Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Robert (Bob) Earl Payne, 92, of Bastrop Texas, passed away July 26, 2020, of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born April 23, 1928 in Mexia, Texas to Sarah Oma and Robert Earl Payne. He grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas and then spent the majority of his adult life in Baytown, Texas, until he...

Jul 24, 2020

Robert (Bobby) Runkle Jr. 63, of Bastrop, Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2020 after a long battle with heart disease. Bobby was born on October 17, 1956 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

After graduating from Bastrop High School in 1972, Bobby attended Southwest Texas State University then enlisted in the Navy. After his...

Jul 17, 2020

Kevin Smith left this life on Friday, July 17, 2020 after his battle with cancer. He passed just like he lived surrounded by those he loved and who loved him.  He will be missed by all who knew him. Kevin was born on September 22, 1964 to Kenneth and Linda Smith. He had two siblings, Older brother Kerry and...

Jul 17, 2020

BETTY BREEN JOHNSON

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Betty Breen Johnson at the age of 90 who died at home peacefully on July 17, 2020. She will be laid to rest on July 23, 2020. She lived most of her life in Austin, Nixon and Bastrop, Texas.

She was born...

Jul 15, 2020

Another member of the Greatest Generation has left us.  Norman E. Crawford of Bastrop, Texas, passed away just before midnight on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the age of 95.  He was born near Thrall, Texas in 1925, the seventh of eight children of William Rufus (Rufe) and Stella Crawford.  They were a farming family and farmed land around...

Jul 13, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for John Riley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 11, 2020

Anita Kay Browning Linenberger was born July 14, 1941 to Katie Dee Kauffman Browning and Robert Sydney Browning.  She was born in the old, un-air conditioned Bastrop hospital like so many Bastropians from her generation.  She attended grade school in Bastrop until the family moved to Corpus Christi where her dad took a job at the naval...

Jul 11, 2020

Margarita Marin entered the arms of the Lord on July 11, 2020 at the age of 81.  She was born February 8, 1939 in Santa Cruze, Mulua in Guatemala.

Margarita was preceded in death by her husband, Prospero Garcia; daughter, Elma Marin; and sons, Rolando Marin and Julio Marin.  She is survived by her children, Vitalino Marin,...

Jul 10, 2020

Maria Matilde Valles, 69, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1951 in Buena Union, Durango Mexico. She married her childhood sweetheart, Rafael I. Valles-Gonzales. Together they had 5 children.

Matilde or “Ma” as everyone called her, was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She helped raise...

Jul 8, 2020

Mildred “Mikki” Jett Grube

Mildred “Mikki” Jett Grube of Bastrop, formerly of Dallas, Texas, was reunited with her beloved husband, Edward, and precious daughter, Julia Anne, on July 8, 2020. At 95 years of age, Mikki had lived a long and rich life, filled with loving family, life-long friends and many adventures. Mikki was born...

Jul 7, 2020

Letha (Dean) Magdelene (Sterling) Spakes, age 93, passed away peacefully July 7, 2020 with loved ones by her side. She was born January 7, 1927 in Wortham, Texas to the late William Lacy, Sr. and Ida Belle (Pope) Sterling. She eloped and married her love, Alfred Billy Spakes, Sr. on February 20, 1943.

Dean was a dedicated...

Jul 6, 2020

John Martinez Jr., 66, beloved Father, was called home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2020. He entered this world on November 11, 1953, in Austin, TX, born to John and Viola Martinez. He is survived by his seven children: Magnolia Welker, Samuel Martinez, Peter Martinez, Sarah Martinez, Joshua Martinez, Jordan Martinez, and Matthew Martinez. In addition, he is...

Jul 4, 2020

Bryan Wood, 52, beloved Son, Brother and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 4, 2020. He entered this world on August 11,1967.

Bryan believed in living life to the fullest while loving everyone with all his heart.

He was preceded in death by his step- father Jerry Peasley and loving sister...

Jun 22, 2020

Burt Pardue, 77, was born  August 17, 1942 in Stamford,  Texas to parents Arche Elton Pardue (Hamlin, Texas) and Lucille Brydson Pardue (Austin, Tx).  He died June 22, 2020 in Austin, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Watson Pardue of Haskell, Texas, and sons, Burt Brydson Pardue, Jr, and wife, Candi, of...

Jun 21, 2020

Sandra Kelly, 67, beloved Mother,Grandmother, Great grandmother, Aunt and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on June 21, 2020. She entered this world on November 17, 1952 in [Austin TX., born to Odessa Leverette and Oscar Kelly. She is survived by her siblings Karen, Shirley, Michael, Pasty, her best friend Joyce Toliver and her children Misty, Dusty,...

Jun 19, 2020

Our sweet Linda Kay Smith passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 75.  She was born on December 30, 1944 in El Centro, California to the late Buck and Georgie Mathis.

Linda grew up in Portales, New Mexico where she met and married Kenneth E. Smith of the US Air Force. They...

Jun 17, 2020

Joyce Maxine Fletcher passed away June 17, 2020 at the age of 84.

Jun 15, 2020

Michael James Minoia, 63, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home. He was a retired U.S Veteran and retired Health Inspector for the state of Texas.

Michael was born January 23, 1957 in Temple, Texas and was the only child of Michael J. Minoia and Dolores M. Minoia. He graduated with a...

Jun 15, 2020

Patricia Ann Davlin was called to her eternal home on June 15, 2020. She was born October 23, 1928.

A more fitting memorial is being composed by the family and will be placed here upon completion.

Jun 14, 2020

James “Jim” H. Collier, a World War II veteran and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 14, 2020 in the presence of his wife of 23 years, Peggy Housh Freeland Collier who took meticulous care of him in his final years. He died peacefully at their home in Cedar Creek, Texas.  He was 95 years...