Recent Obituaries

Jul 22, 2015

Richard Allen Bennatt was called home by Our Heavenly Father on July 22, 2015. Richard was born on May 12, 1941 to William Martin Bennatt and Mary Lois Bennatt-Walker in Houston. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and sons, Richard Jr. and Gaylon Glenn. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Grace Bennatt; sons Phillip...

Jul 14, 2015

John Garcia Salas, 63 of Pasadena, passed on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was born November 24, 1951 in El Campo, TX to Barbara (Garcia) and Lucas Salas, Sr. He was raised in Smithville, TX but moved to Pasadena, TX where he raised his children and built his life. He was a loving Son, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and...

Jul 14, 2015

Barbara Ringer Phillips, 80, of Rosanky passed at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Rosanky, Texas to Ida A. (Biehle) and Herman J. Ringer on June 27, 1935. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Albert who passed in 2009, and her brothers, Otis and R. L. "Jack"...

Jun 12, 2015

Edward York Kaiser, 87, of La Grange, TX passed away Friday June 12, 2015. He was born June 19, 1927 in Winchester, Texas to Fred and Verna (Hubbard) Kaiser. Edward was baptized into the Christian faith on June 27,1927, at St. Michael's Lutheran Churn in Winchester. He confessed his faith at his confirmation on April 6, 1941. His confirmation...

Jun 11, 2015

Phyllis A. DeLoach passed from this life June 11, 2015 at the age of 79. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to Mary and Forrest Cousins. Phyllis is preceded in death by her mother and father, husband, John Haynie DeLoach, son, William Lee DeLoach and two brothers. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Jean M DeLoach...

Jun 8, 2015

Linda Bunte Doiron went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2015 at the age of 61. She was born March 9, 1954 in Smithville, Texas to Granville and Helen Bunte,. Linda graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1972, where she very proudly played the flute as a member of the Marching 100 band and...

May 21, 2015

Bernice Fite Williamson, age 97 of Smithville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 after battling breast cancer the last few years. Bernice was born in Smithville, TX on August 28, 1917 to Olin Cleveland Fite Sr. and Myrtle Slack Fite. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Best Williamson, son Richard Kenneth Williamson, five siblings, Jewel Ebner,...

May 8, 2015

Jack Finis Gordon, 94, of Cistern, Texas passed away at home on May 8, 2015. Jack was born on April 1, 1921 at Coolidge, Texas. He was the youngest son of Ed and Irene Gordon. Jack grew up farming cotton with his family in Lubbock, Texas. He attended The Texas Technological College in Lubbock and received a degree in...

Apr 5, 2015

Feb 26, 2015

Charlie Bess Morgan Ivey Mrs. Charlie Bess Morgan Ivey passed peacefully in Smithville, Texas departing this earth for her heavenly home on February 26, 2015 at the age of 81 ½. Charlie Bess was born on August 27, 1933, in Bastrop, Texas to Charlie Edward and Mary Emma Morris Morgan, and was their only child as opposed to her...

Feb 26, 2015

Dora Wehmeyer passed from this life February 26, 2015 at the age of 98. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, six brothers, six sisters, and grandson-in-law John Conrad. Dora is survived by her daughter, Doris Roehling and son-in-law, David Roehling, granddaughters, Debbie Schroeder and her husband Troy, Dana Case and her husband Gary, Doretta Batts and...

Feb 25, 2015

Patricia Ann, age 80 of Smithville, passed away February 25, 2015 after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born in Sherman, Texas on July 28 1934. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Breeden; daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Cindy; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sisters, Billie Wilson, Elizabeth Stricklin and brother Jim Haynie. Pat...

Feb 16, 2015

Benno Vyvjala passed into the arms of Lord February 16, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born September 18, 1924 to Rosalie (Chrastecky) and Ed Vyvjala in Smithville, Texas. He graduated from Smithville High with class of 1942 and worked for the M.K.T. Railroad until 1943. Benno proudly served with the Air Force in World War II...

Feb 10, 2015

Ale Theunis "Sonny" Veenstra, 92, was born September 18, 1922 in Houston, Texas to Cleo (Lacy) and Theunis Veenstra. Sonny passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Kingsland, Texas. He was the second oldest of five children, all of whom preceded him to Heaven. Sonny grew up on a dairy farm and later established his own dairy operations in...

Jan 17, 2015

William Harvey (Bill) McGlaun, born September 9, 1948 in Conroe, Texas died January 17, 2015 at St. David's Hospital in Austin, Texas after a long illness at his home in Winchester. He is preceded in death by parents William H. and Christine (Welch) McGlaun. He is survived by two loving sons, Billy and Monty McGlaun, three grandchildren, Mason, Kaleb...

Jan 10, 2015

Jan 8, 2015

Evelyn Marie Olson passed away peacefully early morning, January 8, 2015 at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Evelyn lacked 4 days to her 91st birthday on January 12, 2015. She was born to Jackie J. (Hill) and Sam Ausmus in Brookston, Lamar County, Texas. Evelyn spent her early years at Honey Grove High School in Paris, Texas, eventually...

Jan 7, 2015

Estelle Nink, age 96, passed away in San Antonio, TX on January 7, 2015. She was born in Pin Oak, TX to Selma and August Paulick on April 8, 1918. Estelle is survived by her daughter, Cheryl O'Such of San Antonio; two grandsons, Don O'Such and his wife Carol of San Antonio and Marc O'Such of Burlingame, CA; three...

Jan 7, 2015

Jane (Baker), (76) and beloved husband of 60 years, William Gordon Miller (78) were reunited in heaven. Jane passed January 7 and Gordon found her again on January 18, 2015. Jane was born December 1, 1938 to Ethel (Thomas) and Matt Baker in Jackson, Kentucky. Gordon was born June 11, 1936 to Gola Mae (Collins) and William Sewell Miller...

Dec 29, 2014

Lera A Javor passed from this life December 29, 2014 at the age of 93. She was born in Smithville, Texas to Alma (Krueger) and Gus Witt. Being born and raised in Smithville, Lera was very proud of the community. She was a graduate of Smithville High School's class of 1939. She was active in the Garden Club, the...