Obituaries

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...

Jun 22, 2024

Deah’dra Anne Cummings of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the age of 77. She was born on December 16, 1946 in Dallas, Texas to Theodore and Bobbie Cummings. 

She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Deah’dra was filled with adventure, warmth, generosity, and love. She saved and fed every furry creature that crossed...

Jun 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved daddy, Robert William Schanhals, known affectionately as “Bubba” and “Pop”. He left this world on Monday, June 17th, 2024, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.

Bubba Schanhals, born on October 11th, 1949, in Bastrop, TX, was a one-of-a-kind character and true original, definitely...

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.

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,...