Obituaries

Feb 27, 2025

Josefa Villa Salas nació el 13 de abril de 1939 en Zacatecas, México y falleció el 27 de febrero de 2025 en Cedar Creek, Texas, rodeada de su amada familia.



Los servicios funerarios están actualmente pendientes en este momento.

Feb 27, 2025

Mike Neel lived a life defined by service, love, and unwavering devotion to his family and faith. Born on May 17, 1948, in Riverside, California, he spent his early years in the Golden State before answering the call to serve his country. A proud veteran, Mike bravely served during the Vietnam War.

 

After his military service, he made Texas his home,...

Feb 25, 2025

John "Barry" Denton, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th. He implored me to not make a big deal out of his death. He wanted simple, without all of the to-do. He was an Air Force veteran, owner of Honda of Ottawa for 26 years, a generous philanthropist, a dedicated husband for 45 years, and an unwavering, supportive father,...

Feb 22, 2025

Robert Glynn Housewright, Sr. of Harwood, Texas peacefully left this world on February 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Robert (known by family and close friends as Bob) was born in Florence, Texas on June 2, 1937, where he grew up on the family farm. 

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Yvonne Housewright; parents, John Garrison and...

Feb 19, 2025

Beverly Ann Rhoades, 90, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family and close friends on February 19, 2025. Beverly was born in Austin, Texas on February 26, 1934. The youngest daughter of John and Lilly Kreuz. She graduated from Austin High School in the Spring of 1952. On November 20, 1952, she married the “love...

Feb 17, 2025

Joyce Elaine Terry, born on September 28, 1944, in Alice, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Bastrop, Texas. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Terry; her parents, Silas and Eula Coleman; and her sisters, Edith Thacker and Beverly Wilbur. 

Joyce is survived by her two sons, Edwin (Carolyn) and Brian (Susan); eight grandchildren: Edwin Jr. (Anna),...

Feb 17, 2025

Michael Cammen Bergren passed away February 17, 2025 at the age of 54.

Michael's family will celebrate his life at a later date.

Feb 17, 2025

Margaret Dean Ellis, 81 of Bastrop Texas passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at St. David’s South Austin Hospital. Margaret was born to William Porter Collins and Myrtle Dove Collins In Austin,Tx on July 31, 1943. 

She had a love for history and genealogy .She was involved in a few clubs: L A Turner UDC-daughters of the Confederacy, Lost Pines....

Feb 15, 2025

Kenneth Richard Gafford, (Ken) passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Monroe and Mary Clyde Gafford.

Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jeananne “Jeanie” Gafford; his son, Kelly Gafford and daughter-in-law Karen; and his cherished grandchildren, Kelly Ray,...

Feb 14, 2025

Bobbye Jean Young was born January 28, 1934 in Lakeview, Texas and passed away February 14, 2025 at her home in Paige, Texas.

Services will be held and announced at a later date. 

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

Peggy Ruth Wilson was born October 15, 1940 in Georgetown, Texas and passed away February 9, 2025 in Bastrop, Texas.

Services are currently pending at this time...........

Jan 30, 2025

Elaine Doris Houseton passed away January 30, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born in West Virginia on November 1, 1935. She was the daughter of Lester and Susan Crawford.

Elaine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was blessed with six children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, John Houseton, Jr.,...

Jan 29, 2025

Robert Dean Dorward passed away January 29, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania. 

Robert lived a life filled with dedication, love, and service. A graduate of Lehighton High School, he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman from 1962 to 1966. His service took...

Jan 27, 2025

Anne was born on November 3rd, 1953 in Salem, New Jersey to Edward and Helen Bevis. She grew up in southern New Jersey on a farm alongside her 4 brothers. For over 40 years, she worked on Vasta Farms alongside her husband Joe and raised their daughter Casey. In 2018, she and Joe moved to Texas to be near their...

Jan 21, 2025

James Stevens Hoffman, affectionately know as Jim, Lt., and Papa cop, passed away January 21, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born October 25, 1946 in Bastrop, Texas to Arthur M “Teddy” Hoffman and Naomi (Harris) Hoffman.

Jim lived most of his life in Smithville, Texas. He attended Smithville High School and graduated with the class of 1965. In...

Jan 14, 2025

Michael Judson Bailey (Buddy) died peacefully at his home in Cedar Creek, Texas January 14, 2025. 

Predeceased by his parents Wesley Taylor Bailey, Thelma Rae Bailey and sister Barbara June Bailey.

 Survived by the love of his life, his wife, Hilary Joy Watts Bailey. Older sister Carolyn Bailey Case, Children Nathan, Boyd(Marcella) & Jennifer(Daryl)Bailey Belz Step Children Stephen(Mel)& Hayley Watts, Proud Papa...

Jan 9, 2025

Tommy Wayne (Tom) Corbell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 8, 2025. He was born in Bastrop, Texas, on October 29, 1946. 

Tom married the love of his life, Gloria Cisneros Corbell, on January 10, 1970, in Bastrop, Texas. Together, they shared many years of cherished memories until her...

Jan 9, 2025

Neil Edward Goertz entered his heavenly home on January 9,2025. He was 57 years old.

Neil was a very compassionate man and enjoyed helping people. He was extremely intelligent and gifted, (traits that were inherited by his daughters) and shared his gift when called upon. However, when called upon for advice he was pretty sure his way was the right way....

Dec 28, 2024

Maria Hill passed away December 28, 2024 at the age of 72. 

Services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home. 

The visitation will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and the service will start at 1:00pm at the funeral home chapel. Graveside will follow at the Elgin Latin Cemetery in Elgin, Texas.