Obituaries

Nov 26, 2020

Pablo Villegas Rentaria passed away November 26, 2020 at the age of 55.

Private family services are planned and he will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery.

Nov 23, 2020

Frank Kennedy passed away at his home in Dale on November 23, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born July 20, 1958 to James "Sunny" and Gladys Kennedy of Blanco, Texas.

Frank grew up in Blanco. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. When he was not hunting or fishing, he was working. Frank worked...

Nov 22, 2020

Skaosti Rodney Holland, 23, of Bastrop, Texas – cook at Denny’s and entrepreneur,  passed from this life November 22, 2020 at home in Bastrop.

Skaosti was born October 8, 1997 in Trinidad, Colorado.  He attended Bastrop High School. His favorite hobbies were playing the guitar, skateboarding, jamming to music and hanging out with friends and family.

Nov 18, 2020

John Rickes passed away suddenly on November 18 in Austin Texas. Born in Albany NY, May 1986. John attended Colonie Community Day Care, and was a graduate of St.Pius X School, Shaker High School, SUNY Cortland and St.John's  University School of Law. He played football at Shaker and SUNY Cortland, where he was a member of the 2007 ECAC...

Nov 18, 2020

Rufus James Washington Senior was born to Charles Lee Washington Senior and Irene Parks-Washington on March 3rd, 1949 in Bastrop, TX. He was called home on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 in San Antonio, TX.

He attended Emile High School thru the 11th grade. In the 12th grade, he was one of 10 African American students that volunteered...

Nov 14, 2020

Crispin Castillo Tijerina, age 86, of Rosanky Texas was called from this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home with his family.

He was born October 25, 1934 in Creedmoor, Texas to Amador and Flavia (Margain) Tijerina.

Crispin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cared for his family well. He was...

Nov 7, 2020

September 17, 1940-November 7, 2020

Pedro Serna, Jr., born in Harlingen, Texas, served in the United States Air Force proudly for 20 years. So, when you see the flag, respect it because freedom isn’t free! He did tours in Vietnam, Korea, Iwo Jima, Italy, Spain, the United States, and others. Afterwards, he went to work for the...

Nov 7, 2020

Thomas Jesse "T.J." Whittle, age 48, passed peacfully, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Nov 6, 2020

The family is preparing a fitting memorial for Mrs. Rogers which will be placed here upon completion.

Oct 25, 2020

Sandra Faye Klesel

1958 - 2020

A celebration of Sandra's life will be held Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.

Family and friends will gather from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and Service will begin at 2:00 PM.

Oct 22, 2020

Gladys Burns passed away October 22, 2020 at the age of 69.

Visitation will be from 1:00p to 4:00pm on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.  The funeral will begin at 10:00am on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home with burial following at 2:00pm at Central Texas State Veterans...

Oct 19, 2020

JoAnn Beck, age 50, of Bastrop was called from this life on Monday, October 19, 2020.  She was born in Elgin, Texas on November 8, 1969 to Lloyd and Margaret Ellis.

JoAnn was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her husband Marty Beck of Bastrop; parents, Lloyd and Margaret...

Oct 18, 2020

Leon Michael Grohman, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend was called to his heavenly home on October 18, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Bastrop, Texas on October 7, 1942 to Clarence and Ida Grohman.  His greatest joys in life were his faith, family, gardening and taking care of his...

Oct 15, 2020

Alicia Gutierrez Orozco was born to Evaristo and Leonora Gutierrez in Bastrop, TX, on October 8, 1931.  Alicia gained her heavenly inheritance on Thursday, Oct 15, 2020 at the age of 89 years.

She graduated from high school in Bastrop. Throughout her life she worked in a variety of areas including as a nurses aide in the...

Oct 11, 2020

Charles Watterson Lee, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and stalwart of the Watterson community departed for his heavenly home on October 11, 2020.  He was born June 15, 1937 in Watterson, Texas.   He lived his life first and foremost as a faithful servant of the Lord.   He is survived by his wife, Gearldine Buckner Lee, celebrating 59...

Oct 5, 2020

Gabe was born November 11, 1984 to David Diaz and Roberta Thelen in Round Rock Texas. He gained his wings after a long-fought battle with cancer on October 5, 2020 at 11:32 A.M. at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Gabe was a dedicated husband, father, family man, brother and friend who spent his time pulling tricks,...

Oct 5, 2020

Mary Colleen Gonzalez, 63, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on October 5th at St. Davids Medical Center in Austin, TX.  She was born on September 27, 1957 in Portsmouth, VA. She was part of a Military family and has been all over the United States but called Texas home.  She served 3 years in the United States Navy as...

Oct 4, 2020

Thomas (Tom) L. Toovey,71, of Bastrop, Texas passed away Sunday October 4th at home with his family by his side. He was born in Seward, Nebraska on May 9, 1949 to Ralph and Euna Jean Toovey, he was the fourth of six children.

After graduating from Seward High School, Tom attended Milford Technical College where he earned...

Oct 1, 2020

Jerene Annette Wuensche Loeschman

The Lord gave Jerene the gift of life on Sunday, July 14, 1940 in Slaton,TX, first born child to Herman and Clara Wuensche who farmed in nearby Wilson, TX.

Jerene was baptized July 21,1940, into membership in God’s family at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wilson, in a home baptism, which was...

Sep 30, 2020

Lawrence Best passed away September 30, 2020 at the age of 93.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.