Obituaries

Oct 1, 2020

Jerene Annette Wuensche Loeschman

The Lord gave Jerene the gift of life on Sunday, July 14, 1940 in Slaton,TX, first born child to Herman and Clara Wuensche who farmed in nearby Wilson, TX.

Jerene was baptized July 21,1940, into membership in God’s family at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wilson, in a home baptism, which was...

Sep 30, 2020

Lawrence Best passed away September 30, 2020 at the age of 93.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sep 25, 2020

Norbert L. Simon, 92, passed away September 25, 2020, at his home in Bastrop, TX, with his wife, LaWanda Simon, by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and stepson, Nolan Cobb, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 33 years, LaWanda Simon, daughters Xan Olson,...

Sep 24, 2020

Arnold Glenn Essler, 78, of Cedar Creek, Texas, was called home to the Lord on September 24, 2020. Arnold was born on April 10, 1942, in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Jean Essler; Son, Jerry Wayne Essler; daughter-in-law, Janet Lynn Essler; Granddaughters, Rachel Marie Essler and Annette Christine Essler, and...

Sep 18, 2020

LeRoy H. Simons, father and tinkerer, aged 101 years, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Bastrop, Texas on September 18, 2020 having been in the wonderful care of his son and daughter-in-law, Allen B. and Candace Simons.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Emiline Moeller Simons and by his brother, Gerald E. Simons...

Sep 17, 2020

Donald Gene Wilkinson passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17th, at the age of 68.  He was born to Glen and Nina Wilkinson on August 3rd, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas.  He married Tiffany Prewitt on September 27th, 1997.

Don enjoyed the beach with the sand between his toes, his music of all kinds, and barbequing.  He was...

Sep 9, 2020

James Carl Smith, 58, of Elgin, Texas passed away on September 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

James is survived by his fiancé, Donna Gudeczauskas; his mother, Vernie Smith; brothers and sisters, Wayne Smith and his wife, Valerie;  Beverly Smith and Daryl Gardner; Dan Smith and his wife Gail and nephew, Allan Smith; Fred Smith and...

Sep 6, 2020

Sandra Boggus Grawunder

Sandra Boggus Grawunder entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2020 with her son Lee by her side. Sandra lost her second battle with cancer when it returned this past year. Sandra was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 14, 1945, the daughter of Berta and Lewis Boggus. As a child,...

Sep 6, 2020

It is in great sadness that the family of Raul Rangel announces his passing on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the age of 64 years old.  He was born in Dolores Hidalgo Gto., Mexico, and was the son of Pablo Rangel Villegas and Maria de Jesus Sandoval Rangel. Raul will always be remembered as a hardworking devoted son, husband,...

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Ellen Franklin, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas May 27, 1943.  She passed away on September 4th, 2020, at age 77.

Mary was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and friend. She was the oldest daughter in her family and learned how to take charge of her brothers and sisters right away.  She used that...

Sep 2, 2020

Zulema G. Vasquez, age 102, resident of Bastrop, Texas passed away on September 2, 2020.  She was born February 27, 1918 in Bastrop to Samuel and Nemesia Garcia. She was a devoted mother and friend.  She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

Zulema is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Julio Vasquez;...

Aug 31, 2020

Troy Franklin was born in Kokomo, Indiana October 23, 1965 on Grissom Airforce Base. At age 54, Troy passed away on the weekend of August 29th.  He proudly served his country in the military, worked as a phone man, and loved to spend time with his family and friends. Troy always had a smile, a joke at the waiting...

Aug 28, 2020

Robin Lynn Brough Sumner, 61, of Cedar Creek, TX went to be with her Lord & Savior August 28th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Robin was born in Kokomo, IN on August 25th, 1959 to Robert and Clara Mae Brough. She was a loving, caring, wife and mother. Robin had a wonderful life...

Aug 21, 2020

Long time Bastrop resident Mary Gregory LeBlanc, 88, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020.  Born Maria Gregory Papadaki on May 20, 1932, the youngest child of Gregory and Garafalia in Anapoli, Crete, Greece, the most honorable way to explain her life is in chapters.  Her first chapter in Greece included surviving the Nazi occupation of...

Aug 18, 2020

Mario Enrique Terrazas Colugna falleció el 18 de Agosto de 2020 a los 44 años. La familia y amigos tendrán una reunión de las 10:00 am hasta las 5:00 pm el Miércoles, Agosto 26, 2020  en la funeraria Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral home , localizada en el 505 Old Austin Highway en Bastrop Texas. Para observar y mantener las leyes de seguridad y...

Aug 17, 2020

Jerry R. “J.R.” Broadhurst, 92 of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 17, 2020.  Born in Norman, Oklahoma on November 19, 1927, he was the son of Hubert and Thelma Broadhurst.  J.R. was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Colleen Spencer.

He is survived by his wife of 68...

Aug 15, 2020

Benjamin Flory Wesson passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 85 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 8, 1935 in Smithville, TX as the only child to Benjamin Franklin Wesson and Josephine Flory Wesson. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1953. Benjamin served his country from 1953 to 1961...

Aug 6, 2020

James (Jim) William DeBaun, 86, a longtime resident of Bastrop passed away on August 6th in Houston, Texas.

Jim was born April 17th, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was eventually stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Del Valle. There he met and married his wife,...

Aug 4, 2020

Glen Wilkinson went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020, after a long battle with dementia.

Glen was born in Randlett, Oklahoma on September 9, 1928. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force. During his service he had several duty stations, including 2 years in Tripoli, Africa and a stint in Vietnam....

Aug 4, 2020

A good shepherd has been led to greener pastures and still waters. Bennie Bert Doane died peacefully early August 4, 2020 with his devoted wife of 68 years, Betty, holding his hand and family nearby. Bennie was born October 13, 1928 to Harry Doane and Clarella (Odell) Doane in Major County, OK. The second child of four siblings, Lois, Ted...