Obituaries

John Hajdik

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...

Dan Starling

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...

Iris Noriega

Feb 12, 2021

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

Steven Reedy

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...

Clara Burk

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.

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William Moors

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...

James Evans, Jr.

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. ...

Patricia Schlickeisen

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...

George Wurzbach

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...

Mildred Graham

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. ...

Hollis West

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...

Roger Osborn

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...

Jack Welborn

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...

David Gonzales

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...

Rosetta "Rosie" L. (Mayfield) Wallace

Jan 18, 2021

Rosetta "Rosie" L. (Mayfield) Wallace passed on, January 18, 2021 at the age of 78.

Visitation will be 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bangs Cemetery in Bangs, Texas.

Salvador Garcia

Jan 13, 2021

Salvador Godinez Garcia, age 72, of Bastrop was called to his Heavenly home on January 13, 2021.

Mary Medina

Jan 11, 2021

Mary Medina, 93, of Galveston, Tx., passed away on January 11, 2021 in Bastrop, Tx.

Our mom was the best, a loving person who cared deeply for her family.  She played many roles throughout her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was the person we ran to for a reassuring hug, a good...

Illyana Hough

Jan 9, 2021

Illyana Rae Hough, infant daughter of Alexandria Martinez and Craig Hough.

Helen Simmons

Jan 8, 2021

Helen Doris Simmons went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born in Bryan, Texas in 1936 to Effie and John Henry Clyburn.

Helen was mainly a stay at home Mom but back in the 1970s she was a waitress at the original Night...

Angela Najera-Martinez

Jan 6, 2021

Angela Sophia Najera-Martinez nació el 30 de diciembre de 2020 en Austin, Texas de Jobana Martinez y Adrian Najera. El 6 de enero de 2021 Dios llamó a Sofía para estar con él en el cielo.

Jobana y Adrian siempre apreciarán la semana que pudieron pasar con Sophia aquí en la Tierra. Lamentan su muerte con mucho...