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Beulah LaVerne Hardee
Aug 25, 2026
Beaulah Laverne Hardee’s last sunset was August 25, 2026. Surrounded by those who loved her most, Laverne peacefully left this life and went home to be with the Lord, reunited with her late husband, Bryson Hardee.Laverne lived a life filled with love, purpose, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Some of her best days were spent teaching school, where...
Dwight A. Sampson
Aug 25, 2026
Dwight Adelbert Sampson, age 92, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2026. A devoted Christian, a loving family man, and a proud American, Dwight lived a life defined by faith, service, and steadfast dedication to those around him.
Born on April 27, 1934, to Denzil Adelbert Sampson and Ruby Estelle Lee in Houston, Texas. Dwight grew up with the...
Bill Burton
Aug 20, 2026
William “Bill” Earl Burton, 71, of Smithville, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2026.
Bill was born on September 4, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to James Burton and Helen Horn. He graduated from Gatesville High School and later attended Central Texas College, where he earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice.
On April 1, 1982, Bill married...
Tracy Ann Curles
Aug 14, 2026
Tracy Ann Curles, 59, of Smithville Texas passed on August 14, 2026. She lit up her first of many rooms on July 29, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brought into this world so close to water is probably what kept her returning to a beach, anywhere, any time she could. It was her haven.
Tracy was raised in Arlington, TX and...
Gertrude Rocha
Aug 11, 2026
Our beloved mother, Gertrude Rocha, 84, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Smithville, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2026. Her unwavering faith guided her throughout her life, and her family was always at the heart of everything she did.
Born in Bastrop County, Texas, on September 7, 1941, Gertrude lived a life rooted in faith and service. She was a devoted...
Michael Moran
Aug 1, 2026
Michael Duane Moran, 80, of Smithville, TX, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones August 1, 2026. He was born in Houston, TX, May 5, 1946 to Henry Charles Moran, Jr. and Rose Isabelle Moran (née Devine). He graduated from W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX. Soon after, he served as an aviation electrician for the U.S....
Joyce "Sissy" Bordages
Jul 20, 2026
Joyce Theresa (Sissy) Zapalac Bordages passed peacefully at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas, in the early morning hours of July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, and special “adopted daughter,” Brandy Leslie.
Joyce was born on January 18, 1947, to George and Mary Zapalac in Smithville, Texas, where she grew up. Later, she moved to Houston to raise her...
Daniel Gann
Jul 13, 2026
Daniel Timothy Gann passed away July 13, 2026 at the age of 60.
A Celebration of Daniel's Life will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Stagner Lake. More details will follow.
Johnnie Ray Randolph
Jul 10, 2026
Johnnie Ray Randolph, of Smithville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous fight. Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing he is now at peace, welcomed home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with loved ones who went before him.
John...
Billie Jean Lueders Hudson Williams
Jul 9, 2026
Billie Jean Lueders Hudson Williams died July 9,2026. She was born on the family farm near Muldoon, Fayette County, Texas on March 14, 1935 to Martha Lea (Boehnke) and Harry Lueders. She was welcomed by her three older brothers, Harold Lea, J W, and Harry James (Jimmy), and later joined by her sister and best friend, Betty Lou.
Billie and Betty...
Evonne Winter
Jul 5, 2026
Evonne Lonnette Winter was born at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco TX on November 20th, 1970, to Lonnie and Paula Short. Evonne grew up in Gatesville; Lorena area of Central TX attended Midway High School and was a cheerleader. As a teen she moved to the city of Austin TX where she met Paul Steiner, married and gave birth to Luke...
Ralph R. Hernandez, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
Ralph R Hernandez JR., beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend; passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on January 18th, 1960, in Taylor, Texas. Ralph grew up in Elgin, Tx with his four caring sisters and brother. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1979 and afterwards served four years in the Army. On...
Mable Ruth McAdams
Jul 2, 2026
Mable Ruth McAdams passed away on July 2, 2026 at the age of 98.
Services to Celebrate Mable will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Smithville Church of Christ.
Visitation will begin at 9:30am. The service will begin at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville.
Geneva Meuth
Jul 1, 2026
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,
for as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.
In Loving Memory of Geneva "Neva" Meuth
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing...
Judy Kay Stevens
Jun 28, 2026
Judy Kay Stevens passed away June 28, 2026 at the age of 82. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother.
Services to celebrate Judy will be held Friday, July 3, 2026 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home in Smithville. The visitation will begin at 1pm and the service will begin at 1:30pm.
She will be missed by all those who loved her.
Patrick Lewis
Jun 26, 2026
Patrick Lewis passed away June 26, 2026 at the age of 58.
Services to celebrate Patrick will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas.
The visitation will be 10am and services will begin at 11am. Burial will follow at Clearview Cemetery.
Michael Johnston
Jun 19, 2026
Michael Lynn Johnston of Smithville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 86. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be missed dearly by those who knew him and loved him. Mike is survived by his wife, Patty; Sons, Ron Johnston and Rob Johnston; Step Son, Toby Homuth and his wife...
Virginia Bone
Jun 6, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Bone passed from this life on Saturday June 6, 2026, in Smithville TX.
Loving Mother to Russell Bone, Darnell Durant, and Kathleen Maples.
Services will be held at a later date.
Elaine Seidel
Jun 6, 2026
Our beloved mother, Elaine Seidel, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ June 6, 2026.
To many people, Mom was a community leader, a public servant, a businesswoman, and a friend. To us, she was simply Mom.
Mom had a way of making everything better. If there was a problem, she would help find a solution. If someone...
Don Milton Mutschink
May 31, 2026
Don Milton Mutschink, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend; passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born on September 15, 1956, in Bastrop, Texas, Don spent his entire life deeply rooted in the community he loved. He was a lifelong resident of Smithville and a true pillar of the town, known by nearly everyone...
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