Carl Owen Noack
Jun 7, 2025
Carl Owen Noack of Smithville, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Port Arthur, he made his way through life with quiet strength and a generous heart.
Carl graduated from Austin’s McCallum High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy for 14 years. He served...
James Schubert
Jun 6, 2025
James M. Schubert, 81 years old, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born in Smithville, Texas on March 16, 1944 to the late Clyde Schubert and Irene Bell Schubert. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 30 years, Paulette Sullivent Schubert, sister Betty Kolnacki and brother Clyde E. Schubert.
After attending Smithville High School, he...
Velma Jo Hampton
Jun 2, 2025
Velma Jo Hampton, aged 90, passed away on June 2, 2025, in La Grange, Texas. Born on January 12, 1935, in Caddo, Oklahoma, Velma spent many years of her life in Smithville, Texas, where she lived for 45 years. She was known for her love of cooking, gardening, fishing, and bird watching. Velma also had a passion for knitting and...
Merleen Knebel Stolle
May 29, 2025
Eunice Merleen Rice, lovingly known as Merleen, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Maxwell, Texas, on April 22, 1938, to Homer Carl Rice Sr. and Eunice Rice. Merleen brought light, laughter, and a touch of sass to everyone lucky enough to know her.
At the age of two, she moved with her family to...
Francelle Louise Czichos
May 24, 2025
Francelle Louise Wiede Helmcamp Czichos was born on September 16, 1943, to Erwin Otto Wiede and Katherine Lillian Perrin Wiede. On May 23, 2025, she peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Deloris MacKenzie.
Francelle is survived by her devoted husband, Alton Czichos, and her beloved...
Bobby Gray Hoskins
May 23, 2025
Bobby Gray Hoskins passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 at the age of 101.
Bobby was born to B.V. and Lottie Hoskins in Red Rock, Texas. He attended school until the 7th grade, when he returned home to the work of the farm. He often spoke of the time he spent as a "cabbie" driving taxis in Austin. He married...
Ruth Beck
May 21, 2025
Lillian Ruth Hemphill Beck passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025.
Known for her kindness toward everyone and her enduring spirit, Ruth lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, family, and faith.
Born in San Antonio, Texas on November 18, 1928, Ruth witnessed nearly a century of change with grace and resilience.
Throughout her life, she was devoted to her family....
Della (Smith) Seidel
May 20, 2025
Della Dean Seidel entered the arms of the Lord on May 20, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born February 3, 1940 to Lanford Dick and Maggie Emma Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dick and Emma Smith; her husband, James E. Seidel; grandson, Stephen C. Wallace; sisters, Dorothy Artigue, Gladys Reid, Sybil Allen, Lois Dromgoole,...
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...