Obituaries

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...

Aug 9, 2021

Alfredo Jaimes, 61, of Elgin, Texas passed away August 9th, 2021. He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, August 12th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 3:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Burial will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Friday, August 13th at 10:00...

Aug 9, 2021

Chandra Christine Volkmar was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on September 5, 1972, and passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday morning, August 9th, 2021.  Her early childhood was spent on Marine Corps bases and finally in Greenville, Illinois. Growing up on her Grandfather John’s farm, she was surrounded by animals of all kinds, horses,...

Aug 7, 2021

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Mr. Willie Douglas Roberson, heard the Lord say:

“You've fought a good fight and have finished your course and kept the faith, come on home to your eternal rest. “

Willie Roberson, sweetly called “Doug”, was born on August 26, 1975, to the late Milton Roberson, and Vernell Thomas Roberson....

Aug 6, 2021

Cindy Kay Cook, 45, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Friday evening, August 6, 2021.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, August 17th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Steven Ward presiding.  Interment will follow at Sayers Cemetery,...

Aug 6, 2021

The crops are in, and the day is done. Clarence Dave Blomberg was born at St. David’s Hospital in Austin on June 2, 1930, to Beda Kylberg Blomberg and John Hilding Blomberg. He was brought to their home in Carlson where he would live until his death on August 6, 2021. Clarence was baptized and confirmed at the New...

Aug 6, 2021

Geri Sue Ginsberg, 81, of Bastrop, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. A Memorial Service, Celebrating the Lives of Geri and Alan Ginsberg will be conducted at a later date.

Aug 4, 2021

Monique Shantrell Milligan, affectionately known as "Peaches," 41, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 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 "Peaches" and "MeMe" will be conducted at Lost Pine Cowboy Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Saturday, August 14th at...

Jul 27, 2021

Hubert William Washington was born to Carrie Lee Washington - Kirby & Lloyd Washington, Sr. on July 6, 1957. Raised in Taylor, Texas, Hubert spent majority of his early days creating memories with siblings, listening to his favorite music, and being involved in athletic sports. In his later years, Hubert served his country in the Army and became a...