Recent Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Feb 16, 2021

Services will be private.

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...

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...

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,...

Jan 1, 2021

A Tribute to Robert Lee “Buddy” Bollmeyer

(November 18, 1928-January 1, 2021)

Robert Lee Bollmeyer was born in 1928 in La Grange, TX, the second of four children born to Robert Otto and Julia Rose (Krenek) Bollmeyer. He spent his youth in and around La Grange, where he honed his hunting...

Dec 25, 2020

Elmer Wayne Miller, 73, of Smithville, Tx left this world to be with his heavenly Father on December 25, 2020 at 4:43 pm.  Wayne was born at his family home in Austin, Tx on November 15, 1947.

For most of his Life Wayne lived in the Austin/Bastrop area where he met and married the love...

Dec 22, 2020

Jean Lorraine (Wilson) Levering, 80, of Smithville, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday December 16, 2020. Jean was a spirited educator for over 35 years and a passionate member of the art community.

She was born on February 19, 1940 to Leroy and Katherine (Kolter) Wilson in Newark, Ohio. Jean graduated from Highland Park...

Dec 9, 2020

Henry Jack Fendley was born Sept. 14, 1936. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Dec. 9, 2020 after many long battles with strokes and four years in nursing homes. We know he is in heaven, watching over us, waiting until we see each other again.

Dad was a very friendly soul who...

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.