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Willa Deane (Means) Charba , age 76, passed away at home with her loving family by her side May 16, 2020. She was born August 11, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Helena Means. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Charba; sister, Carole Hunter and her husband, Bob; daughter, Amy Featherston, and her husband, Brit Featherston; the light of her life, her grandchildren, Anna and Ben Featherston; and loyal dog, Trudy. Willa...

Willa Deane (Means) Charba , age 76, passed away at home with her loving family by her side May 16, 2020. She was born August 11, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in...

Tommy Davis Giddings/Bastrop County, Texas

Mr. Tommy Earl Davis, born October 15, 1939, passed peacefully on May 12, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Davis; sister, Nona Gold; son, Tommy Davis and his wife, Susan Davis. He was blessed with grandchildren Brian Davis and his wife Jessica; Michelle Boykin and her husband David; Jessica Davis and Amanda Davis. Additional blessings came with great grandchildren Emma, Noah, Elijah, and Finnleigh Davis; Lauren and Luke Boykin. Sadly, for our family, he...

Mr. Tommy Earl Davis, born October 15, 1939, passed peacefully on May 12, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Davis; sister, Nona Gold; son, Tommy Davis and his wife, Susan...

Sammye Hodges Smithville, Texas

Sammye Belle Hodges was born on Augutst 17, 1952 in Monette, Arkansas to Robert and Annie (Jimmie) Hodges. She was 1 of 8 children, 3 boys and 5 girls. Jimmy, Jerrye, Bobbie, James, Johnnie, Barbara, Sammye and Judy. She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Sammye is survived by her daughter Anna Louise Hernandez, son-in-law Shawn, grandchildren Brennen, Sydney and Blake, and great grandson Antonio. She is also survived by sister Judy and...

Sammye Belle Hodges was born on Augutst 17, 1952 in Monette, Arkansas to Robert and Annie (Jimmie) Hodges. She was 1 of 8 children, 3 boys and 5 girls. Jimmy, Jerrye, Bobbie, James,...

Merjean Andrews Smithville, Texas

On Tuesday, April 28th, Merjean H. Andrews (Mom, Grandma, Oma) passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord. Merjean was born...

On Tuesday, April 28th, Merjean H. Andrews (Mom, Grandma, Oma) passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord. ...

Sharon Snyder Bastrop, Texas

Sharon Adele Snyder was born on February 21, 1950 to Frank and Amy Hartray. Sharon was from Chicago but called Bastrop home for 42 years. She enjoyed a 38 year-long career as an R.N. and Diabetic Education teacher at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. When not caring for others, she was a decades-long member of the choir at the First United Methodist Church, a talented artist, a secretively outstanding pianist, a righteous broad on a motorcycle, and an adventurer who would drop...

Sharon Adele Snyder was born on February 21, 1950 to Frank and Amy Hartray. Sharon was from Chicago but called Bastrop home for 42 years. She enjoyed a 38 year-long career as an R.N. and Diabetic...

Jack Gonzales Smithville, Texas

Jack Stuart Gonzales, age 52, of Smithville, Texas passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1968 in Jourandon, Texas to Roy Gonzales and Lupe Alaniz Tinsley. Jack was employed at Gonzales Farming and believed in working hard. He enjoyed being outside especially if he was farming or bull riding. He was caring and always willing to lend a helpful hand to anyone in need. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and...

Jack Stuart Gonzales, age 52, of Smithville, Texas passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1968 in Jourandon, Texas to Roy Gonzales and Lupe Alaniz...

Joyce Klutts Smithville, Texas

Hazel Joyce Klutts, age 88, of Smithville Texas, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1931 in Burkett, Texas, to Jim Helms and Edna Boyles Helms. Joyce was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister Betty Jean Helms, her husband of 54 years, Barney Carroll Klutts, her daughter, Vanita Joy Klutts, and her son, Jimmy Carroll Klutts. She is survived by son, Carlos Klutts and his wife, Cindy of Austin, three grandchildren;...

Hazel Joyce Klutts, age 88, of Smithville Texas, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1931 in Burkett, Texas, to Jim Helms and Edna Boyles...

Irene Goertz Bastrop, Texas

Mrs. Irene Ann Goertz passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Joe Goertz. Survived by her sons, Paul M. Goertz and Al Goertz; many family members. A Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Irene Ann Goertz passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Joe Goertz. Survived by her sons, Paul M. Goertz and Al Goertz; many family members. A...

Bobby Breeden Smithville, Texas

Bobby Ray Breeden passed away on Sunday, March 8th at the age of 91. He was born on January 1, 1929, to Ollie and Beulah (Minor) Breeden in West Point, Texas. As a kid, he grew up hunting and fishing along the banks of the Colorado River during the Great Depression. He also got into a lot of mischief attaching ‘parachutes to chickens’ to see if they could fly. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1941. He was an outstanding baseball pitcher who was drafted to play...

Bobby Ray Breeden passed away on Sunday, March 8th at the age of 91. He was born on January 1, 1929, to Ollie and Beulah (Minor) Breeden in West Point, Texas. As a kid, he grew up hunting and...

John Muras LaGrange, Texas

John A. Muras, 74, of Smithville, Texas passed away on March 7, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1945 to Willie J. and Lillie (Janda) Muras in LaGrange, Texas. John spent the first half of his life living in Hostyn, Texas, on the family farm. During the Vietnam War, John was drafted into the army and spent a few years in training, but in the end, was not deployed overseas. Throughout the years, John worked at various locations, including the RC Cola beverage plant, HEB grocery store,...

John A. Muras, 74, of Smithville, Texas passed away on March 7, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1945 to Willie J. and Lillie (Janda) Muras in LaGrange, Texas. John spent the first half of his...

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