Recent Obituaries

May 19, 2021

John Jay Deming was born April 9, 1954 in New Baltimore MI at Selfridge Air Force base to Lee Jay & Helen Maxine Deming. With his father being in the military, they lived in various places throughout his childhood.

That journey took him and his family to Del Valle TX in 1971. From there he enlisted into the...

May 17, 2021

Rory Ray Marrs, 57, of Smithville, TX was welcomed by God into His Kingdom on May 17, 2021.

Rory was born in Granbury, TX on June 11, 1963. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1981.

He married Pam Vinklarek on August 6, 1983 in Cistern, TX. In this union they welcomed two sons, Dustin...

May 2, 2021

Nancy McDowell of Seabrook, Texas passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She started her life journey on December 22, 1951 when she was born to Anna and Clarence Peschke in Smithville, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie McDowell; Children, Steven Penry (fiancée, Melody Masterson) of Driftwood; Stephanie Eisman (Thomas) of Victoria; and Janis Newton (Raymond)...

May 2, 2021

William "Bill" Howard Bryant Sr., 99, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021.  A Life Member and 32° Scottish Rite Mason of the Hill City Masonic Lodge #456 was his pride.

Bill was born on January 26, 1922 in Austin, Texas to William Allison Bryant and Mary Frances Cain. He was married to Stella...

Apr 28, 2021

Marjorie Farr Allen, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Smithville, Texas. She was the widow of Frank Allen, Jr. They shared 47 years of marriage together before his passing in 2002.

Born in Austin, Texas she was the daughter of Dwight and Marguerite Farr. She attended Austin High School, Cottey College and The...

Apr 17, 2021

Lloyd “Bud” Ray, 90, of Pearsall, TX passed away in the Lord on April 17, 2021.

Lloyd was born in Twitty, TX on January 4, 1931. Lloyd graduated from high school in Corpus Christi, TX. Bud bravely fought in the Korean War as a United States Marine. After the war, he played football at Texas Tech University,...

Mar 30, 2021

Clay Alan Randall was born in Houston, TX on September 6, 1969 and left his earthly home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 51. His parents are Carolyn Stagner and Jimmy Randall.  His siblings are Phyllis Randall Barton and Shawn Randall.

Clay attended a couple of his grade school years in Smithville. He played...

Mar 24, 2021

Betty Jean Burns Simpson joined her husband of 48 years in heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Betty was born November 10, 1935 in Smithville.

She grew up on the farm belonging to her parents, Howard and Florence Burns, Sr. As the oldest of 4 children she had lots of responsibility which carried her throughout her life....

Mar 21, 2021

Linda Miller, 72, of Smithville was called from this life on March 21, 2021. She was born March 3, 1949 to Ernest Hubert Hinkle and Bessie Lou (Foster) Hinkle in Gregg County, Texas.

Linda retired from the Bastrop ISD. She loved to go on cruises and gamble.

She is survived by: daughters, Lou Ann Peavy...

Mar 14, 2021

Born September 26, 1937, beloved Tom passed away in the comfort of his family on March 14, 2021.  He journeyed through his earthly life being a fun-loving uncle, a kind friend, a wise brother, and a devoted man to his Catholic faith.

Preceded in death by his father & mother, Adolph & Hilda Muehr, sisters: Bessie Muehr,...

Feb 22, 2021

Marilyn Aliene “Jane” Thornburg Smith

Marilyn Aliene Thornburg Smith was born on 7 February 1930 in Osborne County, Kansas. She is the daughter of Floyd Arthur Thornburg, Sr. and Dora Bell Trexler. She grew up in Kansas. During her school years she learned to play piano and at age 12 her piano teacher nicknamed her “Jane” which...

Feb 18, 2021

Lloyd Alex Gipson was born July 20, 1939, to Ola Mae and Bennie Gipson.  He was called home at 3:42am on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Towers Nursing Home where he had resided since August of 2019.

Lloyd accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age.  He was baptized at Colorado Missionary Baptist Church...

Feb 16, 2021

Services will be private.

Jan 23, 2021

Julia Pauline " Polly" Donnell passed away January 23, 2021 at the age of 104.

Julia Pauline Hoffman Donnell known as Polly to her friends was born in Flatonia, Texas and grew up in Fayette County.

Polly was a long time resident of Smithville, Texas. She married W.A. Donnell on August 6th in 1942. In...

Jan 21, 2021

In loving memory of Fred Lad Psencik, we celebrate your life.

Fred was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1933 in Smithville, Texas to Tillie & Lad Psencik. He was the oldest child and has one beloved sister Tracey. Fred passed away peacefully to heaven on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 88 years of age while residing in...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Johnnie Machacek, age 88, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away January 13, 2021. (Not Covid related)

He was born October 22, 1932 in Cistern, Texas. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Machacek; parents, Raymond and Mary Machacek.

Johnnie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Lee; one daughter,...

Jan 1, 2021

A Tribute to Robert Lee “Buddy” Bollmeyer

(November 18, 1928-January 1, 2021)

Robert Lee Bollmeyer was born in 1928 in La Grange, TX, the second of four children born to Robert Otto and Julia Rose (Krenek) Bollmeyer. He spent his youth in and around La Grange, where he honed his hunting...

Dec 25, 2020

Elmer Wayne Miller, 73, of Smithville, Tx left this world to be with his heavenly Father on December 25, 2020 at 4:43 pm.  Wayne was born at his family home in Austin, Tx on November 15, 1947.

For most of his Life Wayne lived in the Austin/Bastrop area where he met and married the love...

Dec 22, 2020

Jean Lorraine (Wilson) Levering, 80, of Smithville, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday December 16, 2020. Jean was a spirited educator for over 35 years and a passionate member of the art community.

She was born on February 19, 1940 to Leroy and Katherine (Kolter) Wilson in Newark, Ohio. Jean graduated from Highland Park...

Dec 9, 2020

Henry Jack Fendley was born Sept. 14, 1936. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Dec. 9, 2020 after many long battles with strokes and four years in nursing homes. We know he is in heaven, watching over us, waiting until we see each other again.

Dad was a very friendly soul who...