Obituaries

Calvin Rogers
Mar 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop, TX.
Marion Faris
Mar 17, 2017
Hello All, This is Marion's daughter, Lori, speaking. Mom passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 after a rough couple of years with ol' father time. It is rather fitting, however, that her final hours were on St. Patrick's Day. Mom's mother immigrated to the states from Ireland in the 1920's. Her name was Mary O'Malley. Mary was one of...

Bastrop Center
Mar 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all of those involved in the tragic bus-train accident in Biloxi, Mississippi. Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home offers this website to commemorate those who perished and those who survived. You may leave messages in the guest book below. Photographs may be sent to us for posting in this...
Debbie Orr
Mar 7, 2017
Deborah Rae (Hutchison) Orr Dec 30, 1954-March 07, 2017 Born in Downey, California; Debbie spent her youth and most of her early adult life in her childhood home. The youngest of William Stewart and Elnore Marie Hutchison, she was a free-spirited child. She loved music and learned to play the accordion at a young age. She had her 3...
Denise Foote
Mar 1, 2017
Denise Jeannine Foote, age 62, of Red Rock, Texas passed from this life on March 1, 2017 at her home. She was born October 14, 1954 in Rhode Island to Thomas and Pauline Pothier. Denise married James (Jimmy) Foote on November 11, 1998 in Austin, Texas. Denise was most recently employed as an administrative assistant with the Public Utilities...
John Faris
Feb 28, 2017
My 91 year long journey is at end. I'll admit, I'm tired. I'm going to be starting a new journey, though, where I'll see friends and family that have passed through the pearly gates before me, especially my son, Ron, my hero. I'm pretty excited about that. As a native Californian, I never thought I would leave the state,...
Felix Toro Jr.
Feb 25, 2017
Felix Toro, Jr. was born March 5th 1942 and died February 25, 2017. Felix is survived by his beloved wife, Luz Toro; three sisters, Agnes, Lillian, Evelyn; seven loving children, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren: a large family for a man with a large smile. Our father, Felix, was a machinist for McDonnell Douglas. His responsibility was the tail...
Mary Stockton
Feb 24, 2017
Mary Stockton passed from this life February 24, 2017 at the age of 81. Graveside Services will be scheduled at Cook Walden Capital Park Cemetery, but at this time the dates are pending. Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop, TX.
Herman Goertz
Feb 20, 2017
The community of Rockne mourns the loss of Herman Frank Goertz, who was called home on February 20, 2017. He was the owner of Leon's Country Store, a farmer and rancher, and friend to all who were lucky enough to get to know him. Herman started running Leon's in 1983 when he was just 21, and always welcomed visitors...
Donald Cody
Feb 14, 2017
Donald Wayne Cody was born in Bastrop, Texas on August 30, 1949 and left this life on February 14, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Don or "Buddy" as he was known to his family, was raised in Bastrop, and graduated from Bastrop High School in 1970. While in high school he was a member of the golf team, where...
Maria Young
Feb 12, 2017
Maria Luisa Castillo-Young earned her wings on Feb 12,2017. She was a loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt and Wife. Mary Lou was loved by all that met her and her infectious smile made an everlasting impression on everyone she met. She will now be reunited with her family in heaven. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, February...
Sara Long
Feb 12, 2017
Sara Zerrilda Peyton Long, 88, passed away in Round Rock, Texas on February 12th, 2017 after a short illness. Sara, the first of three children, was born to loving parents James Henry Peyton and Etta Mae Raborn on March 4th, 1928. Sara grew up during the Great Depression, but was blessed to never go for want and always had...
Margaret Knisley
Feb 7, 2017
Margaret E. Knisley passed from this life February 7, 2017 at the age of 84. She was born in San Antonio on December 19, 1932 to Lena and Herbert Randall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Knisley and brother, Harold Zahler. Margaret is survived by her three daughters, Linda Cole, Cheryl Knisley, Arleen Bender and her...
Jana Nease
Feb 6, 2017
Jana Ann Nease died on February 6, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Houston, TX on October 11, 1954, Jana devoted her time and energy to her family as the matriarch as they traversed the globe, living in 4 different countries during her lifetime. Jana is survived and adored by her husband, Charles Nease, her three...
Esther Wright
Feb 6, 2017
Esther Victoria (Peterson) Wright passed from this earth on Monday, February 6, 2017 in her home in Bastrop, Texas, a few weeks short of her 100th birthday. The last of the Peterson Girls, Esther was born in 1917 in Bastrop in a home built by her father. She grew up on Jefferson Street and attended Bastrop Public Schools, graduating...
Billy Tabor
Feb 3, 2017
Bill Tabor lost his battle to cancer on February 3rd 2017at the age of 83. Bill was passionate about his land and his family. He spent most of his time working on his property, creating his vision of the land for his children and grandchildren. His vision was very important to him but always came in a close second...
Geraldine Keifenheim
Jan 26, 2017
Geraldine Nance Keifenheim was born on July 28, 1918 in Bird Island, Minnesota and passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2017 in Tijeras, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Edward and Blanche Bruggeman; brothers Gresmond, Sidney, Clayton and daughter, Marianne Eubank. Geraldine is survived by: her husband, Edward Lynn Keifenheim; son, Hardie Seay...
Wilburn Ashley
Jan 24, 2017
Wilburn "Bill" Ashley passed away January 24, 2017 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Mary Ashley; his wife, Arlene Ashley, two brothers and a sister. Bill is survived by his three sons, David Ashley, Michael Ashley and his wife Gale, John Ashley; grandchildren, Brian Brandal, Joshua Ashley, Daniel Ashley, Dakota...
Eraclio Falcon
Jan 20, 2017
Eraclio Nevarez Falcon, age 83, of Bastrop passed away on January 20, 2017. He was born April 15, 1933 in Brackettville, Texas to Jose and Romana (Nevarez) Falcon. He is survived by: his wife, Linda Falcon; 4 sons, Hector Falcon, Robert Falcon, David Falcon, and Eddie Falcon; a daughter Sandy Ortiz; brothers, Ignacio Falcon, Ben Falcon, Joe Falcon and...

Joyce Stephens
Jan 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop, TX.