Obituaries
Jeff Mills
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...
Ollene Katherine Bartsch
Dec 2, 2021
ABOUT ME!
I have been very Blessed in life!
My family and especially my beautiful, wonderful grandchildren are so very important to me and loved fiercely by me!
I have always known that Jesus was real and even when I blocked my ears so I could go my way for a while; He...
Lawson D. Turner Iii "Buddy"
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...
Shirley Thorne
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...
James Kelley
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...
Irmgard Murphy
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...
Sheryl French
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...
Paul Anthony Chauvin
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....
Evelyn R. Schmoekel
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.
Rudy Barron
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).
Edward Huckman
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...

Angel Martinez-Gomez
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.
Lawrence Hernandez, Sr.
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...
Maria Rangel
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...
Frank Wilson
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...
Rettie Lehman
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,...
Maxine Littlefield
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...
Willie Adams Jr.
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...
Juan Hinojosa
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...
Ronnie Daniels
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...