Recent Obituaries

Benjamin Pesl

Dec 5, 2018

Benjamin Joseph Pesl passed away on December 5, 2018 at the age of 73.  He was born in Smithville, Texas on June 8, 1945 to parents Cyril M, Pesl Sr and Kathryn T. (Svoboda) Pesl. He was raised in Smithville along with 6 siblings.

Benjamin attended public school in Smithville and was voted “Friendliest” and “Wittiest” by...

Aniseto Garcia

Dec 3, 2018

Anesito Trejo "Chester" Garcia, age 91 of Smithville, Texas passed from this life in Austin, Texas on Monday, December 3, 2018. Chester was born April 17, 1927 in Smithville to Eulalio and Augustina "Trejo" Garcia. Chester married Tillie Corona on September 9, 1960 in Smithville. Chester worked at the Pecan Grove in Alum Creek grafting and caring for the...

Mary Kuehn

Nov 29, 2018

Connie, 92, of Smithville, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

She was born to the late Otto Fritz Kuehn and Mary Martha (Mamie) Preuss Kuehn in Smithville, Texas on June 12, 1926. Connie graduated Valedictorian from Smithville High School in 1942.

Upon graduation, Connie went to work and worked for the next 47...

Fidela Trevino

Nov 16, 2018

Fidela Garcia Trevino entered the arms of the Lord November 16, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born in Mexico to Braulia and Augustine Garcia in 1923. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ramon Trevino; brother, Antonio Garcia; sisters, Severita Garcia and Chana Garcia; and grand-daughter Gravrela Trevino. Fidela is survived by her...

Lillian Rew

Nov 11, 2018

Lillian Vedola Elizabeth Wiggs Rew (96) was born June 8, 1922 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Cypert and Lena Mary (Thetford) Wiggs. She passed away November 11, 2018. "Lil" married William Wallace Rew in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 27, 1946. Through the years they lived throughout Texas in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Smithville. In 2001, on their 55th wedding...

Joann Copeland

Nov 5, 2018

JoAnn Goebel Copeland, 84, peacefully went to Paradise on Monday, November 5, 2018 after a long-fought battle with cancer. She was born on May 31, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas, was baptized on June 3, 1934 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur and was confirmed on March 30, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville. After attending Smithville public...

Blasa Dierkens

Nov 3, 2018

Blasa Jerez Dierkens passed away on November 3rd, 2018, in Pflugerville, Texas, from natural causes at the age of 84. She was born on February 3rd, 1934 in Osuluama, Mexico to Eustolio Jerez Santiago & Elvira San Martin. She was living in Bastrop County at the time of her death.

She met and fell in love with...

Joe Brown

Oct 25, 2018

Joe William Brown of Smithville, Texas passed away on October 25th, 2018 at the age of 52.

He was Born June 13th, 1966 to Joe and Frances Brown in San Antonio Texas. Joe graduated from Pasadena High School in 1985 and moved to Smithville shortly after.

Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joe...

Charles Critendon

Oct 10, 2018

Charles D. Critendon, age 94, of Lometa, Texas passed away on October 10, 2018 in Lampasas, Texas. He was born July 12, 1924 in Elgin, Texas. Graveside service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Oak Hill Cemetery near McDade, Texas.

Service Graveside Service Oak Hill Cemetery Oak Hill Cemetery Road McDade, TX Tuesday,...

Francis Borders

Oct 10, 2018

Francis Neil Borders was born in Kansas City, Ks on July 1st, 1927 to O.E. and Iva Borders. He passed away October 10th, 2018. He graduated from Argentine High School in 1945, then enlisted in the Navy. He retired in 1983 after working for Pioneer Natural Gas Co. for 26 years. He married Joyce Marie Burton in 1950. They...

Ronnie Harrison

Oct 1, 2018

Ronnie Phillip Harrison, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Austin, Tx. He was born April 27, 1939 in Chandler, Tx to Dewey and Vera (Lawrence) Harrison. He was a 1956 graduate of Vallejo High school and entered the United States Air Force in 1959. After leaving the service he met Kathy Elesha Swain and...

Darrell Mcneil

Sep 30, 2018

Darrell Edward McNeil, age 71, passed away in his sleep at home on September 30, 2018, in Smithville, Texas.  He was born April, 27, 1947 in Mena, Arkansas.  On June 6, 1970 he married Cheryl Ross in Lake Jackson, Texas.  He entered the military and honorably served the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division.  While serving his...

Edward Noack

Sep 26, 2018

Edward Charles "Charlie" Noack, age 77, of Smithville was called to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Charlie was born June 8, 1941 in Smithville to Alvin and Annie (Kasper) Noack. Charlie was a shear operator at Centex for 34 years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a US Army Vietnam Veteran serving from...

Arthur Frerich

Sep 7, 2018

Arthur Lee Frerich of Rosanky, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at the age of 90.

He was born to the late Martin and Anne Frerich on March 24, 1928 in String Prairie, Texas. He married Lemma LaRue Smith of Rosanky in 1950. They lived in San Antonio until 1973. During that time, they had four children:...

Harry Briscoe

Sep 5, 2018

Harry J. Briscoe, 70, of Bastrop, TX passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

He was born October 22, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from high school in Toledo. Mr. Briscoe was employed by General Motors for 35 years in Toledo. He relocated to Bastrop in 2000.

He had a passion for cars and enjoyed working on...

Zelma Herndon

Sep 5, 2018

Zelma Mae Maxfield Herndon, affectionately known by "Momma, Sis, and Granny" formerly of Dumas, TX, passed away on September 5, 2018 in Smithville Texas. Zelma was born to A.H. and Nellie (Cummins) Maxfield on February 28, 1930 in Hollis, Oklahoma. She attended Hollis Elementary and Bivins Schools and graduated from Dumas High School in 1948. On August 10, 1947,...

Mildred Fritz

Sep 4, 2018

Mildred Marie Elmore Fritz passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the age of 88. She was born on September 23, 1929 to Clarence and Zula Calhoun in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Elzie Elmore; second husband, Bill Fritz; sisters, Juanita Powell, Maggie Cox, Alice Reed, Kathy...

William Howe

Sep 3, 2018

William Henry Howe passed away peacefully September 3, 2018 at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Howe; and his brother, Johnny Howe. Henry is survived by his mother, Margie Howe of Groves; sisters and brother, Brenda Willie and her husband Curtis of Willis, Rocky Howe and his wife Virginia of Paige, Libby...

Vernon Richards

Aug 30, 2018

Vernon Lee Richards, age 89, former mayor of Smithville, was born in Kirtley, Texas on July 18, 1929 to Albert and Esther Richards. He passed away on August 30, 2018 in Smithville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his brothers Herbert Lee and Wilford Richards. Vernon is survived by his wife, Dorothy, whom...

Junell Mcbee

Aug 25, 2018

Junell Carlson McBee, 89, of Smithville, Texas died Saturday, August 25, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late Henry and Ruth Carlson, July 6, 1929 in Creedmoor, Texas.  She married her loving husband of 66 years, J.D. McBee, on January 26, 1952 in Brady, Texas.  They moved to Smithville and made it their...