Obituaries

Jun 15, 2020

Michael James Minoia, 63, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home. He was a retired U.S Veteran and retired Health Inspector for the state of Texas.

Michael was born January 23, 1957 in Temple, Texas and was the only child of Michael J. Minoia and Dolores M. Minoia. He graduated with a...

Jun 14, 2020

James “Jim” H. Collier, a World War II veteran and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 14, 2020 in the presence of his wife of 23 years, Peggy Housh Freeland Collier who took meticulous care of him in his final years. He died peacefully at their home in Cedar Creek, Texas.  He was 95 years...

May 26, 2020

Linda Powell Brock, age 70, of Cedar Creek was called to her heavenly home on May 26, 2020.  She was born July 31, 1949 in Lockhart, Texas to C. Y. Powell and Opal (Cast) Powell.

Linda was retired from employment with the State of Texas.

May 21, 2020

Pelegrina Pacheco, age 80, of Bastrop was called to her heavenly home on May 21, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1940 in Bastrop.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the services will be private.

May 12, 2020

Gerard Kendric Nichols “Gerry” was called to the Lord on May 12, 2020.  Gerry was born July 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Virginia and Kendric Nichols.  After graduating as Valedictorian at age 16 from Saint Francis Prep High School in Brooklyn, New York, Gerry went on to college to pursue his passion to become an...

May 8, 2020

Martha Arnold, 78, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020. She entered this world on a Friday, June 13, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her father James Parker Redford; mother, Sadie Viola Redford; brothers, Babe Ware, James E. Redford, and Billie Redford; daughter, Kathleen Drew Arnold.

She is survived by her son, Wayne...

May 4, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Barnett of Red Rock, Texas, 54, died at home on May 4, 2020 with his wife and his mother by his side after a long and courageous fight with brain cancer. Jeff will be remembered by all who knew him for his kind heart, curiosity, generous spirit, and love of family.

Jeff was born February...

May 3, 2020

Robert Gonzales, age 47, of Bastrop, Texas was called to his eternal home on May 3, 2020 at his home. He was born September 10, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Robert and Eileen (Reed) Gonzales.

Apr 25, 2020

Dolores Mary Boudreaux entered into rest on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Cedar Creek, Texas.  She was 82 years old.  She was born September 20, 1937 to the late Joseph Guirvy Guillory and Evelena Fontenot in Iowa (Holmwood), Louisiana.

Beloved mother of Harold Boudreaux, Jr., Rachel Ann Thompson, Luecinder Mary Booker,...

Apr 20, 2020

Willie J. “Bill” Meuth passed away at his home April 19, 2020 at the age of 100.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic during the conflicts of WWII and Normandy. After returning home from the military, Bill worked the oil fields.  In 1943 he married Lucy Krawietz. Together they started their family...

Apr 19, 2020

Bernice Muehr Klaus passed peacefully April 19, 2020 at the age of 94.

Bernice was born September 8, 1925 to Frank and Mary Wilhelm Muehr in String Prairie, Texas.  An avid homemaker, Bernice loved gardening and yard work, canning and cooking, sewing and quilting, and caring for others. She especially loved having family and friends over for...

Apr 1, 2020

Jerald Jones Wallace passed away at his home on April 1, 2020 at the age of 81.  He was born July 29, 1938 to Vellon Lee and Lona Elizabeth Wallace.

Jerald is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rosetta Lucille Wallace; three children, Shirley Ann Breckles, William Lee Wallace, Michael Lynn Wallace; two sisters, Ann Dickinson,...

Mar 29, 2020

Newton Mac Ellis, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on March 29, 2020 at the age of 90.

His was a life well lived and guided always by the love of his family, friends and Christian faith.

Born on November 18, 1929 in Roswell, NM, Mac was the...

Mar 27, 2020

Crispina Ramírez Alvarado, de 61 años, amada Esposa y Madre, fue llamada a su lugar de descanso eterno el 24 de marzo de 2020. Entró en este mundo el 25 de octubre de 1958 en Xichú Guanajuato, México, nacido de Leónidez Alvarado y Arnulfo Ramírez.

Ella es precedida en la muerte por sus padres; Los suegros, Remedios...

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...