Obituaries
James Barnhill Sawyer
Feb 14, 2024
James “Jamie” Barnhill Sawyer,59, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to parents, Joseph and Pamela Sawyer.
Jamie received his High School Diploma from Texarkana High School, and continued in his education and obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Tarleton State University. Growing up he...
Erma Jean Francis-Washington
Feb 13, 2024
Erma Jean Francis-Washington passed peacefully from this life on the morning of on February 13th, 2024. Erma Jean was born in Giddings, TX, one of five girls and three boys born to parents, Nathaniel Francis and Erma Viola Rogers-Francis. She was also preceded in death by her sister Virginia Lewis and survived by Beverly, Elvis, and Curtis Lewis. She was...
Donna Lyn Odem
Feb 9, 2024
Donna Lyn Hatch Odem, 74, of Smithville, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2024 with family at her side. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM located at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home, 505 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, 78602. A Celebration...
Louis Calvez
Feb 6, 2024
Louis Eugene Calvez, 93, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 peacefully at home with family at his side. Louis was born July 3, 1930, in Cost, Texas to Emil and Annie Thiede Calvez. His childhood was spent in rural southeast Texas moving with his parents as they worked on different farms and ranches. He started school...
Staci Calvert
Jan 26, 2024
Staci Beth Calvert passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26th, 2024 after a brief illness.Staci was born on September 15th, 1965 in Springfield, Missouri. The family also lived in Ft. Worth, Texas and Annandale, Virginia before settling in Bastrop, Texas. She graduated from Bastrop High School in 1983 and attended the University of Texas for one year. Her love of...
William G. Homesley, Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
Major (Ret.) William G. Homesley, Sr., U.S. Air Force, died January 23, 2024 at the age of 96.The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date.
Frances Williams
Jan 19, 2024
Frances Williams went to be with the Father on Friday, January 19th after a long fight with cancer. She lived a life of service and was dedicated to the education of Texas youth. In her final days, she was surrounded by family, friends, and many of her students that she loved so much.
Frances was born on June 13th, 1967...
Margie Nell Tucker
Jan 15, 2024
Margie Nell Bartsch Tucker was born to Mary and Matthew Bartsch on August 28th, 1934. Being the eldest sister to seven siblings, she came by her nurturing manner and passion for taking care of others naturally. Margie graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockne in 1952. After high school, she worked several secretarial jobs in Austin and Bastrop. She...
Kevin O'Dwyer
Jan 14, 2024
Kevin O’Dwyer passed away on January14, 2024, at the age of sixty-three at his home in Bastrop, Texas.
Kevin is survived by his parents, his siblings; Brian, Michael, Kathleen, and Sean; his wife, Robbin; his children, Daniel, Erin, and Kienan; and his stepdaughter Anna. He is preceded in death by his stepson Tom.
Kevin was born on July 1,...
Larry Foor
Jan 7, 2024
Larry Glenn Foor, 76, of Dale, TX, passed away on January 7, 2024, peacefully in his sleep, while lying next to his wife. He was born in the coal mining town of Saxton, Pennsylvania.
Larry is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Hazel Marie Foor along with his sons Michael Glenn Foor and his wife Sonia Foor, David Keith...
Thomas "Thom" Savidge
Jan 4, 2024
Thomas N Savidge “Thom”, age 55 was called from this life on January 4th, 2024, in his home in Chenango Forks, New York. Thom was born on July 23, 1969, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the third son born to Vincent Savidge and Margaret MacKenzie.
Thom attended Southern LeHigh High School, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania where he was in the marching band and...
Dan Boone
Dec 30, 2023
Daniel Richard Boone Jr was born in Hamlin, Texas, February 3, 1933 to Daniel Richard Boone and Mildred Mayfield Boone. He was the second of their four children. Dan passed away December 30, 2023 at the age of 90.
In Hamlin, his family lived in a General Crude camp. They always had electricity but not always water, which...
Mollie DuBois
Dec 29, 2023
Mollie Dubois passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 93.
Mollie's family will celebrate her life privately.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hospice Austin Christopher House.
Liliana Esperanza Cruz
Dec 27, 2023
Liliana Esperanza Cruz was born December 27, 2023 to Abylynn and Julio Cruz and peacefully entered the arms of the Lord a short time later.
Family and friends will gather from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and a service to celebrate her life will begin at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.
The funeral home...
Ken Thames
Dec 26, 2023
Ken Thames, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1964, in Breckenridge, Texas to Rita "Nell" Waggoner and Kenneth Thames Sr., Ken touched the hearts of many throughout his life with his hardworking nature, dedication, and infectious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed...
Kathryn Ann Beglau
Dec 25, 2023
Kathryn “Kay” Ann Pollock Beglau, beautiful child of a loving God, passed away December 25, 2023 at their cherished home while surrounded by her loved ones.
Kay was born in Livonia Michigan to William Mitchell and Lilyan Pollock on April 5, 1959. Baptized June 28, 1959 in Michigan, Confirmed May 20, 1973 in Wisconsin. She attended Robert M LaFollette...
Sophie Harrigan
Dec 22, 2023
Sophie Harrigan (Nalepa), 94, of Austin (previously of Bastrop), Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023.
Sophie was born on January 26, 1929, to Andrew and Louise Nalepa in Queens Village, New York.
Sophie was a Senior Typist at Corporation Trust for about 10 years, which was one block from Wall Street. Sophie took the subway and bus...
Woodrow C. Froehlich
Dec 14, 2023
Woodrow Charles Froehlich, 88, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on December 14th, 2023, with his sister, Ruth Spooner, by his side.Woodrow was born on September 12, 1935 to parents, Walter Charles and Bernice Goebel Froehlich.
Woodrow is survived by his sister, Ruth Spooner, his nephews, David Spooner and wife Peggy, William Spooner and wife Gina. He is also survived by...
Carolyn Ann Harris
Dec 8, 2023
Carolyn Harris, age 82, passed away peacefully at Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bastrop, Texas on December 8th, 2023. She had been a resident there for the past three years.
Carolyn was raised on a farm outside of Sioux City, Iowa along with her brother Dennis. When her father made a career of the then Army Air...
June Dartez Rougeau
Dec 6, 2023
June Ellen Rougeau, 85, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her husband Donald James Rougeau and sons Dane Edward Rougeau and Jay Loren Rougeau.
June was a loving mother, devoted spouse, and lifelong Catholic, and member of the Sacred Heart Church. ...
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