Recent Obituaries

Jan 20, 2018

Martha M. Kassner went home to her Heavenly Father Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 92 years old.  She was surrounded by her loving family at her time of passing.

Martha M. Rabel was born December 8, 1925 in String Prairie, TX.  She was the first born of three siblings to Frank and Martha (Goertz) Rabel.  She was...

Jan 17, 2018

Elvia Rose Brannon was born on February 16, 1938 to Alberto Aleman Cale and Leovigilda Cardenas in the Republic of Panama.  Elvia sadly passed away in Bastrop, Texas at 79 years of age.

As a young woman, she grew up in the interior of Panama and was cared for by a few loving family members especially her...

Jan 13, 2018

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.

Jan 8, 2018

Bernice Marie Heinz passed away January 8, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born in Fayette County, Texas to Ola and Albert Votaw. Bernice worked as a waitress and an airline stewardess but was especially proud of her career as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband George Heinz; parents, and sister Margaret Grubbs....

Jan 6, 2018

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.

Jan 5, 2018

Myra Ketchum Evans was released to her Savior's arms on Thursday, January 5 in her home. She was born January 8, 1915 in a rural area outside of Shreveport, Louisiana and would have been 103 on January 8! Her family is eternally grateful to her caretakers, Darlene Shepard and Kim Kincannon for their angelic love and care enabling Myra...

Jan 1, 2018

Lucille Meta Oglesby passed away January 1, 2018 at the age of 79. She and her husband, Norman Oglesby, Jr., lived in Alvin, Texas. Service informant for Lucille are the following: Visitation, 4:00PM-8:00PM, Friday, January 5, 2018 at All Faiths of the Pines located at 110 American Legion Road, Smithville, Texas, 78957. Funeral Services, 11:00AM, Saturday, January 6, 2018...

Dec 31, 2017

Bill Cannaday passed away in Smithville, Texas on December 31, 2017 surrounded by his family. Bill was one of five children and was born in Llano, Texas on October 6,1935 to James Lefford and Daisy Cannaday. He leaves behind his wife and eternal companion, Carlene (Jackson) Cannaday, just a few days shy of 60 years of marriage; his siblings:...

Dec 31, 2017

John Gordon Hoffman passed away December 31, 2017 at the age of 73.  He was born June 15, 1944 in Bastrop County, Texas to Viola and Jacob Henry Hoffman.

John was a retired union carpenter with the Carpenters Local 1266.  He was one of the original founders of the Bluebonnet Acres Fire Department and served as Chief...

Dec 29, 2017

Madene Sheppard O’Quinn passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 95.  She was born on September 1, 1922 in Bishop, Texas to parents Frank and Pairlee Sheppard.

Madene is survived by her daughters, Pairlee Ivy and husband John; Patricia Stephens and husband Earl; son, Rodney O’Quinn; Brother Harvey Sheppard and Wife Joyce; Sister, Marie Needham...

Dec 29, 2017

Richard Edward Neihardt was born to Alva J Neihardt and Dorothy Ann Pyle on May 27, 1951. Richard entered into rest December 29, 2017 in Austin, Texas. He went to school in Witchita, Kansas until he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was an active Navel Military from 1969 to 1971. Richard worked as a ranch hand and...

Dec 21, 2017

Miguel Corona passes away December 21, 2017 at the age of 59. He and his wife, Patsy (Campos) Corona are residence of Smithville, Texas. Visitation for Miguel will be 4:00PM – 8:00PM, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at All Faiths of the Pines located in Smithville, Texas. The Visitation will include Reciting the Rosary at 7:00PM. Funeral Mass will be the...

Dec 21, 2017

Amelia Sias passed away on December 21, 2017 at the age of 74. She was born in Raymondville, Texas on September 23, 1943 to parents Anselmo Trevino and Martina Pena. ​A Memorial Service for Amelia will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at All Faiths of the Pines Located at 110 American Legion Road, Smithville, TX 78957....

Dec 17, 2017

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.

Dec 16, 2017

Archie David Call March 5, 1934 ~ December 16, 2017 Archie David Call was born to Ida and Ira Call on March 5, 1934, in Lowe, KS. Archie had a brother, Robert, who is deceased. He is survived by three sisters: Betty Holmberg of Camey, KS; Iva Schultz, Shawnee, OK; and Ella Pace of Bartlettsville, OK. Archie married Evelyn...

Dec 8, 2017

Frank Orce Brosh passed away at his home in Smithville, Texas on November 28, 2017. He was 67 years old. Frank was born in Houston, Texas on August 12, 1950 to parents Orce and Emma Brosh who have both proceeded him in death. He married Lori Susan Wegmann and had two children, Jason and Angela, before moving to Smithville,...

Dec 5, 2017

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.

Dec 5, 2017

Olga K. Erickson, age 92, of Smithville, TX passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2017. Olga was born September 19, 1925. A visitation for Olga will be held Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, Texas. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Oak...

Nov 10, 2017

Juanita Barbara Michna of Rosanky, Texas died at the age of 82 on November 10, 2017 at Lost Pines Nursing Home in Bastrop, Texas. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Rosanky, Texas to Andrew and Elizabeth (Wiest) Segel. Juanita was baptized into the Catholic faith on June 2, 1935. Juanita married Victor Michna on January 14, 1961....

Nov 7, 2017

William O (Bill) Zimmerhanzel was born on 1-26-1935 in Flatonia Texas and passed away 11-7-2017. He graduated high school in Burnet Texas and served in the US Navy. He married Marion Sue Marx on August 28, 1955 and they were married for 61 years. Bill retired as Chief of Police from Southwestern University and worked for the City of...