Obituaries

Karen Clatter

Karen Clatter

Jun 30, 2021

Karen Rachel Clatter, 55, of Corpus Christi, formerly of Austin, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  Survived by her husband, Dwayne.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, July 9th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Rosewood Avenue Baptist Church of Austin, Saturday, July 10th at 11:00 AM with...

Willie Gattis

Willie Gattis

Jun 29, 2021

Willie Dee Gattis, 91, of McDade, passed away peacefully at her home with her family and friends at her bedside, Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  Willie Dee was born to George Scott and Sally Ruth Fraser in Estelline, Texas on January 3, 1930.

As a young girl, Willie worked in the fields with her family, learning to work...

Russell Botkin

Russell Botkin

Jun 28, 2021

Russell Dale Botkin, son of Sandra Grady Cole and late Carl Botkin, died suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 46. Russell was born in Taylor, Texas and lived his life in Elgin and surrounding central communities.

Russell graduated from Elgin High School in 93’ and stood out in football and track. Russell was...

Roxanne Copeland

Roxanne Copeland

Jun 25, 2021

Roxanne “Roxy” Copeland was called Home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday evening, June 25, 2021.  Roxanne was born the youngest of three children to Lucille and C W Ash, in Pasadena, Texas on June 3, 1958.  Roxanne grew up and spent her younger years in the Houston area.

In the mid 80’s, Roxanne moved to Central...

David Solis Jr.

David Solis Jr.

Jun 20, 2021

David Solis, age 51 of Taylor left this earth for eternal life on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  David was born on July 3, 1969, in Round Rock, to Olivia Flores and David Solis. David was a father to Dominic, Quinton, Jonathon, Eric, Heaven, Star, Sebastian and Egypt. He was the oldest of his brothers, Armando and Christopher and two...

Rosalia Dominguez Cedillo

Rosalia Dominguez Cedillo

Jun 20, 2021

Rosalia Dominguez Cedilio, 54 of Austin, Texas gained her Heavenly wings on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Rosalia will in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, June 25th at 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Inurnment will be private.

Tama Vinson

Tama Vinson

Jun 19, 2021

Tama Kathleen Vinson, 66, of Elgin, Texas, formerly of Waco, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Funeral Service will be conducted graveside at Youngs Prairie Cemetery, Wednesday, June 23rd at 11:00 AM

Donnie Zachary

Donnie Zachary

Jun 12, 2021

Donnie Ray Zachary, 72, of Taylor, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 12, 2021.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 16th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted graveside at Taylor City Cemetery, Thursday, June 17th at 10:00 AM.

A BRIEF SKETCH OF LIFE FOR...

Gladys Clemons

Gladys Clemons

Jun 10, 2021

Gladys Clemons, 69, of Bastrop, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, in her home with her daughters and sister by her side, Thursday, June 10, 2021.  Gladys Marie Clemons was born, August 7, 1951, in Bastrop, Texas to Sylvester Wilson and Inez Wilson.  She grew up in Bastrop, where she attended Bastrop Public Schools and...

Lt. John Corbett

Lt. John Corbett

Jun 8, 2021

John Allen Corbett, a retired Lieutenant of Elgin Police and a resident of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2021, at the age of 64, at his home with his family by his side. John was born in Austin, Texas on August 28, 1956.  John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Shara Cline

Shara Cline

Jun 7, 2021

Shara Cline, 51, of McDade, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.  Funeral Services will be conducted graveside at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Killeen, Wednesday, June 16th at 2:00 PM

Eugene Larkin, Jr.

Eugene Larkin, Jr.

May 24, 2021

Eugene Larkin, Jr., 79, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Monday morning, May 24, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 2nd from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted graveside, Thursday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM with the Reverend, L.R. Wilson presiding.  Interment will follow at Elgin Latin...

Pauline Gomez

Pauline Gomez

May 23, 2021

Pauline Munoz Gomez, 64, of Georgetown passed away peacefully on Sunday, May, 23, 2021, encircled by her loving family all bound by embrace.  Pauline was born on May 3, 1957, to God fearing parents, John Munoz and Paula Ortiz Munoz in Taylor, Texas. She grew up in a loving Christian household, which included seven sisters and four brothers, Petra, Lydia,...

Maggie Jenkins

Maggie Jenkins

May 21, 2021

Maggie Jenkins, 8, of Manor, formerly of Logan, Utah, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021.  Survived by her parents, David Williams Jenkins and Chelsie LaVon Leishman Jenkins.  Family and Friends will gather at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Manor, Sunday, May 23rd from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Celebration of Maggie's Life will be held...

Carolyn Bailey

Carolyn Bailey

May 20, 2021

Carolyn Ann Bailey, 74, of McDade passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.  Survived by husband Hugo Breithaupt, Jr. Memorial Service will be held at Knobbs Springs Baptist Church, Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

Elna Chellis

Elna Chellis

May 20, 2021

Elna Marjorie Chellis, 89, of Austin, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.  Graveside services will be held at Assumption Cemetery, Friday, June 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM with Father George presiding.

Nuel Richard Worthey

Nuel Richard Worthey

May 13, 2021

Nuel Richard Worthey, 86, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was born to Iola and Nuel Preston Worthey, in San Antonio, on July 15, 1934.  Richard spent his early childhood in Houston, until parents moved to Elgin and started the Western Auto Associate Store in 1946.  After graduating from Elgin High School with the...

Jo Ann Bryant

Jo Ann Bryant

May 11, 2021

Jo Ann Bryant, 70, of Taylor, Texas, gained her Heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Services at Williams Memorial Chapel in the Elgin Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 9th at 2:00 PM with the Reverend Steven Ward presiding.  Interment will be private.

Roberta Gober

Roberta Gober

May 9, 2021

Roberta Shirley Hash Gober, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life on May 9, 2021, after a brief illness.  Roberta Shirley Hash was born on August 21, 1940, in Childress, Texas, to Robert Hash and Addie B Kelley Hash.  Roberta’s father was instrumental in developing her passion for music; as a young girl, she sang and played...

Yolanda Renea Jackson

Yolanda Renea Jackson

May 6, 2021

Yolanda Jackson, 57, of Elgin, Texas, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, May 6, 2021.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Friday, May 14th at 1:00 PM with the Reverends, B.K. Smith and Byron Green presiding.  Family and Friends will gather for visitation one hour prior to services.  She will be laid...