Obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Stephanie Ann (Aaron) Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022, at the age of 64 with family by her side after a short battle with cancer.

Stephanie, known by Steve, was born on February 27, 1957, to her mother Sarah Margaret (Klingensmith) Aaron and her father Robert Earl Aaron in New Kensington,...

Jan 20, 2022

Maria Del Carmen Mata, 67, passed away January 20, 2022.

Maria Del Carmen Mata was born in Candela, Coahuila, Mexico on May 28, 1954, to Gregorio Flores Cantu and Adelfa Ramirez. Maria married Jose Luis Mata. Maria went on to have two children, Carmen Michelle Mata and Jose Guadalupe Mata. Maria was fun and funny. She loved...

Jan 15, 2022

Maria Leonor Juarez-Herrera, 81, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2022.

Maria was born on April 19, 1940, in Jose Maria Morelos Pinos, Zacatecas, to Nestor Juarez and Maria Isabel Herrera. Maria has four brothers, Manuel Juarez, Francisco Juarez, Benjamin Juarez, and Ernesto Juarez Crecio and one sister, Odilia Juarez in the community of Jose Maria Morelos. She was...

Jan 14, 2022

Timothy Pat Pugh of Bastrop TX, a Vietnam War veteran, beloved husband, and friend to many, passed away January 14, 2022 after a lengthy period of health challenges leaving behind an admirable legacy of service to his country, the public, and his family and friends.

Born on June 3, 1948, Pat was second of two sons born to...

Jan 13, 2022

Ben Douglas Snead, Jr. passed away January 13, 2022 at the age of 89.

Ben will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Jan 4, 2022

Ben Dealing, 84,  went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022.

Ben Dealing was born on March 3, 1937, in Watertown, N.Y., to Foster M. and Irene G. Dealing.  At age 9, the family moved to Mannsville, NY, and he later served as the manager for the high school basket ball team. During high school and slightly...

Jan 1, 2022

Carol Evangeline "Angie" Abbey, 53, of Del Valle, TX, went to dance with our Lord Jesus on February 12, 2022. Angie was born June 30, 1968 in Stanley, ND the daughter of Harlan and Carol (Ericson) Rolla. She was raised on the family homestead in Charlson, ND

On May 3, 1986, Angie was united in marriage to...

Dec 27, 2021

Visitation will be Friday, December 31, 2021 from 5:00pm-6:00pm followed by a memorial service at 6:00pm in the chapel of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Dec 27, 2021

“An Austin Angler goes ahead to scout for the rest of us.” -Larry Sunderland

Jeffrey Byron Holberg, 74, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away December 27, 2021. Jeff dedicated his career to the improvement of communities. He retired from Public Administration after serving in Port Arthur, Dilly, Paris, Diboll, Belton, and Bastrop. After his retirement, he turned his...

Dec 22, 2021

Norma Woehl entered the gates of Heaven on December 22, 2021 at the age of 89.

Norma was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 10, 1932 to Steve and Ida Rainey Lampros.

She met the love of her life, Arthur Joe Woehl, Jr. at Bastrop Highschool. She later...

Dec 16, 2021

Clifford Keith Redus, age 90, passed away at home on December 16, 2021.  He was born on February 20, 1931 in Devine, Texas to John C. Sr. and Hazel Redus.  He was predeceased by six brothers and four sisters.  He began his life of hard work as a boy in the irrigated peanut, tomato and melon fields of Devine. ...

Dec 15, 2021

James Carl Kee, 84, Retired Health Physicist passed away Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing Home. Mr. Kee was born on September 20, 1937 in Crockett, Texas, the son of James W. and Ollie M. (LaRue) Kee He was raised in Victoria, Texas, where he attended school and married the love of his life, Joy Wyvonne Wagner....

Dec 12, 2021

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, Bobby Gene Doran Sr. passed away in his home in Bastrop, TX.

Bobby was born in San Angelo, TX on June 19, 1937 to Max Doran and Maudie (Prosise) Doran. He grew up on a west Texas ranch where his mother worked cooking meals for the ranch hands. The family later moved to Austin, where...

Dec 11, 2021

Jimmie Lee Bloodsworth, 71, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on December 11th, 2021 after a long battle with various health issues. His last days were spent surrounded by his wife, family, friends, beautiful music, and his favorite coconut cream pie.

Jimmie was born in Pitkin, Louisiana on January 22, 1950, to Zeno and Thelma (Willis) Bloodsworth....

Dec 8, 2021

Dana Charmaine Denney

1998 - 2021

Dana Charmaine Denney, 23, the beloved daughter of Dave and Charmaine Denney, cherished sister of Tyler Denney and Blake Denney, slipped away early in the evening Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. She will be missed by numerous family members and close friends. Dana was a breath...

Dec 6, 2021

Kimberly Olson, age 51, passed away on December 6, 2021, at her residence in Bastrop, Texas after many years of dialysis and multiple other medical issues. She was born on April 12,  1970 in Houston Texas.

Kimberly is survived by her son, Jonathon Riley Graham; her father and step-mother, Dale and Peggy Olson; her two brothers, Michael (Mindy) and...

Dec 5, 2021

Jordan Battersby McDonald, 34, was unexpectedly taken from this life on December 5, 2021, in Bastrop, Texas.

Jordan Battersby McDonald was born October 23, 1987, in Austin, Texas, to Dr. Curtis and Jamie Kershaw McDonald. Jordan, the youngest of the three McDonald boys, grew up alongside his brothers Chase and Miles. The three were inseparable and were...

Dec 3, 2021

Edward "Shorty" Maurice Lowden, 85, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at his home  in Bastrop, Texas.

Edward was born November 3, 1936 in Bastrop, Texas. He would go on to join the National Guard on May 1, 1958 to April 1964 and in 1962, he was called to active duty. In April of 1961, he would marry the love of his life,...

Dec 2, 2021

Jeff Mills

April 16th, 1964 - December 2, 2021

Jeff was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, IA. He moved to Houston with his younger brother Tim and his parents Carol and Bob when he was 17. He finished his last year of school in the Houston area and went on to study computer science...

Dec 2, 2021

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