Obituaries

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...

Aug 16, 2021

Stacey Lynn Miller, 58, passed away August 10, 2021 in Bastrop, Texas.

Stacey was born and raised in Orange, Texas. She was a true Texas woman with southern hospitality who cherished her family and friends, never met a stranger, loved cooking and being out in nature, especially the beach and Port O’Conner, which was her happy place....

Aug 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Timothy John Ponath. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 13, 2021

Jimmy Dwight Reid, age 71, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully of natural causes at St. David’s Hospital on August 13, 2021 with his children at this side.

He was born on March 17th 1950, in Bastrop, to John Benjamin (J .B. ) Re i d and Lou Vellor Sturdivant Reid . He was a lifelong rancher...

Aug 10, 2021

Georgie Annette Barnard “Nanny” was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on August 10, 2021 at age 84, after a quiet, but long bout with diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Georgie was born to Alvin Kalinec and Margaret Martinka on April 3, 1937, and grew up in Granger, TX. She was...

Aug 6, 2021

Jose Luis Padilla

Nacio en Mexico, a Preciliano Padilla y Enedina Soto en Mayo 14, 1960.

Jose fue precedido en muerte por so madre Enedina Soto y padre Preciliano Padilla y su hermano Fransisco Padilla.

Sus supervivientes son su esposa Antonia Padilla; su hijo Jose Padilla, su hija Griselda Padilla, su hija Abigail...

Aug 5, 2021

Shawn C. Welborn, age 51, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away August 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born January 11, 1970 to Jack Welborn and Martha Milam. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Shawn is survived by a half-sister, Genna Stotts, several family members including Dhana Welborn and Amber...

Jul 31, 2021

Donald Leroy Johnson, 81, of Red Rock, TX, passed away on July 31, 2021.

Donald was born in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. When he left there, he joined the Air Force. He met Joann Goertz at the Watterson Hall and they married in 1961. The two lived in Austin till 1984 then moved to Rockne, TX. Donald loved...

Jul 30, 2021

Patricia Ann Griggs

December 12, 1940 – July 30, 2021

Patricia Ann Griggs, “Pat”, “Mother-Dearest”, “Nanny”, “Bucket”, “Crab-Claws”; “Princess” was born December 12, 1940 in Norfolk, VA to the late Hilda Serena Edwards and Irvin Lee Edwards Sr; and she was the oldest of her 7 siblings. She left this earthly life at...

Jul 29, 2021

Mary Lee (Martin) Welsch, 92, died peacefully at New Haven Assisted Living of Bastrop, Texas on July 29, 2021.

Mary Lee was born in the family home of Yancey, Texas on February 19, 1929, to Ed and Cleo (Homesly) Martin and was the oldest of 4 children. Mary Lee helped raise her three brothers along with attending...

Jul 27, 2021

Ruth Emogene “Jean” Clark, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2021. She was born in Texola, Oklahoma on September 30, 1929 to Clarence Eugene Conaway and Lynna Emma Lucas Conaway.

Jean was a proud homemaker to her loving husband James Clark and five adoring daughters. She was introduced to James by her brother...

Jul 27, 2021

Erlene Augusta (Friske) Goertz, 96. passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Goertz, by her parents Ben and Hilda Friske and siblings Dorothy Goertz, William Friske and Marvin Friske. She is survived by her daughters Debra King, Susan Wise and husband Nate; grandchildren Michelle Tucker and husband...

Jul 24, 2021

John Anthony Levermann

(1927-2021)

On Saturday, July 21, 2021, John went to meet his beloved bride, Rita Bray Levermann, in Smithville, Texas. John was born in Alamo, and lived in McAllen, Texas for over 65 years, and moved to Smithville to live in the lost pines, where he was active in the American Legion and...

Jul 15, 2021

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Brenda Gomez, a loving partner and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 29.

She was born March 25, 1992, in Austin, TX, to Bartolo and Blanca Gomez, a blessing to two incredible parents. Brenda was a person of high moral standards who was not afraid to speak her...

Jul 13, 2021

June Johnson Pace, 74, passed away at home on July 13, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Pace II; sister, Jeanne Johnson Freeman; nephew, Shay Shafie (Buffy); great-nephew, Garrett McKinney.

She is survived by step-daughter, Sarah Pace Caire (John); four step-grandchildren, Matthew (Megan), Jessica Valle (Arnold); Neal Caire (Catherine), Gregory...

Jul 12, 2021

Dusty Kaye Johnson, 45, of Bastrop Texas, passed away Monday, July 12th, 2021, at St. David's hospital due to an unexpected heart condition.

She was born on February, 13th 1976. in Houston Tx. She preceded in death by both her parents Terry Johnson, Sandra Kelly, her brother Kevin Acosta and nephew Woody Johnson the fourth. She was...

Jul 7, 2021

Arvil Neil Miles, 79, passed away peacefully, July 7, 2021, with his wife by his side, in Smithville Texas.

Throughout the years he enjoyed spending time at his ranch with his animals.  Several years ago, his dream of building a house and living there happened.  Arvil was a diehard bluegrass fan and loved playing the Dobro.  Anyone...

Jul 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Lee Bowman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 25, 2021

Georgia Lee Funderburk was the third daughter of six born to Julius and Helen (Vydrzal) Williams on February 21, 1935 in Cistern and raised in Bastrop, TX. She was called from this life on June 25, 2021.

She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Julie Strickland (Lewis) and Ruby Moderow (Bill) and husband Mitchell Funderburk....