Obituaries

Phyllis H. Roper

Phyllis H. Roper

Jun 16, 2024

Phyllis H. Roper passed away June 16, 2024 at the age of 98. 

She is survived by he children, Michael Roper, Lynn Martin and Tamie Boersema. 

To honor the wishes of Phyllis there will be no services.

Charley Carl Kirk

Charley Carl Kirk

Jun 9, 2024

Charley Carl Kirk, of Cedar Creek, Texas died peacefully on his 77th birthday Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Charley Kirk was born June 9, 1947, in Cameron, Texas to Ray and Jewel (Edwards) Kirk. He grew up in the Sharp Community (Milam County) where he helped his grandparents on the farm, tilling the land, picking cotton,...

Gina Ann Guerrero

Gina Ann Guerrero

May 31, 2024

Gina Ann Guerrero, 53 years,  My Beautiful baby girl. She went home to be with her heavenly Father on May 31, 2024.

Waiting for her with open arms were her father, Charles and her beloved sister, Roxanne.

Gina enjoyed art very early in life. She loved to draw and continued that through college. She was a “Drafter” and was very good at...

Kirk Michael Frederick Hoefer

Kirk Michael Frederick Hoefer

May 28, 2024

Kirk Michael Frederick Hoefer, of Red Rock, Texas, passed away on May 27th, 2024, at the age of 73 at St. David’s Medical center in Austin Texas.

Kirk is survived by his wife, Belynda (Barron) Hoefer, two daughters: Erin (Eric) Ryza and Bethany Hoefer; 3 sons: Joshua (Vanessa), Derek (Kim) and Jacob Hoefer.  He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and...

Margery Ann Laake

Margery Ann Laake

May 25, 2024

Margery (Margie) Ann Laake born January 19th, 1947 passed peacefully at home with family May 25th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Inez Laake, and her son David Barton. She is survived by her daughter Heather (Steven) Keinroth, her grandchildren Dalton and Delaney Banfield, and her brothers Kelly (Patsy) Laake, P.A. Laake, and Jimmy Laake....

Jerry Lou Buesing

Jerry Lou Buesing

May 20, 2024

Jerry Lou Buesing, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family in Austin Texas on May 20, 2024. He lived a life filled with warmth, generosity, and a deep love for his family and community. Born on October 16, 1941, in Runge, Texas, Jerry was a man of many passions and accomplishments.



In the first chapter of his professional life, Jerry...

Carolyn Pacheco

Carolyn Pacheco

May 15, 2024

Carolyn Pacheco passed away May 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home. The visitation will begin at 12:00pm, The rosary will begin at 1:00pm, the funeral service will begin at 2:00pm and burial will follow at Phelan Cemetery.

Alwin Brim "Bubby" Harris

Alwin Brim "Bubby" Harris

May 9, 2024

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alwin Brim "Bubby" Harris, 85, of Georgetown, Texas, who left us on May 9, 2024.  Al had a generous heart and an astounding willingness to help others.  He will be missed beyond measure.  A service will be held in his honor at 2:00 p.m. on June 22, 2024 at...

Marco A. Roggio, Jr.

Marco A. Roggio, Jr.

May 9, 2024

Marco Antonio Roggio 88 passed away peacefully in Bastrop Tx on May 9, 2024.  

Marco was born on October 27, 1935, to Marco and Dorthea Roggio in New Egypt, New Jersey. After high school Marco joined the Army and served in the Korean war. He received the National Defense Service Medal. Throughout the years he owned several businesses and was an auctioneer. He was an avid coin collector. Marco loved animals, at times he had...

Patricia J. Austin

Patricia J. Austin

May 8, 2024

Obituary is pending.

SMSgt. Americo Paredes, USAF Retired

SMSgt. Americo Paredes, USAF Retired

May 8, 2024

Retired USAF SMSgt Americo Paredes Jr. age 81, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 8, 2024, in Bastrop, Texas. 

Americo Jr. was born on October 24, 1942, in Brownsville, Texas to Consuelo (Chelo) Silva and Americo Paredes. He attended schools in Corpus Christi, Texas and graduated from WB Ray High School in 1962. Upon graduating from high school, Americo...

Lillie Belle Voigt

Lillie Belle Voigt

May 3, 2024

Lillie Belle (Hefner) Voigt, age 86, of the Watterson community passed away on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.   Lillie Belle was born on December 29th, 1937 to Garland and Leona Hefner of Bastrop, TX. Lillie Belle was one of three kids and she was heavily involved in basketball and cheerleading, attending Bastrop High School. She worked the majority of her...

Lt. Col. Wilbur Ray Dudley, USAF retired

Lt. Col. Wilbur Ray Dudley, USAF retired

Apr 29, 2024

Wilbur R. "Ray" Dudley, aged 93, peacefully passed away on April 29th in Bastrop, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy of courage and dedication that will forever be cherished. Ray Dudley was born December 6th, 1930, on a farm in Ellis County, Oklahoma. He defied the odds from the moment of his birth. He may have weighed only a little over...

Barbara Hannan

Barbara Hannan

Apr 28, 2024

Barbara Hannan, passed away April 28, 2024 in Bastrop TX. Services are to be held at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop TX, Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.

Mildred Wiles

Mildred Wiles

Apr 26, 2024

Mildred Pauline Wiles, 99, died peacefully on April 26, 2024 in Bastrop, Texas. Affectionally known as Millie and Mimi, she was born January 19, 1925 to Russian immigrants Annie and W.H. Novit. Mildred grew up in Dublin Texas, graduating from Dublin High School, then attended the University of Texas in Austin, where she received her Bachelor of Music Degree in...

Clarence Vinklarek

Clarence Vinklarek

Apr 20, 2024

Clarence Leon Vinklarek passed away peacefully on the evening of April 20, 2024 in Smithville, Texas. Clarence was born on October 20, 1938 in his Grandparents’ farmhouse in Kovar, Texas to Vencil and Mary Vinklarek. He was the oldest of nine children.

Growing up in the Kovar area, Clarence attended school in Smithville, where he graduated in 1956. After high school,...

Rene Rizk

Rene Rizk

Apr 19, 2024

Rene Elias Rizk, 68, of Rosanky, Texas, owner of Bastrop Auto Works, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1955 to Elias and Tamam Rizk in Beirut, Lebanon. Rene was the youngest of 7 children and enjoyed growing up in Beirut. He spoke of what a beautiful place it is,...

Reyes Ruedas

Reyes Ruedas

Apr 12, 2024

Reyes C Ruedas beloved husband,  father and grandfather, 76, from Austin, Texas passed on to be with his creator on April 12, 2024.   Born on January 6, 1947, to Jose and Santos Ruedas.  Reyes lived in Ausitn, Texas for most of his life and resided to Cedar Creek, Texas in 1999.  Proceeded in death by his wife Louisa Ruedas...

John Roeber

John Roeber

Apr 11, 2024

John Roeber, age 64, of Waelder, Texas, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 11, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Austin, Texas, to Edgar and Rosella Roeber, the only son to a home filled with five loving sisters. 

After his high school graduation, John's career journey began in the construction industry, inspired...

Anna Vaughan

Anna Vaughan

Apr 11, 2024

Anna Lou Vaughan, 89, of Cedar Creek, TX, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior while at home surrounded by her loving family on April 11, 2024. Anna was born on June 3, 1934 to Lucian and Lillian Williams in Huntingdon, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents and six siblings-Marie Creston, Mary Kelly, Elise Pointkowski,...