Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Armando Garza Salinas, 59, of Bastrop, Texas, was called home by our heavenly father on April 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father and mother , Espetacion and Juana Salinas; brothers, Epifanio Naldomado and Jose Salinas. He is survived by his wife, Elidia Salinas; children, Gloria and Elija Vaquera; sons, Elija Jr., Benjamin (Kristina) Salinas, Enrique...

Mar 29, 2021

William Rolland “Sully” Simpson, 76, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on March 29,2021 in Kyle, Texas. He was born on March 20,1945 in Bastrop,TX. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vickie Lynn Simpson, and two children Kimberly Renee Simpson of Austin, TX and Jared Rolland Simpson of Austin, TX; brothers Richard Michael (Donna) Simpson of Murphy,...

Mar 24, 2021

Ruth Ella Roeber, age 69, of Austin, Texas, was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was surrounded by her brother and sisters.

Ruth loved the Lord Jesus and was always seeking to draw close to Him. She was known for her friendliness and laughter, as well as her generosity. Ruth loved spending time with her...

Mar 22, 2021

Mark Jerome Goertz, 89, of Rockne, TX passed away early Monday morning, March 22, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1931 to Rudolph and Hettie Goertz of Red Rock, TX.

Mark married the love of his life Barbara Goertz on January 4, 1955.  They were married for 66 wonderful years and blessed with 10 children: Monica...

Mar 19, 2021

William (Bill) Brown, 92, of Smithville, TX, died Friday March 19, 2021. He was born May 11, 1928 in Oklahoma City.

He was the son of Joe Brown and Laura Beatrice Oates. He was a senior building inspector for the city of Austin for 17 years. He was united in marriage to Carlene Branum on October 10,...

Mar 11, 2021

Miguel Barrientos – age: 91 years 4 months 11 days

Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father,

Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

But above all a Trusted and Valued Colleague,

Friend and Confidant.

On the morning of March 11th, 2021 Miguel Barrientos heard the call to come home and chose...

Mar 11, 2021

Leonard Frank Akins was born November 5, 1933 and died March 11, 2021 at 11:25 pm at home due to complications from pneumonia and Alzheimer’s.

Frank was born in San Saba County, Texas, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Leonard Akins.

Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Gazelle Akins, and two sisters,...

Mar 8, 2021

Carl Wayne "CW" Botkin, 74, born in Beaukiss, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Paige, Texas on March 8, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Jane Botkin; sisters, Ruby, Lynn, and Ann; brothers, Ernest and Lee Ray Botkin; mother-in-law, Laura Tucker. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Botkin; daughter,...

Mar 8, 2021

On Monday March 8, 2021, Maria Estela Flores, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 62.

Estela was born on July 13, 1958 in Salamanca, Guanajuato and was raised by her loving grandmother Isidra Lira “Mama Chila.” On March 2, 1974 she married Filimon Flores and raised six sons Nicholas, Alejandro, Juan, Jesus,...

Mar 7, 2021

Derek Dean Dahl, 29, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021. Derek was born on March 9, 1992 in Kingman, Arizona. Derek and his family moved to Bastrop, Texas in May of 2007.

Derek is preceded in death by grandfather, Robert D. Dahl, Sr.

Derek is survived by his father, Robert D. Dahl, Jr.; mother,...

Mar 4, 2021

Jerry Don Slater left this world for heaven on March 4th, 2021. He was 62 years old. He was born in Haskell, Texas to Dan and Betty Slater on November 27th, 1958. Jerry loved to fish and hunt, and he sure did love collecting arrowheads and artifacts, but his true love in this world was his family. He was a...

Feb 21, 2021

Arrangements are pending at this time.  A fitting memorial and service times will be added upon completion.

Feb 19, 2021

Anna Mae Schneider, 83, of Bastrop, Texas took the hand of the Lord and was led to her heavenly home on Friday, February 19th.

A proud military wife who taught herself award winning cake design that brought beauty to many special occasions. Anyone who had a chance to meet her knew she was a pistol. A Texas...

Feb 18, 2021

Earnest Ray Nance, Jr, 76, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Ernie, as he was known to everyone, was born on November 15, 1944 in Houston, Texas, the oldest of three children.

He married his sweetheart, Linda Nance, on December 23, 1965.

Ernie retired from the City of Austin Electric Department...

Feb 17, 2021

John Albert Hajdik, 72, of Kovar, Texas, died at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Mr. Hajdik, also known as "Mr. John" and "Papa John", was born June 16, 1948 in Kellogg, Idaho. He was adopted at the age of four by August and Della Hajdik. He served in the United States Navy after graduating Smithville High...

Feb 17, 2021

Dan Alexander Starling, 81 years old, passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Dan was born to the late Lottie (Townson) and Roy Starling on May 10, 1939 in Austin Texas.

Dan’s favorite pastime was Bass Fishing. He was a favored member of Bastrop County Bass Club for many years. If Dan couldn’t make it opening...

Feb 12, 2021

A fitting memorial is being prepared and will be available here upon completion.

Feb 11, 2021

Steven Lee Reedy, 59, of Smithville, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 11, 2021 following complications with glioblastoma multiforne. Steven was born to Gerald Reedy and Edith Faye Lorton in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Wharton, Texas and attended school in West Colombia, Texas. He was confirmed and baptized in the Lutheran faith before...

Feb 8, 2021

Clara Anne Burk, 78, of Smithville, Tx, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2021, 4:56 p.m., at Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Texas after complications following a vehicle accident.

Clara Anne Burk was born on September 6, 1942 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

Feb 4, 2021

William (Bill) Moors was born in Houston, Texas on January 2, 1952 to Grace and Joseph Moors. He was one of 10 children consisting of 5 brothers (Joseph, Raymond, Ronald, Robert and Michael) and 4 sisters (Carol, Maria, Judy and Donna).

Despite being severely compromised during birth he was able to live a longer and more fulfilling...