Obituaries

Harold "Tank" Tanksley

Harold "Tank" Tanksley

Apr 2, 2025

My Journey…

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

“A Time To Be Born”

Harold Tanksley was born in Taylor, Texas on February 21, 1954, at 3:30 AM, to Houston and Annie Mae Tanksley. At a young...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Mar 31, 2025

Maria Garcia, 75, of Manor, passed away early Sunday, March 31, 2025. Services are currently pending.

James Calhoun

James Calhoun

Mar 26, 2025

James Dean Calhoun, aka Jimmy, was born on August 19, 1942, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Roy Dean and Jesse Zelma Calhoun.

As a child, he enjoyed playing baseball with his cousins and friends. It was not uncommon for him to hit home runs. He could hit the ball over the railroad tracks to the dismay of the other team. Some...

Jasmine Ja'Gayle Barber

Jasmine Ja'Gayle Barber

Mar 24, 2025

Jasmine Ja’Gayle Barber entered eternal rest on March 24, 2025, peacefully in her home in Austin, Texas. Jasmine was born on November 26, 1993, in Georgetown, Texas. She was a devoted daughter, sister, niece, and above all, a loving mother to her six precious boys. Jasmine also deeply loved and viewed her Aunt Lucy Kerley as a second mother.

Jasmine was...

Vicky Lopez Gonzalez

Vicky Lopez Gonzalez

Mar 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicky Lopez Gonzalez, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 53. Born to Santos Alderete and Rosario Lopez in Taylor, Texas, Vicky lived a life filled with love and dedication.

Vicky was a beacon of light in the lives of her...

Eldawease "Sissy" Penney

Eldawease "Sissy" Penney

Mar 9, 2025

Eldawease Crooks Penney, affectionately known by all as "Sissy" a beloved soul from Rockdale, peacefully departed this world on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on January 20, 1950, in Austin, Sissy was a beacon of love and warmth to all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Sissy found joy in the simple pleasures that nature provided;...

Rosa Elia Farias Rodriguez

Rosa Elia Farias Rodriguez

Mar 9, 2025

Rosa Elia Farias Rodriguez, 84, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.  She will be laid to rest at Panteon Santo Cristo in Piedras Negras, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico at a later date.

Richard Charles Gushurst

Richard Charles Gushurst

Mar 8, 2025

Richard Charles Gushurst, 69, of Manor, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Services are currently pending.

Mary Jo McDonald

Mary Jo McDonald

Mar 7, 2025

Mary Jo McDonald, 103, of Cedar Creek, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, March 21st, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A Celebration of Mrs. McDonald’s Life will be conducted at Celebration Community Church, under the auspices of Mount Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church of Cedar Creek,...

Charles Edward Parker, Sr.

Charles Edward Parker, Sr.

Mar 7, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we remember and celebrate the life of Charles Parker, who passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Charles was born on November 4, 1960, in Taylor, Texas, to Charles Henry Parker and Elizabeth (Fronek) Parker.

Growing up in the quaint towns of Lilac and Thrall, Texas, Charles embarked on numerous adventures that would shape the man...

Keith Dee Drosche

Keith Dee Drosche

Mar 7, 2025

Keith Dee Drosche, age 82, of Elgin, Texas, peacefully departed this world in the early hours of March 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His gentle spirit and unwavering generosity touched the lives of all who knew him.

Born in Lexington, Texas to AO and Rosa Lillian Drosche, Keith's early years were spent in Blanco and Giddings before...

Frank Clark Johnson

Frank Clark Johnson

Mar 5, 2025

Frank Clark Johnson, 86, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Services will be private.

Linda Walcowich

Linda Walcowich

Mar 3, 2025

Linda Walcowich, 82, of Dripping Springs, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2025.  Services will be private.

Ruby J. Montgomery

Ruby J. Montgomery

Mar 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruby J. Montgomery announces her homegoing on March 1, 2025, with her family at her bedside. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, March 9th, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Sister Ruby’s Life will be conducted at Winns Memorial Church, on...

Joyce Atkinson Love

Joyce Atkinson Love

Feb 28, 2025

Joyce Love, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at 85 years old. She was born on July 6, 1939, to Lillian and Joseph Atkinson in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. 

Joyce lived life boldly from the start, known during her childhood as a tomboy willing to climb any roof or bike across the countryside alone. She...

Rev. Edward "Ed" Thue Triem

Rev. Edward "Ed" Thue Triem

Feb 27, 2025

Reverend Edward T. Triem, 91, completed his earthly Adventure in Faith and passed on February 27, 2025, into the hands of his Lord our Savior.

Born January 28, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Ralph and Orla Triem. Edward attended The College of Wooster, Ohio for a BA. Degree, 1956. He completed Seminary at Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ in 1959 and...

Roberto Melendez Melendez

Roberto Melendez Melendez

Feb 26, 2025

Roberto Melendez Melendez, 46, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He will be laid to rest in San Felipe, Guanajuarto, Mexico on a later date.  

Erma Lee Alexander

Erma Lee Alexander

Feb 24, 2025

Celebrating Erma Shackles Alexander “Mrs. Kitt” Joyful Spirit

A life filled with laughter, a heart of gold: remembering Erma Shackles Alexander, affectionately known as Mrs. Kitt or Mother Kitt. She was more than just a friend; she was a wife, a mother, and a grandmother—not only to us, her family, but to everyone who knew her. She was the beacon in...

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams)

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams)

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. Born on October 7, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the first daughter of Gloria Christine (Dickey) and Richard Lewis Williams. Early on, the vibrant family relocated to Central Austin, where they embraced the warmth of her mother’s family.

Linda attended Pierce...

Cheryl Lynn Barnett

Cheryl Lynn Barnett

Feb 23, 2025

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the Home-going of our beloved Cheryl Lynn Barnett, who was born on April 12th, 1967 in Bastrop, Texas and went to rest peacefully on February 23rd, 2025 at the age of fifty-seven.

Cheryl grew up in a community of Bastrop attending the public schools and graduated from Bastrop High School, Class of '85.



Cheryl...