Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Lillie Harvey Spies Loth, 89, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas, on January 17, 1936, to Arthur Spies Sr. and Lillie Hanslik Spies.

Lillie married Leroy Frank Loth on May 31, 1959, and together they raised two children, Rebecca Susanna Loth Osborne and Dominic Frank Loth. She lived...

Apr 3, 2025

Aurelio Solis Muñoz, de 80 años, residente de Cedar Creek, Texas, falleció pacíficamente el 3 de abril de 2025. Nació el 16 de septiembre de 1944 en México y más tarde hizo de Texas su hogar, mudándose allí en 1990. Hombre de profunda fe católica, Aurelio vivió una vida arraigada en la familia, la tradición y la resiliencia.

Le precedieron en...

Mar 29, 2025

Richard James Walker of Cedar Creek, Texas, born on January 10, 1962, in Taylor, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished son of John and Margaret Pospisil, who preceded him in death during his childhood. Despite this early loss, Richard was blessed to be welcomed into the loving home of Lewin and Laverne...

Mar 20, 2025

On March 20, 2025, God decided that he needed Rosa "Rogie" Erlinda Hernandez, aged 69, of Bastrop, Texas, so he took her home to rest. She battled Lewy Body Dementia for three years and peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones.

Rogie, was born on June 28, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. As a teenager she met the love of her life,...

Mar 13, 2025

Judy Anne Parker, 72, of Bastrop, Texas, amazing wife, sister, mother, nana and friend to many, died early Thursday, March 13, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones of natural causes.

Ms. Judy aka “Nana” is survived by her loving husband, Marshall for 54 years. They have three children and a son-in-law, Stephanie and Brad Byrd, Terry and Lisa Parker. We...

Mar 10, 2025

Billie Laake DeBaun passed away Monday March 10, 2025, in Bastrop, Texas at the age of 90. She went gently and peacefully into heaven. We have no doubt Dad came down and took her hand to help make this journey and they are in each other’s loving arms once again.

Mom is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Odie...

Feb 27, 2025

Josefa Villa Salas nació el 13 de Abril de 1939 en Venaditos Ojocaliente Zacatecas, México. Ella era una amorosa madre, hermana, tía, abuela y bisabuela. Amaba infinitamente a sus 11 hijos. Le sobreviven su esposo Paulino Martínez e hijos: Álvaro, Santos, Marcelo, Cecilia, Marco, Paulino Jr., Esteban y Valente Martínez y más de 30 nietos. Falleció el dia 27 de...

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

Born Bobbye Jean Bartlett in Lakeview, TX to Buster and Katherine (Doll) Bartlett on January 28,1934, she moved with her parents and siblings, Jerry Wayne and Doyle Buster to the community of Lorenzo, TX early in their lives to eventually become pillars of church and community in Crosby County.

After graduation from Lorenzo High School, Bobbye went on to graduate from...

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...