Obituaries

Mar 12, 2022

Yolanda Gibson, age 58 of Elgin, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 12, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday March 18th from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at First Baptist of Elgin, Saturday March 19th at 2:00 PM with Reverend A.R. Evans, Jr. and Reverend Louis Harrison, Jr. presiding. ...

Mar 8, 2022

Reino Vargas Salazar, 80, of Bastrop, formerly of Zacapa, Guatemala, passed away, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  Reino was born to Manuela Salazar and Miguel Vargas, on September 3, 1941, in Zacapa, Guatemala.  He was a Professor of Theology and Pastored a church for many years, where he served faithfully until he retired.  He was a beloved husband and an exceptional father to...

Mar 4, 2022

James Anthony “Bitty” Ward, 69, San Angelo, passed away Friday night, March 4th.  He was born on July 22, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas to William E. and Reta Ward.

In 1963 he moved to McDade where he attended school and then graduated from Elgin High School in 1970.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with...

Mar 2, 2022

Doris Ann Farris, 63, of Smithville, Texas, passed away Wedneday, March 2, 2022.  Services will be private

Mar 1, 2022

Willie Mae Evans, 98, of Taylor, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 1, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, March 18th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Providence District Association Tabernacle of Cedar Creek, under the auspices of Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Taylor, Saturday, March 19th...

Feb 28, 2022

Dorothy Ruth Bippes, 81, of Elgin, passed away Monday morning, February 28th.  Services will be private.

Feb 23, 2022

He liveth long who liveth well  All other life is short and vain

He liveth longest who can tell  Of living most for heavenly gain

Work while it is day for when  Night cometh no man can work…

On February 11, 1938, in the small community of...

Feb 23, 2022

Sister Sonja Jean Kepler Bel l was born October 3, 1937, in San Diego, California to Maynard Mack Kepler and Theresa Wynne Kepler. Sonja was the only girl of seven boys: Jimmy, Maynard, Renard, Duane, Zackey, Stephen, and Andy.

~ Spiritual Life ~

Sonja learned at an early age (as written...

Feb 22, 2022

Barbara McLean, 57, of Elgin, Texas passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 22nd.  Services will be private.

Feb 21, 2022

RIP my beautiful, beautiful little man.  You truly were and will continue to be an inspiration in my life!!! That BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL spirit that shined so bright, was second to none, (granted I am a mama some could say I’m being biased but let them say what they may).  You will be so incredibly missed!!  And I’m not going...

Feb 20, 2022

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” Isaiah 66:13

Yolanda Wise Favela , age of 74 of Elgin, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20,2022. She was born on May 21, 1947, in Elgin, Texas. Yolanda was loved by so many. She was a loving and caring person and...

Feb 19, 2022

Raymond Townsend, known as ‘D-Buddy’ a beloved husband and father, was summoned home February 19, 2022, in Elgin, Texas.

Raymond was born in the small community of Bartlett, Texas on March 20, 1941, to Ernest Townsend and Carrie Thompson. There were two other boys from Carrie’s previous marriage. Raymond was the second son born of this union....

Feb 17, 2022

Our beloved Nickie Marie Spencer, 41, of Killeen, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Nickie had a larger-than-life personality and will be missed with abundance.  She was the life of any party and no family or friend gathering will be the same without her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Spencer. Nickie is survived by her...

Feb 15, 2022

Charleen Kay (Thoren) Walters, 76, of Bastrop, Texas , passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Services will be private.

Feb 13, 2022

Mildred “Nanny” Lindgren, born October 8, 1929, joined Jacob “Pawpaw” Lindgren, the love of her life, on February 13, 2022, at the young age of 92.  The other love of her life was baking, her flowers, photography, and of most of all her family.  She worked for Singer Sewing Machine, Comal Cottons, Winns and even drove a school bus. ...

Feb 10, 2022

Our beloved father, Lowell Eugene Schorr, of Elgin, Texas, passed away at the age of 79, on February 10, 2022, at his home. Lowell was born on December 11, 1942 in Cardington, Ohio to Paul and Ruth Schorr.

He was preceded in death by parents Paul and Ruth Schorr, brothers Robert Schorr and Ronald Gene Schorr.

Feb 7, 2022

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

Words cannot express the humility in this man; we called Daddy, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Child of God…

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Feb 4, 2022

Sharon Jean Norris, 76, of Bastrop, passed away Friday afternoon, February 4, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, James.  A Celebration of Life will be held at High Calling Assembly of God Church of Austin on Saturday, February 19th at 1:00 PM with Pastor Gary Langley officiating.

Feb 4, 2022

Paul Kavanaugh Broadus, 65, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, February 4th.  Services will be private.

Feb 1, 2022

Garland Duke Dunbar, Jr., 85, of Truckee, CA, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  He was born at the Pruitt Brickyard, in Elgin, on October 22, 1936.  Garland was a High School teacher for over 50 years.  He began his teaching career at Borger High in TX, where he also coached football for a few years.  He then moved...