Obituaries

Thomas Jesse Whittle

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.

Pedro Serna, Jr.

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...

Lois Rogers

Nov 6, 2020

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

Sandra Klesel

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.

Gladys Burns

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...

Joann Beck

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...

Leon Grohman

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...

Alicia Orozco

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...

Charles Lee

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...

Gabriel Diaz

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,...

Mary Gonzalez

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...

Thomas Toovey

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...

Jerene Loeschman

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...

Lawrence Best

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.

Norbert Simon

Sep 25, 2020

Norbert L. Simon, 92, passed away September 25, 2020, at his home in Bastrop, TX, with his wife, LaWanda Simon, by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and stepson, Nolan Cobb, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 33 years, LaWanda Simon, daughters Xan Olson,...

Arnold Essler

Sep 24, 2020

Arnold Glenn Essler, 78, of Cedar Creek, Texas, was called home to the Lord on September 24, 2020. Arnold was born on April 10, 1942, in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Jean Essler; Son, Jerry Wayne Essler; daughter-in-law, Janet Lynn Essler; Granddaughters, Rachel Marie Essler and Annette Christine Essler, and...

Leroy Simons

Sep 18, 2020

LeRoy H. Simons, father and tinkerer, aged 101 years, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Bastrop, Texas on September 18, 2020 having been in the wonderful care of his son and daughter-in-law, Allen B. and Candace Simons.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Emiline Moeller Simons and by his brother, Gerald E. Simons...

Donald Wilkinson

Sep 17, 2020

Donald Gene Wilkinson passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17th, at the age of 68.  He was born to Glen and Nina Wilkinson on August 3rd, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas.  He married Tiffany Prewitt on September 27th, 1997.

Don enjoyed the beach with the sand between his toes, his music of all kinds, and barbequing.  He was...

James Smith

Sep 9, 2020

James Carl Smith, 58, of Elgin, Texas passed away on September 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

James is survived by his fiancé, Donna Gudeczauskas; his mother, Vernie Smith; brothers and sisters, Wayne Smith and his wife, Valerie;  Beverly Smith and Daryl Gardner; Dan Smith and his wife Gail and nephew, Allan Smith; Fred Smith and...

Sandra Grawunder

Sep 6, 2020

Sandra Boggus Grawunder

Sandra Boggus Grawunder entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2020 with her son Lee by her side. Sandra lost her second battle with cancer when it returned this past year. Sandra was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 14, 1945, the daughter of Berta and Lewis Boggus. As a child,...