Obituaries

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

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 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 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 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,...

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...