Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

Carl Wayne "CW" Botkin, 74, born in Beaukiss, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Paige, Texas on March 8, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Jane Botkin; sisters, Ruby, Lynn, and Ann; brothers, Ernest and Lee Ray Botkin; mother-in-law, Laura Tucker. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Botkin; daughter,...

Mar 7, 2021

Derek Dean Dahl, 29, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021. Derek was born on March 9, 1992 in Kingman, Arizona. Derek and his family moved to Bastrop, Texas in May of 2007.

Derek is preceded in death by grandfather, Robert D. Dahl, Sr.

Derek is survived by his father, Robert D. Dahl, Jr.; mother,...

Mar 4, 2021

Jerry Don Slater left this world for heaven on March 4th, 2021. He was 62 years old. He was born in Haskell, Texas to Dan and Betty Slater on November 27th, 1958. Jerry loved to fish and hunt, and he sure did love collecting arrowheads and artifacts, but his true love in this world was his family. He was a...

Feb 21, 2021

Arrangements are pending at this time.  A fitting memorial and service times will be added upon completion.

Feb 19, 2021

Anna Mae Schneider, 83, of Bastrop, Texas took the hand of the Lord and was led to her heavenly home on Friday, February 19th.

A proud military wife who taught herself award winning cake design that brought beauty to many special occasions. Anyone who had a chance to meet her knew she was a pistol. A Texas...

Feb 18, 2021

Earnest Ray Nance, Jr, 76, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Ernie, as he was known to everyone, was born on November 15, 1944 in Houston, Texas, the oldest of three children.

He married his sweetheart, Linda Nance, on December 23, 1965.

Ernie retired from the City of Austin Electric Department...

Feb 17, 2021

Dan Alexander Starling, 81 years old, passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Dan was born to the late Lottie (Townson) and Roy Starling on May 10, 1939 in Austin Texas.

Dan’s favorite pastime was Bass Fishing. He was a favored member of Bastrop County Bass Club for many years. If Dan couldn’t make it opening...

Feb 17, 2021

John Albert Hajdik, 72, of Kovar, Texas, died at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Mr. Hajdik, also known as "Mr. John" and "Papa John", was born June 16, 1948 in Kellogg, Idaho. He was adopted at the age of four by August and Della Hajdik. He served in the United States Navy after graduating Smithville High...

Feb 12, 2021

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

Feb 11, 2021

Steven Lee Reedy, 59, of Smithville, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 11, 2021 following complications with glioblastoma multiforne. Steven was born to Gerald Reedy and Edith Faye Lorton in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Wharton, Texas and attended school in West Colombia, Texas. He was confirmed and baptized in the Lutheran faith before...

Feb 8, 2021

Clara Anne Burk, 78, of Smithville, Tx, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2021, 4:56 p.m., at Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Texas after complications following a vehicle accident.

Clara Anne Burk was born on September 6, 1942 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

Feb 4, 2021

William (Bill) Moors was born in Houston, Texas on January 2, 1952 to Grace and Joseph Moors. He was one of 10 children consisting of 5 brothers (Joseph, Raymond, Ronald, Robert and Michael) and 4 sisters (Carol, Maria, Judy and Donna).

Despite being severely compromised during birth he was able to live a longer and more fulfilling...

Feb 3, 2021

James Edward Evans Jr. (Bruno, Chicken man) , 51, of Elgin Tx.

James lost his battle with covid/pneumonia on February 3, 2021. He was a great man, father, brother and friend. Anyone who knew James knew he would give anything he had to help someone in need. He served 4 years in the National Guards. ...

Feb 1, 2021

Patricia (Patsy) Winkler Schlickeisen, 78, of Bastrop, Texas, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at her home after a brief illness. She was born on November 14, 1942 in Taylor, Texas the youngest daughter of Frank J. Winkler Sr. and Elizabeth (Bertha) Mary Kubacak. She married Willie Louis Schlickeisen, Jr. on May 24, 1969 and had spent 51 years as...

Jan 30, 2021

George Wurzbach was born August 1, 1931 in Calexico California, the son of George F. and Maria (DeCastro) Wurzbach.  He attended Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio.  During his time there, he served as manager for both the football and track teams.  He was also the assistant manager for the basketball team.  He received two official letters and...

Jan 29, 2021

Mildred Jennett Graham, 80, of Bastrop, Texas, passed into her heavenly life on Friday, January 29, 2021, with her daughters by her side.  She was born in Crawford, Tennessee, on August 26, 1940.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Ileen Hargis Van Horn, and her husband of 56 years, Edward Jacob Graham. ...

Jan 25, 2021

Roger Clinton Osborn, a 6th generation Texan, of Bastrop, Texas died on Monday, January 25, 2021 at home. Roger was born 68 years ago in downtown Bastrop, Texas at the F.A. Orgain Memorial Hospital on Church Street, on May 10, 1952 to Marvin C Osborn (Bob) and Martha Valine Osborn (Valine).  Roger was the oldest of three, his sister...

Jan 25, 2021

Hollis Steve West, 82, of Austin, Texas passed away on January 25, 2021 in Bastrop, Texas.  Burial is Monday, February 1, 2021 at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.

Steve was born in Austin, Texas to C.F. “Pete” and Angeleen West on June 11, 1938 as the second brother of twins.  He attended school in Austin and...

Jan 21, 2021

Jack M. Welborn, age 75, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away January 21, 2021 at his home in Cedar Creek.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Milam.

He is survived by his daughter, Shawn Welborn.

Jack attended University High in Waco, Texas.

After marrying, Jack and Martha moved to...

Jan 18, 2021

David Vela Gonzales Sr., 84, of Bastrop TX was relocated to heaven on January 18, 2021.

David was born in Bastrop on October 9, 1936 to Bartolo and Refugia Gonzales of Bastrop, TX.

David is survived by his wife Merze Gonzales; five sons Ernest, David Jr., Frank, Johnny, and Ralph Gonzales; eight daughters, Mary Cortez, Irene...