First Lt. Woody Taylor Owen ~ U.S. Army Air Corps. POW, KIA
Jan 9, 1945
First Lieutenant Woody Taylor Owen, 26, of Elgin, TX, WWII POW, was Killed in Action, on January 9, 1945, in Takao, Formosa.
Born May 10, 1919 in Elgin, TX to Giles Owen and Mary Alice Owen. He was the middle son, his oldest brother Giles Owen Jr. and youngest Frank Ray Owen. He was 7 when his father died in...
Wilford Alexander
Oct 27, 2025
Wilford Lenard Alexander, Jr., age 91, of Taylor, Texas, and formerly of Elgin, peacefully departed this life on October 27, 2025. Born the first of two sons to Alma Irene (Johnson) and Wilford Lenard Alexander, Sr., on September 22, 1934, in Bell County, Texas.
Known fondly as “Butcher” or “Chief,” Wilford was raised in a loving family and attended Tennessee Valley...
Dewitt Wilson
Oct 27, 2025
Dewitt Wilson, 81, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Service information is currently pending.
Rose "Penny" Marion Bradford
Oct 27, 2025
Rose Marion Bradford, 60, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Service information is currently pending.
Samgermano "Sarah" Martinez-Muniz
Oct 25, 2025
Samgermano "Sarah" Martinez-Muniz, 81, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Services will be private.
Sandra Hernandez
Oct 18, 2025
Sandra Hernandez, born on July 17, 1961, in San Angelo, Texas, departed from this world on October 18, 2025, in Taylor, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith that will be cherished by all who knew her. She dedicated herself to her family and her community, serving in the ministry of the Apostolic Assembly since 1996, where she...
Keith Deshawn Ray
Oct 17, 2025
Keith Deshawn Ray, 33, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Keith Deshawn Ray was born August 9, 1991, in Elgin, Texas. Keith attended the Elgin Independent School District. Keith accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 9 years old under the leadership of The Late Pastor Q.S. Goins, Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Elgin. Keith...
Apolonia Diaz Alvarado
Oct 16, 2025
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In Loving Memory of Apolonia “Polita” Diaz Alvarado 1968 – 2025
Apolonia “Polita” Diaz Alvarado, age 57, passed away surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Rioverde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Polita made her home in Austin, Texas, where she built a life full of love, warmth, and generosity.
Polita was a devoted wife to her loving husband of nearly 40 years,...
Quinton Octavier Steffon Arnold
Oct 12, 2025
Quinton Octavier Steffon Arnold was born on May 23, 1988, in Austin, Texas, to Willis Arnold Jr. and Margie Nell Arnold. At an early age, Quinton professed his life to Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Bernard Buhl at One Way Baptist Church at the age of thirteen. His faith in God remained a guiding light throughout...
Rosa "Rosie" Alvarez
Oct 12, 2025
Rosa "Rosie" Alvarez,76, of Elgin, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Rosie, born on September 27, 1949, was a beacon of warmth and kindness in the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know her. Married to her beloved husband, Aurelio Alvarez, since February...
Glenn "Glenny" Allen Moffett
Oct 8, 2025
Glenn Allen Moffett, affectionately known as "Glenny," passed away peacefully in his home on October 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man endowed with a kind heart, a wealth of memories, and an unwavering spirit, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Born on December 5, 1969, in Austin, Texas, Glenn...
Arthur Murrell Creed
Oct 6, 2025
Arthur Murrell Creed, 87, of Del Valle, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, October 6, 2025. Services are private.
Bridgette Nicole Guice
Oct 5, 2025
Bridgette Nicole Guice, 53, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for a Visitation at The First Baptist Church of Taylor on Saturday, October 25th at 8:00 AM. A Celebration of Bridgette's Life will follow at 9:00 AM. Interment will be private.
Nitza Hope DeBiase
Oct 5, 2025
Nitza Hope DeBiase, 28, of Austin, a devoted educator and passionate advocate for youth and the underprivileged, was born in Grand Junction, Colorado. From a young age, Nitza displayed a deep love for music and theater, as well as a remarkable talent for construction — a unique blend of creativity and skill that defined much of her life.
Her vocation was...
Edis Osmin Pineda Lopez
Oct 4, 2025
Edis Osmin Pineda Lopez, 40, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 21st from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:30 PM. He will be laid to rest at a future date at General Cemetery Zona Ocotal in Honduras.
Joan Divinagracia Ragiles
Oct 3, 2025
Joan Ragilas, 57, of Lexington, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. Services will be private.
Deacon Finish Milligan
Oct 3, 2025
Finish Milligan, 91, of Rosharon, Texas, passed away on Friday morning, October 3, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Park Springs Baptist Church of Manor on Tuesday, October 14th, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration will follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend Adulphus Anderson presiding. Burial will be held at Park Springs Cemetery.
Jowel Alberto Wallace Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Jowel Wallace, Jr., age 18, of Elgin, Texas, entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2025, just four days after joyfully celebrating his 18th birthday on September 26th.
Born on September 26, 2007, in Austin, Texas, Jowel was raised there until 2021, when his family relocated to Elgin. A senior at Elgin High School, he was known for his intelligence, respectfulness,...
Christopher Santana Martinez
Sep 28, 2025
Obituario de Christopher Santana Martinez Christopher Santana Martinez - Chris, nació el 23 de Fort Myers Florida pesando 8 libras y midió 21 pulgadas. Vivió 6 meses en Fort Myers, después nos mudamos a Crescent City Florida donde vivió 2 años. El 4 de Julio del 2008 llegó a Austin Texas, desde entonces aquí tuvo su vivienda. Pasó el tiempo,...
Clemmie Joe Johnson
Sep 27, 2025
Clemmie Joe Johnson, 82, of Elgin, passed on Saturday evening, September 27, 2025. Services will be held at a later date by Mitchell Funeral Home and Crematory in Bastrop, Louisiana.
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