Obituaries
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.
Jewell Cottle
Jan 10, 2017
Mrs. Jewell Cottle, a longtime resident of Bastrop, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Cedar Park. Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 in the chapel of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM followed by funeral services at 12:00PM. Graveside services and interment will then follow in the Elgin Cemetery...
Jerry Brewster
Jan 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop, TX.
Murry Deshay
Jan 4, 2017
Murry Lee DeShay, Jr., life's journey began on July 31, 1983 to the parentage of Mr. Murry, Sr. & Mrs. Mary DeShay of Cedar Creek, Texas. He was the youngest of six (6) children. His youth is characterized by the cultural trend of the time of his day. He completed his general education and graduated from Bastrop High School...
Earl Wolf
Jan 3, 2017
Earl "Wolfie" Wolf, 59 of Rockne, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family. Earl was born to Nash and Hilda (Bartsch) Wolf on March 6, 1957 in Bastrop, Texas. He married Dovie Milam in Rockne, Texas on January 8, 1982. Earl and Dovie would have celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary next week....
Harold Broadbent
Dec 31, 2016
Harold Lewis Broadbent, age 72, of Waelder passed away suddenly on December 31, 2016 from complications of injuries sustained in an accident on December 28, 2016. Harold was born in Austin, Texas on April 18, 1944 to Doc and Nell Broadbent. He was a very devoted son and a loving and devoted husband to Bobbie for over 30 years....
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