Recent Obituaries

Charles Critendon

Oct 10, 2018

Charles D. Critendon, age 94, of Lometa, Texas passed away on October 10, 2018 in Lampasas, Texas. He was born July 12, 1924 in Elgin, Texas. Graveside service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Oak Hill Cemetery near McDade, Texas.

Service Graveside Service Oak Hill Cemetery Oak Hill Cemetery Road McDade, TX Tuesday,...

Francis Borders

Oct 10, 2018

Francis Neil Borders was born in Kansas City, Ks on July 1st, 1927 to O.E. and Iva Borders. He passed away October 10th, 2018. He graduated from Argentine High School in 1945, then enlisted in the Navy. He retired in 1983 after working for Pioneer Natural Gas Co. for 26 years. He married Joyce Marie Burton in 1950. They...

Ronnie Harrison

Oct 1, 2018

Ronnie Phillip Harrison, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Austin, Tx. He was born April 27, 1939 in Chandler, Tx to Dewey and Vera (Lawrence) Harrison. He was a 1956 graduate of Vallejo High school and entered the United States Air Force in 1959. After leaving the service he met Kathy Elesha Swain and...

Darrell Mcneil

Sep 30, 2018

Darrell Edward McNeil, age 71, passed away in his sleep at home on September 30, 2018, in Smithville, Texas.  He was born April, 27, 1947 in Mena, Arkansas.  On June 6, 1970 he married Cheryl Ross in Lake Jackson, Texas.  He entered the military and honorably served the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division.  While serving his...

Edward Noack

Sep 26, 2018

Edward Charles "Charlie" Noack, age 77, of Smithville was called to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Charlie was born June 8, 1941 in Smithville to Alvin and Annie (Kasper) Noack. Charlie was a shear operator at Centex for 34 years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a US Army Vietnam Veteran serving from...

Arthur Frerich

Sep 7, 2018

Arthur Lee Frerich of Rosanky, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at the age of 90.

He was born to the late Martin and Anne Frerich on March 24, 1928 in String Prairie, Texas. He married Lemma LaRue Smith of Rosanky in 1950. They lived in San Antonio until 1973. During that time, they had four children:...

Harry Briscoe

Sep 5, 2018

Harry J. Briscoe, 70, of Bastrop, TX passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

He was born October 22, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from high school in Toledo. Mr. Briscoe was employed by General Motors for 35 years in Toledo. He relocated to Bastrop in 2000.

He had a passion for cars and enjoyed working on...

Zelma Herndon

Sep 5, 2018

Zelma Mae Maxfield Herndon, affectionately known by "Momma, Sis, and Granny" formerly of Dumas, TX, passed away on September 5, 2018 in Smithville Texas. Zelma was born to A.H. and Nellie (Cummins) Maxfield on February 28, 1930 in Hollis, Oklahoma. She attended Hollis Elementary and Bivins Schools and graduated from Dumas High School in 1948. On August 10, 1947,...

Mildred Fritz

Sep 4, 2018

Mildred Marie Elmore Fritz passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the age of 88. She was born on September 23, 1929 to Clarence and Zula Calhoun in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Elzie Elmore; second husband, Bill Fritz; sisters, Juanita Powell, Maggie Cox, Alice Reed, Kathy...

William Howe

Sep 3, 2018

William Henry Howe passed away peacefully September 3, 2018 at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Howe; and his brother, Johnny Howe. Henry is survived by his mother, Margie Howe of Groves; sisters and brother, Brenda Willie and her husband Curtis of Willis, Rocky Howe and his wife Virginia of Paige, Libby...

Vernon Richards

Aug 30, 2018

Vernon Lee Richards, age 89, former mayor of Smithville, was born in Kirtley, Texas on July 18, 1929 to Albert and Esther Richards. He passed away on August 30, 2018 in Smithville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his brothers Herbert Lee and Wilford Richards. Vernon is survived by his wife, Dorothy, whom...

Junell Mcbee

Aug 25, 2018

Junell Carlson McBee, 89, of Smithville, Texas died Saturday, August 25, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late Henry and Ruth Carlson, July 6, 1929 in Creedmoor, Texas.  She married her loving husband of 66 years, J.D. McBee, on January 26, 1952 in Brady, Texas.  They moved to Smithville and made it their...

Johnny Mullins

Aug 22, 2018

Johnny Eugene Mullins passed away tragically in a car accident on August 22, 2018.  He was 38 years old at the time of his passing.  He was born in Bryan, Texas to the late Emmet Thomas (E.T.) and the late Pat (DeVoltz) Mullins.  Johnny attended and graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1999.  He was employed...

Leo Hofferek

Aug 17, 2018

Leo Hofferek, “The Barber” at the age of 81, lost his life in a car wreck on his way to work on Friday, August 17, 2018.

A native of Rosanky / Smithville, Texas, Leo followed in the footsteps of his two aunts and became a barber in 1961 where he worked as a barber in Smithville until...

Larry Parsons

Aug 14, 2018

Larry Glenn Parsons, 71, of Smithville, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

He was born to Tom Glenn and Ruby Mildred Parsons, February 1, 1947, in Smithville, Texas. As an only child, Larry grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School.

During his school years, Larry was an exceptional athlete and student....

Frances Phaup

Aug 12, 2018

Frances Jack Phaup passed peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the age of 86.  She was born in Barry, Texas on May 17, 1932 to parents Travis and Mildred (Leach) Arnett.  There will be a Celebration of Life to celebrate the beautiful life of Frances that beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the...

Julie Rector

Aug 10, 2018

Julie Beran Rector went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2018. Julie was born in Smithville, TX on August 5, 1922 to the late Pete and Mary Beran. Julie was married to the late Jerome Bud Rector on June 25, 1942 and they shared a life of 40 years together.

Julie is preceded in death...

Anton Zimmerhanzel

Aug 4, 2018

Anton (Tony) Zimmerhanzel age 81 passed away peacefully August 4, 2018.  Tony was born June 16, 1937 to Helen and Adolph Zimmerhanzel in Flatonia, Tx.  Tony was survived by his wife Shirley Cheatham Zimmerhanzel, three children Brenda and spouse Donnie Hajek,  Theresa and spouse Johnny Condel,  Randy and spouse Deana Zimmerhanzel and 5 grandsons Kevin Condel, Brandon Hajek, Keith Zimmerhanzel,...

Carl Easley

Aug 1, 2018

Carl Ray Easley passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  He was born in Rosanky, Texas on July 22, 1938.

Carl Ray lived a life full of experience as a Fireman, Saddle and Tack Salesman, Businessman and a lifetime Cattle Rancher. He was a man who never met a stranger and never...

Robert Miller

Jul 23, 2018

Robert Henry Miller, age 85, passed away Monday July 23, 2018 at the Austin Heart Hospital, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years , Alice Lanell Miller of Smithville. His sons: Larry Dean Miller and wife Janet of Bastrop, Garry Gene Miller and wife Carol of...