All Obituaries

       Reginald Nicholson, affectionately known as “Reggie”, was born in Bastrop, Texas on June10, 1966, to Georgia Dean Nicholson and the late Louis Haywood, Jr.  He departed this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.   At an early age he was introduced to Christ and joined Macedonia Baptist Church in Bastrop, Texas.  Reggie attended public schools and graduated from Bastrop High School in 1985.    After completing high school...

Willie Ethel Porter lived life her way. She entered life on December 7, 1925 to the parents of Edith Alexander Coleman and Earlie Coleman in Bastrop County. She was a loving, caring, and proud Mother and Grandmother of three generations. Willie Ethel Porter attended Emile High School. She had passion for life. She was adventurous and desired to experience different areas. After High School she spread her wings to soar and travel across the Country. She took residence in New York, Illinois,...

December 16, 2021, came and went, taking with it an incredibly special person. Wilma Lee Mayes went home to be with the Lord. The Bible says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28    Wilma Lee Taylor was born on July 11, 1930, to Perry Taylor Sr. and Teleslie Crockrell Taylor. She was born the first of eleven children.   She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very young age as a member of...

Dell “Mack” Hyer, 80, passed away on December 12, 2021, at the family ranch in Rosanky, Texas. Born in Belton, Texas, he was the son of Odell and Corinne Hyer. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He was retired from ABB Vetco Gray and enjoyed part-time employment at Smith’s Supply in Smithville, Texas. He enjoyed ranching and rodeo and will be remembered for his kind heart and friendly personality. He would help...

Marion Kelly Walraven 1943-2021 Marion Kelly Walraven was born July 15, 1943 in San Angelo, Tx. to Alvin J. and Gwendolyn Walraven. He was a graduate and a member of the swim team of San Angelo Central High School. He was a 9th Marine, Purple Heart VietNam Veteran and had earned his wings as a paratrooperin the Marine Corp. Reserve. After graduation from A&M he taught Math in Dallas Middle School then moved to Houston to work for Union Pacific Railroad. In 1986 he moved to Smithville,...

Janet Kathryn Lamkin left this Earth Plane December 1, 2021, she was 90 years old. Janet graduated from Harbor High School where she met John Gilmour.  They married and together had 4 children. John died in 1967.  Janet went back to school, graduating from Texas Women University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, then into the work world where she helped spread her knowledge.  Later in life Janet reconnected with another high school classmate, Keith Lamkin. ...