Obituaries
Sadie L. Powell
Nov 14, 2024
Sadie Lorine Powell was born in Henly, Texas, to Charles Lee and Bernice Finch Herwig on June 22, 1935. On November 24, 1950, she married the love of her life, Gordon V. Powell, Jr, in Austin. She met Jesus in heaven on November 14, 2024, at her home in Cedar Creek, surrounded by family.
As a teenager, she worked at Terrytown...
Arthur Reyes
Nov 8, 2024
Arthur Reyes
September 11, 1952 – November 8, 2024
We bid farewell to Arthur Reyes who departed from this world Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 72. Arthur was born on September 11, 1952, in George West, Texas, Son of Salvador Reyes Sr. and Josephine Gomez Reyes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Josephine, and his...

Doris Elizabeth Ringlaben
Nov 7, 2024
Doris Elizabeth Ringlaben, age 78, passed away in Bastrop Texas, November 7, 2024.
A more complete obituary will soon follow.
April Dawn Wilson
Nov 5, 2024
April Dawn WilsonJan 14, 1975 - Nov 5, 2024 April was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend to all of those she loved dearly. Her sudden passing has left an unfathomable hole in our hearts. She will truly be missed and forever in our hearts. We are grateful for the time God allowed us to...
Kashton Terell Jacobs
Oct 31, 2024
Kashton Terell Jacobs entered the loving arms of the Lord on October 31, 2024.
Kashton will be remembered with love by his Mom and Dad, Hannahe Justice Williams and Derrick Terell Jacobs; Maternal Grandparents, Roy Jr. and Tammy Williams; Paternal Grandparents, Jesse III and Heather Ruiz-McGowan; Maternal Great-Grandparents, Barbara Copeland, Roy and Deloris Williams; Paternal Great-Grandparents, Jamie Ruiz, Guadalupe Ruiz; Great...
Elena Diane Garrett
Oct 27, 2024
Elena Diane Garrett passed peacefully in the loving arms of her devoted parents on October 27th, 2024. Elena Diane was born on October 20th, 2024. During her seven days on Earth, she touched the lives of all who knew her and was surrounded by the love of her family. Her brief life is a cherished gift to those whose hearts...
Joan Marie Loethen
Oct 21, 2024
Joan Marie Loethen passed entered the arms of the Lord on October 21, 2024 at the age of 90.
Family and friends will gather at 10:00am on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockne. There will be a eulogy just before the Funeral mass at 10:30am. Joan will be laid to rest next to her husband, Leonard...
David W. Stewart
Oct 13, 2024
David Watson Stewart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 13, 2024. Born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 12, 1947, David’s life was defined by his service to our Lord, love for his family, and passion for the great outdoors. In 1964 he met his high school sweetheart, Becky. They married 1966, beginning...
Nicole Webb
Oct 12, 2024
Nicole Marie Webb, born June 20, 1973, left this earthly plane on October 12, 2024, following a hard-fought battle, surrounded by her friends and family. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Robert C. Webb, Sr. and Patricia A. Webb, and a beloved sister to Robert C. Webb, Jr. and Suzanne W. Webb.Nicole is survived by her daughter, Ciera LaShay...
Enedina "Nina" Martinez
Oct 12, 2024
Enedina “Nina” Martinez, age 88, joined her Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born on November 17, 1935, in Bastrop County, she was the daughter of Jose and Virginia Barron.
Nina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Martinez, her parents, as well as her brother Rudy Barron and sister-in-law Dolores Barron.
She is survived by her niece Belynda Hoefer,...
Lena Ruth Webb Prokop Purcell
Oct 8, 2024
Lena Ruth Webb Prokop Purcell was born on October 6, 1929 In Bastrop Co, and died on October 8, 2024,2 days after her 95th birthday. She was raised in Bastrop, graduating from Bastrop High School in 1947.
She married M A Prokop Jr in 1949 and had 2 children: Mike Prokop and Debbie Cecil.
After graduating from Texas A&I University in Kingsville,Texas...
Kory James Lewis
Oct 5, 2024
Kory James Lewis, age 31, born in Houston, Texas on November 1, 1992, passed away in Bastrop, Texas, on October 5, 2024. Kory was single and left no children. Kory is survived by his parents; Tonya (Rodney) Castor of Bastrop, TX, Ken(Monica) Lewis of Corpus Christi, TX, his siblings, Korbyn (Michael) Hunking, Carissa (Rocky) Davila, and Troy Castor, nephew and...
Dr. Buford Elijah Farris, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
Buford Elijah Farris, aged 98, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, at St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas. He is survived by his children: Michael Farris and his wife Kathy Hamilton, Susan Farris and her husband Larry Moomey, Stephen Farris and his wife Sarah, and Kathleen Deasy and her husband Martin. Buford is also remembered fondly...
Crus Coronado Botello
Sep 23, 2024
Crus Coronado Botello departed this world, Monday, September 23, 2024, to reside with our Lord, whose father’s house has many rooms.
Born September 14, 1937, Crus was a lifelong resident of Bastrop County and a devoted member of Ascension Catholic Church. Early on in her life, Crus and her five siblings were orphaned. Crus, the oldest daughter, had gone as far...
Janet Kay Hendrix
Sep 19, 2024
Janet Kay Fohn Hendrix was born the fourth child of Elmer (Skeet) and Ruby Fohn of Rockne, Texas. Janet started at Sacred Heart School at the age of five years with Larry, who would eventually become her husband of over fifty-seven years. Janet and Larry married in Rockne in 1967. They lived in Austin for four years before returning to...
Ronald Odell Barnard, Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
Ronald Odell Barnard Sr. passed away September 17, 2024 at the age of 67.
Josephine Mae Headen
Sep 17, 2024
Josephine Mae Headen, 92, of Bastrop Texas died Monday, September 17, 2024, at St David’s Hospital due to complications following a stroke.
Mae was born on December 7, 1931, in Franklin New Hampshire to William Henry Hustus and Josephine Estella Stroheker.
Upon turning 18, she joined the US Army as a cryptographic specialist in Chicago, Illinois where she married her first husband,...

Ronald Mark Shansky, MD
Sep 16, 2024
Ronald Mark Shansky, MD, passed away September 16, 2024, in Austin Texas.
A more complete obituary will follow.
Robert Wyatt Simmons III
Sep 14, 2024
Robert Wyatt Simmons III, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his home near Webberville, Texas.
Bob was born on August 3, 1951 in Alpine, Texas to Robert and Mavis Simmons. As the second born in a family of five sisters, he spent most of his formative years in West Texas where his parents were educators. The...
Angel Kristen Molina
2024
Angel Kristen Molina, the daughter of Kristen Gonzales and Micheal Molina, entered the arms of the Lord September 12, 2024.
The family is planning a memorial service for a later date.