Obituaries

King Rawlins

Mar 25, 2019

Milton King Rawlins died Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home in Cedar Creek, Texas. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Marilyn Sue Rawlins; his daughter, Victoria McCuistion; Son-in-law, Dan McCuistion; grandchildren: Becca, Holly, Hether, and Hanna; great grandchildren: Walker, Sophie, and Nora; Brother: Jim Rawlins; Sister: Jerry McCombs; numerous nephews and nieces; and many friends. King was...

Rachel Coy

Mar 25, 2019

Rachel Coy ("Mimo") died unexpectedly but peacefully on March 25, 2019 at the age of 68. Born to Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Janie Coy on September 10, 1950 in Austin, Texas. She is survived by her children, Monica Vasquez (Bobby), Jesus "JB" Portillo Jr. and Rebecca Coy-Shaw. Grandchildren Joseph, Kelsie, Jonathan, Justin, Raina, Ariah and Jayce, great grand-children...

Eugene Pavlas

Mar 23, 2019

Eugene Frank Pavlas, age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born to Frank and Rosie Pohler Pavlas February 14, 1931 in Moulton, TX. Eugene married the love of his life, Margie Ann Kresta May 1, 1960. He honorably served in the Texas National Guard, then the U.S. Navy as an electrician during the Korean War....

Frances Ditmore

Mar 18, 2019

Frances L. Ditmore passed away March 18, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born in Loraine, Texas to Lenah and Frank Dearen. She is preceded in death by her husbands; daughter, Patsy Myrle; sisters, Willma, Frankie, Debbie and brother, Wylie. Frances is survived by her two children, Kathryn Holland, Melvin Coe and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A...

Thomas Haptonstall

Mar 12, 2019

Thomas J. Haptonstall (Tom), age 76, of Bastrop peacefully passed away on March 12, 2019 at the Lost Pines Nursing and Rehab. Center. Tom was born July 28, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia to Harry David Haptonstall Sr. and Katherine Elizabeth Jeffers. He married Irma Canales in 1988 and has resided in Bastrop since 1995. Tom was a veteran...

Lawrence Castillo Ii

Mar 9, 2019

Lawrence Perez Castillo II, 30, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Lawrence was born to Lawrence Perez Castillo and Esperanza (Hope) Castillo on July 26, 1988 in Houston, TX. He graduated from Bastrop High School in 2006. He was a proud father, a great brother, lover of all life, and someone you could count on when in need. Lawrence...

Lee Jarosek

Mar 1, 2019

L.A. Jarosek, age 78, of Bastrop passed away on March 1, 2019 at his home with family by his side. L.A. was born February 18, 2019 in Moulton, Texas to Lee L. and Marie Jarosek. He married Linda Potts in Bastrop on August 23, 1976. L.A. was a rancher and owned the Hills Prairie Livestock Auction for a number...

Patrick Beneman

Feb 28, 2019

Patrick Dennis Beneman passed away peacefully holding the hand of his wife on February 28 at the age of 64. Pat was born on September 24, 1954 in Port Huron, Michigan. He married his wife Cherry on December 23, 1997. Two days later, on Christmas Day, she finally learned how to pronounce his last name. He is preceded in...

Alma Clardy

Feb 26, 2019

Alma Lea Corbell Clardy, 97, of Arlington, Texas and formerly Bastrop, Texas went to be with her Lord on February 26, 2019. Alma was born May 29, 1921 in Red Rock, Texas to Paul Adolphus and Mettie Culpepper. She married Jack Corbell on March 5, 1938 in Bastrop County, Texas. Jack passed away on April 2, 1980. Alma later...

Ruby Glasco

Feb 22, 2019

Ruby Rhodes Glasco-Veal passed away February 22, 2019 at the age of 83. Ruby was proud to have been a Pastor's wife. This led the way for her lifelong commitment to the church and strengthened her faith. She was actively involved with church. She served as a trustee at Mt. Rose, was the Mission One President over Bastrop and...

Clyde Hoffman

Feb 17, 2019

Clyde Thomas Hoffman passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 17, 2019 at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emma Hoffman; his brother, Raymond Hoffman and his Aunt Frieda Kadura. Clyde is survived by his wife of 31 years, Gloria Hoffman; his children, Tabitha Osborn, Joshua Osborn...

Tobias Darst

Feb 13, 2019

Tobias "Toby" Wayne Darst, age 21, of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born March 9, 1997 in Austin, Texas to Nancy McAdams and Gordon Darst. Toby was a Team Leader in the service department at Discount Tire. Toby was a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. He enjoyed paint ball and target...

Petra Merino

Feb 9, 2019

Petra Merino, of Bastrop, went home to Raul on February 9, 2019 at the age of 89. Petra was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Raul Merino; brothers, Marciano, Vidal, Jr., Felipe; and her much loved sisters, Mary and Guadalupe. Left to celebrate her life are her children, Mary Esther Whitney (Steve), Raul Jr., Albert (Terry),...

Cathy Smith

Feb 3, 2019

Mrs. Cathy Jeanne Mobley - Smith went home to her Lord and Savior shortly after 6pm on Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born on December 19, 1939 in Austin Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gordon M. Smith of Smithville; daughter Cassandra (Cassy) Smith of Fort Worth; daughter Kendra (Kendi) Erickson and husband...

Willie Coy, Sr.

Feb 1, 2019

Willie G. Coy, Sr. 81, of Bastrop, TX, died at home on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was a carpenter and employed by Walmart where he retired, after 18 years, at the age of 78. Willie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lily M. Coy, children: Yolanda M Coy, Albert M. Coy, Sylvia Coy Sarnoski, Wilma Robbins...

Walter Purcell

Jan 28, 2019

Mr. Walter Purcell, age 90, passed from this life on January 28, 2019.

Service Celebration of Life Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home 505 Old Austin Highway Bastrop, TX Saturday, February 16, 2019 11:30am

Michael Watters

Jan 27, 2019

On Sunday, January 27th, Michael Ray Watters, of Cedar Creek, TX, passed away, peacefully at home, at the age of 72, losing his battle to cancer. Mike was born in Brady, TX, Jan 20th, 1947. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Milton Reginald Watters and Eunice Bernice Bishop. Mike is survived by his wife of 20 years,...

Ramon Cook

Jan 22, 2019

Ramon Joseph Cook, P.E., 85, died at his home in Sugar Land on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He goes to join his beloved and sorely missed wife, Doris, who died July 27, 2018. Ramon was born to Lionel and Elizabeth Galik Cook on November 27, 1933 in Portsmouth, Virginia. His early years were spent in locations worldwide as the...

Monsignor Goertz

Jan 20, 2019

Msgr. Alois J. Goertz Alois J. Goertz was born on March 7, 1924, in Red Rock, TX, the third of twelve children born to Rudolph and Hettie Goertz. He passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in San Antonio, TX. For the first twelve years of his life Alois worked on the family farm and attended Sacred Heart School...

Jerry Bunnell

Jan 19, 2019

Jerry Lee Bunnell passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 69. He was born in Los Angeles, California to Marna and Marvin Bunnell. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Marvin Mark Bunnell and sister, Kandra Sue Gruner. Jerry is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Bunnell; sons, Jeffery Allen, Alex Bunnell; daughters, Wendy Hart...