Della Nora Pittman
May 3, 2025
Della Nora Pittman was called home to the Lord on May 3, 2025, at the age of 91. True to her spirit, she did it her way—independently and on her own terms.
Born on January 25, 1934, Della was the fourth child of Felix and Della (Palvas) Kubicek. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings: Stanley Kubicek, Geneive Young,...
Arlene L. Stilp
Apr 30, 2025
Arlene (Sievert) Stilp passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. She was the second child of Harold and Katherine (Seidler) Sievert, born August 17, 1936, in Shawano County, WI.
On February 11, 1956, she was married to Anton (Tony) Stilp and celebrated 56 years of marriage prior to his death in 2012. They had 6 children together, Becky (Clarence) Mueller, Janice...
Robert John "Bob" Vasek
Apr 25, 2025
Robert John 'Bob' Vasek, 75, of Smithville, Texas ended his earthly journey on April 25, 2025.
Born January 31, 1950, the fourth of four sons to Edward and Esther Slavik Vasek, he was raised in Smithville graduating from Smithville High School in 1968. In 1970, he married Pam Newquist. The following years were filled enjoying football, baseball and basketball games of...
Ina Charlyne Leggette
Apr 23, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Ina Charlyne Leggette on April 23, 2025, at the age of 87.
Ina was born on July 3, 1937, in Tyler, Texas, to Oscar Burkett and Katie Lee Scogins Burkett. A lifelong Texan with a southern drawl that would truly make you smile, Ina touched the hearts of all who knew...
Henry James Hofferek
Apr 14, 2025
Henry James Hofferek of Smithville, Texas peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on April 14, 2025 at the age of 76. Henry was born at Barton's Creek on October 31,1948 to August Hofferek and Edna (Rosanky) Hofferek. He was baptized in Christ on April 10, 1949. He graduated from Smithville Highschool in 1967. He went to work at Darrington prison,...
Carletta Galloway
Mar 28, 2025
Carletta P. Galloway 87, of Smithville, TX, formally of Jonestown, TX, passed away peacefully on March 28,2025.
She was born Carletta Palmist on September 28, 1937, in Austin, TX to Kilda Mae Lockhart and Carl Petterson. Carletta was a proud graduate of Austin High School and attended the University of Texas before marrying. Throughout her life, Carletta exemplified an incredible work...
Major Jesse Crowell, Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
Major Jesse Crowell, Jr., United States Air Force, Retired passed away March 26 at the age of 89.
The family will celebrate Jesse's life privately at a later date.
Ewell M Adamcik
Mar 23, 2025
Ewell Maude Adamcik, 97, was called home to our Lord on March 23, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1927, in Arcadia, Louisiana, to Ewell and Maude Roberson. She grew up alongside her younger sister, Jean, and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1944. Ewell went on to earn a Secondary Teaching Degree in Business from Louisiana Tech University,...
Susan Elaine Fleming
Mar 15, 2025
Susan Elaine Fleming, a devoted servant of God and a beacon of light in the lives of many, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on March 15th, 2025, at the age of 68. Susan leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering trust in God’s plan.
Susan is survived by her brother, Don Fleming; husband, Brady; sons, Trace, Casey (Sydney),...
Mildred M. Perry
Mar 11, 2025
Mildred “Mimi” Mick Briggs Perry, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 in the town she called home, Smithville, Texas. Mimi was born on December 2, 1935 in New Gulf Texas. Her family later moved to Smithville, where she graduated high school. During her high school years in Smithville, Mimi excelled and received many honors, including Miss Smithville...
Johnnie Janak
Mar 9, 2025
Johnnie James Janak, 89, of Smithville, Tx passed away early Sunday morning, March 9, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1935, to James and Mary Janak of Lavaca County. Johnnie attended school in Moulton, Tx and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965.
Johnnie married the love of his life, Rita, on May 17,...
Lyndon Donnell
Feb 17, 2025
Lyndon was born in Smithville, TX to Earl & Louise Donnell on December 31, 1939 & passed his earthly home February 17, 2025 in Mt. Vernon, TX. His wife, Cheri, his son Frank & daughter-in-law Teresa were by his side.
Lyndon grew up in Smithville & graduated in 1958. After high school he attended Texas A&M and was a proud member...
Lexie Gilchrist
Feb 16, 2025
Lexie Gaye Gilchrist passed away on February 16, 2025, at her home in Bastrop, Texas. She was born on January 27, 1951, in Borger, Texas.
Lexie pursued higher education across multiple states, attending colleges in Texas, Colorado, Montana, and Oklahoma. She earned both a Bachelor of Science degree and a graduate degree in children’s education. Her passion for teaching led to...
Janice Ann Fisher
Feb 6, 2025
Janice Ann Fisher passed away February 6, 2025 at the age of 68.
She is survived by her children, Sherea Swinney and Michael Swinney; grandchildren, Latrell Lewis, LJ Swinney, Za'Kya and Legacy Chappell, Bentley and Baylen Swinney and brothers and sisters, Judy and her husband Wayne Wood, Norman Fisher, Mike and his wife Debbie Fisher, and Jackie Fisher.
Services to celebrate Janice...
John A. Saunders
Jan 28, 2025
John Anthony Saunders (Dad, Rocko, PawPaw), 84, of Smithville Texas, passed away January 28th , 2025. John was born November 11th , 1940 of mother Lillian Augusta Mitchell Saunders, and father Clarence Taylor Saunders. He attended Smithville High School and college on scholarship as a pitcher at Allen Academy in Bryan and the University of Texas School of Draftsman. Afterward...
Grady Patterson
Jan 24, 2025
Grady Dewayne Patterson was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2025 in Bastrop, Texas at the age of 76. He was born to Grady Price Patterson and Ruby Faye Eckles on August 11, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas. His parents moved to Slaton, Texas in 1954 where Dewayne graduated from Slaton...
Eddie Ellis
Jan 23, 2025
Eddie Ellis passed away January 23, 2024 at the age of 79.
A celebration of Eddie's life will be scheduled for a later date.
Jerald "Jerry" Coger
Jan 20, 2025
Jerald (Jerry) Reagan Coger passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Jerry was born on March 11, 1939, to Max Reagan Coger and Anna Laura (Wiseman) Coger in Russellville, Arkansas and was raised in Danville, Arkansas.
Upon high school graduation, he attended Arkansas Tech University in Russellville before serving in the Army and Army National...
Joy Redd
Jan 12, 2025
Joyclyn “Joy” Inge Redd, 87, of Smithville, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Smithville.
Joy was born on August 26, 1937, in Kirtley, Texas, to U.L. and Abilee Inge. She spent her childhood in Galveston, Texas, before marrying Bass Redd in 1957. Together, they moved to LaPorte, Texas, in 1962 and later...
Bonna Ruth Ray
Jan 11, 2025
Bonna Ruth Ray, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 11, 2025, in Smithville, Texas. Born on April 4, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio, Bonna’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith and devotion to helping others.
For seven years, Bonna wholeheartedly served as a missionary in Mozambique, Africa. Then...