Marvin W. Blackwell
Feb 24, 2024
Marvin was born in Smithville, Texas, on April 7, 1944, to Julius and Elsie Blackwell. He was the youngest of two sons and enjoyed a modest, country childhood. As a young boy, Marvin enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting with his dad, and he was always up for a good ghost story. He was quite the prankster and could never resist...
Wayne D. "David" Johnson
Feb 3, 2024
Wayne D. (David) Johnson was born on September 16, 1932 in Hornbeak, Tennessee, the son of Lewis and Alliene Johnson. He died on February 3, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. He is predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Garth and Harry, and his sisters, Beth and Ann. He is also predeceased by his son James David (Jimmy) Johnson and his wife...
Mary Ann Hollowell
Jan 31, 2024
In Cherished memory of our beloved Mary Ann Hollowell: Significant Other, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend.
Ms. Hollowell passed peacefully at her home outside of Smithville, Texas on January 31, 2024.
She was born September 24, 1940 in Commerce, Texas to Royce Gaylon and Doris Hollowell.
She devoted part of her life to the profession of nursing, caring for and comforting others, as...
Alvin A. Janecek
Jan 28, 2024
Alvin August Janecek was born in Kirtley, Texas on November 1, 1939, to Alvin Willie Janecek and Elsie Ann Hofferek Janecek. Alvin graduated from Smithville High School Class of 1959. After graduating Alvin met the Love of his life Nancy Haschke. They were married December 2, 1961, at St Paul Catholic Church in Smithville and were happily married 62 years....
Dave Fuqua
Jan 17, 2024
David Russell Fuqua passed away peacefully at his home in Smithville on January 17, 2024, at 76.
Dave was born on November 18, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Mary Ester Russell Fuqua and Joseph Ephraim Fuqua. A wily and adventurous youth, he raced hydrofoil speed boats, guided offshore fishing expeditions, and was an Eagle Scout. After graduating from W.B....
Carolyn Jean Koopman
Jan 14, 2024
Can't wait to be in the presence of my Lord
Can't wait to hear the choir of angels sing
Can't wait to be reunited with my loved ones
Can't wait to get to Heaven.
Carolyn (Pyper) Koopman was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on August 5th, 1945, to William and Regina(O'Connell) Pyper. She passed away in Smithville, Texas on January 14th, 2024. Carolyn...
Eugene Meuth
Jan 12, 2024
Eugene Meuth, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 12, 2024, in Giddings, Texas. Born on November 28, 1933, in his hometown of Smithville, Texas.Eugene's career spanned an impressive 35 years at Wyman Gordon in Cypress, Texas. He dedicated himself to his work and left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the community. Eugene's strong work ethic...
Marybeth Claiborne
Dec 30, 2023
Marybeth Claiborne, born on April 17, 1934, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2023, at The Towers Nursing Home in Smithville, Texas. She was a loving mother, cherished friend, and an exceptional individual who touched the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Marybeth is survived by her beloved children, Dee Ann Korth, Tim Claiborne,...
Mollie DuBois
Dec 29, 2023
Mollie Dubois passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 93.
Mollie's family will celebrate her life privately.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hospice Austin Christopher House.
Dusty Prochazka
Dec 24, 2023
Dusty Buck Prochazka, 46, went to be with our Lord December 24, 2023. He was born in Alice, Texas on April 2, 1977.
Dusty worked in the oilfield as a Directional Driller for Anadrill Directional, H&P Drilling, and Wellbenders Directional Services. He was a hard worker and always took on extra days wherever he could. In his downtime...
Thomas "Tom" Morris
Dec 21, 2023
Thomas William Morris, 82, of Bastrop, passed away on December 21, 2023 at his home.
Tom was born in Lampasas, Texas to Herman Curtis Morris and Hazel Morris on November 18, 1941. He married Gwen Saunders on May 14, 1965 in Belton, Texas.
He worked for Central Freight Lines in Austin, Texas. He was a veteran, joining the Marine...
Barry Earl Chandler
Dec 19, 2023
Barry Earl Chandler passed away December 19, 2023 at the age of 75.
The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date.
Shirley Lou Liebmann
Dec 18, 2023
Shirley Lou Liebmann passed away December 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas at the age of 90. Shirley was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and was raised in nearby Kirkwood by her parents, Paul Clem and Lucille (Cole) Staetter. Following high school, Shirley moved to Los Angeles, California where she successfully applied her fastidious secretarial skills in her work career.
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Martin Benedix
Dec 18, 2023
Martin Ervin Benedix was born on December 29, 1946 to Harold and Katherine (Krieg) Benedix in Smithville, Texas. He lived his young life in Smithville with his parents and six siblings. Martin "Bubba" loved his siblings dearly and loved to participate in all the games and activities they were doing.
Martin was baptized on February 2, 1958 and...
Sterling Keith Haney
Dec 3, 2023
Sterling Keith Haney, aka Bubba, was born September 21, 1985 to Jerry and Sharon Haney. He was the eldest of three children, although he knew the real bosses were his two sisters, Brittney and Hunter.Sterling met the love of his life, his wife Laura, and they married on October 21, 2006. Together they brought two beautiful babies into this world....
Victoria G Ruiz
Dec 3, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Victoria Garcia Ruiz (Smithville, Texas), who passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eulalio Garcia and Augustina Trejo Garcia; and her brothers, Reyes Garcia, Chester Garcia and Timothy Garcia; her sisters, Barbara Salas and Adela Espinoza;...
Kenneth Alfred Moree
Nov 30, 2023
Kenneth Alfred Moree was born on February 6th, 1946 to Frederick and Jessie Walston Moree in Smithville, Texas. Ken was the baby of 3 boys, joining older brothers Richard Walston and Dennis Wayne.
Ken grew up in Smithville and attended Smithville schools until his graduation from Smithville High School in 1964. He was a standout athlete, especially in...
Margie Nell Howe
Nov 12, 2023
Margie Nell Hemphill Howe, a beloved member of the community, passed away on November 12, 2023, at her home in Paige, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1923, in San Antonio, Texas. Margie lived a life filled with faith and unconditional love for her family.Margie was a dedicated wife, loving mother and friend to...