Obituaries
Petra Merino
Feb 9, 2019
Petra Merino, of Bastrop, went home to Raul on February 9, 2019 at the age of 89. Petra was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Raul Merino; brothers, Marciano, Vidal, Jr., Felipe; and her much loved sisters, Mary and Guadalupe. Left to celebrate her life are her children, Mary Esther Whitney (Steve), Raul Jr., Albert (Terry),...
Cathy Smith
Feb 3, 2019
Mrs. Cathy Jeanne Mobley - Smith went home to her Lord and Savior shortly after 6pm on Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born on December 19, 1939 in Austin Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gordon M. Smith of Smithville; daughter Cassandra (Cassy) Smith of Fort Worth; daughter Kendra (Kendi) Erickson and husband...
Willie Coy, Sr.
Feb 1, 2019
Willie G. Coy, Sr. 81, of Bastrop, TX, died at home on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was a carpenter and employed by Walmart where he retired, after 18 years, at the age of 78. Willie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lily M. Coy, children: Yolanda M Coy, Albert M. Coy, Sylvia Coy Sarnoski, Wilma Robbins...
Walter Purcell
Jan 28, 2019
Mr. Walter Purcell, age 90, passed from this life on January 28, 2019.
Service Celebration of Life Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home 505 Old Austin Highway Bastrop, TX Saturday, February 16, 2019 11:30amMichael Watters
Jan 27, 2019
On Sunday, January 27th, Michael Ray Watters, of Cedar Creek, TX, passed away, peacefully at home, at the age of 72, losing his battle to cancer. Mike was born in Brady, TX, Jan 20th, 1947. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Milton Reginald Watters and Eunice Bernice Bishop. Mike is survived by his wife of 20 years,...
Ramon Cook
Jan 22, 2019
Ramon Joseph Cook, P.E., 85, died at his home in Sugar Land on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He goes to join his beloved and sorely missed wife, Doris, who died July 27, 2018. Ramon was born to Lionel and Elizabeth Galik Cook on November 27, 1933 in Portsmouth, Virginia. His early years were spent in locations worldwide as the...
Monsignor Goertz
Jan 20, 2019
Msgr. Alois J. Goertz Alois J. Goertz was born on March 7, 1924, in Red Rock, TX, the third of twelve children born to Rudolph and Hettie Goertz. He passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in San Antonio, TX. For the first twelve years of his life Alois worked on the family farm and attended Sacred Heart School...
Jerry Bunnell
Jan 19, 2019
Jerry Lee Bunnell passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 69. He was born in Los Angeles, California to Marna and Marvin Bunnell. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Marvin Mark Bunnell and sister, Kandra Sue Gruner. Jerry is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Bunnell; sons, Jeffery Allen, Alex Bunnell; daughters, Wendy Hart...
Santiago Ibarro
Dec 27, 2018
Santiago Ulises Ibarro passed away the December 27, 2018 at the age of 19. The Funeral Mass will be at 3:00pm on Wednesday at the Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop with burial following at Fairview Cemetery.
Service Funeral Service Ascension Catholic Church 905 Water Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 3:00pm Cemetery ...Amanda Locklear
Dec 26, 2018
Amanda "Amy" Whited Locklear passed away December 26, 2018 at the age of 39. She was born in 1979 to Kay and Davi Whited. She was preceded in death by her mother. Amy is survived by her daughters, Kaylee and Dianne Locklear; father, David Whited; sister, Dot Whited; niece, Alaina McCumsey and several extended family and friends. Visitation will...
Richard Simmons
Dec 25, 2018
Richard "Rick" Clinton Simmons passed away December 25, 2018 at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Simmons. Rick is survived by his wife, Grace Simmons; mother, Helen Simmons; three brothers, Michael Simmons(Charlene), Ralph Simmons (Bidelia), Kevin Simmons (Debbie); sister, Sharon Humphrey (Rhett); and several extended family and friends. A gathering of family...
Billy Herschap
Dec 16, 2018
BILLY G. HERSCHAP, passed away on December 16, 2018. He was born July 23, 1933 in Refugio, Texas to Lillian and Felix Herschap. Billy grew up in Mirando City, Texas and later moved to Hebronville where he graduated from high school in 1951. In 1972, he moved his family to Bastrop, Texas and started his underground utility business, Herschap...
Marvin Wilhelm
Dec 15, 2018
Marvin Edward Wilhelm passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years on Saturday, December 15, 2018 with his daughter by his side. He was preceded in death by: his loving wife, Dorothy Wilhelm; his son Maurice Wilhelm and his brother Charles Wilhelm. Marvin is survived by: his daughter Doris Foradory; his grandchildren Rachel Strong, August Foradory and his...
Jim Trigg, Jr.
Dec 14, 2018
Jim Trigg, Jr., 69, of Port Lavaca passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 14, 2018. He was born on September 13, 1949 in Elgin, Texas to Jim Trigg Sr and Mary Jane Whitten Trigg. He married his high school sweetheart Pat Clark in 1968. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Hawaii surrounded by their children and...
Douglas Ott
Dec 11, 2018
Douglas Ott, 74. Our beloved Husband passed away on December 11, 2018. He was born October 25, 1944 in Bastrop, Texas to Henry and Velma (Goertz) Ott. Douglas owned and operated the Rodeo Inn Tavern in Bastrop for many years. He served 6 years in the Army National Guard. Douglas was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Larry...
Howard Snyder
Dec 10, 2018
Howard "Doug" Snyder passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 10, 2018. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Leonard and Hazel Snyder on September 8, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents. Doug is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rogene Snyder; five children, Marisa Snyder, Lori Varney (Steve), Amy Meyers...
Phillip Pruitt
Dec 4, 2018
Phillip Chadwic "Chad" Pruitt, age 51, of Bastrop was called from this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was born December 23, 1966.
Service Celebration of Life Celebration Community Church 107 Longhorn Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Saturday, December 8, 2018 11:00amCallie Hudgens
Dec 2, 2018
Callie Levenia (Smith) Hudgens, age 79, of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away in Austin, Texas on December 2, 2018. She was born October 5, 1939 in Alex, Oklahoma to Henry and Lorene Smith. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Estelle George; a brother, Benny Smith and several other siblings; her 1st husband and father of...
William Lanterman
Nov 29, 2018
William A. Lanterman, age 74, of Bastrop was called from this life on Thursday, November 29, 2018. William was retired from the US Air Force. Services will be private.
Evelyn Barg
Nov 25, 2018
Evelyn Klepland Barg, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 25th at Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation in Austin, TX. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 7, 1923 to parents Benjamin and Christina Klepland who immigrated from Norway. Evelyn and family moved from Chicago to San Benito, TX during the great depression. Evelyn graduated San Benito H.S....