All Obituaries

Henry Jack Fendley was born Sept. 14, 1936. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Dec. 9, 2020 after many long battles with strokes and four years in nursing homes. We know he is in heaven, watching over us, waiting until we see each other again.   Dad was a very friendly soul who never knew a stranger. He loved bingo,(although he always got mad at  the man drawing the numbers.) He also loved fishing and picking up pecans with his brother David. He loved football, especially the...

William "Bill" Howard Bryant Sr., 99, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021.  A Life Member and 32° Scottish Rite Mason of the Hill City Masonic Lodge #456 was his pride. Bill was born on January 26, 1922 in Austin, Texas to William Allison Bryant and Mary Frances Cain. He was married to Stella Mae Pliler on October 24, 1942 for almost 60 years until she passed on September 6, 2002.  While providing for his family in Houston, Bill worked for the...

            Nancy McDowell of Seabrook, Texas passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She started her life journey on December 22, 1951 when she was born to Anna and Clarence Peschke in Smithville, Texas.  She is survived by her husband, Eddie McDowell; Children, Steven Penry (fiancée, Melody Masterson) of Driftwood; Stephanie Eisman (Thomas) of Victoria; and Janis Newton (Raymond) of Junction; Grandchildren, Sarah Johnson...

Marjorie Farr Allen, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Smithville, Texas. She was the widow of Frank Allen, Jr. They shared 47 years of marriage together before his passing in 2002. Born in Austin, Texas she was the daughter of Dwight and Marguerite Farr. She attended Austin High School, Cottey College and The University of Texas at Austin where she ultimately earned her Master’s Degree in Library Science. She retired from a career in education in 1998. Her career...

Lloyd “Bud” Ray, 90, of Pearsall, TX passed away in the Lord on April 17, 2021. Lloyd was born in Twitty, TX on January 4, 1931. Lloyd graduated from high school in Corpus Christi, TX. Bud bravely fought in the Korean War as a United States Marine. After the war, he played football at Texas Tech University, until an injury caused him to retire. He transferred to Texas A&I University in Kingsville, TX, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. He later...

Clay Alan Randall was born in Houston, TX on September 6, 1969 and left his earthly home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 51. His parents are Carolyn Stagner and Jimmy Randall.  His siblings are Phyllis Randall Barton and Shawn Randall. Clay attended a couple of his grade school years in Smithville. He played little league baseball until his high school years. While attending high school in Bastrop, Clay was the quarterback for the Bastrop Bears.  He also played...

Betty Jean Burns Simpson  joined her husband of 48 years in heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Betty was born November 10, 1935 in Smithville.  She grew up on the farm belonging to her parents, Howard and Florence Burns, Sr. As the oldest of 4 children she had lots of responsibility which carried her throughout her life.  Betty was always ready to drop what she was doing to be available for her family in their time of need.  Betty is survived by lots of family. ...

Linda Miller, 72, of Smithville was called from this life on March 21, 2021. She was born March 3, 1949 to Ernest Hubert Hinkle and Bessie Lou (Foster) Hinkle in Gregg County, Texas. Linda retired from the Bastrop ISD. She loved to go on cruises and gamble. She is survived by: daughters, Lou Ann Peavy and husband Robert Peavy of Smithville, Kathy Smith and husband Eric Smith, Jennifer Berg and husband Nathan Kimbrell; brothers, Danny Hinkle, James Hinkle and Herschel Hinkle; sisters, Betty...

Born September 26, 1937, beloved Tom passed away in the comfort of his family on March 14, 2021.  He journeyed through his earthly life being a fun-loving uncle, a kind friend, a wise brother, and a devoted man to his Catholic faith. Preceded in death by his father & mother, Adolph & Hilda Muehr, sisters: Bessie Muehr, Jennifer Capps, Catherine Frerich; brother-in-laws: John Capps, David Frerich, and Gene Ott; nephews: Vincent, Simon & Dominic Muehr; and niece, Becky...

Marilyn Aliene “Jane” Thornburg Smith Marilyn Aliene Thornburg Smith was born on 7 February 1930 in Osborne County, Kansas. She is the daughter of Floyd Arthur Thornburg, Sr. and Dora Bell Trexler. She grew up in Kansas. During her school years she learned to play piano and at age 12 her piano teacher nicknamed her “Jane” which stuck with her for the rest of her life. She loved learning and was an avid reader all her life. She was a good student, became a drum...