Obituaries

Ivy Jean Jones

Ivy Jean Jones

Aug 17, 2025

Ivy Jean Jones, 64, of Victoria, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.  She was born on October 7, 1960, to Velma Lee Bell in Bastrop, Texas. Her maternal grandmother, Odessa Hill, and great-grandmother, Willie Lee, lovingly assisted in her home birth.

Ivy was educated in Bastrop County and graduated from Bastrop High School. While in high school, she took training classes...

Etta Madison

Etta Madison

Aug 18, 2025

Etta Madison, 86, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, August 29th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be held at The Gathering of Bastrop on Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  

Clyde Ray Dowdle

Clyde Ray Dowdle

Aug 27, 2025

Clyde Ray Dowdle, 88, of Elgin, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Repast and Fellowship at Elgin Church of Christ, Thursday, September 4th from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. Family will receive guests at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, September 4th from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Clyde's...

Gracie Ann Robertson

Gracie Ann Robertson

Aug 24, 2025

Gracie Ann Robertson, 66, of Smithville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.  Services will be private.

Janice Marie Singleton

Janice Marie Singleton

Aug 23, 2025

Janice Marie Singleton, 88, of Taylor, Texas, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Janice was born to Clarence Tessmer and Geraldine (Ganster) Tessmer at City Hospital in Meadville, PA, on June 30, 1937. Janice attended Meadville schools and graduated from Meadville High School in 1955. After high school, she began working for Bell Telephone Company. There, she met...

Jennifer Harris

Jennifer Harris

Aug 23, 2025

Jennifer Harris, 71, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather for a Celebration of Jennifer's Life at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, September 4th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Roosevelt Harris presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Annie Ophelia Markum

Annie Ophelia Markum

Aug 21, 2025

Annie Ophelia Markum (Brown), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, on August 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on January 25, 1945, in Waco, Texas, Annie devoted her life to her family, displaying an unwavering love and commitment that touched the hearts of those around her.

In 1975, Annie moved to Austin,...

Lee Edward Collins

Lee Edward Collins

Aug 20, 2025

Lee Collins, 79, of Bastrop, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, August 28th from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.  A graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM at Colorado Chapel Cemetery of Utley. 

James Washington

James Washington

Aug 19, 2025

James Washington, a lifetime resident of Bastrop (Shiloh Community), affectionately known to his children as “Pops”, to his family as “Little Son” and to many others as “Wash Pot” or “Tender”, has laid his boots to rest.

Born on July 3, 1946, to Johnas and Johnnie Mae Washington, James was the baby of the family. He grew up in Bastrop County,...

Remi Lelani "Lil Rem Rem" Aldridge

Remi Lelani "Lil Rem Rem" Aldridge

Aug 16, 2025

Remi Lelani "Lil Rem Rem" Aldridge, 3, of Bastrop, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.  Services are currently pending.

Volkmar Helmenstein

Volkmar Helmenstein

Aug 16, 2025

Volkmar Helmenstein, 86, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.  Services will be private.

Maria Santos Castillo

Maria Santos Castillo

Aug 16, 2025

God, in his infinite wisdom, has called from labor to rest Ms. Maria Santos Castillo, 84, from Elgin, Texas, on August 16, 2025.

Maria was born on December 28, 1940, in Villa Juárez, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Filimon and Dominga Reyes. She shared marital memories with her husband, Lorenzo Castillo.

For the past 51 years, Maria has been a member of...

Thomas Barker Calvert

Thomas Barker Calvert

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas Barker Calvert, 87, of Elgin, passed away at home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Survived by his wife, Frances.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21st from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted...

George Alexander Campbell, III

George Alexander Campbell, III

Aug 14, 2025

George Alexander Campbell III, 68, of Hutto, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025.  Services are private.

Martha Luisa Torres

Martha Luisa Torres

Aug 13, 2025

Martha Luisa Torres, 84, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2025. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 5th, 1941. She was a devout Catholic and a very hard worker. She was very independent and a dedicated person. She lived for Sunday Mass and always sat on the front pew. She loved reading her Bible every...

Patsy Marie Brown

Patsy Marie Brown

Aug 12, 2025

Patsy Marie (Chisholm) Brown, 77, of Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for the Memorial Celebration at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, August 29th, at 11:00 AM, with Reverend D. W. Townsend presiding. 

Romi Williams

Romi Williams

Aug 11, 2025

Romi Williams, 1, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025.  She is survived by her mother, Taberyah Nolbert.  Services will be private.

Juan Jose Silva Martinez

Juan Jose Silva Martinez

Aug 10, 2025

Juan Jose Silva Martinez, 18, of Del Valle, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Juan was born on May 10, 2007, in Austin, Texas, and lived with his family in Del Valle. He worked alongside his father in construction.

A kind and thoughtful young man, Juan was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He loved playing video games and...

Micheal Jeremiah Atwood

Micheal Jeremiah Atwood

Aug 8, 2025

Micheal Jeremiah Atwood, 18, of Austin, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, September 5th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Services will be private.

Charles Henry Jett

Charles Henry Jett

Aug 7, 2025

Charles Henry Jett, 85, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Charles was born on February 29, 1940, to Colquitt L. Jett and Annie Lee House-Jett-Johnson. Charles is survived by his daughters, Sandra Kay Revetta (Richard) and Carla Jean McCarther, four grandchildren, Richard Jr, Mahalia (Alec), Tomesha (Curtis), Eddie Jr, four great-grandchildren, Curtis Jr, Camiyah, Trae, and...