All Obituaries

LeRoy H. Simons, father and tinkerer, aged 101 years, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Bastrop, Texas on September 18, 2020 having been in the wonderful care of his son and daughter-in-law, Allen B. and Candace Simons.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Emiline Moeller Simons and by his brother, Gerald E. Simons of Houston.  Mr. Simons is also survived by a brother, Donald F. Simons of San Antonio, sons Leslie H. Simons (Gael) of Austin and Roger D. Simons...

Donald Gene Wilkinson passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17th, at the age of 68.  He was born to Glen and Nina Wilkinson on August 3rd, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas.  He married Tiffany Prewitt on September 27th, 1997. Don enjoyed the beach with the sand between his toes, his music of all kinds, and barbequing.  He was a movie buff and always ruined the endings by guessing them.  He spent his younger years playing his passion on multiple softball teams and even his...

James Carl Smith, 58, of Elgin, Texas passed away on September 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  James is survived by his fiancé, Donna Gudeczauskas; his mother, Vernie Smith; brothers and sisters, Wayne Smith and his wife, Valerie;  Beverly Smith and Daryl Gardner; Dan Smith and his wife Gail and nephew, Allan Smith; Fred Smith and his wife, Rachel and niece, Jessica. James was born and grew up in Erie Pennsylvania.  He enlisted in the United...

Sandra Boggus Grawunder Sandra Boggus Grawunder entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2020 with her son Lee by her side. Sandra lost her second battle with cancer when it returned this past year. Sandra was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 14, 1945, the daughter of Berta and Lewis Boggus. As a child, Sandra spent a lot of time in Harlingen visiting her grandparents, Lewis and Maudie Boggus. Her aunts and uncles, Frank and Peggy Boggus and Jim and Lorelle Younglbood...

It is in great sadness that the family of Raul Rangel announces his passing on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the age of 64 years old.  He was born in Dolores Hidalgo Gto., Mexico, and was the son of Pablo Rangel Villegas and Maria de Jesus Sandoval Rangel. Raul will always be remembered as a hardworking devoted son, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.  He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.  He enjoyed playing with his grandkids, welding and loved...

Troy Franklin was born in Kokomo, Indiana October 23, 1965 on Grissom Airforce Base. At age 54, Troy passed away on the weekend of August 29th.  He proudly served his country in the military, worked as a phone man, and loved to spend time with his family and friends. Troy always had a smile, a joke at the waiting and a laugh that could fill a room. Troy was a romantic and loved to participate in the Renaissance Fair, camping out for weekends in full character and dress. As a martial...

Mary Ellen Franklin, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas May 27, 1943.  She passed away on September 4th, 2020, at age 77. Mary was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and friend. She was the oldest daughter in her family and learned how to take charge of her brothers and sisters right away.  She used that skillset to become a supervisor at GM manufacturing in Peru, Indiana. She spent her retirement years making her house a home, cooking, entertaining, feeding the...

Zulema G. Vasquez, age 102, resident of Bastrop, Texas passed away on September 2, 2020.  She was born February 27, 1918 in Bastrop to Samuel and Nemesia Garcia. She was a devoted mother and friend.  She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Zulema is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Julio Vasquez; brothers, Sam, Gam, and Dan Garcia; her sisters, Eudelia Gonzales, Amelia Villarreal, and Gregoria Delgado. She is survived by 1 stepson; 3 stepdaughters; 19...

Robin Lynn Brough Sumner, 61, of Cedar Creek, TX went to be with her Lord & Savior August 28th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Robin was born in Kokomo, IN on August 25th, 1959 to Robert and Clara Mae Brough. She was a loving, caring, wife and mother. Robin had a wonderful life and traveled to many beautiful places with her husband Kirk Sumner of 42 years. She enjoyed shopping and interior decorating and graduated from Indiana Ivy Tech. She was a devoted member of her...

Long time Bastrop resident Mary Gregory LeBlanc, 88, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020.  Born Maria Gregory Papadaki on May 20, 1932, the youngest child of Gregory and Garafalia in Anapoli, Crete, Greece, the most honorable way to explain her life is in chapters.  Her first chapter in Greece included surviving the Nazi occupation of Crete during World War II, losing a brother and cousin to an unexploded shell, learning sewing and fashion design, helping...