Recent Obituaries

Mar 6, 2018

LaVerne Nan Herrington, 80, of Smithville, TX passed into the hands of our Lord on Tuesday March 6, 2018.

She was born to the late Roy and Mildred Christian on November 15, 1937 in Teague, Texas. She married David Herrington on November 27, 1958 and they lived together in Austin, Texas before relocating to Smithville in 1992....

Feb 28, 2018

David T. Varner, 76, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 28th in Angleton, Texas, after a long illness. David was born on January 22, 1942 in Olney, Illinois, the oldest son of Robert Earl and Margaret Von Almen Varner.  He attended East Richland High School where he excelled in multiple sports as a...

Feb 26, 2018

Lou Ellen Scallorn, formerly Franks, age 66, died Monday, February 26, 2018 in the loving care of San Gabriel Hospice at New Hope Manor in Cedar Park, TX.  She was born March 23, 1951 in Hearne, TX, the oldest of 2 children.  She graduate from Hearne High School in 1969 and completed her education at Durham Business School in Austin,...

Feb 24, 2018

Arleen Lucille Bullock was born to Ira and Eva Ray on Jan. 22, 1924 in Logan, Kansas. Her mother passed away when Arleen was 4 months of age. After her mother's death. she was taken into the home of her paternal grandparents and was raised as one of their own. She left this earthly life to her heavenly home...

Feb 13, 2018

Lynn Williams, age 59, of Bastrop was called from this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Arrangements are pending. Please check back as addition information will be added as it becomes available.

Feb 1, 2018

Betty was born Betty Jo Lewis in Alexander, Texas March 1, 1926. Her parents were Alice Sanders and Nathan Dale Lewis, both of whom are deceased. She lived there until her family moved to Haskell County, Texas. She graduated from Rule High School in 1944 and became a home maker and wife when she married Desmond Clyde Allison of...

Feb 1, 2018

Funeral services for Ramona Gililland, 78, a quintessential homemaker cum successful business woman, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3, at the Smithville Church of Christ. She passed away Thursday, February 1, in her home in Smithville.

Born September 22, 1939, on the cusp of World War II in Dublin, Texas, oldest of eight children, Ramona...

Jan 28, 2018

Our beloved sister, mother, and friend, Patricia D. Quinn of Cedar Creek, passed away on January 28, 2018 at the age of 74.

Pat is survived by her daughters, Stacie Stroud and Andrea Wild; brothers Bob, Al, Michael and Jeff Quinn; four grandchildren, and friends Shirley Brent and Pam Davis who were like sisters to her. Pat...

Jan 25, 2018

Frances O Lewis of Smithville Texas passed away on January 25, 2018. She was born in Winter Garden, Florida on November 18, 1930 to James Garfield Norwood and Zorah Ann Norwood.  She was married to Rupert L Lewis on January 30, 1960. Survivors include her husband of 57 years Rupert  L Lewis and her three children, Frances Kay Lewis Bertrand and...

Jan 20, 2018

Martha M. Kassner went home to her Heavenly Father Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 92 years old.  She was surrounded by her loving family at her time of passing.

Martha M. Rabel was born December 8, 1925 in String Prairie, TX.  She was the first born of three siblings to Frank and Martha (Goertz) Rabel.  She was...

Jan 17, 2018

Elvia Rose Brannon was born on February 16, 1938 to Alberto Aleman Cale and Leovigilda Cardenas in the Republic of Panama.  Elvia sadly passed away in Bastrop, Texas at 79 years of age.

As a young woman, she grew up in the interior of Panama and was cared for by a few loving family members especially her...

Jan 13, 2018

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.

Jan 8, 2018

Bernice Marie Heinz passed away January 8, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born in Fayette County, Texas to Ola and Albert Votaw. Bernice worked as a waitress and an airline stewardess but was especially proud of her career as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband George Heinz; parents, and sister Margaret Grubbs....

Jan 6, 2018

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.

Jan 5, 2018

Myra Ketchum Evans was released to her Savior's arms on Thursday, January 5 in her home. She was born January 8, 1915 in a rural area outside of Shreveport, Louisiana and would have been 103 on January 8! Her family is eternally grateful to her caretakers, Darlene Shepard and Kim Kincannon for their angelic love and care enabling Myra...

Jan 1, 2018

Lucille Meta Oglesby passed away January 1, 2018 at the age of 79. She and her husband, Norman Oglesby, Jr., lived in Alvin, Texas. Service informant for Lucille are the following: Visitation, 4:00PM-8:00PM, Friday, January 5, 2018 at All Faiths of the Pines located at 110 American Legion Road, Smithville, Texas, 78957. Funeral Services, 11:00AM, Saturday, January 6, 2018...

Dec 31, 2017

Bill Cannaday passed away in Smithville, Texas on December 31, 2017 surrounded by his family. Bill was one of five children and was born in Llano, Texas on October 6,1935 to James Lefford and Daisy Cannaday. He leaves behind his wife and eternal companion, Carlene (Jackson) Cannaday, just a few days shy of 60 years of marriage; his siblings:...

Dec 31, 2017

John Gordon Hoffman passed away December 31, 2017 at the age of 73.  He was born June 15, 1944 in Bastrop County, Texas to Viola and Jacob Henry Hoffman.

John was a retired union carpenter with the Carpenters Local 1266.  He was one of the original founders of the Bluebonnet Acres Fire Department and served as Chief...

Dec 29, 2017

Madene Sheppard O’Quinn passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 95.  She was born on September 1, 1922 in Bishop, Texas to parents Frank and Pairlee Sheppard.

Madene is survived by her daughters, Pairlee Ivy and husband John; Patricia Stephens and husband Earl; son, Rodney O’Quinn; Brother Harvey Sheppard and Wife Joyce; Sister, Marie Needham...

Dec 29, 2017

Richard Edward Neihardt was born to Alva J Neihardt and Dorothy Ann Pyle on May 27, 1951. Richard entered into rest December 29, 2017 in Austin, Texas. He went to school in Witchita, Kansas until he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was an active Navel Military from 1969 to 1971. Richard worked as a ranch hand and...