Recent Obituaries

Sep 4, 2017

Jeffrey Boyd Hannusch passed away early Monday morning, September 4, 2017 at the age of 54. He was born in Smithville, Texas on December 18, 1962 to parents Harold Dale and Virginia Marie (Hall) Hannusch. Jeff and his wife, Caren (Hughes) Hannusch are residents of Smithville, where they raised their two children: Jacob and Madison.

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Aug 23, 2017

Carolyn Jane Lappert Palla, 64, of Bastrop, Texas, died August 23, 2017.

Carolyn was a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Gary Palla of 46 years, who passed just last year. She had 5 children she cherished dearly, and over the years has gained 2 son-in-laws and 2 daughter-in-laws whom she loved as her own. Carolyn...

Aug 19, 2017

Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who gave so much to those she loved. We are grateful for your sacrifices.

Preceded in death by Carter Zane Simpson, her husband of 54 years, and 11 brothers and sisters.

Survived by daughters, Diane Eischens, Bonnie Watson and Donna Simpson; grandchildren Dawn Richardson, Brian Richardson (by marriage), Chrissy...

Aug 17, 2017

Benjamin T. "Ben" Fleck, Sr., 91, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home near West Point, TX. Ben was born September 18, 1925 to Agnes (Helton) and Henry Fleck in Smithville. Ben was a Supervisor over bridge building during his 20+ year career at Brown and Root in Houston and was instrumental in the construction of many...

Aug 15, 2017

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

Aug 14, 2017

David Leon Smith, 81, born in Weatherford, Oklahoma, died on Monday, August 14, 2017. David, son of Edward and Gladys Smith, passed away at his home in Smithville, Texas. He is survived by his sister Kathryn Robnett of Weatherford and her four children, Edward Weldon Robnett, Kem Mendizadal, Scott Allen Robnett and Kris Aaron Robnett.

David and...

Aug 14, 2017

Charlsie L. Carr, died August 14, 2017. Charlsie was born November 11, 1930 in Holland, the daughter of William and Lillian Polk. She grew up in Bartlett. She married Ernest S. Carr and in 1956 moved to Austin. After the children were school age, Charlsie worked as a cashier at Kress's and later, Walgreens until retirement. She most recently...

Aug 11, 2017

Tillie Justine Davis Eisenhauer(91), born to George and Ellen Davis on July 10, 1926, entered into eternal rest August 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Erhard Eisenhauer; parents; brothers, Louis, Loys, George, Lawrence , Tommie; sisters, Francis Karlson, Bessie Simmons; and step-grandson, Rodger Watson. Tillie is survived by her children, George Eisenhauer...

Aug 3, 2017

Robert (Robbie) Allen Scoggins, 54, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2017.

He was born to Patsy Caldwell and the late Freddie (Bud) Ray Scoggins on July 1, 1963 in Pasadena, TX. Shortly thereafter he and his family moved to Smithville, TX where he grew up attending Smithville's schools and graduating.

After graduation...

Jul 31, 2017

Charles Aldie Parker was born on July 14, 1987 and left us on July 31, 2017. He was born in Austin, Texas at Seton Medical Center to William and Florence Parker. They brought him home to Alum Creek, where he was raised, spending his youth playing on the creek with friends and family. They loved to hunt and fish...

Jul 30, 2017

(Jack) John Charles Sabrsula entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2017. Jack, the son of Walter and Sophronie Moore Sabrsula, was born on November 10, 1929 at home on the farm in Plum, Texas. He attended Plum Public School and worked on the Morgan farm. He met the love of his life, Christine Dornak at a dance in...

Jul 25, 2017

On the morning of July 25, 2017, Dorothy "Doris" Louise Cooper Chambers departed this earth surrounded by her devoted and loving family at her home.

Doris was born on May 29, 1923 in Cuero, Texas to Ruth Isabel Leigh and Thomas Henry Cooper, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by the love...

Jul 19, 2017

Keith Allen Pease passed away on July 19, 2017 at the age of 24. He was born in Austin, Texas on February 15, 1993. Keith was a resident of Smithville, Texas and will be dearly missed.

The family of Keith Allen Pease will hold a Visitation and Memorial Service on July 25, 2017. Visitation will begin at...

Jul 17, 2017

Lemma "Tiny" Frerich passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at the age of 84. She was born in Red Rock, Texas to Lanford "Dick" and Maggie Emma (Tiner) Smith on January 28, 1933.

Tiny is survived by her husband of 67 years, Arthur Lee Frerich and their children: Donna (Frerich) Bartsch and her daughter Dusti Goertz; Ronnie...

Jul 6, 2017

Elbert Bradshaw, Jr., known as Eb or Ebbie, was born to Eva Myrtle (Crawford) and Elbert Bradshaw, Sr. on September 14, 1940 in Smithville, Texas. He married Frances Lavern Donner on August 16, 1968. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Elbert Bradshaw III (Trey) and John Warren Bradshaw. Ebbie is survived by Trey, John and his spouse Ruby,...

Jul 4, 2017

Lillia Irene Null Meyer - June 1, 1927 - July 4, 2017 She described herself as a 'country girl from McDade.' Irene was born on June 1, 1927 in Coupland, Texas, the first child of Edgar Christian Herzer and Emma Kastner Herzer. In her early years, she enjoyed the simple country life, and as a teenager worked at Camp...

Jul 2, 2017

Julia Marie Lyon Machen - known since the beginning as Judy and later simply as Momma and Grandma Judy - passed away last Sunday at the age of 73. Judy was born in Bastrop, Texas, to the late Raymond Lawrence and Eldora Higgins Lyon. She graduated from Smithville High School in 1961. She married Lee Wilson Machen in 1962....

Jun 28, 2017

Floy E. Harton, 91 of Rosanky, Texas was absent from the body and face to face with the Lord at her home on June 28, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1926 in Houston County, Texas. Mrs. Harton was a member of Colorado River Cowboy Church, and was a devout Christian woman. Mrs. Harton is survived by her...

Jun 25, 2017

Janie Marie Moss, age 89 of Smithville, Texas passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born December 20, 1927 to Melvin and Gazell Hataway in Nacogdoches, Texas. Janie married BH Moss on August 1, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband....

Jun 14, 2017

Jo Ann (Davison) Juliano was born on April 12, 1928 the last child born to William Hesson Davison and Nelga Ann Brau and her two older brothers; William Ramey Davison and Jimmy Graham Davison. Jo Ann grew up during the Great Depression when at times her father would have to hunt rabbits to put food on the table. She...