All Obituaries

Jennifer Dee Gigout was born on October 30, 1947, in Houston, TX to George and Kathleen Conley. Her and her four siblings spent their days living on the beaches of Galveston Bay where they rode horses, fished, went crabbing, and always caused trouble with their pranks. After graduating from LaPorte High School, Jenny went to Southwest Texas State University. During her time at school, she met the love of her life, and she introduced her sister Suzanne to her future husband. When out with a...

Artemio Suarez, 43, passed away on July, 27 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the chapel of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in Smithville, TX. Funeral mass will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 at 2:00pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in Smithville, TX, followed by burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville, TX.

Betty Josephine Evans, age 80, of Smithville died at her home on Sunday morning, July 25, 2021. She was born in Smithville on July 18, 1941. A more fitting memorial will be posted here upon completion.

Cyndy Lou was born in Long Beach, CA. to the late Francis Joseph & Mary Lee Prasek & passed away at age 72 on June 26, 2021. She was a long time resident of Bastrop & had recently made the permanent move to her shore house in Seadrift, Texas with her beloved feline roommates. Cyndy had an incredible career working with IBM & was very involved with the space programs. On the side, she was key support & co-owner of several restaurants, catering opportunities...

John Anthony Levermann (1927-2021) On Saturday, July 21, 2021, John went to meet his beloved bride, Rita Bray Levermann, in Smithville, Texas. John was born in Alamo, and lived in McAllen, Texas for over 65 years, and moved to Smithville to live in the lost pines, where he was active in the American Legion and the Bastrop County Veterans Honor Guard. He served his country and state for 15 years. He stayed active in his communities and worked in a variety of roles - his favorites as a...

Sally Laverne Stagner Mize, 75, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Smithville, Texas.Sally was born on August 29, 1945 to Lawrence Paul Stagner and Edna Helton Stagner. Sally is preceded in death by both parents, Lawrence and Edna Stagner; four siblings, Bill, Lavonne, Doris June, and Larry; and the 2 loves of her life husband, George Mize; husband, John Muras. Sally is survived by daughter, Cheryl Anne Mize Wilson; three grandchildren, Megan Cierra Wilson Faber (Matt), Logan Cheyne...

Donny Bryson Schubert, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. He was born on November 13, 1944 in Bastrop, TX. Donny was a country boy at heart and will continue to be in Heaven with the Father. Donny started working for the MKT Railroad in 1962 at the age of 18. He retired in 2005 after 42 years and 3 months. Donny was a hard worker. He enjoyed being around his family, listening to old country music, being outdoors shooting his guns and hunting, and taking...

Florence Parker passed away June 26, 2021 at the age of 78.   A celebration of Florence Parker's life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the VFW in Smithville, Texas.   

Victoria Vydrzal was born in Smithville, Tx, July 28, 1921 to Charles Vyvjala, Sr and Sofie (Kubicek) Vyvjala. She had two brothers Alfred Vyvjala and Charlie Vyvjala, Jr. She is survived by her children, Gene Grohman (Joanne) of Smithville, Barbara Dean (Gary) of Beaumont, Billy Vydrzal (Nancy) of Smithville. She has eight grandchildren, Vicki Lynn West, Stanley Vydrzal (Gloria); Tracy Johnson (Doug); Doug Vydrzal (Amber) Shane Lance Brown; Chris Colvin; Becky High (Jeff), Melanie...

John Jay Deming was born April 9, 1954 in New Baltimore MI at Selfridge Air Force base to Lee Jay & Helen Maxine Deming. With his father being in the military, they lived in various places throughout his childhood. That journey took him and his family to Del Valle TX in 1971. From there he enlisted into the United States Army on April 16, 1971 in San Antonio TX. John was stationed in Germany, and was honorably discharged receiving the National Defense Service medal and sharpshooter...