Obituaries

Ben Douglas Snead, Jr.

Jan 13, 2022

Ben Douglas Snead, Jr. passed away January 13, 2022 at the age of 89.

Ben will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Ben Dealing

Jan 4, 2022

Ben Dealing, 84,  went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022.

Ben Dealing was born on March 3, 1937, in Watertown, N.Y., to Foster M. and Irene G. Dealing.  At age 9, the family moved to Mannsville, NY, and he later served as the manager for the high school basket ball team. During high school and slightly...

Angie Abbey

Jan 1, 2022

Carol Evangeline "Angie" Abbey, 53, of Del Valle, TX, went to dance with our Lord Jesus on February 12, 2022. Angie was born June 30, 1968 in Stanley, ND the daughter of Harlan and Carol (Ericson) Rolla. She was raised on the family homestead in Charlson, ND

On May 3, 1986, Angie was united in marriage to...

Elizabeth King

Dec 27, 2021

Visitation will be Friday, December 31, 2021 from 5:00pm-6:00pm followed by a memorial service at 6:00pm in the chapel of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Jeffrey Holberg

Dec 27, 2021

“An Austin Angler goes ahead to scout for the rest of us.” -Larry Sunderland

Jeffrey Byron Holberg, 74, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away December 27, 2021. Jeff dedicated his career to the improvement of communities. He retired from Public Administration after serving in Port Arthur, Dilly, Paris, Diboll, Belton, and Bastrop. After his retirement, he turned his...

Norma Woehl

Dec 22, 2021

Norma Woehl entered the gates of Heaven on December 22, 2021 at the age of 89.

Norma was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 10, 1932 to Steve and Ida Rainey Lampros.

She met the love of her life, Arthur Joe Woehl, Jr. at Bastrop Highschool. She later...

Clifford Redus

Dec 16, 2021

Clifford Keith Redus, age 90, passed away at home on December 16, 2021.  He was born on February 20, 1931 in Devine, Texas to John C. Sr. and Hazel Redus.  He was predeceased by six brothers and four sisters.  He began his life of hard work as a boy in the irrigated peanut, tomato and melon fields of Devine. ...

James Kee

Dec 15, 2021

James Carl Kee, 84, Retired Health Physicist passed away Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing Home. Mr. Kee was born on September 20, 1937 in Crockett, Texas, the son of James W. and Ollie M. (LaRue) Kee He was raised in Victoria, Texas, where he attended school and married the love of his life, Joy Wyvonne Wagner....

Bobby Doran Sr.

Dec 12, 2021

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, Bobby Gene Doran Sr. passed away in his home in Bastrop, TX.

Bobby was born in San Angelo, TX on June 19, 1937 to Max Doran and Maudie (Prosise) Doran. He grew up on a west Texas ranch where his mother worked cooking meals for the ranch hands. The family later moved to Austin, where...

Jimmie Bloodsworth

Dec 11, 2021

Jimmie Lee Bloodsworth, 71, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on December 11th, 2021 after a long battle with various health issues. His last days were spent surrounded by his wife, family, friends, beautiful music, and his favorite coconut cream pie.

Jimmie was born in Pitkin, Louisiana on January 22, 1950, to Zeno and Thelma (Willis) Bloodsworth....

Dana Denney

Dec 8, 2021

Dana Charmaine Denney

1998 - 2021

Dana Charmaine Denney, 23, the beloved daughter of Dave and Charmaine Denney, cherished sister of Tyler Denney and Blake Denney, slipped away early in the evening Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. She will be missed by numerous family members and close friends. Dana was a breath...

Kimberly Olson

Dec 6, 2021

Kimberly Olson, age 51, passed away on December 6, 2021, at her residence in Bastrop, Texas after many years of dialysis and multiple other medical issues. She was born on April 12,  1970 in Houston Texas.

Kimberly is survived by her son, Jonathon Riley Graham; her father and step-mother, Dale and Peggy Olson; her two brothers, Michael (Mindy) and...

Jordan Mcdonald

Dec 5, 2021

Jordan Battersby McDonald, 34, was unexpectedly taken from this life on December 5, 2021, in Bastrop, Texas.

Jordan Battersby McDonald was born October 23, 1987, in Austin, Texas, to Dr. Curtis and Jamie Kershaw McDonald. Jordan, the youngest of the three McDonald boys, grew up alongside his brothers Chase and Miles. The three were inseparable and were...

Edward Lowden

Dec 3, 2021

Edward "Shorty" Maurice Lowden, 85, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at his home  in Bastrop, Texas.

Edward was born November 3, 1936 in Bastrop, Texas. He would go on to join the National Guard on May 1, 1958 to April 1964 and in 1962, he was called to active duty. In April of 1961, he would marry the love of his life,...

Jeff Mills

Dec 2, 2021

Jeff Mills

April 16th, 1964 - December 2, 2021

Jeff was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, IA. He moved to Houston with his younger brother Tim and his parents Carol and Bob when he was 17. He finished his last year of school in the Houston area and went on to study computer science...

Ollene Katherine Bartsch

Dec 2, 2021

ABOUT ME!

I have been very Blessed in life!

My family and especially my beautiful, wonderful grandchildren are so very important to me and loved fiercely by me!

I have always known that Jesus was real and even when I blocked my ears so I could go my way for a while; He...

Lawson D. Turner Iii "Buddy"

Nov 28, 2021

Lawson D. Turner III “Buddy”, 74 of Bastrop Texas, moved home to Heaven on November 28, 2021 after a battle with ALS.  He was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Mary Lou, a homemaker and Lawson D. Turner Jr. a Customs Agent.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Turner; uncle, Frank Sanford; and...

Shirley Thorne

Nov 26, 2021

Shirley was born August 3, 1946, in Bastrop, TX, the fourth child of Albert and Mattie Thorne. They are awaiting her entrance into the Pearlie Gates. Also preceding her death is her niece, Sharon Kay Thorne Randle.

Shirley gave her life to Christ at the age of 9 at Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop, TX, she...

James Kelley

Nov 11, 2021

James Loyd Kelley passed away on November 11, 2021 at the age of 87 years from congestive heart failure.  He was born in Highlands, Texas on August 29, 1934 to Ray and Emma (Luersen) Kelley. He married Jeannie Ailene Bailey from Bastrop, Texas on March 11, 1956.  They celebrated 65 years of marriage on March 11, 2021.  From their...

Irmgard Murphy

Nov 9, 2021

Irmgard Elonore Karin Bredno Murphy, affectionately known as our “Omi”, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 at the age of 83.

Irmgard was born in Berlin, Germany, August 16, 1938, where she lived in foster care until she was 17 years old. She...