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...

Dec 7, 2020

Laverne Hoskins Ray passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 after a brief illness.  She was born on August 9, 1939, in Alum Creek, Texas to Ray and Topsy Laverne Hoskins.   She spent most of her childhood at the Hoskins homestead at the foot of Rocky Hill outside of Smithville.  During her high school years her family lived for...

Dec 5, 2020

Patricia Faye McCoy, age 75, of Giddings, Texas was called to eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born July 18, 1945 in Meridian, Mississippi.

Patricia was a good cook, and everyone loved her beans and homemade biscuits. She was loved greatly by everyone.

She is survived by her husband, Joe McCoy; her children, Patricia and David...

Dec 1, 2020

Irene Frances “Vicki” Barringer McCreight was born September 7, 1932 in Burnet, Texas.  She passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at the age of 88.  She was preceded in death by her parents John D. Barringer and Celia Bowers Barringer, siblings Vasel, Billy and Lila Barringer, beloved husband William H. “Bill” McCreight, and furry companions Ginger and Peanut. ...

Nov 27, 2020

Herman “Alvin” Burnett

Herman Alvin Burnett was born October 14, 1937 in Reeves, Louisiana and went to the Lord November 27, 2020 in Bastrop Texas.

Alvin was raised in New Mexico, began working at 14 and began his military service at 20.  He married Frances in 1957, formed Burnett Masonry following his military service and...

Nov 18, 2020

In loving memory of Ann Pauline (Votaw) Hofferek

August 24, 1936               -           November 18, 2020

Ann Pauline (Votaw) Hofferek, 84 of Smithville, TX passed away early Wednesday morning November 18, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1936 to Albert and Ola Votaw of Smithville, TX. Ann graduated from Smithville High school in 1955.

Nov 18, 2020

Betty S. Reed

April 13, 1934 – November 18, 2020

Betty S. Reed, age 86, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Betty was born in Plum, Texas to Walter and Sophronia Sabrsula.

Betty was always active. She enjoyed tennis, country and western dancing, and...

Nov 8, 2020

Michael (Mickey) Denton Gilmore passed away November 8, 2020 at the age of 76. Mickey was born on October 27,1944 in LaMarque, Texas to Lloyd and Virgina Gilmore. Mickey grew up in Clear Lake Shores. He started out working as a pipefitter in Houston, Texas and after many years in construction management, he retired. Mickey met the love of...

Oct 18, 2020

Jeffery Erwin of Smithville was called from this life on October 18, 2020 just one day short of his 61st birthday.

Service will be private.

Oct 15, 2020

Ruby Maxine Pipkin

July 31st 1924  ~  October 15, 2020

We will always remember you for your beautiful soul, big smile, and warm strong hugs.

Ruby was born in McAdoo, Texas. Her parents, John and Ethel Callihan, were cotton and hog farmers. She was one of seven children – 4 brothers and 2...

Oct 4, 2020

Dorothy Weaver Nichols passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 at the age of 77.  She was born February 10, 1943 in Smithville, Texas to Elzie Weaver and Josie Kelly Weaver.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James B. “Sonny” Nichols; daughter, Connie Leigh Nichols; son, Danny Lee Nichols; brother, Dan Tucker; and sister,...

Oct 4, 2020

On October 4, 2020 James Argabright passed away at his home in Fairport, Missouri at the age of 90. He was born in Oglesby, Texas.

James was a loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather.  James loved to dance and joke around and always had a smile on his face. He never knew a stranger.

He...

Oct 1, 2020

Danny Lee Nichols, of Smithville, passed away, October 1, 2020 at the age of 53.

Danny was born in Smithville, Texas to James B. “Sonny” Nichols and Dorothy Weaver Nichols on July 1, 1967.

He was preceded in death by his father “Sonny” Nichols; sister, Connie Leigh Nichols; and grandparents, Nouell E. “Bill” Nichols and...

Sep 26, 2020

Carolina Almendarez Márquez entró en los brazos del Señor el sábado 26 de septiembre de 2020 a la edad de 22 años.

Carolina nació en San Luis Potosí, México. Pasó su infancia y sus primeros años en México. Era una buena chica. A la edad de 9 años comenzó a mostrar problemas de salud relacionados con la...