All Obituaries

Jerald Jones Wallace passed away at his home on April 1, 2020 at the age of 81.  He was born July 29, 1938 to Vellon Lee and Lona Elizabeth Wallace.  Jerald is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rosetta Lucille Wallace; three children, Shirley Ann Breckles, William Lee Wallace, Michael Lynn Wallace; two sisters, Ann Dickinson, Jane Falcon; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.  Jerald served twenty years in the US Air Force...

Newton Mac Ellis, 90, of Bastrop, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, March 29th, 2020.  He was born November 18th, 1929, in Roswell, New Mexico.       Mac served his Country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, being stationed at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas.  He was a retired US Postal Inspector after serving 30 years with the US Postal Service.  He was also a member of the Austin Gem and Mineral Association, and...

Crispina Ramírez Alvarado, de 61 años, amada Esposa y Madre, fue llamada a su lugar de descanso eterno el 24 de marzo de 2020. Entró en este mundo el 25 de octubre de 1958 en Xichú Guanajuato, México, nacido de Leónidez Alvarado y Arnulfo Ramírez. Ella es precedida en la muerte por sus padres; Los suegros, Remedios González y Felipe Casas; Hermana, Socorro Alvarado; cuñada, Margarita Casas;cuñado, Refugio Casas;...

Ret USAF TSGT Alton (Al) L. Chandler, age 80 of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Cedar Creek, Texas. Surrounded by his family. Al was born July 16, 1939 in Shelbyville, Texas.   He graduated from Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville, Texas.   He enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1959 and retired out of Bergstrom AFB Austin, Texas in December 1979. Al was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a Master Crew...

Helen Page Martin, 98, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at UIHC. Graveside Services will be held at Clearview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas, where Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home is caring for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make your gift to honor her memory to the Palliative Care Dept. by contacting Megan Rife with the University of Iowa Center for Advancement at megan.rife@foriowa.org or 1-319-467-3404. You can also make a gift online. Local arrangements are with Lensing Funeral &...

Frances Geraldine “Geri” Ellis Linton, of Bastrop, Texas, passed from this life March 7, 2020 at the age of 78.  She was born September 26, 1941 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Charlie F. Ellis and Mary Helen Butler Ellis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Alfred “Bo” Linton; her parents; brothers, Danny Ellis, Kenneth Ellis; sons-in-law, Ralph Barnett and Ira Crofford, Sr. Geri is survived by her 5 daughters, Cindy Crofford of Heartland, Teri...

Frederick ("Fred") Grant Boyd, 88, passed away March 6, 2020 after a brief illness under the care of hospice.  He was born July 27, 1931 in Meadowview, Virginia and was one of 11 children.  His favorite childhood memory was "taking care of the farm animals." Fred loved the Lord and his country.  He served 30 years in the Air Force followed by 25 years of civil service.  His most proud accomplishments were his five Air Force Commendation Medals,...

Vernon D. Murchison passed away March 3, 2020 at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Doris and Rosie; brother, Benny Murchison and sister, Wanda Norris. Vernon is survived by his sister Peggy Stewart and her husband Richard Stewart. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.  Services for Vernon will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home located at 505 Old Austin Highway in Bastrop,...

Pam Maxwell our beloved daughter, sister, mother, and nana passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones. Pam retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife after 30 years of service. After retiring from the state, she worked part-time as a home healthcare caregiver. Later, she went to work part-time at HEB in Bastrop. She loved reading, playing card games, shopping, and spending time with her family. Pam touched many lives during her lifetime and will be deeply missed by...

  Sandra Ruth Hancock Stark, age 79, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on February 16, 2020 in Bastrop, Texas. She was born on July 28, 1940 in Gary, Texas, to Ila Belle (Witherspoon) Hancock and Ommer “O.J.” Hancock.  She was a wife, mother, homemaker and poet.  She was a 1958 graduate of Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas.  She later attended Panola Jr. College, Victoria College and Schreiner College.  She was a school secretary for many years in the...