Obituaries

Cruz Joe Martinez

Cruz Joe Martinez

Nov 22, 2025

Cruz Joe Martinez, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 22, 2025. Cruz “Joe” was loved by his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. Before relocating to Elgin, he was employed at A&P during his youth. Ultimately, he moved to Elgin, where he met his wife and assumed the role of supervisor at Elgin Butler Brick.

Everyone...

Antonio Munoz Juarez

Antonio Munoz Juarez

Nov 22, 2025

Antonio Munoz Juarez, 84, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for the Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, December 5th, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Antonio’s Life will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home on Saturday,...

Ilene McAdams

Ilene McAdams

Dec 2, 2025

Ilene McAdams, a matriarch of the family and mother to not only her children, but also a mother figure to many others, including nieces and nephews. Ilene was born on July 8, 1924, in Elgin, Texas, and passed away peacefully at her residence in Cedar Creek on December 2, 2025, at the age of 101. Preceding Ilene in death were...

James M. Brown

James M. Brown

Dec 1, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of James M. Brown on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 68. Service details and a complete listing of surviving loved ones will be shared as arrangements are finalized. 

Karen Elaine Morgan

Karen Elaine Morgan

Nov 28, 2025

Karen Elaine Morgan, 79, of Elgin, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She spent her final weeks at home surrounded by her family, who cherished the time they had with her and ensured she was enveloped in comfort, love, and peace. She was born on September 17, 1946, in...

David Bruce

David Bruce

Nov 25, 2025

David Bruce, 68, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. David was born in Nevada, Missouri to Albert Roy Bruce and Rosemary Lynn. On November 19, 1982 he married the love of his life, Linnie Gorman, and their love became inseparable.

David was a jack of all trades. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, he worked...

Jonathan Paul Johnson

Jonathan Paul Johnson

Nov 23, 2025

With profound sorrow and deep love, the family of Jonathan Johnson announces his peaceful passing on November 23, 2025. A beloved son, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, loyal brother, and proud uncle, he left this world surrounded by the same love and warmth he spent his entire life giving so freely.

To know him was to know kindness, strength, humility,...

Florinda Ann Mackinnon

Florinda Ann Mackinnon

Nov 23, 2025

Florinda Ann Mackinnon, 80, of Manor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Service information is currently pending. 

William Tabor Nixon

William Tabor Nixon

Nov 18, 2025

William Tabor Nixon, 75, of Martindale, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Family and Friends will gather at a later date to celebrate William's life.

Paul Wayne Peterson

Paul Wayne Peterson

Nov 17, 2025

Paul Wayne Peterson, 86, from Elgin, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 17, 2025.

Paul was born on March 5, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to Lambert and Edith Peterson of Elgin, Texas. Paul resided in Elgin, Texas, his entire life. He married Jeanette Mogonye on August 6, 1960, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Elgin, Texas, and remained...

Eldin Phillips

Eldin Phillips

Nov 15, 2025

Beyond life’s golden sunset lies a city bright and fair;

In the land of God’s tomorrow, our loved ones await us there

It’s a place of wondrous beauty where they know not grief or fear

When God himself in tenderness

Wipe away all tears…

Eldin Thomas Phillips, a resident of Elgin, Texas, was born in Taylor, Texas, on January 16, 1945, to McKinley Thomas and...

Juan M. Balli

Juan M. Balli

Nov 14, 2025

Juan Balli, 83, of Manor, Texas, peacefully entered Eternal Rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home with his family at his bedside. He will lie in state at the family residence on Monday, November 17, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Celebration of his life will be held at Iglesia de la Palabra de Dios (Word of...

Judy Pickrel

Judy Pickrel

Nov 12, 2025

Judy Elaine (Collins) Pickrel was born in Austin, Texas on December 15, 1951. She passed away at home in Elgin, Texas on November 12, 2025, after a terrible battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.

She was married to the late Tommy B Pickrel, Jr. of Dennison, Texas.

While Judy did not attend a specific church, her quiet, personal faith was...

Sam Leroy Dumas Jr.

Sam Leroy Dumas Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

Sam Leroy Dumas Jr. was born on December 29, 1952, in Jerrell, Texas, the second child of Sam Leroy and Loney Dumas. He entered the world alongside his twin brother, who passed away in Temple, Texas, just four months after their birth. Sam’s parents also proceeded him in death. Sam’s legacy lives on through his beloved children; Asia Dumas, Shontay...

Richard Mackenzie

Richard Mackenzie

Nov 9, 2025

Richard Mackenzie, 70, of Elgin, passed away Sunday morning, November 9, 2025. Services are currently pending.

Gregory Keith Zaney

Gregory Keith Zaney

Nov 8, 2025

In Memoriam: Gregory Keith Zaney

Gregory Keith Zaney, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, coach, and friend, passed away suddenly from heart failure at the age of 78 on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Greg’s sharp intellect and sense of justice led him to pursue a law degree from St. Mary’s University, launching a remarkable 50-year career as a...

Beverly Jean Ettle

Beverly Jean Ettle

Nov 7, 2025

Beverly Jean Ettle, 75, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. Services will be private.

Selma Maria Rodriguez-Uresti

Selma Maria Rodriguez-Uresti

Nov 3, 2025

Selma Maria Rodriguez, 47, of Bastrop, passed away on November 3, 2025. Selma was born at Breckenridge Hospital on December 3, 1977, to Yolanda Ruiz and Gabriel Rodriguez. Selma grew up in Stony Point. She then moved to Bastrop, where she attended Bastrop High School and graduated.

Selma got married in 2000 but never had children. She eventually found a fulfilling...

Reverend H.L. Roberson

Reverend H.L. Roberson

Nov 1, 2025

Reverend Herbert “Goat” Louis Roberson, of Waelder, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2025. He was born in Rosanky, Texas, and was the sixth child and third son among twelve siblings. 

Herbert was a man of many talents and passions. He loved hunting, cooking—especially barbecue—gardening, reading, and writing. Above all, he was deeply devoted to his family and faith. For 39...

Pablo Monroy Morales

Pablo Monroy Morales

Oct 30, 2025

Pablo Monroy Morales, 59, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for the Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 11th, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Austin on Wednesday, November 12th, at 10:00 AM. Interment...