Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Lawson D. Turner III “Buddy”, 74 of Bastrop Texas, moved home to Heaven on November 28, 2021 after a battle with ALS.  He was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Mary Lou, a homemaker and Lawson D. Turner Jr. a Customs Agent.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Turner; uncle, Frank Sanford; and...

Nov 26, 2021

Shirley was born August 3, 1946, in Bastrop, TX, the fourth child of Albert and Mattie Thorne. They are awaiting her entrance into the Pearlie Gates. Also preceding her death is her niece, Sharon Kay Thorne Randle.

Shirley gave her life to Christ at the age of 9 at Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop, TX, she...

Nov 11, 2021

James Loyd Kelley passed away on November 11, 2021 at the age of 87 years from congestive heart failure.  He was born in Highlands, Texas on August 29, 1934 to Ray and Emma (Luersen) Kelley. He married Jeannie Ailene Bailey from Bastrop, Texas on March 11, 1956.  They celebrated 65 years of marriage on March 11, 2021.  From their...

Nov 9, 2021

Irmgard Elonore Karin Bredno Murphy, affectionately known as our “Omi”, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 at the age of 83.

Irmgard was born in Berlin, Germany, August 16, 1938, where she lived in foster care until she was 17 years old. She...

Nov 7, 2021

Sheryl Wenona Greeness French received her angel wings in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by family and friends at home.

Sheryl was born October 18, 1954, in Melrose Park, Illinois. Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Sheryl was a Charter Member of the Calvary Baptist Church in  Bastrop, Texas; where she and husband Mike...

Nov 3, 2021

Born on July 20th,1970 in Franklin, Louisiana to Larry and Patricia Chauvin. Passed away November 3rd,2021 at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas with his wife, Willie Chauvin by his side. His wife and children were the light of his life. Their son, Evan Chauvin, loved when his daddy would tell corny jokes that only Paul found funny....

Nov 3, 2021

Evelyn R. Schmoekel peacefully passed away on November 3, 2021 at the age of 100.

Evelyn's family will celebrate her life at a later date.

Nov 1, 2021

Rudy Barron went Home to be with his Lord Jesus on November 1, 2021 at the age of 83.

The family will celebrate Rudy's life at 10:30am on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Bastrop Christian Outreach Center (BCOC).

Oct 31, 2021

Edward Lewis Huckman, 73, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on October 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1948, to John and Daphine Huckman, being the youngest of four children. Growing up in Victoria, Texas, Ed enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He attended Victoria High School and enlisted in the Army...

Oct 24, 2021

Visitation will be Thursday, October 28th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the chapel of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home followed by a chapel service at 8:00pm. Graveside will be Friday, October 29th at 10:00am in Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Texas.

Oct 15, 2021

Frank Emil Wilson, 67 of Bastrop, Texas, passed away October 15th, 2021. He was a wonderful, Father, Son, Brother, PaPaw and friend.

Frank was born May 18th, 1954, to Sam and Helen Wilson. He was born and raised in Texas where he spent his time raising his 3 sons, fishing, hunting, and working. Frank is preceded in...

Oct 15, 2021

Our community sadly lost a true pioneer on Friday October 15th, 2021 when Lawrence Hernandez Sr. favorably known as “Lencho”, who passed away from natural health conditions at The Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Temple, Tx.

His contributions to the lives of many include standing on the front lines alongside the late Cesar Chavez, marching in...

Oct 15, 2021

On Friday, October 15th, Maria De La Luz De Jesus Rangel, loved by her parents, siblings, children, extended family, and friends, passed away at the age of 34. Maria was born on June 4th, 1987 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. She grew up in Bastrop, TX and attended Bastrop High School. Though her time with us was cut short, she will be...

Oct 13, 2021

Rettie Lehman (Maw Maw) of Cedar Creek, TX, passed away and went to be with our Lord Jesus on October 13, of 2021 at the age of 93. She was born on October 10th of 1928, in Anderson, IN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Clarence Lehman; her parents, Earl and Martha Coppess; brothers, Clem,...

Oct 11, 2021

Maxine Patricia Poehls Littlefield was born in Newport News, VA on September 8th 1947 to Cleburn and Dorothy Patricia Poehls. Maxine went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2021. Maxine is survived by her husband of 16 years, Michael Baker, sisters Gail Poehls, Carol Holman, Marlene Moree-Stock, and Mary Moree. Brothers Michael Poehls, Durell Moree...

Oct 10, 2021

Willie “Junior” Adams left this world on Sunday, October 10, 2021, into the hands of Jesus.

Willie was preceded in death by parents, Willie Sr. and Edna “Faye”; brother, Charles; sisters, Gladys, Shirley, and Carol.

Willie is survived by wife of 48 years, Shirley; sons, Mark (Courtney), Chad (Raechele), Brian (Jill), and Greg (Alison); as...

Sep 22, 2021

Juan Jose "J.J." Hinojosa, 85, of Austin, Texas, retired Marine Corp Gunnery Sergeant, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Silver Pines Nursing Home in Bastrop, TX. J.J. was born on June 26, 1936 in Mercedes, TX to Alfredo and Eva Hinojosa. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic High School and joined the Marine Corps after graduating high school in...

Sep 21, 2021

Ronnie Dwayne Daniels, 60, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.

Ronnie was born August 11, 1961. He was a dedicated Lineman for 31 years with Austin Energy before retiring in 2016. Last serving as a Surveyor with Subterranean Solutions, LLC.

He is preceded in...

Sep 20, 2021

Lori Confer Brown passed away peacefully in her home on Monday September 20th, 2021. She was born Lori Jean Confer on August 21st, 1958 in Warren Pennsylvania, to Richard and Barbara Confer. She was an active member of Warren’s First Baptist Church and attended Warren Public Schools, graduating from Warren High in 1976.

Lori was a flower...

Sep 12, 2021

Jorge Alonzo "Al" Lozano Sr. of Del Valle, TX passed away on September 12, 2021, at the age of 63.  He was born June 21, 1958, to Antonia Trevino Lozano and Federico Barbour Lozano in Kingsville, TX.  He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who cared for his family and friends. He was the brightest light...