Recent Obituaries
Bernice Luck
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...
Herbert Seidel
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. ...
Thomas Larvin
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,...
Mary Magdalene Wilson
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...
Melody Smith-Scott
Aug 3, 2020
Melody Jean Smith-Scott, passed away on August 3rd, 2020 at the age of 57.
She lived her life as a mother, sister, daughter and friend. Melody is survived by her children Wade, Tracie & Michael and her grandchildren Jacob, Alexis, Kaden, Kyle & Madison. She is also survived by her Mother Johnnie Whetstone and siblings Darlene, Dorothy, Gail,...
Robert Payne
Jul 26, 2020
Robert (Bob) Earl Payne, 92, of Bastrop Texas, passed away July 26, 2020, of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born April 23, 1928 in Mexia, Texas to Sarah Oma and Robert Earl Payne. He grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas and then spent the majority of his adult life in Baytown, Texas, until he...
John Wayne Yancey
Jul 23, 2020
John Wayne (Johnnie) Yancey was born on May 9, 1937 to Lonnie Elmer Sr and Myrtle Lola (Jackson) Yancey. He was born at home in Smithville, Texas. Johnnie was the 8th child of Lonnie and Myrtles’ 11 children. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and all his brother’s and sister’s (Lonnie Jr, Jack, George,...
Barbara "Shorty" Buscha
Jul 17, 2020
Barbara “Shorty” Gwynn Buscha, 57, of Smithville, Texas passed away on July 17, 2020. Shorty was born to Bobby and Evelyn (Toll) Buscha in Georgetown, Texas.
She is survived by her father, Bobby Buscha and wife Carolyn of Warda, Texas; sister, Brigitte Buscha (Steven Reedy) of Smithville, Texas; brothers, Robert Glenn Buscha of Bastrop, Texas and Bobby Buscha...
Willie Mikulec, Jr.
Jul 15, 2020
Willie Mikulec Jr., 63 of Smithville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born to the late Willie Sr. and Florence Mikulec, on September 29, 1956, in La Grange, Texas.
Willie graduated in 1976 from Smithville High School. He retired from the City of Smithville in 2017.
Willie was very active with...
Susan Wilkins
Jul 13, 2020
Susan Ann Wilkins, Loving wife, mom, grandma and friend passed away July 13, 2020 at the age of 61.
Susan was born November 13, 1958 To Johnny and Annie Schroeder in Smithville, Texas. Susan and her husband James Wilkins lived in Butler, Tennessee at the time of her passing.
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Peggy L. Allen
Jul 13, 2020
Peggy Allen, 82, of Bastrop County, TX passed away on Monday, July 13th 2020. At home, where she wanted to be. She was surrounded by love & care from Family and her Favorite Kid, Marley (AKA Sir Bark-A- Lot).
Born in Tucumcari, NM on August 14, 1937, her younger years were spent in Roswell & Carlsbad, NM....
Elizabeth Null
Jul 11, 2020
Elizabeth was born on May 23, 1937 in Grassyville, Texas, to Emil Reimers of Giddings, Texas and Alma Franz of Paige, Texas. Elizabeth was of German and Wendish heritage. She was the youngest of 4 girls, losing her sister, Gladys, in infancy. Her oldest sister by 6 years is Joan Smelser of Austin, Texas, and her sister by...
Leanne Gladwell
Jul 3, 2020
LeAnne Marie Gladwell was born June 25, 1998 in La Grange, Tx in Fayette County to Kim and Edward Gladwell of Smithville, Tx. LeAnne grew up in Smithville and attended all of her school years there. She graduated Smithville High School May 2017. After high school, LeAnne attended Bastrop Works 18 Plus Program for the next 3 years. She...
Mildred Buscha
Jun 17, 2020
Mildred Leona Behrens Buscha, 90, of Smithville, Texas passed away on June 17, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1929 in La Grange, Texas to Alvin and Lena Behrens.
She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Hill Lutheran and spent her entire life as a devout Lutheran member.
Mildred grew up on a family...
Ernest Becerra
Jun 15, 2020
Ernest G. Becerra
August 12, 1967 – June 15, 2020
Funeral Services for Ernest Becerra 52 of Giddings, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Smithville, Texas. Burial will follow at Powell Cemetery. Visitation will be held at All Faiths of The Pines on Monday...
Charles Williams
Jun 6, 2020
Charles Rhem Williams, Jr. passed away June 6, 2020. He was born to Charles Sr. and Lois Hart on December 7, 1934 in Smithville, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 60 years 11 months, Billie Jean Lueders, sons; Hank Hudson (Jana), Craig Williams (Suzanne) and Rusty Williams. Grandchildren; Harrison Hudson and wife Katie, Thomas Hudson, Patrick...
Willie (Buddy) Kellar
May 31, 2020
Willie Edward (Buddy) Kellar, age 86, of Smithville, went to be with our Lord in Heaven on May 31st, 2020.
He was born to Will and Beaulah Kellar on April 3rd, 1934 in Smithville, Texas. Buddy was an “All American” football player and graduated from Smithville High School class of 1953. He served in...
Charles Cameron
May 29, 2020
Charles Allen “Bubba” Cameron was born February 18, 1948 in Smithville, Texas. Charles left this earthly world on May 29, 2020 at his home in Bastrop, Texas. He was 72 years of age.
Charles, better known to all as Bubba, grew up enjoying the small-town life of Smithville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; traits...
Willa Charba
May 16, 2020
Willa Deane (Means) Charba , age 76, passed away at home with her loving family by her side May 16, 2020. She was born August 11, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Helena Means. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Charba; sister, Carole Hunter and her husband, Bob; daughter,...
Tommy Davis
May 12, 2020
Mr. Tommy Earl Davis, born October 15, 1939, passed peacefully on May 12, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Davis; sister, Nona Gold; son, Tommy Davis and his wife, Susan Davis. He was blessed with grandchildren Brian Davis and his wife Jessica; Michelle Boykin and her husband David; Jessica Davis and Amanda Davis. Additional blessings came with...


