Obituaries

May 28, 2021

Linda B. Turner, 79, born November 14, 1941, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 of lung disease complications at St. David’s South, Austin, Texas.

Linda was born in Spokane, Washington, daughter of Harold W. Sorte and Virginia B. Low. She graduated from North Central High School, Spokane. She attended Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, Washington....

May 27, 2021

Lawrence Goertz passed away May 27, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born September 7, 1941 to Clara Seidel Goertz and Louis Goertz in String Prairie, Texas.

He Gratuated from Smithville High School's class of 1961.  After graduation he served in the United States Army from 1961- 1967. Following his service he settled in to his 40...

May 27, 2021

Thomas G. Cox went home to be with Jesus and his momma, Sandra Klesel, on May 27, 2021 at the age of 38.

There are so many words we can use to describe how full of life Thomas was. He was a  force to be reckoned with, Through this larger then life personality you couldn’t miss...

May 22, 2021

Judith “Judy” Malone Murphy passed away May 22, 2021 at the age of 78. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Thelma and Frank Hurst Malone.

Judy worked at Bastrop Abstract Title Company for 20 years. Her social nature was well received in the community.  She enjoyed cooking and decorating but her favorite things to do...

May 20, 2021

Patricio “Tito” Navarro Corona 1924 – 2021

Our beloved Patricio “Tito” Navarro Corona, 97, resident of Bastrop, was called by our heavenly father on Thursday, May 20, 2021.  Preceded in death by Alexys Amerie Carrillo.  Survived by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Colmenero and husband Jose Refugio Colmenero; great grandchildren, Ciro Carrillo Jr. and wife Viviana Carrillo, Elena Carrillo...

May 18, 2021

David Allen Friske of Austin, Texas, died on May 18, 2021.  He was 54 years old.  David was born in Dallas, Texas, June 14, 1965 to Eugene and Jenease Friske.  David was the third of nine children.

David is survived by his sons Joshua D. Friske and Jeremy A. Friske, Jeremy’s wife Kelsey, his mother Jenease Friske,...

May 17, 2021

Shirley J. Young arrived at his heavenly home on May 17, 2021 after 85 years on earth. Shirley was born August 16,1935 to Artie and Jurd Young at the family farm in Garza county near Grassland, Texas. Shirley graduated from Post High School,  and in 1953 married Margie Laine Mowell of Lamesa, Texas. They moved to Midland where Shirley...

May 14, 2021

Randy Kay Adkins, 68, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away May 14, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Irene Adkins.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cookie Adkins; daughter, Becky (Jason) Hall; son, Tim (Shelly) Adkins; grandchildren, Justin, Elsa, Josh, Anna, Abby, Bella, Gabe.

Randall retired after...

May 1, 2021

A fitting memorial is being prepared and will be placed here upon completion.

Apr 18, 2021

Joe Eugene Burleson, born on March 5, 1960, passed from this earthly life on April 18, 2021 with the love of his life by his side.  Joe was born in San Angelo, Texas and raised in Brownwood, Texas.

Joe loved life and could always be counted on for a good laugh.  He enjoyed listening to old music and...

Apr 17, 2021

Larry James Friske, age 82, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Katy, Texas.  He was born November 9, 1938 in Bastrop, Texas to Albert and Dora (Wilhelm) Friske.

Later the family moved to Cistern and Larry graduated from Flatonia High School in 1958. He served in the US Army from 1958...

Apr 15, 2021

Margaret Mae Holland passed away on April 15, 2021 at the age of 95.

A graveside service will be held to celebrate the life of Margaret Mae Holland at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Cook Walden Capital Memorial Park Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.

Apr 14, 2021

Armando Garza Salinas, 59, of Bastrop, Texas, was called home by our heavenly father on April 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father and mother , Espetacion and Juana Salinas; brothers, Epifanio Naldomado and Jose Salinas. He is survived by his wife, Elidia Salinas; children, Gloria and Elija Vaquera; sons, Elija Jr., Benjamin (Kristina) Salinas, Enrique...

Mar 29, 2021

William Rolland “Sully” Simpson, 76, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on March 29,2021 in Kyle, Texas. He was born on March 20,1945 in Bastrop,TX. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vickie Lynn Simpson, and two children Kimberly Renee Simpson of Austin, TX and Jared Rolland Simpson of Austin, TX; brothers Richard Michael (Donna) Simpson of Murphy,...

Mar 24, 2021

Ruth Ella Roeber, age 69, of Austin, Texas, was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was surrounded by her brother and sisters.

Ruth loved the Lord Jesus and was always seeking to draw close to Him. She was known for her friendliness and laughter, as well as her generosity. Ruth loved spending time with her...

Mar 22, 2021

Mark Jerome Goertz, 89, of Rockne, TX passed away early Monday morning, March 22, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1931 to Rudolph and Hettie Goertz of Red Rock, TX.

Mark married the love of his life Barbara Goertz on January 4, 1955.  They were married for 66 wonderful years and blessed with 10 children: Monica...

Mar 19, 2021

William (Bill) Brown, 92, of Smithville, TX, died Friday March 19, 2021. He was born May 11, 1928 in Oklahoma City.

He was the son of Joe Brown and Laura Beatrice Oates. He was a senior building inspector for the city of Austin for 17 years. He was united in marriage to Carlene Branum on October 10,...

Mar 11, 2021

Leonard Frank Akins was born November 5, 1933 and died March 11, 2021 at 11:25 pm at home due to complications from pneumonia and Alzheimer’s.

Frank was born in San Saba County, Texas, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Leonard Akins.

Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Gazelle Akins, and two sisters,...

Mar 11, 2021

Miguel Barrientos – age: 91 years 4 months 11 days

Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father,

Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

But above all a Trusted and Valued Colleague,

Friend and Confidant.

On the morning of March 11th, 2021 Miguel Barrientos heard the call to come home and chose...

Mar 8, 2021

On Monday March 8, 2021, Maria Estela Flores, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 62.

Estela was born on July 13, 1958 in Salamanca, Guanajuato and was raised by her loving grandmother Isidra Lira “Mama Chila.” On March 2, 1974 she married Filimon Flores and raised six sons Nicholas, Alejandro, Juan, Jesus,...