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Curtis Walter Webb, Jr.

Curtis Walter Webb, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

Curtis Walter Webb, Jr., 88, of Paige, TX, passed away on March 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Today, as we gather to honor the life of Curtis Webb Jr, we reflect on the profound impact he had on all who knew him. Curtis was more than just a beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather; he was a pillar...

Helen Bunte

Helen Bunte

Mar 16, 2024

Helen Bunte passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at age 98.  

Helen was the eldest of 5, born in Beaumont, Texas, to Leroy & Hazel Templeton.  The family built a home and settled in Lumberton.  Helen graduated from Silsbee High School in 1943, having been a twirler and flag bearer for the school.  From there, she received a Diploma...

James O’dell Barnett

James O’dell Barnett

Mar 13, 2024

James Odell Barnett passed away March 13, 2024 at the age of 84.O’dell was born in Gonzales Texas to W. C. Barnett, father and Merit Barnett, mother.

After graduation from high school he went on to barber school. He started his career in Freeport, Texas and after some time moved to Smithville, Texas. He went on to own Barnett’s Barber Shop...

Clyde Haywood

Clyde Haywood

Mar 5, 2024

Deacon Clyde Sherman Haywood Sr., known affectionately to all as Clyde, aged 85, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in his hometown of Bastrop, where he was also born on December 30, 1938 to Ben Haywood Jr. and Larcelia White Haywood. He was a beloved husband, father and friend, known for his unwavering work ethic, keen sense of humor,...

Marvin W. Blackwell

Marvin W. Blackwell

Feb 24, 2024

Marvin was born in Smithville, Texas, on April 7, 1944, to Julius and Elsie Blackwell. He was the youngest of two sons and enjoyed a modest, country childhood. As a young boy, Marvin enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting with his dad, and he was always up for a good ghost story. He was quite the prankster and could never resist...

Wayne D. "David" Johnson

Wayne D. "David" Johnson

Feb 3, 2024

Wayne D. (David) Johnson was born on September 16, 1932 in Hornbeak, Tennessee, the son of Lewis and Alliene Johnson. He died on February 3, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. He is predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Garth and Harry, and his sisters, Beth and Ann. He is also predeceased by his son James David (Jimmy) Johnson and his wife...

Mary Ann Hollowell

Mary Ann Hollowell

Jan 31, 2024

In Cherished memory of our beloved Mary Ann Hollowell: Significant Other, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend.

Ms. Hollowell passed peacefully at her home outside of Smithville, Texas on January 31, 2024. 

She was born September 24, 1940 in Commerce, Texas to Royce Gaylon and Doris Hollowell. 

She devoted part of her life to the profession of nursing, caring for and comforting others, as...

Alvin A. Janecek

Alvin A. Janecek

Jan 28, 2024

Alvin August Janecek was born in Kirtley, Texas on November 1, 1939, to Alvin Willie Janecek and Elsie Ann Hofferek Janecek. Alvin graduated from Smithville High School Class of 1959. After graduating Alvin met the Love of his life Nancy Haschke. They were married December 2, 1961, at St Paul Catholic Church in Smithville and were happily married 62 years....

Dave Fuqua

Dave Fuqua

Jan 17, 2024

David Russell Fuqua passed away peacefully at his home in Smithville on January 17, 2024, at 76.  

Dave was born on November 18, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas,  to Mary Ester Russell Fuqua and Joseph Ephraim Fuqua. A wily and adventurous youth, he raced hydrofoil speed boats, guided offshore fishing expeditions,  and was an Eagle Scout. After graduating from W.B....

Carolyn Jean Koopman

Carolyn Jean Koopman

Jan 14, 2024

Can't wait to be in the presence of my Lord

Can't wait to hear the choir of angels sing

Can't wait to be reunited with my loved ones

Can't wait to get to Heaven.

 

 

Carolyn (Pyper) Koopman was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on August 5th, 1945, to William and Regina(O'Connell) Pyper. She passed away in Smithville, Texas on January 14th, 2024. Carolyn...

Eugene Meuth

Eugene Meuth

Jan 12, 2024

Eugene Meuth, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 12, 2024, in Giddings, Texas. Born on November 28, 1933, in his hometown of Smithville, Texas.Eugene's career spanned an impressive 35 years at Wyman Gordon in Cypress, Texas. He dedicated himself to his work and left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the community. Eugene's strong work ethic...

Marybeth Claiborne

Marybeth Claiborne

Dec 30, 2023

 

Marybeth Claiborne, born on April 17, 1934, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2023, at The Towers Nursing Home in Smithville, Texas. She was a loving mother, cherished friend, and an exceptional individual who touched the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Marybeth is survived by her beloved children, Dee Ann Korth, Tim Claiborne,...

Mollie DuBois

Mollie DuBois

Dec 29, 2023

Mollie Dubois passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 93.

 Mollie's family will celebrate her life privately.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hospice Austin Christopher House.

Dusty Prochazka

Dusty Prochazka

Dec 24, 2023

 

Dusty Buck Prochazka, 46, went to be with our Lord December 24, 2023. He was born in Alice, Texas on April 2, 1977.

 

Dusty worked in the oilfield as a Directional Driller for Anadrill Directional, H&P Drilling, and Wellbenders Directional Services. He was a hard worker and always took on extra days wherever he could. In his downtime...

Thomas "Tom" Morris

Thomas "Tom" Morris

Dec 21, 2023

 

Thomas William Morris, 82, of Bastrop, passed away on December 21, 2023 at his home.

Tom was born in Lampasas, Texas to Herman Curtis Morris and Hazel Morris on November 18, 1941. He married Gwen Saunders on May 14, 1965 in Belton, Texas.

He worked for Central Freight Lines in Austin, Texas. He was a veteran, joining the Marine...

Barry Earl Chandler

Barry Earl Chandler

Dec 19, 2023

Barry Earl Chandler passed away December 19, 2023 at the age of 75.

 

The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date.

Shirley Lou Liebmann

Shirley Lou Liebmann

Dec 18, 2023

 

Shirley Lou Liebmann passed away December 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas at the age of 90. Shirley was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and was raised in nearby Kirkwood by her parents, Paul Clem and Lucille (Cole) Staetter. Following high school, Shirley moved to Los Angeles, California where she successfully applied her fastidious secretarial skills in her work career. 

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Martin Benedix

Martin Benedix

Dec 18, 2023

Martin Ervin Benedix was born on December 29, 1946 to Harold and Katherine (Krieg) Benedix in Smithville, Texas. He lived his young life in Smithville with his parents and six siblings. Martin "Bubba" loved his siblings dearly and loved to participate in all the games and activities they were doing.

 

Martin was baptized on February 2, 1958 and...

Sterling Keith Haney

Sterling Keith Haney

Dec 3, 2023

Sterling Keith Haney, aka Bubba, was born September 21, 1985 to Jerry and Sharon Haney. He was the eldest of three children, although he knew the real bosses were his two sisters, Brittney and Hunter.Sterling met the love of his life, his wife Laura, and they married on October 21, 2006. Together they brought two beautiful babies into this world....

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