All Obituaries

Our beloved father Felipe Trejo Rocha, 85, of Austin, Texas (formerly from Smithville, Texas) passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Felipe and Gertrude Rocha have four children. He is survived by his children, Norma Limon (Robert, Sr.), Grace Cisneros (Robert), Rebecca Camacho (Joe), and John Rocha; his grandchildren, Alyssa Broddrick (Luke), Christina Vause (Mitchell), and Robert Limon, Jr. (Leticia); and great-grandson Robert...

Cecil Wayne “Red” Norris, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2023.    Red was born in Memphis, TN, grew up in Washington, DC, and graduated college at Southwest Texas University. He was a teacher and counselor for twenty years at Brooke Elementary School in East Austin.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Fred & Hope Norris; daughter, Rebecca; and grandson, Jackson.  He is survived by his...

THE WORLD HAS LOST A BRIGHT LIGHT BUT HEAVEN HAS GAINED A BRIGHT AND SHINING NEW STAR On April 16, 2023, Danne Maurice Absher lost his battle with cancer. Danne was born in Houston and lived there until his retirement from teaching in 2007 when he then moved to Smithville. Danne graduated from Jones High School in 1969. He received a degree in English from Southwest Texas University in 1973, and after teaching in the Houston Independent School District for a few years, he decided to...

Emma Lee Douglas passed away April 12, 2023 at the age of 85.  Family and Friends will gather 10:00am to 11:00am and a Funeral Service will begin at 11:00am on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home.  The funeral home is located at 110 American Legion Road in Smithville, Texas.     Emma will be laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date.     

Douglas Adams, 87 of Rosanky Tx passed away peacefully Thursday March 2, 2023. He was Born October 15, 1935 to Ernest Adams and Amelia Ringer Adams. After retiring from 25 years of service from the Post Office in Smithville Texas, he went on to enjoy his retirement doing the things he enjoyed. Roping, fishing, hunting, and above all, doting on his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He leaves behind his daughter, his sister, 3 Grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will...

Donald Slaybaugh Jr was born March 15, 1948 to Donald Slaybaugh Sr and Patricia Slaybaugh in Lima Ohio. Donald passed away surrounded by his family March 17, 2023 at the age of 75. Donald worked for Bell Helicopter as a Tool and Dye maker. He loved hanging out in his pool listening to old music, drinking beer and making margaritas. His passion was playing golf. Donald leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Sandy Jones. His children: Kelly Thormer (Derek) of Smithville, Butch Brown...

Bobby Hampton, 91, beloved Husband, Father, Son, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2023. He entered this world on November 20, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK, born to William and Mae Hampton. Bobby served 3 years in the Army during the Korean War. He also began Hampton Body Works in Smithville many years ago, where he specialized in automotive paint and body repair. He loved to spend his free time fishing. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, William...

Doris Jo Jones was born on November 11, 1925 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones. She and Charles were married for 67 years. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Greg and Kathryn Jones of Houston, TX, Janet and Wayne Yowell of San Marcos, TX, Scott and Shelley Jones of Richmond, TX and Chuck and Sheryl Jones of Mt. Calm, TX. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and...

  Kristin Nicole Maugere passed away on Monday, March 06, 2023 at the age of 23. She was born on September 29, 1999 to Michael and Donna Maugere in Austin, Texas. Kristin was predeceased by her mother, Donna Schutz Maugere, her Grandmother, Assunta J. Maugere, and Papaw, Ben Schutz. She is survived by her father, Michael J. Maugere Jr., her sister, Haley Maugere and brothers, Bradley Cook and Brandon Seely. Kristin had a heart of gold. She would put other peoples needs ahead of her...

Donna Schutz Maugere (Donnamight!) passed on February 23rd at the age of 49.      Donna was born Dec 15, 1973 to Ben and Betty Schutz of Smithville, Texas.  She was the youngest of 6 siblings, survived by her daughter Haley and her sisters June Fajkus, Sandra Dunbar, her brothers Larry Gene Schutz , Carl and Ben Wayne.    Her proudest accomplishment was raising her two beautiful daughters, Haley and Kristin Maugere.  With incredible...