Obituaries

Mar 15, 2020

Helen Page Martin, 98, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at UIHC.

Graveside Services will be held at Clearview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas, where Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home is caring for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make your gift to honor her memory to the Palliative Care Dept. by contacting Megan Rife with the University of Iowa...

Mar 15, 2020

Ret USAF TSGT Alton (Al) L. Chandler, age 80 of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Cedar Creek, Texas. Surrounded by his family.

Al was born July 16, 1939 in Shelbyville, Texas.   He graduated from Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville, Texas.   He enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1959...

Mar 7, 2020

Frances Geraldine “Geri” Ellis Linton, of Bastrop, Texas, passed from this life March 7, 2020 at the age of 78.  She was born September 26, 1941 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Charlie F. Ellis and Mary Helen Butler Ellis.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Alfred “Bo” Linton; her parents; brothers,...

Mar 6, 2020

Frederick ("Fred") Grant Boyd, 88, passed away March 6, 2020 after a brief illness under the care of hospice.  He was born July 27, 1931 in Meadowview, Virginia and was one of 11 children.  His favorite childhood memory was "taking care of the farm animals."

Fred loved the Lord and his country.  He served 30 years in...

Mar 3, 2020

Vernon D. Murchison passed away March 3, 2020 at the age of 87.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Doris and Rosie; brother, Benny Murchison and sister, Wanda Norris.

Vernon is survived by his sister Peggy Stewart and her husband Richard Stewart. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and...

Feb 21, 2020

Pam Maxwell our beloved daughter, sister, mother, and nana passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones.

Pam retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife after 30 years of service. After retiring from the state, she worked part-time as a home healthcare caregiver. Later, she went to work part-time at HEB in Bastrop. She...

Feb 16, 2020

Sandra Ruth Hancock Stark, age 79, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on February 16, 2020 in Bastrop, Texas. She was born on July 28, 1940 in Gary, Texas, to Ila Belle (Witherspoon) Hancock and Ommer “O.J.” Hancock.  She was a wife, mother, homemaker and poet.  She was a 1958 graduate of Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas. ...

Feb 14, 2020

John Binion “Ben” White II, 80, of Bastrop Texas, passed away Friday, February 14th, 2020, at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, Austin Texas.

Ben was born in Poplarville, Mississippi, on March 4th 1939, to Lee Will White and Sue Calhoun White of Poplarville, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Thomas Glenn...

Feb 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Ambrose Jim Reed announces his passing following a long illness, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the age of 80 years. Jim was born on September 17, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jim will be lovingly remembered by his former spouse of 25 years, Ruth Reed, children...

Feb 8, 2020

“Let me square the yards, while we may, old man, and make a fair wind of it homeward.”  - Melville 1851

Russell L. Hawkins, Jr. age 95, passed away February 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Hawkins and son, Richard L. Hawkins.

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Feb 4, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Pollok entered the arms of the Lord on February 4, 2020 at the age of 77.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Ben Dlugosch; and son, Edward "Eddy" James Pollok, Jr.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward James Pollok; daughter, Margaret Wright and her husband...

Jan 30, 2020

Martha Elizabeth Riley, age 82, of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away on January 30, 2020 due to complications of an illness. Martha was born on May 20, 1937 to Preston and Lillie Golden in Rome, Georgia.

She moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where she met her husband William Riley. In 1975 she traveled to Houston, Texas with her...

Jan 19, 2020

Frank G. Rodriguez, age 77, of Bastrop was called home on January 19, 2020. He was retired after 20 years with the Bastrop Independent School District.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Lena Rodriguez, a sister Lenora and a brother Joe.

Frank is survived by: his wife Vera Rodriguez; 4 daughters,...

Jan 14, 2020

Martha P. Herschap was born April 13, 1936 in Laredo, Texas to Francis and Lettabrook Kohutek. She passed away on January 14, 2020.   Martha grew up in Oilton and Bruni, Texas and graduated from Bruni High School in 1954.  She married Billy Herschap on June 18, 1954.  In 1972, Martha and Billy moved their family to Bastrop, Texas.

Jan 2, 2020

John B James, age 69 of Red Rock, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, in Kyle, Texas. John had been battling kidney cancer for several years.

John was born April 18, 1950 in Quanah, Texas.   He graduated from Tulsa-Midway High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.   He attended Del Mar Junior College before enlisting in the...

Jan 1, 2020

Zoe Duryea passed away October 29, 2020 at the age of 87.

Jan 1, 2020

Mary Gracedel passed away peacefully January 1, 2020 at the age of 99.

She was a teacher, a 62 year member of the Eastern Star, a cake baker and decorator, and a friend to many she included as family. She was an avid reader and lover of books.  She was known for her homemade cinnamon rolls, spaghetti,...

Jan 1, 2020

Martin Salazar passed away May 29, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born in Donna, Texas to Maria and Martin Salazar.

A private celebration of Martin's life will be held and he will be laid to rest with parents.

Jan 1, 2020

Marcos Margarito Delgado, Sr. was reunited with his mom and dad on July 18, 2020.  He was born in Bay City, Michigan to Alma and Placido Delgado.

Marcos made a career crafting pool tables and dart boards for Valley.  In his 15 years with them, he managed to work his way up to the Union President.  When...

Jan 1, 2020

Angelita “Angie” Garcia, passed away in the early hours of October 29th, 2020 after a long hard battle at St. David’s Medical center in Austin, Texas. Angie was born on September 30th, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Olivia Garcia and Jose Maria Sanchez. Although Angie spent most of her life in Weslaco, Texas, she and her family lived...