texas was born May 27, 2000 and on June 30, 2023 God called him home.

 

He raised and showed sheep in 4-H throughout his elementary and high school years.  Fishing and hunting were two of Jett’s favorite outdoor activities.  He enjoyed life to the fullest and had fun everywhere he went.  Jett...

Bettie Mae Wright

Bettie Mae Wright

Jun 24, 2023

 

Bettie Mae Wright, 74, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Houston, TX, after complications from her surgery.

Bettie, or better known as “Grannie Bettie, Aunt Grannie Bettie, or Cousin Bettie” was born on February 22, 1949, to parents James Elton Abel and Bobbie May Keller Abel in Wellington, TX. Growing up she attended Borger High...

Clifford H. Stephens

Clifford H. Stephens

Jun 8, 2023

 

Cliff Harvey Stephens, age 85, of Sun City, Georgetown, TX was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June, 8th 2023. 

He was born December 16th, 1937 in Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Mildred Stephens and brother Terry Stephens. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Stephens of 67 years;...

Donald "Don" Pettit

Donald "Don" Pettit

Jun 2, 2023

 

Donald “Don” Pettit, 81, of Bastrop, Texas passed away at ST. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas on June 2, 2023.

 

Don was born February 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Reagan High School in 1960 where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.

 

Don and Thelma Jean Williamson were married August 7, 1962, in Houston....

Brian Bernal

Brian Bernal

May 31, 2023

Brian Lee Bernal was born on July 7th, 1994 in Austin, Texas. He passed away on May 31st, 2023.

Brian was a long time resident of Bastrop, Texas. Growing up Brian also spent alot of his life in Fort Stockton,Texas.

Brian leaves behind his mother Maria Gomez, father Cruz Bernal and step father Jesus Perez....

Annie Lou Cox

Annie Lou Cox

May 29, 2023

Annie Lou Cox, 88, entered the arms of the Lord on May 29, 2023. She was born August 3, 1934 in South Carolina. She was a sweet great-grandmother, grandma, mom and sister who will be missed. She loved gardening, walking on the beach and being in the warm southern weather. She loved sitting outside and watching the birds, squirrels, and her dog play.

She...

Irene Elizabeth (Lehman) Bauer

Irene Elizabeth (Lehman) Bauer

May 16, 2023

Our beloved mother Irene Elizabeth (Lehman) Bauer, 89, of Rockne/Red Rock, Texas passed away on May 16, 2023. She and our father Albert Otto Bauer Sr. (b. 9/10/1930 d. 3/16/1980) married on February 1, 1958 at Rockne Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by their five children: Connie (Bauer) & husband Doug Thielemann (Giddings), Bonnie Sue...

Jacqulyn Kay Russell

Jacqulyn Kay Russell

May 12, 2023

Jacqulyn Kay Russell entered the arms of the Lord on May 12, 2023 at the age of 70.

Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00 am and the funeral service will begin at 11:00am at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home with burial following at Shiloh Cemetery.

The funeral home is located at 505 Old Austin...

Mack Morgan

Mack Morgan

May 10, 2023

Mack Morgan was born on June 10th, 1930, in Hubbard, Texas to the late William Earl Morgan and Mary Ruth McClinton. He passed away on May 10th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Mack was a long-time resident of Cedar Creek, Texas and retired from Bastrop County, Precinct 3.

Growing up,...

Esther Lopez

Esther Lopez

May 9, 2023

Esther Ornales Lopez passed away May 9, 2023 at the age of 69.

Visitation will begin at 10:00am and the funeral service will begin at 11:00am on Friday, May 19, 2023 at  Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home with burial following at Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery.

Herman Vest Jr.

Herman Vest Jr.

May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023 Herman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born 6/30/1958 in Portsmouth, NH.  He was a family man that enjoyed his time with his wife, sons, granddaughters, nieces and nephews.  He loved fishing, camping, hunting and most outdoor activities.  He was active in scouting when his sons were younger.  He also enjoyed a quiet evening at home...

James Franklin Solomon

James Franklin Solomon

May 6, 2023

James Franklin Solomon, 89 of Bastrop, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 6th 2023 at Newhaven Assisted Living in Bastrop, Texas after a short illness with pneumonia. James was born on May 8th, 1933 in High Point, North Carolina to Edgar Solomon and Mary Solomon. James had a brother Arnold Solomon and half sister Fayedean.

James was...

Velia Juarez

Velia Juarez

May 5, 2023

Velia C Juarez, 94, of Bastrop, Texas, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born December 28, 1928, to Pete and Consuelo Cervantes. Velia was born in Austin and moved to Bastrop, Texas as a teenager. At the age of 8, her mother, Consuelo, died, and before her father remarried, she...

Cw4 Tng Retired, Curtis Elroy Osborn

Cw4 Tng Retired, Curtis Elroy Osborn

Apr 30, 2023

Curtis Elroy Osborn of Red Rock went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2023. Curtis was born to Lonnie L. Osborn and Winnie V. Osborn on March 22, 1934.

Curtis was preceded in death by his sons; Dale C. Osborn and Ted L. Osborn; his parents; Lonnie L. Osborn and Winnie V. Osborn and...

Norman Williams

Norman Williams

Apr 26, 2023

Norman Wesley Williams Jr. was born on February 22, 1934, to his parents; the late Norman Wesley Williams Sr. & Mary McEntee Williams, in Laredo, Texas. After living a long full life Norman passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 89 years old in Victoria, Texas with his loving family by his side. Before retiring, Norman...