Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Aug 22, 2018

Johnny Eugene Mullins passed away tragically in a car accident on August 22, 2018.  He was 38 years old at the time of his passing.  He was born in Bryan, Texas to the late Emmet Thomas (E.T.) and the late Pat (DeVoltz) Mullins.  Johnny attended and graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1999.  He was employed...

Aug 17, 2018

Leo Hofferek, “The Barber” at the age of 81, lost his life in a car wreck on his way to work on Friday, August 17, 2018.

A native of Rosanky / Smithville, Texas, Leo followed in the footsteps of his two aunts and became a barber in 1961 where he worked as a barber in Smithville until...

Aug 14, 2018

Larry Glenn Parsons, 71, of Smithville, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

He was born to Tom Glenn and Ruby Mildred Parsons, February 1, 1947, in Smithville, Texas. As an only child, Larry grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School.

During his school years, Larry was an exceptional athlete and student....

Aug 12, 2018

Frances Jack Phaup passed peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the age of 86.  She was born in Barry, Texas on May 17, 1932 to parents Travis and Mildred (Leach) Arnett.  There will be a Celebration of Life to celebrate the beautiful life of Frances that beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the...

Aug 10, 2018

Julie Beran Rector went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2018. Julie was born in Smithville, TX on August 5, 1922 to the late Pete and Mary Beran. Julie was married to the late Jerome Bud Rector on June 25, 1942 and they shared a life of 40 years together.

Julie is preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2018

Anton (Tony) Zimmerhanzel age 81 passed away peacefully August 4, 2018.  Tony was born June 16, 1937 to Helen and Adolph Zimmerhanzel in Flatonia, Tx.  Tony was survived by his wife Shirley Cheatham Zimmerhanzel, three children Brenda and spouse Donnie Hajek,  Theresa and spouse Johnny Condel,  Randy and spouse Deana Zimmerhanzel and 5 grandsons Kevin Condel, Brandon Hajek, Keith Zimmerhanzel,...

Aug 1, 2018

Carl Ray Easley passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  He was born in Rosanky, Texas on July 22, 1938.

Carl Ray lived a life full of experience as a Fireman, Saddle and Tack Salesman, Businessman and a lifetime Cattle Rancher. He was a man who never met a stranger and never...

Jul 23, 2018

Robert Henry Miller, age 85, passed away Monday July 23, 2018 at the Austin Heart Hospital, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years , Alice Lanell Miller of Smithville. His sons: Larry Dean Miller and wife Janet of Bastrop, Garry Gene Miller and wife Carol of...

Jul 15, 2018

Martha Ann Meneghetti Martha Ann Meneghetti, better known as "Marty", passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 15, 2018 at the age of 85, after years of Alzheimer's. Marty will always be alive in the loving heart of her husband of 59 years, John Meneghetti; and in the lights of her life-her children Tony (Shelli), Anne, Carole...

Jul 13, 2018

On July 13, 2018 Colonel George R. Givens passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. Colonel Givens had a 32 year long distinguished Army career. Randy always said that the highlights of his career were commanding an Attack Helicopter Troop and a Mechanized Infantry Battalion, and his service with MACVSOG 5th Special Forces Group near...

Jun 30, 2018

Billy James Otto, 77, died in his sleep on Saturday. Billy’s life came full circle having been born on October 8,1940 and passing away on June 30, 2018 on the family’s home place in Rosanky, Texas.

Billy graduated from Smithville High School and had numerous business ventures throughout his life. He owned Otto’s Water Well Service, ran...

Jun 29, 2018

Richard Wayne Mays passed away on June 29, 2018 at the age of 74 in Austin, Texas.  He was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 5, 1944 to parents Wilbur C. Mays and Christine Funke.  He married Nancy (Caldwell) Mays and the two of them resided in Smithville, Texas upon his passing.. Richard retired from the agriculture industry...

Jun 27, 2018

Virginia Clay Erwin passed away peacefully June 27, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born in Malvern, Arkansas in 1927 to Pearl and Charles Clay. Virginia had a passion for helping people. She retired from the National Chapter of the American Red Cross after more than 20 years of service. She started as secretary and promoted to...

Jun 26, 2018

The Lord blessed Melvin and Narcissus Reese Kanada with a bouncing baby girl on Monday, November 2, 1936 in the community of Sayersville, Texas (Sayers). She was greeted by two older siblings. They lived on the historical African American property known as the Bucking Hill.  The family owned the infamous “Café on Bucking Hill.” Winnie thrived as a young athlete...

Jun 25, 2018

Laura Belle Gartman 97 went to be with the Lord on Monday June 25, 2018 at New Haven Assisted Living in Bastrop, Texas.  She was born to David and Sophie Roberts in Whitney, Texas on Oct.18, 1920.  She meet and married Doyle Gartman in1938.  He preceded her in death in 1985.  They settled in Pasadena, Texas where she continued...

Jun 10, 2018

Dennis Wayne Moree of Smithville, Texas passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, June 10, 2018.  He was 76 years old. Dennis was born on May 25, 1942 in Bakersfield, California to parents Frederick Elmore Moree and Jessie Lee (Walston) Moree.

Dennis is survived by his daughter Denise Behrens and husband Ronnie, daughter Janet Wannamaker and husband...

May 30, 2018

Ima B. Drake, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Towers Nursing Home in Smithville TX, a caring and loving community.

She was born October 7, 1927 in Cayuga, TX to Joseph Henry Rampy and Artie May Drake.  Ima worked 25-plus years as Office Manager at Hannath Grocery until she retired.  After...