Obituaries

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Lynn Skelton, 59, of Trinity, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021.  Tom was born in Houston, Texas, five minutes before his twin brother and the 8th of 10 children, in 1962, to Mildred Ann and Mackey Ray Looney.  Tom grew up in Houston but moved to Central Texas at the age 14, and moved back to East...

Sep 1, 2021

Mark A. Hernandez, PhD, age 57, transitioned into heaven on September 1, 2021.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, growing up, Mark enjoyed being outdoors with butterflies, nature, and tennis.

As an academician, his love of learning was seen by his achievements of high school valedictorian and, later, by receiving not...

Sep 1, 2021

Amy Victoria Rodriguez-Meiche, 48, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, September 1st, 2021.  Survived by her spouse, Yvette Meiche.  Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, September 3rd from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Saturday,...

Sep 1, 2021

Sheryl Lyn Reeves, 56, of Elgin passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  Survived by her husband, George.  Sheryl will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, September 9th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  Celebration of Life will be conducted graveside at Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery, Friday, September 10th at 10:00 AM with the Reverend, Kevin Haywood presiding.

Sep 1, 2021

Leona Lee Whitehead Bulak won her halo on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, due to complication from COVID-19. Leona was born at Brackenridge hospital in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, July 16, 1953, to Ritha Bernice Whisenhunt and Charlie Lee Whitehead.

Leona leaves behind to honor her memory, her husband, Howard Bulak; daughter, Paula Richard and her two children,...

Aug 29, 2021

Alex Gonzalez, 24, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.  Services are private.

Alex Gonzales was born and raised in Shenandoah, Iowa. He graduated from Shenandoah High School in 2015.

Alex is survived by his parents, Jeannie Smith and Jose Hinojosa of Elgin, Texas and Omar Gonzalez of Shenandoah, Iowa. His sisters, Alyssa Gonzalez...

Aug 29, 2021

Alfred Philip Dobrowolski, 76, of Round Rock, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Frances Clark McMillan passed away peacefully at her home in Caldwell, Texas on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 90 years of age.  Mary was the first born of nine children to C.D. and Velma Clark of San Anglo, Texas on February 17, 1931.  She married John Franklin McMillan on June the 22, 1954.

She was preceded...

Aug 27, 2021

John Smith, Sr., 74, of Bastrop, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.  John Smith was born to Herbert Smith and Ella Mae Jackson in Bastrop, Texas in 1946. He had one sister- Emma, three brothers- Herbert Jr., James (his twin) and Larry. John grew up in the community of Taylor, attending the public schools in Taylor Independent School District,...

Aug 25, 2021

Alejandro Hernández, de 52 años, de Austin, Texas, falleció el 25 de agosto de 2021. Familiares y amigos se reunirán para recibir visitas en Elgin Funeral Home, el domingo 29 de agosto, de 3:00 PM a 7:00 PM, con una recitación del Santo Rosario a las 5:00 PM.  Una Celebración de la Misa Fúnebre Cristiana se llevará a cabo en...

Aug 22, 2021

James Terrell Whitaker, 73, of San Marcos, passed away August 22nd, 2021. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Christian Life Austin on Saturday, September 4th at 11:00 AM with the Pastor Rex Johnson presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Aug 22, 2021

Frank Lynn Voelker, 87, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 22, 2021.  He was born in Elgin, Texas, on September 28, 1933, to Anna Hanke Voelker and Albert Frederick Voelker.  Frank was baptized, confirmed, and married at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church of Elgin, where he remained an active member until his death.  Frank attended school in Elgin and...

Aug 19, 2021

Jessica May Charlton, 39, of College Station, formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Jessica is survived by her five children, Christian and Jordyn Swindell, Coleman Charlton, Riley (Woxie) Allen, and Easton Allen Whitson; her mother, Deborah Sue Schug; and many extended family and dear friends.  Jessica was a loving mother, friend, sister, and daughter whose...

Aug 16, 2021

Eddie Sandlin, 64, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 16th, 2021. Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, August 19th, from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in the Phillipines at a later date.

Aug 15, 2021

Felix Cuellar Herrera, 36, of Manor passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Survived by his wife, Yesenia.  Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, August 23rd, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church...

Aug 12, 2021

Oscar Vargas Sr., 79, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. Memorial services are currently pending.

Aug 11, 2021

Larry Williams Halloway, 85, of Manor, formerly of California, passed away Wednesday evening, August 11, 2021.  Services are currently pending.

Aug 11, 2021

Arlene Jeanne Lindstrom was born to Walter and Louise Busch on October 4, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York and completed her journey in this life on August 11, 2021 in Elgin, Texas surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Robert Victor Lindstrom, her daughter, Victoria Jean Edwards and brother-in-law...

Aug 10, 2021

Richards passed away on the evening of August 10, 2021 at the age of 76.  Marie was born at the Taylor Hospital on July 25, 1945, to Nugen Haywood Cain and Ruby Simank Cain.  Marie grew up on the ranching land that has been in her family for over 150 years, in fact it was her grandfather who had...

Aug 9, 2021

Meosha Milligan, affectionately known as "MeMe," 44, of Elgin, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, August 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration for "MeMe" and "Peaches" will be conducted at Lost Pine Cowboy Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Saturday, August 14th...