Recent Obituaries

Jul 10, 2023

Joseph A. Garcia, 75, went to his heavenly home on July 10, 2023. He was born in Matadora, Texas on April 4, 1948.Joseph Garcia was a great family man and a loving father. He married Maria Gutierrez in 1989. Joseph has a son Bobby Garcia before this marriage who Maria took in and loved, later the couple had become guardians...

Jul 10, 2023

Michael P. Batchellor

 September 2, 1943 - July 10, 2023

Michael Powell Batchellor, beloved father and obsessive car enthusiast, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2023 of cardiac complications. While he was only 54 days shy of his 80th birthday, you’d never know it by the hours he still worked, the cars he drove, or the hundreds of...

Jul 10, 2023

Jose Angel Garcia, of Giddings, TX, passed away on July 10, 2023.

Full life story will be posted soon.

Jul 3, 2023

 

Dr. Stanley Ross Crump of Flatonia, Texas passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023. Stan was born in Bastrop, Texas on August 2, 1944 to Bess and Ross Crump. At an early age, his family moved to the Houston area where Stan graduated from Milby High School in 1962. Stan went on to attend Texas A&M University where he...

Jun 29, 2023

 

Billy “Jack” Bryant was born to Hansel Cleo and Dolla Muriel Bryant on December 13, 1951 in Dinuba, CA and passed away June 29, 2023 in Austin TX.

 

Jack married his wife Christie on July 14, 1972.  To their union was born their only son, Michael. 

Jack loved his family.

 

Jack was in the automotive business...

Jun 16, 2023

Wayne McDowell passed away June 16, 2023 at the age of 73.

Military Honors will be rendered and Wayne will be layed to rest at Antioch Cemetery.

Jun 6, 2023

 

Hugh Creighton Wallis, III left this life to be with Jesus June 6, 2023. He was born June 18, 1942, to Hugh C. Wallis, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Stubblefield Wallis, the first of four children welcomed into this loving family.   As a young man, Hugh served in the Navy before earning a bachelor’s degree from USL. While there,...

Jun 3, 2023

Beverly J. Robinson passed away on June 3, 2023 at the age of 90. Beverly was born on March 5, 1933 in Mandan, North Dakota to Harriet and Ammon Romoser.Beverly is survived by her daughter Linda Wollebak (Stephen); son Michael Robinson; sisters-Barbara Cavanaugh (James), Bonnie Johnson (Michael); grandchildren-Casey (Adam) Escobedo and their children Mariah, Josalyn, Ciara, Isabella; Jeff (Shawn) Holden and...

May 31, 2023

Richard M. Gainer passed away on May 31, 2023.

Born on December 1, 1945, Richard's career spanned over five decades. He was an intelligent individual whose mind never stopped turning. Richard's tenacity and strength were evident as he battled and defeated multiple health issues and hospital stays. Preslee and Josh provided him with exceptional care throughout his journey.Richard's relationship with...

May 10, 2023

Our beloved father Felipe Trejo Rocha, 85, of Austin, Texas (formerly from Smithville, Texas) passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Felipe and Gertrude Rocha have four children. He is survived by his children, Norma Limon (Robert, Sr.), Grace Cisneros (Robert), Rebecca Camacho (Joe), and John Rocha; his grandchildren, Alyssa...

Apr 16, 2023

THE WORLD HAS LOST A BRIGHT LIGHT BUT HEAVEN HAS GAINED

A BRIGHT AND SHINING NEW STAR

On April 16, 2023, Danne Maurice Absher lost his battle with cancer. Danne was born in Houston and lived there until his retirement from teaching in 2007 when he then moved to Smithville.

Danne graduated from...

Apr 16, 2023

Cecil Wayne “Red” Norris, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2023.    Red was born in Memphis, TN, grew up in Washington, DC, and graduated college at Southwest Texas University. He was a teacher and counselor for twenty years at Brooke Elementary School in East Austin. He is preceded in death...

Apr 12, 2023

Emma Lee Douglas passed away April 12, 2023 at the age of 85.

Family and Friends will gather 10:00am to 11:00am and a Funeral Service will begin at 11:00am on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home.

The funeral home is located at 110 American Legion Road in Smithville, Texas.

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Slaybaugh Jr was born March 15, 1948 to Donald Slaybaugh Sr and Patricia Slaybaugh in Lima Ohio. Donald passed away surrounded by his family March 17, 2023 at the age of 75.

Donald worked for Bell Helicopter as a Tool and Dye maker. He loved hanging out in his pool listening to old music, drinking beer...

Mar 16, 2023

Bobby Hampton, 91, beloved Husband, Father, Son, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2023. He entered this world on November 20, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK, born to William and Mae Hampton.

Bobby served 3 years in the Army during the Korean War. He also began Hampton Body Works in Smithville...

Mar 15, 2023

Doris Jo Jones was born on November 11, 1925 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones. She and Charles were married for 67 years. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Greg and Kathryn Jones of Houston,...

Mar 6, 2023

Kristin Nicole Maugere passed away on Monday, March 06, 2023 at the age of 23.

She was born on September 29, 1999 to Michael and Donna Maugere in Austin, Texas.

Kristin was predeceased by her mother, Donna Schutz Maugere, her Grandmother, Assunta J. Maugere, and Papaw, Ben Schutz. She is survived by her...

Mar 2, 2023

Douglas Adams, 87 of Rosanky Tx passed away peacefully Thursday March 2, 2023. He was Born October 15, 1935 to Ernest Adams and Amelia Ringer Adams. After retiring from 25 years of service from the Post Office in Smithville Texas, he went on to enjoy his retirement doing the things he enjoyed. Roping, fishing, hunting, and above all, doting...

Feb 23, 2023

Donna Schutz Maugere (Donnamight!) passed on February 23rd at the age of 49.

Donna was born Dec 15, 1973 to Ben and Betty Schutz of Smithville, Texas.  She was the youngest of 6 siblings, survived by her daughter Haley and her sisters June Fajkus, Sandra Dunbar, her brothers Larry Gene Schutz , Carl and Ben Wayne.

Feb 16, 2023

Edwin Goerlitz went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2023 at the age of 85.

Visitation will begin at 12:00pm and the service will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home followed by graveside Military Honors and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville,...