All Obituaries

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 on his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He leaves behind his daughter, his sister, 3 Grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will...

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 and making margaritas. His passion was playing golf. Donald leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Sandy Jones. His children: Kelly Thormer (Derek) of Smithville, Butch Brown...

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 many years ago, where he specialized in automotive paint and body repair. He loved to spend his free time fishing. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, William...

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, TX, Janet and Wayne Yowell of San Marcos, TX, Scott and Shelley Jones of Richmond, TX and Chuck and Sheryl Jones of Mt. Calm, TX. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and...

  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 father, Michael J. Maugere Jr., her sister, Haley Maugere and brothers, Bradley Cook and Brandon Seely. Kristin had a heart of gold. She would put other peoples needs ahead of her...

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.    Her proudest accomplishment was raising her two beautiful daughters, Haley and Kristin Maugere.  With incredible...

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

“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 Savior. She knew it would be a great day of rejoicing!   Lela Faye Kinsey, 92, died at home in Smithville, TX on January 18, 2023. She was the 12th child of 15 children. She...

  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 away peacefully on the evening of January 13, 2023 in La Grange, TX with family by her side. It’s an understatement to express how much she will be...

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 back to Smithville, TX.  They were married for 72 years and raised 2 daughters.    Margie was the middle child out of eleven born to her parents.  She was very family...