Obituaries
Vanessa Dale Swearingen
Aug 29, 2023
Vanessa Dale Swearingen , 68, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
Vanessa was born January 24,1955 in Austin, Texas to parents Shirley and Kelley Dougherty.
Vanessa retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife where she worked for Bastrop State Park. She met many friends along the way while working there and kept those friendships all...
Raymah M. Davis
Aug 27, 2023
Raymah Marie Call Davis, 60, of Smithville, Texas Retired Bastrop County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by her family.Raymah was born in Borger, Texas to Archie and Alice Call. She moved to Smithville in 1980 and graduated from Smithville High School in 1981. Raymah married Lee Davis in 1983....
Cindy Barnard
Aug 11, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Barnard, age 68, of Red Rock, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2023. She was born January 4, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to Nelda and Robert Moore. Bastrop became home to the family leaving Indiana in 1956, she is the youngest of four brothers and a sister. She graduated from Bastrop High...
Joyce Marilyn Lauze
Aug 7, 2023
On August 7, 2023 Joyce Marilyn Lees Lauze’ passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Joyce loved dance and music. Soon her greatest love became God and family.
Joyce was a devoted wife to Joseph D. Lauze’ (pre-deceased), loving and dedicated mom to her two daughters Deborah and Denise, as well as adoring...
Kay Francis Williams
Aug 4, 2023
Kay F. Williams has been laid to rest on August 4, 2023, at the age of 74 in Bastrop, TX
Kay was born in Laurel, Mississippi to Doris Mosher and George Davenport in which she preceded in death along with her husband Jerry D. Williams.
Kay is survived by her three children: Emilio G Salinas III, Sally Salinas Lopez and...
Bartolo "Sam" Gonzales
Aug 4, 2023
Bartolo “Sam” Gonzales, 83, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on August 4, 2023.
Sam was a Proud Father and a loving Grandfather who will leave his memories for us to cherish.
Sam is survived by his special friend, Brenda Vaughan; daughters, Elizabeth Gonzales, Linda Ortega, Mary Lopez and husband Chris, Jessica Torres and husband David; sons, Daniel Gonzales and wife...
Lisa Marie Bradford
Jul 31, 2023
Lisa Marie Bradford “Le-Le” of Bastrop went to be with the Lord on July 31st, 2023 at the age of 37 from a tragic accident.
She was born on June 28th 1986 to Carl Wayne Bradford and Mary Sue Ervin. She was a loving, strong, and brave woman with a heart of gold. She was always helping others. Which...
Lucy Sandifer Woodall
Jul 30, 2023
Lucy Sandifer Woodall, 76, of Cedar Creek, passed away on July 30, 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Woodall; two sons, Rusty Woodall and wife Teresa of Rockport, Andy Woodall and partner Tammy of Cedar Creek; granddaughter Chelsie Horyza and husband Chris of Buda; two grandsons, Zack Woodall and wife Nicole of Cedar...
Aida Urias Casillas
Jul 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Aida Urias Casillas: May 23, 1947 - July 27, 2023
Embracing Eternity Surrounded by Love, Gratitude, and Compassionate Service
With profound sorrow and hearts heavy with loss, we gather to bid farewell to Aida Urias Casillas, a woman whose life was a testament of faith, and who lived with an unwavering love for her family....
George E. Leamy
Jul 26, 2023
George Elliott Leamy, aged 83, passed away on July 26,2023 in Bastrop, Texas after a brief illness.
George was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was the fourth child of his family. In his free time, George enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and listening to Willie Nelson, which brought him joy and relaxation.
George Leamy is survived by his two...
Barry K. Voigt
Jul 21, 2023
Barry K. Voigt was born in Bastrop, Texas on October 21, 1957, the son of Billie L. and Muriel (Hemphill) Voigt. He passed away on July 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Barry attended Bastrop schools where he played football, ran track, and took a special interest in chemistry. He attended Southwest Texas State University “SWT” (now Texas State University)...
Henry Newton Bell, III
Jul 21, 2023
Henry Bell or “The Great One” as he was fondly referred to passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 82. Henry was the cherished only son of Mildred Smith Bell and Henry N. Bell, Jr. of Bastrop, Texas. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1965 and received his J.D. from Baylor School of Law...
Neal Mckinley Ross, Jr.
Jul 16, 2023
Neal “Mac” McKinley Ross, Jr., 83, of Cedar Creek, TX entered into his eternal rest on July 16th, 2023, in the comfort of his own home.
Mac was born on October 23rd, 1939, to parents Neal and Alma Ross in Jacksonville, TX. He attended Bastrop High School and graduated in 1960. Mac had a passion for Motorcycle Racing which...
Stormie Schea Stinebaugh
Jul 10, 2023
Stormie Schea Stinebaugh, 40, of Smithville, TX, entered into her eternal rest on July 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1982 in Austin, TX to parents Tana Hennig And John Stinebaugh.
She attended schools in Elgin, TX and Bastrop, TX. Then went on to receive a certification in Legal Administration Assistant from Capital City...
Jeffrey L. Chase
Jul 7, 2023
Jeffrey Lewis Chase, 69 of Bastrop, Texas joined his Heavenly Father and Choir of Angels on Friday - July 7, 2023.
A friend to many, a stranger to none.
Jeffrey had a beautiful baritone singing voice, which may not surprise those that have conversed with him.
Texas born and raised, he loved Texas and he loved his...
Terence Winfield Travland
Jul 3, 2023
Terence Winfield Travland was born on July 31st, 1932, to Willard and Mary Pearl Hanchett Travland, and passed away on July 3rd, 2023. Terence grew up in Sweetwater, Texas, where he graduated from high school. He proudly went on to graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science. He taught high school history before...
Jett Thomas Creighton
Jun 30, 2023
Jett Thomas Creitghton 23, of Rockne, Texas was born May 27, 2000 and on June 30, 2023 God called him home.
He raised and showed sheep in 4-H throughout his elementary and high school years. Fishing and hunting were two of Jett’s favorite outdoor activities. He enjoyed life to the fullest and had fun everywhere he went. Jett...
Bettie Mae Wright
Jun 24, 2023
Bettie Mae Wright, 74, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Houston, TX, after complications from her surgery.
Bettie, or better known as “Grannie Bettie, Aunt Grannie Bettie, or Cousin Bettie” was born on February 22, 1949, to parents James Elton Abel and Bobbie May Keller Abel in Wellington, TX. Growing up she attended Borger High...
Clifford H. Stephens
Jun 8, 2023
Cliff Harvey Stephens, age 85, of Sun City, Georgetown, TX was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June, 8th 2023.
He was born December 16th, 1937 in Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Mildred Stephens and brother Terry Stephens.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Stephens of 67 years;...
Donald "Don" Pettit
Jun 2, 2023
Donald “Don” Pettit, 81, of Bastrop, Texas passed away at ST. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas on June 2, 2023.
Don was born February 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Reagan High School in 1960 where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.
Don and Thelma Jean Williamson were married August 7, 1962, in Houston....
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