Recent Obituaries

Donny Schubert

Jun 29, 2021

Donny Bryson Schubert, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021.

He was born on November 13, 1944 in Bastrop, TX. Donny was a country boy at heart and will continue to be in Heaven with the Father. Donny started working for the MKT Railroad in 1962 at the age of...

Cyndy Barton

Jun 26, 2021

Cyndy Lou was born in Long Beach, CA. to the late Francis Joseph & Mary Lee Prasek & passed away at age 72 on June 26, 2021. She was a long time resident of Bastrop & had recently made the permanent move to her shore house in Seadrift, Texas with her beloved feline roommates.

Cyndy had an incredible career...

Florence Parker

Jun 26, 2021

Florence Parker passed away June 26, 2021 at the age of 78.

A celebration of Florence Parker's life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the VFW in Smithville, Texas.

Victoria Vydrzal

May 27, 2021

Victoria Vydrzal was born in Smithville, Tx, July 28, 1921 to Charles Vyvjala, Sr and Sofie (Kubicek) Vyvjala. She had two brothers Alfred Vyvjala and Charlie Vyvjala, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Gene Grohman (Joanne) of Smithville, Barbara Dean (Gary) of Beaumont, Billy Vydrzal (Nancy) of Smithville. She has eight grandchildren, Vicki Lynn West, Stanley Vydrzal...

John Deming

May 19, 2021

John Jay Deming was born April 9, 1954 in New Baltimore MI at Selfridge Air Force base to Lee Jay & Helen Maxine Deming. With his father being in the military, they lived in various places throughout his childhood.

That journey took him and his family to Del Valle TX in 1971. From there he enlisted into the...

Rory Marrs

May 17, 2021

Rory Ray Marrs, 57, of Smithville, TX was welcomed by God into His Kingdom on May 17, 2021.

Rory was born in Granbury, TX on June 11, 1963. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1981.

He married Pam Vinklarek on August 6, 1983 in Cistern, TX. In this union they welcomed two sons, Dustin...

Nancy Ann Mcdowell

May 2, 2021

Nancy McDowell of Seabrook, Texas passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She started her life journey on December 22, 1951 when she was born to Anna and Clarence Peschke in Smithville, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie McDowell; Children, Steven Penry (fiancée, Melody Masterson) of Driftwood; Stephanie Eisman (Thomas) of Victoria; and Janis Newton (Raymond)...

William Bryant Sr.

May 2, 2021

William "Bill" Howard Bryant Sr., 99, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021.  A Life Member and 32° Scottish Rite Mason of the Hill City Masonic Lodge #456 was his pride.

Bill was born on January 26, 1922 in Austin, Texas to William Allison Bryant and Mary Frances Cain. He was married to Stella...

Marjorie Allen

Apr 28, 2021

Marjorie Farr Allen, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Smithville, Texas. She was the widow of Frank Allen, Jr. They shared 47 years of marriage together before his passing in 2002.

Born in Austin, Texas she was the daughter of Dwight and Marguerite Farr. She attended Austin High School, Cottey College and The...

Lloyd Ray

Apr 17, 2021

Lloyd “Bud” Ray, 90, of Pearsall, TX passed away in the Lord on April 17, 2021.

Lloyd was born in Twitty, TX on January 4, 1931. Lloyd graduated from high school in Corpus Christi, TX. Bud bravely fought in the Korean War as a United States Marine. After the war, he played football at Texas Tech University,...

Clay Randall

Mar 30, 2021

Clay Alan Randall was born in Houston, TX on September 6, 1969 and left his earthly home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 51. His parents are Carolyn Stagner and Jimmy Randall.  His siblings are Phyllis Randall Barton and Shawn Randall.

Clay attended a couple of his grade school years in Smithville. He played...

Betty Simpson

Mar 24, 2021

Betty Jean Burns Simpson joined her husband of 48 years in heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Betty was born November 10, 1935 in Smithville.

She grew up on the farm belonging to her parents, Howard and Florence Burns, Sr. As the oldest of 4 children she had lots of responsibility which carried her throughout her life....

Linda Miller

Mar 21, 2021

Linda Miller, 72, of Smithville was called from this life on March 21, 2021. She was born March 3, 1949 to Ernest Hubert Hinkle and Bessie Lou (Foster) Hinkle in Gregg County, Texas.

Linda retired from the Bastrop ISD. She loved to go on cruises and gamble.

She is survived by: daughters, Lou Ann Peavy...

Thomas Muehr

Mar 14, 2021

Born September 26, 1937, beloved Tom passed away in the comfort of his family on March 14, 2021.  He journeyed through his earthly life being a fun-loving uncle, a kind friend, a wise brother, and a devoted man to his Catholic faith.

Preceded in death by his father & mother, Adolph & Hilda Muehr, sisters: Bessie Muehr,...

Marilyn Smith

Feb 22, 2021

Marilyn Aliene “Jane” Thornburg Smith

Marilyn Aliene Thornburg Smith was born on 7 February 1930 in Osborne County, Kansas. She is the daughter of Floyd Arthur Thornburg, Sr. and Dora Bell Trexler. She grew up in Kansas. During her school years she learned to play piano and at age 12 her piano teacher nicknamed her “Jane” which...

Lloyd Gipson

Feb 18, 2021

Lloyd Alex Gipson was born July 20, 1939, to Ola Mae and Bennie Gipson.  He was called home at 3:42am on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Towers Nursing Home where he had resided since August of 2019.

Lloyd accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age.  He was baptized at Colorado Missionary Baptist Church...

David Lastovica

Feb 16, 2021

Services will be private.

Julia Pauline Donnell

Jan 23, 2021

Julia Pauline " Polly" Donnell passed away January 23, 2021 at the age of 104.

Julia Pauline Hoffman Donnell known as Polly to her friends was born in Flatonia, Texas and grew up in Fayette County.

Polly was a long time resident of Smithville, Texas. She married W.A. Donnell on August 6th in 1942. In...

Fred Psencik

Jan 21, 2021

In loving memory of Fred Lad Psencik, we celebrate your life.

Fred was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1933 in Smithville, Texas to Tillie & Lad Psencik. He was the oldest child and has one beloved sister Tracey. Fred passed away peacefully to heaven on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 88 years of age while residing in...

Johnnie Machacek

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Johnnie Machacek, age 88, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away January 13, 2021. (Not Covid related)

He was born October 22, 1932 in Cistern, Texas. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Machacek; parents, Raymond and Mary Machacek.

Johnnie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Lee; one daughter,...