Obituaries

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald Mark Shansky, MD, passed away September 16, 2024, in Austin Texas. 

A more complete obituary will follow. 

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

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.  

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...

Aug 17, 2024

Robert Boyer passed away August 17, 2024 at the age of 80. 

No services are scheduled at this time.

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...

Jul 30, 2024

Bonnie Faye Price was born February 9, 1932 to Andrew Irvin Brooks and Myrtle Corine Breedlove in Navarro County. 

 Bonnie was a waitress at the famous Nighthawk Cafe in Austin, and later worked as a people greeter at Walmart for 32 years.

 Bonnie loved being around her family and spent a lot of time in the kitchen making breakfast, lunch, dinner and...

Jul 25, 2024

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1

 

Connie Jones of Bastrop, Texas passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 83. She is resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Connie was born August 20, 1940, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. 

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Mildred...

Jul 22, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

Amber Lynn Bubela passed away July 20, 2024 in Austin, TX at the age of 25. Amber was born to Monica Hiland and Bryan Bubela on March 10, 1999 in Columbus , TX. 

Amber worked at Tiny Boxwoods - Austin as a team lead in pastry. She has a passion for yellow sunflowers, baking and cake decorating. She has a love...

Jul 18, 2024

Betty Farris, age 96, of Bastrop, Texas, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care. Betty was survived by her husband, Buford Farris, and her brother, Donald Dickson, and his wife, Janie. Her children also remember her: Michael Farris and his wife Kathy Hamilton, Susan Farris and her husband Larry Moomey, Stephen Farris and his...

Jul 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Marie Beck, left this world on July 7, 2024. Ann was born on October 24, 1941, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to Lena and Anthony D'Ambra. She was a dedicated caregiver, having worked many years at various nursing home facilities and as an in-home caregiver, always putting the needs of...

Jul 3, 2024

Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Ruby Lee Brown Griesenbeck of Bastrop, Texas passed away on July 3rd, 2024 at the age of 100, just 40 days shy of her 101st birthday. She is on her journey to our Lord Jesus Christ, to join Jack, her beloved husband of...

Jun 30, 2024

Christopher Scott Hale, known to many as "Radar," passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 44. Born on June 18,1980, in Austin, TX.

 Christopher was a beloved member of the Johnson City community. He will be remembered for his vibrant personality, infectious laughter, and unwavering love for his family and friends. 

Christopher had a zest for life and an...

Jun 27, 2024

Micheal Randolph “Mike” Patterson, 82, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024.

 Mike was born on July 3, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Millard R. And Virginia Sapp Patterson. He grew up exploring the woods near his home, tending to the family’s chickens, and caring for their milk cow, Lady Cow. He also witnessed the transformation of the city and had...

Jun 26, 2024

Janie Cervantez passed away June 26, 2024 at the age of 76. 

Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 and the Rosary will begin at 7:00pm at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.  The funeral home is located at 505 Old Austin Highway in Bastrop, Texas.

The funeral services will begin 10:30am on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at...