Obituaries

Feb 27, 2024

Anna Joyce Miller Mundell of Bastrop, Texas, Born August 15, 1936 and passed away Tuesday, February 27,2024 of heart failure.



She was retired from a lengthy career in Nursing. Anna Joyce was a mother of four children of which two predeceased her; Diana Miller Harris and Howard Miller.



She is survived by two daughters Margie Miller Henderson and Peggy Miller Young. Anna...

Feb 25, 2024

Joan Corey Barton, 80 years young, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 25th due to cancer and heart failure.  Joan was born July 5, 1943, in Orlando Florida, the only child of Leland and Ruth Corey.  She graduated from Edgewater High School in Orlando and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and a Master’s degree in International Relations...

Feb 22, 2024

Udina “June” Wise, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at Seton Hays Hospital,Kyle, Texas after a brief illness.

June was born June 3, 1929, in LaFollette , Tennessee. She was preceded in death by herdaughter, Marcella Jean Garcia, her son Ronald Lee Wise, her mother Maude Ethel Douglas,father John R. Douglas, and many other loved family.

June was a devoted and...

Feb 20, 2024

Larry Alfred Goertz, 75, of Burleson, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at home. Larry was a brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. He had a brilliant mind and a very generous spirit toward those in need.

A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in String Prairie, Texas.Larry was...

Feb 19, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

James “Jamie” Barnhill Sawyer,59, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to parents, Joseph and Pamela Sawyer.

Jamie received his High School Diploma from Texarkana High School, and continued in his education and obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Tarleton State University. Growing up he...

Feb 13, 2024

Erma Jean Francis-Washington passed peacefully from this life on the morning of on February 13th, 2024. Erma Jean was born in Giddings, TX, one of five girls and three boys born to parents, Nathaniel Francis and Erma Viola Rogers-Francis. She was also preceded in death by her sister Virginia Lewis and survived by Beverly, Elvis, and Curtis Lewis. She was...

Feb 9, 2024

Donna Lyn Hatch Odem, 74, of Smithville, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2024 with family at her side. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM located at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home, 505 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, 78602. A Celebration...

Feb 6, 2024

Louis Eugene Calvez, 93, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 peacefully at home with family at his side. Louis was born July 3, 1930, in Cost, Texas to Emil and Annie Thiede Calvez. His childhood was spent in rural southeast Texas moving with his parents as they worked on different farms and ranches. He started school...

Jan 26, 2024

Staci Beth Calvert passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26th, 2024 after a brief illness.Staci was born on September 15th, 1965 in Springfield, Missouri. The family also lived in Ft. Worth, Texas and Annandale, Virginia before settling in Bastrop, Texas. She graduated from Bastrop High School in 1983 and attended the University of Texas for one year. Her love of...

Jan 23, 2024

Major (Ret.) William G. Homesley, Sr., U.S. Air Force, died January 23, 2024 at the age of 96.The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date.

Jan 19, 2024

Frances Williams went to be with the Father on Friday, January 19th after a long fight with cancer.  She lived a life of service and was dedicated to the education of Texas youth.  In her final days, she was surrounded by family, friends, and many of her students that she loved so much.  

Frances was born on June 13th, 1967...

Jan 15, 2024

Margie Nell Bartsch Tucker was born to Mary and Matthew Bartsch on August 28th, 1934. Being the eldest sister to seven siblings, she came by her nurturing manner and passion for taking care of others naturally. Margie graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockne in 1952. After high school, she worked several secretarial jobs in Austin and Bastrop. She...

Jan 14, 2024

     Kevin O’Dwyer passed away on January14, 2024, at the age of sixty-three at his home in Bastrop, Texas.

 

     Kevin is survived by his parents, his siblings; Brian, Michael, Kathleen, and Sean; his wife, Robbin; his children, Daniel, Erin, and Kienan; and his stepdaughter Anna. He is preceded in death by his stepson Tom.

 

Kevin was born on July 1,...

Jan 7, 2024

Larry Glenn Foor, 76, of Dale, TX, passed away on January 7, 2024, peacefully in his sleep, while lying next to his wife. He was born in the coal mining town of Saxton, Pennsylvania.

Larry is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Hazel Marie Foor along with his sons Michael Glenn Foor and his wife Sonia Foor, David Keith...

Jan 4, 2024

Thomas N Savidge “Thom”, age 55 was called from this life on January 4th, 2024, in his home in Chenango Forks, New York. Thom was  born on July 23, 1969, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the third son born to Vincent Savidge and Margaret MacKenzie.

Thom attended Southern LeHigh High School, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania where he was in the marching band and...

Dec 30, 2023

 

Daniel Richard Boone Jr was born in Hamlin, Texas, February 3, 1933 to Daniel Richard Boone and Mildred Mayfield Boone. He was the second of their four children. Dan passed away December 30, 2023 at the age of 90.

 

In Hamlin, his family lived in a General Crude camp. They always had electricity but not always water, which...

Dec 29, 2023

Mollie Dubois passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 93.  

Mollie's family will celebrate her life privately.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the  Hospice Austin Christopher House.

Dec 27, 2023

Liliana Esperanza Cruz was born December 27, 2023 to Abylynn and Julio Cruz and peacefully entered the arms  of the Lord a short time later.

Family and friends will gather from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and a service to celebrate her life will begin at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.

The funeral home...

Dec 26, 2023

Ken Thames, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1964, in Breckenridge, Texas to Rita "Nell" Waggoner and Kenneth Thames Sr., Ken touched the hearts of many throughout his life with his hardworking nature, dedication, and infectious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed...