Obituaries

Mar 16, 2024

Adolfo Smith Carrasco Jr. “Bill” was born April 21, 1938 in Kent Texas and was the son of Adolfo and Eva Carrasco. He married Elfreida Faye Hibbs on December 30, 1955 and was married to her for 54 years until her death August 7, 2009.

He is survived by 1 sister, Elsie Rios; 4 children, Terri husband David as well as...

Mar 16, 2024

Helen Bunte passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at age 98.  

Helen was the eldest of 5, born in Beaumont, Texas, to Leroy & Hazel Templeton.  The family built a home and settled in Lumberton.  Helen graduated from Silsbee High School in 1943, having been a twirler and flag bearer for the school.  From there, she received a Diploma...

Mar 10, 2024

We gather here today to celebrate and honor a true legend, a great son, a great brother, a great friend and a genuine stand up guy. Coley Jr was one of a kind and he made his mark in this world and in the hearts of every single person he met. Coley Jr was taken from us way too soon.

On...

Mar 5, 2024

Deacon Clyde Sherman Haywood Sr., known affectionately to all as Clyde, aged 85, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in his hometown of Bastrop, where he was also born on December 30, 1938 to Ben Haywood Jr. and Larcelia White Haywood. He was a beloved husband, father and friend, known for his unwavering work ethic, keen sense of humor,...

Mar 1, 2024

Frances McGilvray, 95, went home to be with her heavenly Father on March 1st. 

Waiting for her there was husband Gaylon who she enjoyed life with during their 63-year marriage. 

Frances led a life of service to God, to her family and her community.  She was a lay leader at 1st United Methodist Church in Round Rock where they raised their family,...

Feb 28, 2024

Martha Marie Bass, 85, of Bastrop, Texas, has passed away with her loving husband, Jerry, by her side. Her beautiful soul shines through each and everyone that knew her.

Feb 28, 2024

Isidro Nino, 79, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on February 28, 2024. 

A visitation will be held at his residence on March 6, 2024, located at 100 Sunny Oaks Dr., Bastrop, TX, 78602. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on March 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Ascension Catholic Church of Bastrop, TX. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery...

Feb 27, 2024

Anna Joyce Miller Mundell of Bastrop, Texas, Born August 15, 1936 and passed away Tuesday, February 27,2024 of heart failure.



She was retired from a lengthy career in Nursing. Anna Joyce was a mother of four children of which two predeceased her; Diana Miller Harris and Howard Miller.



She is survived by two daughters Margie Miller Henderson and Peggy Miller Young. Anna...

Feb 25, 2024

Joan Corey Barton, 80 years young, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 25th due to cancer and heart failure.  Joan was born July 5, 1943, in Orlando Florida, the only child of Leland and Ruth Corey.  She graduated from Edgewater High School in Orlando and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and a Master’s degree in International Relations...

Feb 22, 2024

Udina “June” Wise, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at Seton Hays Hospital,Kyle, Texas after a brief illness.

June was born June 3, 1929, in LaFollette , Tennessee. She was preceded in death by herdaughter, Marcella Jean Garcia, her son Ronald Lee Wise, her mother Maude Ethel Douglas,father John R. Douglas, and many other loved family.

June was a devoted and...

Feb 20, 2024

Larry Alfred Goertz, 75, of Burleson, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at home. Larry was a brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. He had a brilliant mind and a very generous spirit toward those in need.

A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in String Prairie, Texas.Larry was...

Feb 19, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...