All Obituaries

Julia Pauline " Polly" Donnell passed away January 23, 2021 at the age of 104. Julia Pauline Hoffman Donnell known as Polly to her friends was born in Flatonia, Texas and grew up in Fayette County.  Polly was a long time resident of Smithville, Texas. She married W.A. Donnell on August 6th in 1942. In the 40’s Polly owned a cafe that served many railroad workers and she also worked downtown in Smithville at several stores for many years.  She spent her time sewing,...

In loving memory of Fred Lad Psencik, we celebrate your life. Fred was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1933 in Smithville, Texas to Tillie & Lad Psencik. He was the oldest child and has one beloved sister Tracey. Fred passed away peacefully to heaven on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 88 years of age while residing in Towers Nursing Home. Fred grew up on his family farm. He was known as Freddie throughout school. He was FHA Sweetheart; Best All-Around; and a Choral Club member. Also,...

  Mr. Johnnie Machacek, age 88, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away January 13, 2021. (Not Covid related) He was born October 22, 1932 in Cistern, Texas. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Machacek; parents, Raymond and Mary Machacek. Johnnie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Lee; one daughter, Brenda Gee; two sons, Ricky Machacek and Danny Machacek; grandchildren, Amy Gee, Brittany Machacek, Brennen Machacek, Cody Robinson, Breanne Machacek, Branden Machacek,...

A Tribute to Robert Lee “Buddy” Bollmeyer (November 18, 1928-January 1, 2021) Robert Lee Bollmeyer was born in 1928 in La Grange, TX, the second of four children born to Robert Otto and Julia Rose (Krenek) Bollmeyer. He spent his youth in and around La Grange, where he honed his hunting and fishing skills and worked and played on the family farm. After graduating from La Grange High School in 1951, “Buddy,” as he was known to friends and family, was drafted into...

Elmer Wayne Miller, 73, of Smithville, Tx left this world to be with his heavenly Father on December 25, 2020 at 4:43 pm.  Wayne was born at his family home in Austin, Tx on November 15, 1947.   For most of his Life Wayne lived in the Austin/Bastrop area where he met and married the love of his life Bonnie Lee Hutson.  Wayne was a Rock Mason for 38 years before retiring in 2002 and moving to Smithville, Tx.   Wayne is preceded in death by his father Granville Miller;...

Jean Lorraine (Wilson) Levering, 80, of Smithville, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday December 16, 2020. Jean was a spirited educator for over 35 years and a passionate member of the art community.  She was born on February 19, 1940 to Leroy and Katherine (Kolter) Wilson in Newark, Ohio. Jean graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX in 1958, and earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. Jean married Joe Levering 57...

Henry Jack Fendley passed away December 9, 2020 at the age of 84.   A memorial service will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so.  

Laverne Hoskins Ray passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 after a brief illness.  She was born on August 9, 1939, in Alum Creek, Texas to Ray and Topsy Laverne Hoskins.   She spent most of her childhood at the Hoskins homestead at the foot of Rocky Hill outside of Smithville.  During her high school years her family lived for a short time in Tanglewood, Texas and Laverne graduated from Lexington ISD.  She attended Nixon Clay Business School in Austin after...

Patricia Faye McCoy, age 75, of Giddings, Texas was called to eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Irene Frances “Vicki” Barringer McCreight was born September 7, 1932 in Burnet, Texas.  She passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at the age of 88.  She was preceded in death by her parents John D. Barringer and Celia Bowers Barringer, siblings Vasel, Billy and Lila Barringer, beloved husband William H. “Bill” McCreight, and furry companions Ginger and Peanut.  She is survived by her daughter Denice Bettencourt of Austin, granddaughter and husband...