All Obituaries

Felix Milton Veal entered eternal rest on Saturday May 14, 2022- it was a very sunny day outside, but such a cloudy day inside his home. He was the youngest child born to Laura Owen- Veal and Sam Veal, Sr. on March 24, 1942 in Bastrop, Texas. His parents, six siblings, and son Anthony Hardeman predeceased him. His Christian walk began at an early age as a Junior Deacon at Antioch Baptist Church. His Faith grew through the years and never dimmed his Belief in a Greater Power that directs our...

In Memory of Charles Edward "Ed" Oliver Sunrise: 12/20/1941 Sunset:04/30/2022 Charles Edward "Ed" Oliver of Smithville Tx, passed away after a lengthy illness on 04/30/2022 at the Bastrop Nursing Center, Bastrop Tx. He is survived by his, two sisters: Janice (Greg) Johnson of Smithville Tx,  Joyce Marie Fortice of Houston Tx, Son: Charles Oliver Jr. of Houston Tx, Daughter: Sandra Felix of Bastrop Tx. 10 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, ...

Georgia D. Nicholson, was born in Bastrop County on July 25, 1937 to the late Hallie B. Williams and Wash Williams, Sr. She was affectionately known by many names to include: Mama, Madea, GG, Grandma, Auntie, Georgia, Georgia Dean, Dean, Georjay, Sweet “G” and many more.  Georgia departed this life on Monday, April 25, 2022, with a host of family and friends by her side.  Georgia was raised and attended school in Bastrop County.  At an early age she was introduced to...

Annie Mae Westmoreland-Mason - (Madea)   Annie Mae Westmoreland-Mason was born May 4, 1925, to the union of Curley & Anna Foster in Bastrop, TX.   She was married to Miller Ray Westmoreland and to this union seven children were born. Annie accepted Christ in the 1960s. As a believer, she knew the Lord had a plan for her. She depended on the Lord each day for all her needs.  She was a faithful and dedicated member of Bastrop Chapel Primitive Church until her health...

Pat was born Patricia Courtney in Brooklyn, New York on March 11, 1949. Pat lead a heroic life battling epilepsy, emphysema, COPD and asthma most of her life. Despite all her physical challenges, Pat was a force of compassion championing the poor, mentally ill, addicts, victims of domestic abuse, children and of course animals of all kinds. On April 14, 2022, Pat surrendered her life on this plane and moved on with her spiritual journey. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Alva and...

Maurice Lavern Gipson Williams was born January 20, 1938, to Ola Mae and Bennie Gipson.  She was called home Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Maurice accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age.  She was baptized at Colorado Missionary Baptist Church in Smithville, Texas as a young child. Born and raised in Smithville, after shortly after graduating from Smithville Colored High School in 1955, she relocated to Houston, Texas where she remained until she received her wings. In...

Obedient Floyd, lovingly known as  “OB”, passed peacefully in the early hours of  April third.OB was born in Weimer, TX in 1943 to Johnnie and Idealier Gardner. OB then moved to San Antonio where she met her future husband Raleigh Floyd. Shortly after their union they decided to move to California. OB was blessed with a passionate marriage of 21 years to Raleigh Floyd and three cherished children Alonzo Floyd, Rochelle Floyd, and Tina Floyd.Raising three children with love and...