Obituaries

Oct 22, 2021

The battle is over, I have fought a good fight, and the victory is finally won.  No more suffering and pain, I have much more to gain.  I heard the heavenly angelic choir singing as it drew near the hour. When the pearly gates open, I could see…

Mr. Ronnie Ray Davis , a long...

Oct 20, 2021

Deacon James Lee Hawkins, 71, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Survived by his wife, Saundra.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 29th from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Family Worship Center of Elgin, under the auspices of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Utley, Saturday,...

Oct 20, 2021

Columba Martinez Borja, 72, of Austin, Texas, passed away October 20, 2021. She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 22nd from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 AM with Father Paul presiding.  Christian Burial will...

Oct 16, 2021

Elroy Brown, 87, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 16, 2021.  Elroy was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Brown; his parents, Addie Lee Mercer Brown and Lige Brown; three brothers, Elwood Brown, Leonard Brown, and John David “Sugie” Brown; his three sisters, Berry Lou, Frances, and Bobby Jean. He is survived by his children, Susie and...

Oct 14, 2021

Anthony Ralston Haywood, 61, of Austin passed away, Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 22nd from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, under the auspices of Mount Siani Missionary Baptist Church of Austin, Saturday, October 23rd at 11:00 AM. ...

Oct 12, 2021

Esther Kathleen Carpenter, 88, of Bee Cave, Texas formerly from Los Angeles, California, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2021. Graveside Services are pending for a later date at Riverside National Cemetery of Riverside, CA.  Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home in cooperation of Miller-Jones Funeral Home, Moreno Valle, CA.Esther Kathleen Carpenter, 88, of Bee Cave, Texas...

Oct 10, 2021

Jonathan Hyatt Hopper, 87, of McDade, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 10, 2021.  On September 5, 1934, in the countryside of McDade, Texas, Jonathan Hyatt Hopper was born the youngest of three children to William Miller Hopper and Lois Irene McDavid Hopper.  He lived and grew up out on the prairie in the Lund Community, where his mother taught...

Oct 9, 2021

Fernando Villegas Perez, 25, of Manor, Texas passed away Saturday October 9, 2021.  Fernando will lie in state, Thursday, October 14th from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Friday, October 15th, 10:00 AM with Father...

Oct 6, 2021

It is with saddened hearts that the family of David “PJ” Duane Pettyjohn, of Hutto, Texas, announces his passing on October 6, 2021. David was born to Effie Aldridge VanGorder and Daniel Pettyjohn on May 2, 1981, in Cordele, Georgia.

David lived a fulfilling life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and uncle. Aside from his family,...

Oct 4, 2021

On Sunday, June 25, 1950, in Elgin, Texas, Theodore “Jack” Roosevelt & Lue Velma (Brown) Owens gave birth to their fifth child, a beautiful baby girl, and named her Betty Jean Owens.

Billie as she was affectionately called by family and loved ones grew up and attended Elgin public schools. Being raised in a God-fearing home Billie confessed...

Oct 4, 2021

Alice Wyatt, 69, of Taylor, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Taylor, Thursday, October 7th from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  Funeral Services will follow Visitation at 2:00 PM with Bishop, Edward McGowan presiding.  Interment will follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Oct 3, 2021

Cline Henry Meredith, 68, of Elgin, Texas went to his Eternal Fishing Hole on October 3, 2021.  Cline was born on May 28, 1953, the first-born child to Joe and Alberta Meredith in Austin, Texas.  Cline has touched so many lives. Cline would give you his last - he gave us life lessons we will forever remember.

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Oct 2, 2021

Margie Lucille Wilhite, 82, of Lexington, Texas, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 2, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lucille Wood; husband, Edward Wilhite, and grandson, Lee Wolf.

Margie leaves to cherish her memory, her four children, Ronna and husband Charles Parker, Danny Wilhite and wife Connie, Von Wilhite and...

Sep 26, 2021

Our beloved Rose Marie Martinez, 49, of Elgin Texas, went to meet our Heavenly Father, September 26, 2021. Rose was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Esperanza Acuna and Benito Blanquiz. Rose will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, playful personality, and big heart. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends, especially her eight grandchildren. Her...

Sep 24, 2021

Weep Not for Me

By an Unknown Author

Weep not for me though I have gone Into that gentle night Grieve if you will, but not for long Upon my soul’s sweet flight

I am at peace, my souls at rest There is...

Sep 24, 2021

Shirley Darlene Jarmon, 67, of Elgin, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, September 24th, 2021.  Shirley was born in Elgin, the second of four children, to Gerald Jarmon and Leona Neidig Jarmon, on October 11, 1953.  She grew up in Elgin and graduated with the Class of ’72.  After graduation, she attended Blinn...

Sep 23, 2021

Virginia Ruth Calcote, 92, of Elgin, Texas, passed away September 23, 2021. Services are private.

Sep 23, 2021

Samuel Ray Woods was born Saturday, July 6, 1957.  Samuel often call Sam or Sammy grew up in the outskirts of Elgin Texas where he resided most of his life enjoying the outdoors.

As Sam entered adult hood, he discovered his love of the open road and began a career as a truck driver and even owned...

Sep 17, 2021

Casimira "Kathy" Leos Resendez, 80, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. Services are currently pending.

Sep 15, 2021

Donita Jeannette Garza, 61, of Manor, Texas, passed away September 15, 2021. Memorial Service is currently pending.