All Obituaries

Armalinda “Linda” Martinez, 63 of Rosanky, TX passed away on May 17th, 2022. Armalinda Martinez was born on April 1, 1959 in Mexico and later immigrated to Jourdanton,Texas and shortly there after the family of four moved to Rosanky. She enjoyed spending time with her family which includes cooking,spending the day fishing, gardening, picking berries, shopping with family members,friends,and spending the day with her husband. Armalinda was preceded in death by her...

James Donald Hatton, 85, passed away in Bastrop, Texas on April 16, 2022.  James was born in Washington D.C. on January 10, 1937 to James Stuart Hatton and Muriel Louise Heitt Hatton. James enlisted in the United States Air Force in Washington D.C. July 19, 1956.  He proudly served during the Vietnam era and was honorably discharged as Master Sgt. E-7 at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Texas on January 31, 1978.  James entered, passed, and was raised in General John J. Pershing...

David Elbert McGinn, age 59, of Katy, TX passed away on May 13, 2022, at Houston Methodist West Hospital in Houston, TX. David was born March 13, 1963, in Smithville, TX to Kenneth McGinn and Joyce (Bradshaw) Call. David was a man of integrity, honesty, and had the biggest heart around. David had the kindest soul and a gentle nature. It was important to him that everyone was always taken care of. Working as a piping engineer in the oil and gas field, David was highly regarded, respected,...

Minnie Mae (Sabrsula) Meyer, age 90 of La Grange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Minnie was born in Plum, Fayette County, Texas on February 29, 1932, the daughter of Walter and Sophronie (Moore)Sabrsula. Minnie married Edward B. Meyer Jr. on April 14, 1952, and they were married for 46 years until his death on February 22, 1998. Minnie Meyer worked from an early age to help her parents who farmed for a living in Plum, Texas. After her marriage to Edward B. Meyer Jr.,...

Cathy Kay Carlson, 69, of Smithville, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep and with her husband at her side on April 30th, 2022 following an unexpected diagnosis of cancer. She was born in Dallas, Tx on May 1, 1952 to Henry Smetak and Betty Abbott Smetak. In her younger years, Cathy got to travel to places like El Paso, Texas and all the way to California. After her traveling adventures she settled down to start a family. Following marriage hardships and a divorce, as a single mom of...

Cameron Juarez passed away at the age of 20 on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Cameron was a bright student and talented athlete full of compassion and love for his family and community. A friend to many, all who knew him would agree his beautiful smile will be missed immensely. Cameron was an exceptional athlete at Smithville High School and sought to continue his athletic career at Hardin Simmons University. However, his love for his mom Teresa (yes, he was a momma’s boy) and...

Charles Murphy Keathley Sr. entered into eternal life on April 27, 2022, at the age of 82. Charles was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Roy Keathley and Elsie Woods Keathley on August 12, 1939. After graduating North Little Rock Sr. High School, he joined the U S Army. He also served as a member of the National Guard of Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1996, when he and Mary Ellen met, they both felt they had found the love of their life. They married January 5, 2010 and they were...

Donald Mark Hajek, aged 69, of Kovar, Tx, passed away on April 25, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Donald was born December 1, 1952, in Blanco, Tx, to Joseph and Francis Hajek. His love for rodeoing began as a 13-year old boy when he rode his very first bull. As an adult he would go on to ride bulls for another 12 years, winning numerous amateur rodeos. He galloped racehorses, spent 6 years as a bareback horse rider, and broke wild horses for 10...

Bonnie Alice English Susen was born December 31, 1933 (everyone celebrates her birthday) in McDade, Texas to Joseph and Sarah Hills English. Her siblings included Edna Mae, Pearl, Verna Ruth, Ome Mae, Billy, Robert, Charles. As a child, she moved to Bastrop where she attended school and graduated from Bastrop High School in 1951. She then married the same year and moved to Smithville. There she raised a family: Alfred Dale, Larry, Kenneth, Bruce, Richard, and Janet. In 1970, she became a...

Johnny Schroeder, 90, of Smithville, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Johnny was born in Lee County on February 26, 1932, the son of Richard and Selma Schroeder. He proudly served from 1953 to 1955 in the United States Army. Johnny married the love of his life, Annie Louise Franke on April 17, 1955, in Winchester, Texas. Johnny and Ann were blessed to have shared soon to be 67 years of marriage. To this marriage they brought three children: Johnnie and wife, Tammy of...