Obituaries

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 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 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...

Sep 11, 2021

A very special angel was called home on September 11, 2021. Aloha Cody, 75, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away September 11, 2021.

Born Aloha Tabitha Cody, on August 14, 1946, to her parents Ernest and Merlie Cody. Those who knew and loved her affectionately referred to her as Sissy. Although Sissy never had children, she cared for...

Sep 10, 2021

Kenneth Kelly passed away at the age of 50.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, 9/18/2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas.

Sep 4, 2021

Elaine Renee Crawford Ely, 76, of Cedar Creek, TX, went to live in her heavenly home, with the Lord, on September 4th, 2021. She was born on September 14th, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, PA, a daughter of the late Denver and Merna Allen Craig. Elaine was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. My mother was a great...

Sep 3, 2021

Deann Dorward went home to the lord on September 3, 2021.  Mrs. Dorward was born September 28, 1943, in Orange, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Tracey Lambert-Pocock.

She is survived by husband Robert Dorward and children Dawn Dorward, Shawn Dorward, Allen Williams, and Misty Hoffmeister, as well as 12 grandchildren and...

Aug 30, 2021

Lily Merino Coy of Bastrop, TX passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 30th, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver.

Lily was preceded in death by her husband, Willie G. Coy; sisters, Angelina “China” Pacheco (surviving husband-Domingo), Pelegrina “Peggy” (husband-Jesse), Raquel Flores; brothers, Raul Merino, Pedro Merino, Gilbert Merino, Robert Merino, and...

Aug 30, 2021

Barbara Alice Hollmann, 86, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Barbara and husband Bobby "RC" moved the family to Bastrop, Texas in 1969. Bobby became the principal at the elementary school and Barbara went to work for the Junior High Office and later moved on to the Bastrop ISD Tax Office. She was the first one up in the mornings and had...

Aug 26, 2021

Jacklyn "Jackie" Faye Wilson, 63 of Bastrop, Texas, left this world on August 26, 2021. She was a beautiful and caring wife, mother, grammy, sister, and friend.

Jackie was born August 25, 1958 to Earline Gregory and Jody Williams. She was born and raised in Texas where she spent her time cherishing friends and family.

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Aug 21, 2021

Jose Michel Martinez Ramirez, 31, of Cedar Creek, went home to be with his heavenly father on August 21st,2021.

Jose was born July 25th, 1990 in Ixmilquilpan, Hidalgo, the son of Alejo Nonthe Pena and Marciana Martinez Ramirez. He graduated Bastrop High School in 2008 and proceeded to graduate twice at Texas State University in 2012...

Aug 19, 2021

June Beatrice Burnette went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021. Born to Roy and Beatrice Licence in Blackpool, England on February 10, 1938, she emigrated to the United States in 1970, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1997. June married the love of her life, Jimmy Burnette, in 1974. June was a beautifully elegant woman. “Mama June”...

Aug 17, 2021

On a crisp Oakland day in January 16, 1932, a legendary man was born into this world. Little did he know from his humble beginnings that he would later be the center of so many lives. As the patriarch, he would fashion a family of strong, independent, and passionate children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren from his prime example and unencumbered...