Obituaries

Wade Wood

Aug 18, 2019

Wade Austin Wood 88 ½ years old, reached his journey’s end on August 18, 2019 in his home in Cedar Creek, Tx. He was born at home in Cox, OK to  George Washington and Mary Iola (Gordon) Wood on Feb. 10, 1931. He married Georgia B. (Thompson) Wood July 22, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA.

He worked at...

Keith Butler

Aug 15, 2019

Keith Harold Butler passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 81.  He was a native of Beaumont, Tx born May 4, 1938 to Avie Vaughan McDonald Butler and Harold Elmer Butler.  He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1956.  He became an Eagle Scout in 1955.  He served in the United States Air Force for twenty...

Charles Rowley, Jr.

Aug 11, 2019

Charles Nelson Rowley was born October 9, 1919 in Galveston, TX and died in Everett, WA on August 11, 2019. He worked for SW Bell his entire career. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, retiring as a major in the reserves.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mahala. He is...

Barbara Hodgson

Aug 1, 2019

Barbara Joan Hodgson age 88 of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away Thursday night, August 1st of complications from Alzheimer’s.  She was born on September 18, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Earl and Koree Horne.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Mark Jay Hodgson, otherwise known as ”Uncle Jay”.

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Melvin Johnson

Jul 30, 2019

Melvin A Johnson, of Bastrop, passed away July 30, 2019 at the age of 62.

A Celebration of Melvin's Life will begin at 11:00 am with Military Honors at the Johnson Family Home in Bastrop, Texas.

Memorials may be made to CDH International in honor of Caleb Binford Burton. www.cherubs.org

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Glenn Gardner

Jul 17, 2019

On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Glenn Bailey Gardner of Rosanky, Texas, went to be with the Lord after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan B. and Virginia Gardner of Austin.

He is survived by his wife, Martha, two sons, Clay and Matt, two daughters-in-law, Melinda and Meagan, and five...

Ann Adams

Jul 15, 2019

Annie Etheredge Adams 81 of Cedar Creek passed away on July 15th after long battle with cancer.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 63 years, John. She is survived by her sister Lucile (Sam) & husband, Richard Wilhite, six brothers, Douglas McCarty,  Curtis & wife, Liz,  Hubert & wife, Patty,  Jesse & wife, Barbara,...

Michael Friske

Jul 11, 2019

Michael James Friske of Bastrop, TX, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 63 of natural causes (cardiopulmonary).

Michael was born to parents Oscar Friske and Georgia Williams Funderburk on April 15, 1956 in Austin, TX.  He grew up as the youngest son of four siblings and attended Bastrop High School (Class of...

Robert Peebles

Jul 9, 2019

Col. Robert R. Peebles USMC (Ret.) died July 9, 2019 in Bastrop, Texas. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Peebles in Alvin, Texas January 19, 1922. He lived in Alvin and attended schools there where he was an outstanding student and athlete and in 1939 entered the University of Texas in Austin where he played freshman football....

Gerald Hegwood

Jun 29, 2019

Gerald “Woody” Hegwood, age 69, of Bastrop went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2019 at his home among family and friends. Woody was born September 20, 1950 in Houston,Texas to James Frank Hegwood and Waunita Mae (Newman) Hegwood.

Woody loved motorcycle riding and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his best friend, Joe...

James Upchurch

Jun 28, 2019

James Lee Upchurch, age 69, of Bastrop was called from this life on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Austin, Texas.

A visitation will be 10:00am to 11:00am Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bastrop. Funeral service will be 11:00am Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church. Graveside service will be 2:00pm Saturday, July...

Dorothy Haynie

Jun 25, 2019

Born on January 17, 1923 in Smithville, Texas,, Dorothy L. Haynie passed away in Eagle Lake, Texas on June 25,  2019.  A direct descendant of the Reverend John Haynie, one of nine circuit riders who brought the Methodist church to Texas, Dorothy shared the same strong Christian roots with her children. As a mother, Dorothy instilled her great love...

William Snyder

Jun 22, 2019

William H. "Bill" Snyder, age 73, of Bastrop was called from this life on June 22, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Bill was born July 2, 1945 in Lampasas, Texas to William Morris Snyder II and Laura (Miller) Snyder. Bill married Patricia Jeanette Willet in Fredericksburg, Texas on November 26, 1983.

Bill worked...

Peter "Pete" Martinez, Jr.

Jun 13, 2019

Peter Martinez Jr. went to be with the Lord peacefully on June 13, 2019, with his wife by his side. Peter was born October 6, 1932 to Pedro and Lucrecia Martinez in Bastrop, TX.

He graduated from Bastrop High School in 1950. Shortly thereafter he was drafted and was sent to Army Basic Training at Fort Hood....

John Depew

Jun 9, 2019

SFC. John H. DePew III, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Ret. “Rusty”, 72, of Holland, passed away Sunday, June 9th at Silver Pines Nursing Home in Bastrop, Texas.

Rusty was born on October 10th, 1946 to John H. DePew Jr. and Mary Ann DePew in Austin, Texas. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served our country for...

Grace Moors

Jun 6, 2019

Grace was born in Galveston, Texas on October 6, 1925 to Raymond and Sylvia Johnson. She had an older brother named Raymond and an older sister named Delores.

She had fond memories growing up as a child and was in a loving family.

Grace was a very social teenager who enjoyed gatherings at the beach...

Cristela Alvarez

May 29, 2019

Cristela Blanca Alvarez Born March 19, 1946 in Anson, TX passed away on May 29, 2019 in Austin, TX. Cristela is preceded in death by her father, Benito B. Peña; mother, M. Hortencia Peña; brother, Raymond P.; sister, Sofia T.; 2 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter. Cristela is survived by her husband Lucio Alvarez; daughters, Louann Montano and Rebecca Lozano;...

Doris Orr

May 26, 2019

Doris Marie Bennett Orr passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 at the age of 90. She had been born on October 23, 1928 in Bryson, Texas to Johnie Loreen Parrish Bennett and Floyd Farrell Bennet. Doris followed her childhood calling to be a teacher, and in 1954, she began her ministry as a missionary in Angola, Africa, where...

Howard Chapman

May 21, 2019

HOWARD WHITFIELD "CHAPPY" CHAPMAN "Chappy", 81 years old, died very peacefully holding his daughter's hand on May 21, 2019 from complications of COPD. He was born April 22, 1938, 15 minutes ahead of his twin brother, Harold. Chappy worked for TXDOT as a heavy equipment operator in District 14 for 34 years until his retirement on September 1, 1996....

Thomas Riley

May 16, 2019

Thomas Francis Riley passed away May 16, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born in Geneva, New York to Teresa and William Francis Riley. Tom is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jan K Riley of Bastrop, Texas and Geneva, NY; three sons, Marc Riley (Alyssa) of Elmira, New York, Scott...