Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Doralene Frederick, 65, of Caldwell, passed away early Monday morning, December 19, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, December 30th.  A Home-Going Celebration will be held at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Copperas Cemetery.

Dec 19, 2022

“Lord, have Mercy on me…”

Brother Troy Edward Shackles was born in the small town of Littig, Texas, on June 30, 1924, to the union of James Hulon Shackles and Maw Armstrong. He grew up out on the fields of Littig and Kimbro, graduating from Littig School in 1942.  He was drafted to the United States Armed...

Dec 17, 2022

Dah Dah, 39, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home for Visitation, Wednesday, January 4th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Dec 15, 2022

At the young age of sixty-five, on December 15, 2022, an angel came and summoned the bright spirit of our dear mother, Karen Sue Ollis, one who was full of joy and fun.  However, her perpetual light still shines bright in all of our hearts.

Karen Sue was born on November 23, 1957, to Floyd and Beverly...

Dec 12, 2022

Paul Elbert Smith, 57, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.  Paul was born in Williamson County on February 5, 1965, to Evelyn LaRue Stewart and Jessie Leo Smith, Sr.  Paul grew up and attended schools in Austin.  He worked as a Lineman for Austin Energy for over 25 years until his retirement.  One of his favorite parts of his...

Dec 12, 2022

Fernando Fernandez Hernandez, 71, of Austin, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Raymunda Fernandez.  Friends and family will gather for a visitation at Elgin Funeral Home Thursday, December 15th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Memorial Gathering at 6:30 PM.  Interment will be private.

Fernando Fernández Hernández, de 71 años,...

Dec 10, 2022

Gilbert Rodriguez, Jr. of Smithville, Texas, entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, December 10, 2022, with his family at his bedside.

Gilbert was born on December 15, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas to Gilbert Rodriguez and Martha Torres Rodriguez.  He grew up in the small community of Elgin, Texas, attending the public schools of...

Dec 7, 2022

Gloria Denise Rayborn, 69, of DelValle, Texas passed away  Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Family and Friends will gather for a Graveside Service at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery on Monday, December 12th at 10:00 AM..

Dec 5, 2022

Oscar Omar Fuentes Cerros, 41, of Austin, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, December 8th from 2:00 Pm until 6:00 PM.  A Graveside Service will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery Friday, December 9th at 10:00 AM with Brother Joshua Hausladen presiding.  Interment will follow.

Dec 4, 2022

Olga Janca, age 91 of Elgin, Texas passed from this life on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and was Aunt Olga to many nieces and nephews.

She was born Olga Dacuk on December 8, 1930 in Toronto to...

Nov 28, 2022

On the late evening of Monday, November 28, 2022, an angel of silence came and summoned the bright spirit of Our Daddy, Our Grand-Pa, Our Pastor, and our Friend, Fred Douglas Blackman, Sr.  His lips were sealed, and his soul has gone to a place of Eternal Rest.

Pastor Blackman was born on...

Nov 28, 2022

Stephen Kirby Gammill, 66, of McDade, passed away suddenly, Monday morning, November 28, 2022.  Services will be private.

Nov 26, 2022

Michael Evans Hill, 75, passed away early Saturday morning, November 26, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Darla; his daughter, Amanda Picken; his step-daughter, Heather Sosa; his four grandchildren, Alex and Isabel Picken, and Kaden and Craci Sosa; his step-daughter; his sister, Allana McClellen; his nephews, Donny, Kenton and Kyle McClellen; and his niece, Kimber Schwamb.  A Memorial...

Nov 25, 2022

David Antonio Flores Minas, 67, of Manchaca, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.  Friends and family will gather at Elgin Funeral Home Wednesday, December 14th from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at  Iglesia Familia de Dios / Fairview Baptist Church of Austin on Thursday, December 15th...

Nov 23, 2022

Jon Warren Marshall, II, 63, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  Services will be private.

Nov 22, 2022

Larry Ray Lyons, 72, of Pflugerville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Sandy Lyons.  Services are pending.

Nov 19, 2022

Lillian Elnora Jensen, 91, of Elgin passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022.  She was born in El Campo, Texas on August 14, 1931.   While attending the Seven Day Adventist School in the Pee Lee Community, she met Vernon Harvey Jensen.  They later married and would have three children.  Lillian enjoyed being a wife and mother, playing the piano and...

Nov 19, 2022

Stephanie Gomez Martinez, infant, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 19, 2022.  A Celebration of Christian Burial will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery at 10:00 AM with Father Henry presiding.

Nov 19, 2022

On the day of August 5, 1978, in the small town of Taylor, Texas, the late Evelyn Faye Tolliver and the late Matthew Tolliver were blessed with their third baby girl. This gift from God was given the name, Jessica Faye Tolliver.

Jessica grew up as Jennifer, and Winifred’s little sister and Jeanette and Angela’s big sister,...

Nov 16, 2022

Beverly Jean Kinsinger, 87, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022.  Services will be private.