Hugh C Wallis, III

Jun 6, 2023

 

Hugh Creighton Wallis, III left this life to be with Jesus June 6, 2023. He was born June 18, 1942, to Hugh C. Wallis, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Stubblefield Wallis, the first of four children welcomed into this loving family.   As a young man, Hugh served in the Navy before earning a bachelor’s degree from USL. While there,...

Beverly J. Robinson

Jun 3, 2023

Beverly J. Robinson passed away on June 3, 2023 at the age of 90. Beverly was born on March 5, 1933 in Mandan, North Dakota to Harriet and Ammon Romoser.Beverly is survived by her daughter Linda Wollebak (Stephen); son Michael Robinson; sisters-Barbara Cavanaugh (James), Bonnie Johnson (Michael); grandchildren-Casey (Adam) Escobedo and their children Mariah, Josalyn, Ciara, Isabella; Jeff (Shawn) Holden and...

Richard M. Gainer

May 31, 2023

Richard M. Gainer passed away on May 31, 2023.

Born on December 1, 1945, Richard's career spanned over five decades. He was an intelligent individual whose mind never stopped turning. Richard's tenacity and strength were evident as he battled and defeated multiple health issues and hospital stays. Preslee and Josh provided him with exceptional care throughout his journey.Richard's relationship with...

Felipe T. Rocha

May 10, 2023

Our beloved father Felipe Trejo Rocha, 85, of Austin, Texas (formerly from Smithville, Texas) passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Felipe and Gertrude Rocha have four children. He is survived by his children, Norma Limon (Robert, Sr.), Grace Cisneros (Robert), Rebecca Camacho (Joe), and John Rocha; his grandchildren, Alyssa...

Danne Absher

Apr 16, 2023

THE WORLD HAS LOST A BRIGHT LIGHT BUT HEAVEN HAS GAINED

A BRIGHT AND SHINING NEW STAR

On April 16, 2023, Danne Maurice Absher lost his battle with cancer. Danne was born in Houston and lived there until his retirement from teaching in 2007 when he then moved to Smithville.

Danne graduated from...

Cecil Wayne "Red" Norris

Apr 16, 2023

Cecil Wayne “Red” Norris, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2023.    Red was born in Memphis, TN, grew up in Washington, DC, and graduated college at Southwest Texas University. He was a teacher and counselor for twenty years at Brooke Elementary School in East Austin. He is preceded in death...

Emma Lee Douglas

Apr 12, 2023

Emma Lee Douglas passed away April 12, 2023 at the age of 85.

Family and Friends will gather 10:00am to 11:00am and a Funeral Service will begin at 11:00am on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home.

The funeral home is located at 110 American Legion Road in Smithville, Texas.

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Donald Slaybaugh

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Slaybaugh Jr was born March 15, 1948 to Donald Slaybaugh Sr and Patricia Slaybaugh in Lima Ohio. Donald passed away surrounded by his family March 17, 2023 at the age of 75.

Donald worked for Bell Helicopter as a Tool and Dye maker. He loved hanging out in his pool listening to old music, drinking beer...

Bobby Hampton

Mar 16, 2023

Bobby Hampton, 91, beloved Husband, Father, Son, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2023. He entered this world on November 20, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK, born to William and Mae Hampton.

Bobby served 3 years in the Army during the Korean War. He also began Hampton Body Works in Smithville...

Doris Jo Jones

Mar 15, 2023

Doris Jo Jones was born on November 11, 1925 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones. She and Charles were married for 67 years. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Greg and Kathryn Jones of Houston,...

Kristin Maugere

Mar 6, 2023

Kristin Nicole Maugere passed away on Monday, March 06, 2023 at the age of 23.

She was born on September 29, 1999 to Michael and Donna Maugere in Austin, Texas.

Kristin was predeceased by her mother, Donna Schutz Maugere, her Grandmother, Assunta J. Maugere, and Papaw, Ben Schutz. She is survived by her...

Douglas Adams

Mar 2, 2023

Douglas Adams, 87 of Rosanky Tx passed away peacefully Thursday March 2, 2023. He was Born October 15, 1935 to Ernest Adams and Amelia Ringer Adams. After retiring from 25 years of service from the Post Office in Smithville Texas, he went on to enjoy his retirement doing the things he enjoyed. Roping, fishing, hunting, and above all, doting...

Donna Maugere (Schutz)

Feb 23, 2023

Donna Schutz Maugere (Donnamight!) passed on February 23rd at the age of 49.

Donna was born Dec 15, 1973 to Ben and Betty Schutz of Smithville, Texas.  She was the youngest of 6 siblings, survived by her daughter Haley and her sisters June Fajkus, Sandra Dunbar, her brothers Larry Gene Schutz , Carl and Ben Wayne.

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Edwin Goerlitz

Feb 16, 2023

Edwin Goerlitz went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2023 at the age of 85.

Visitation will begin at 12:00pm and the service will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home followed by graveside Military Honors and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville,...

Lela Faye Kinsey

Jan 18, 2023

“She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future” (Proverbs 31:25).

Yes, she had no fear of the future, for she knew when her time on this earth ended, she would be united with her loved ones. She could not fathom the depth of joy and laughter upon seeing Christ her...

Margery "Marge" Evanicky Castellaw

Jan 13, 2023

Margery 'Marge' Evanicky Castellaw

October 25, 1942 – January 13, 2023

Margery Evanicky Castellaw (Marge as she preferred), was born on October 25, 1942 in La Grange, TX to Otto John and Ethlyn Marie (Rehak) Evanicky, who proceeded her in death. After a devastating stroke in late December 2022, she passed...

Margie Brewer Stall

Jan 9, 2023

Margie Brewer Stall passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 89.

Margie was born and raised in the Smithville/La Grange area where she lived until she fell in love and married Milburn Stall. After marrying they moved to Austin, TX where they lived for over 50 years before she and Milburn moved...

Gaylen Meuth

Dec 18, 2022

Gaylen Janice Meuth, 62, of Bastrop, ascended into the arms of her loved ones who passed before her on December 18, 2022.

Gaylen Janice Mathis was born to Carletta P Galloway and George Mathis on November 11, 1960. She attended Crockett High School and graduated from Hope High School in Hope, Arkansas.

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Milburn Stall

Dec 11, 2022

Milburn E. Stall passed away December 11, 2022 at the age of 92.

Milburn was born and raised in the Smithville/Rosanky area where he lived until he met the love of his life Margie (Brewer) Stall that he has been married to for 72 years. After marrying they moved to Austin to raise their family...

Doris Hibbs Patterson

Dec 10, 2022

Doris Hibbs Patterson passed away December 10, 2022 at the age of 88.

Buelah Doris Hibbs Patterson was born on January 26, 1934, in Elgin, Texas.  Her family was a hard working one and she dropped out of high school to marry her sweetheart, Elvin Patterson at the age of 16.

She is survived by...