Obituaries
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.
Martha Lou Weatherford
Sep 8, 2024
Martha Lou Weatherford went on to be her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 8, 2024 at the age of 86. A funeral service will be held at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop on September 21st. Visitation will start 9am. At 11am there will be short service at the funeral home and then burial at Fairview Cemetery on Hwy...
Martin Willis, Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, grandfather Martin Willis Jr, who left us on 8/27/2024 at the age of 79. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.
Martin is preceded in death by his loving wife Barbra Willis of 26 years. Their love...
Rebecca J. Smith
Aug 23, 2024
Rebecca Jane Smith was born November 22, 1929, in Temple, TX. She passed away at her home in Bastrop, TX on August 23, 2024.
She graduated from Lampasas High School and attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX for 2 years. She focused on being a housewife and mother for a number of years and moved with her family to Bastrop from...
Eugene Stanley Nelson
Aug 21, 2024
Eugene Stanley Nelson, age 79, of Bastrop TX, passed away, August 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
There are no services planned for Mr. Nelson.
Alice Jimenez Gutierrez
Aug 19, 2024
Alice Jimenez Gutierrez died on August 19, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born October 22, 1928 in Granger, Texas to Ysidro and Marcelina Jimenez. She was baptized at Saints Cyril and Methodious Catholic Church in Granger on December 2, 1928. Early in her life she moved with her family to Smithville, Texas. In 1947, she married Raul...
Robert Boyer
Aug 17, 2024
Robert Boyer passed away August 17, 2024 at the age of 80.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Beverly Ann Hawthorn
Aug 11, 2024
Beverly Ann “B’Ann” Hawthorn was greeted by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Beverly Ann Hawthorn was born December 2, 1933 in Clayton, New Mexico to Jim and LaVeeda Parker. She graduated from Central High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1951. Beverly and Edward Hawthorn married and combined families in July 1966. They raised their family in...