Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Leroy James Beck was called from this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020.  He was born July 13, 1939, in Bastrop, Texas, to Anton and Gertrude (Frerich) Beck.  The fourth of seven children, Leroy was a kind, considerate and loyal husband, father and grandfather.  He taught his children about "yankee dimes" and hard work, teased his grandchildren about their music and...

Dec 30, 2019

Brandy Lynn Bayes Cota

Brandy was born November 19,1964 in Big Spring, Texas. She died December 30,2019 in Bastrop, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jody Cota who died December 24, 2019, and her father.

Brandy is survived by 3 children, Sean Castro and his wife Melanie Castro of Lubbock,...

Dec 25, 2019

John A. Rauch Jr., 77, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Austin, Texas. John was born at Ohio Valley Hospital in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to John A. Rauch Sr and Evaline Louise (nee Schneider) Rauch on February 1, 1942. He attended St. Phillips Catholic School and Crafton High School in Crafton, Pennsylvania. He joined...

Dec 25, 2019

Ida Mae Allen (86) passed away December 25, 2019. She was born March 2, 1933 in East Bernard, Texas to Helena Janda and Edwin Matula.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbern M. Allen; son, Douglas Allen; and sisters, Mary Zahradnik, Helen Pavlicek and Carrie Mae Jurek.

Ida Mae was a proud woman....

Dec 24, 2019

Gladys left this earth to celebrate Jesus Birthday on December 24th 2019. She was a resident of Bastrop Texas.

Preceding her in passing was her father Oscar Knapp, her mother Opal Loe, her step-father Olen Loe, her daughter Lisa Harper, her sister Mildred Peters, and her sister-in-law Kitty Knapp

Her surviving relatives include her husband...

Dec 23, 2019

Jose Sandoval Rangel entered the arms of the Lord December 23, 2019 at the age of 45.

Dec 19, 2019

Virginia Myrl Keating, 82, of Georgetown, Texas died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the home she shared with her husband, Kenneth Patrick Keating. Recently, they celebrated 55 years of marriage – 55 years constantly growing in  love for one another. “Jenny” was born February 3, 1937 to Ancel and Myrl Gibson in Camp Acol, near Corrigan, Texas....

Dec 8, 2019

Deloy Denis Brinkmann, age 88, of Smithville, Texas, a retired electrician from The University of Texas died Sunday December 8, 2019.

Deloy was born in Caldwell, Texas on October 24, 1931 to Adolph and Minnie Brinkmann. He resided in Austin and then Smithville. He joined the Navy on July 24, 1951. He  enjoyed working on motorcycles, playing...

Nov 30, 2019

Sarah Tempye Edwards passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 at the age of 80.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edwards; son, Robert Raymond Edwards; grandson, Rodney Edwards; brothers, Evan Lee and William Twomey; sisters, Gladys Locklin and Dorothy Pierce.

Tempye is survived by her children Kathy Morgan and Jimmy Edwards;...

Nov 30, 2019

John Thomas Cline

1943-2019

John Thomas Cline-76 of Bastrop Texas passed away Saturday November 30th 2019.

John was born May 11th 1943 in Corpus Christi Texas.

John was married to Linda Cline on Jan 11th 1969, they were married for 50 wonderful years.

John served in the military for...

Nov 29, 2019

James Fredrick Zeman passed away November 29, 2019 at the age of 87. Born March 12, 1932 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, son of Henry and Clara Zeman. James grew up on a beautiful farm in Sunburg Minnesota with his two brothers John,Richard and sister Betty.  He lived there until he joined the Army in 1953.  In 1955 he met and...

Nov 25, 2019

Lillian Patricia Flynt passed away November 25, 2019 at the age of 94.  She was born in Nottingham England to Nellie and William Edward Joseph Taylor in 1925.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Flynt; daughter, Helen Patricia Ann Flynt; brothers, Bill and Ted Taylor and sister, Sally Taylor.

Lillian is...

Nov 23, 2019

Linda Sue Nance Nance, 71, of Bastrop, Texas, died at her home on Saturday, November 23, 2019, of complications from lung cancer. Linda was born on January 26, 1948 in Austin, Texas, the youngest of six children. After having lived next door to each other as kids, Linda married Earnest Nance on December 23, 1965.

Her family...

Nov 20, 2019

Jean Morgan Sterling beloved Mother, sister, and friend was born on February 3, 1930 in Brunswick, GA and passed away on November 20, 2019 at St. David’s Hospital.

She was proceeded in death by her husband William L. Sterling Jr., her sister Dorothy Lambert and her son Jerry Sterling.  She is survived by her sister Carolyn Boss,...

Nov 17, 2019

Regina Lynn Johnson Hester, 53, of Bastrop, Texas died Sunday November 17, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 4, 1966 in Galena Park, TX to W. H. W. and Evelyn Johnson. They moved to Bastrop, Texas in 1977 where she graduated high school and started a family. Her family moved and grew and moved again....

Nov 17, 2019

Debra “Debi” Lee Montgomery, age 69, of Rockne, Texas, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas. She was born July 7, 1950, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Robert “Bob” Beck and Winifred Beck (Ferrell), who preceded her in death.  She was a graduate of Travis High School and Southwest Texas State University.

Nov 3, 2019

Gordon J. Probst was called from this life on November 3, 2019 at the age of 84 years.

A more complete tribute will be added here, so please check back.

Oct 31, 2019

Retired Officer, Jerry Wayne Sustala was called to Stand Down, October 31, 2019.

He was born November 5, 1962 to Fred and Lena Mae Sustala.

Jerry worked for Travis County Sheriff Dept. in Austin where he had several posts in the jail.  He got Officer of the Year when he was in the Transportation Dept....

Oct 30, 2019

Marjorie “Marlene” Morrison Ray, a beloved mother and grandmother, age 85, of Bastrop was reunited with her beloved husband, Curtis Ray, and son Dennis in Heaven on October 30, 2019.  She was born November 23, 1933 in Austin, Texas to Charles Presley and Milda Edna Morrison. Marlene graduated Elgin High School and attended Baylor University. She married the love...

Oct 28, 2019

Jerry Denson Williams, age 75, of Bastrop was called to his Heavenly Home on October 28, 2019. He was born December 4, 1943 in Bastrop to Hubert Vincent and Grace (Farmer) Williams. On February 6, 1981 he married Kay Davenport in Austin.

Jerry retired after 30 years service with the General Service Commission of Texas. He and...