All Obituaries

Leonard Doyle, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Smithville, TX during the early hours of March 23, 2021.  He was surrounded by loved ones, Zachary Mattingly, Larraine Doyle and other family members… in photos above his bed.  He fought a long battle with complications from diabetes and cardiac issues, including multiple strokes over the last 7 years.  Leonard wanted to be able to help others after his death by donating his body to research.  Thanks goes to...

Bobby Ray Hunter was born to the late Helen Bernice and Johnny Robert Hunter on August 3rd, 1954 in Bastrop, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Pastor J.D. Cleveland of Union Hill Baptist Church where Bobby would also serve for many years. He was a 1974 graduate of Bastrop High School. Later, Bobby united with Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Fred D. Blackman Sr. where he sang in the male chorus senior choir. He also for...

On March 27, 2021, one we knew and loved stepped across the threshold that we call death, but it was only a step into another room in the mansion prepared for those who know and love the Lord. Pastor Emeritus Lawrence James Thorne is at peace with God now, rejoicing in his happy home. Lawrence was born April 27, 1927 in Cedar Creek, TX to Professor Samuel Franklin Thorne and Eunice Sampson Thorne. He was educated at Elm Grove Schoolhouse in Cedar Creek, TX and went on to continue his...

Charles James Cooper, 81, of Smithville, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, two days before his 82nd birthday.  Charles was born in Austin, TX on February 12, 1939, son of Clyde and Letha (Screws) Cooper.   Charles grew up and went to school in Manchaca, TX.  Charles went to work for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) as a line construction worker.  He continued to work for the LCRA for the next 34 years in the Transmission Services department...

William (Bill) Henry Woodard of Bastrop, Texas passed away February 21, 2021.  He was 69 years old.  Born October 25, 1952, he was the fourth child born to Leroy and Bertha Woodard.  At an early age he accepted Christ as his Savior, and was a member of the Union Chapel A.M.E. Church.  He attended Emile School in Bastrop.  William united with Ruby Deary and to this union Tanisha Kay Woodard Lee was born.  He was then united with Willie Ruth Hodge Peterson and in...