Dec 7, 2020

Laverne Hoskins Ray passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 after a brief illness.  She was born on August 9, 1939, in Alum Creek, Texas to Ray and Topsy Laverne Hoskins.   She spent most of her childhood at the Hoskins homestead at the foot of Rocky Hill outside of Smithville.  During her high school years her family lived for...

Dec 5, 2020

Patricia Faye McCoy, age 75, of Giddings, Texas was called to eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born July 18, 1945 in Meridian, Mississippi.

Patricia was a good cook, and everyone loved her beans and homemade biscuits. She was loved greatly by everyone.

She is survived by her husband, Joe McCoy; her children, Patricia and David...

Dec 1, 2020

Irene Frances “Vicki” Barringer McCreight was born September 7, 1932 in Burnet, Texas.  She passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at the age of 88.  She was preceded in death by her parents John D. Barringer and Celia Bowers Barringer, siblings Vasel, Billy and Lila Barringer, beloved husband William H. “Bill” McCreight, and furry companions Ginger and Peanut. ...

Nov 27, 2020

Herman “Alvin” Burnett

Herman Alvin Burnett was born October 14, 1937 in Reeves, Louisiana and went to the Lord November 27, 2020 in Bastrop Texas.

Alvin was raised in New Mexico, began working at 14 and began his military service at 20.  He married Frances in 1957, formed Burnett Masonry following his military service and...

Nov 18, 2020

Betty S. Reed

April 13, 1934 – November 18, 2020

Betty S. Reed, age 86, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Betty was born in Plum, Texas to Walter and Sophronia Sabrsula.

Betty was always active. She enjoyed tennis, country and western dancing, and...

Nov 18, 2020

In loving memory of Ann Pauline (Votaw) Hofferek

August 24, 1936               -           November 18, 2020

Ann Pauline (Votaw) Hofferek, 84 of Smithville, TX passed away early Wednesday morning November 18, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1936 to Albert and Ola Votaw of Smithville, TX. Ann graduated from Smithville High school in 1955.

Nov 8, 2020

Michael (Mickey) Denton Gilmore passed away November 8, 2020 at the age of 76. Mickey was born on October 27,1944 in LaMarque, Texas to Lloyd and Virgina Gilmore. Mickey grew up in Clear Lake Shores. He started out working as a pipefitter in Houston, Texas and after many years in construction management, he retired. Mickey met the love of...

Oct 18, 2020

Jeffery Erwin of Smithville was called from this life on October 18, 2020 just one day short of his 61st birthday.

Service will be private.

Oct 15, 2020

Ruby Maxine Pipkin

July 31st 1924  ~  October 15, 2020

We will always remember you for your beautiful soul, big smile, and warm strong hugs.

Ruby was born in McAdoo, Texas. Her parents, John and Ethel Callihan, were cotton and hog farmers. She was one of seven children – 4 brothers and 2...

Oct 4, 2020

Dorothy Weaver Nichols passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 at the age of 77.  She was born February 10, 1943 in Smithville, Texas to Elzie Weaver and Josie Kelly Weaver.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James B. “Sonny” Nichols; daughter, Connie Leigh Nichols; son, Danny Lee Nichols; brother, Dan Tucker; and sister,...

Oct 4, 2020

On October 4, 2020 James Argabright passed away at his home in Fairport, Missouri at the age of 90. He was born in Oglesby, Texas.

James was a loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather.  James loved to dance and joke around and always had a smile on his face. He never knew a stranger.

He...

Oct 1, 2020

Danny Lee Nichols, of Smithville, passed away, October 1, 2020 at the age of 53.

Danny was born in Smithville, Texas to James B. “Sonny” Nichols and Dorothy Weaver Nichols on July 1, 1967.

He was preceded in death by his father “Sonny” Nichols; sister, Connie Leigh Nichols; and grandparents, Nouell E. “Bill” Nichols and...

Sep 26, 2020

Carolina Almendarez Márquez entró en los brazos del Señor el sábado 26 de septiembre de 2020 a la edad de 22 años.

Carolina nació en San Luis Potosí, México. Pasó su infancia y sus primeros años en México. Era una buena chica. A la edad de 9 años comenzó a mostrar problemas de salud relacionados con la...

Sep 13, 2020

On the morning of September 13, 2020 , Emma “Jean” Lee Stagner passed away peacefully of natural causes while in the care of staff from Care Inn Nursing Facility of LaGrange, TX.  She was 91 years young.

Jean made her entrance into this world on July 29, 1929 in Dripping Springs, TX.  She was welcomed by her...

Sep 6, 2020

After a full life and blessed with amazing family, friends and experiences, our beloved Doris Jean Rutledge passed away on September 6, 2020 with family by her side.

Born on May 24, 1930 to James and Maggie Barr, Jean married Phillip Goldston and raised two sons, David and Bruce Goldston and one daughter, Sharon Haney.

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Aug 29, 2020

Geneva Ann (Tiner) Moree passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 at Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle. Geneva Ann Tiner, who’s nickname quickly became Jeannie, was born

to Johnnie L. Tiner and Roberta Meuth Tiner at home in Rosanky, Texas on January 30, 1945. She married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Wayne Moree, in July 1961...

Aug 24, 2020

Bernice K. Luck passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born in 1922 in New Braunfels, Texas to Myrtle Eva and Chester Leonard Kelley.

Bernice was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 39, the Rebekah Lodge 180, The VFW Auxiliary 1309, The American Legion Auxiliary 180, and a lifelong...

Aug 18, 2020

Herbert E. Seidel, age 81, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was  born on February 24, 1939 in String Prairie to Ed and Florence Seidel. He was their only child.

Herbert made his work career early in life working for the City of Austin, Allbright Dist., and as a roofer. ...

Aug 14, 2020

My life, viewed through the eyes of my children:

I was born with the name “TJ Larvin” and raised on the family’s dairy farm with my parents (Frank “Pancho” and Gladys “Perk”), along with sister (Eva) and brothers (Jimmy and Billy).  I met the love of my life (Beatrice), and was blessed with three children (Teri Jean,...

Aug 7, 2020

Mary Magdalene (Haley) Holinsworth Wilson, 94, of Smithville, Texas, peacefully transitioned to the Lord on Friday, August 7 with her niece Monica by her side.

Mary was born September 15,1925 in Oklahoma, to Emma (Howard) and Samuel Harrison Haley, grew up and attended school in Okemah, Oklahoma.

Mary and Chuck (Charles) Holinsworth adopted two children...