Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

Albert “Al” Michael Blakeney, 82, of Corpus Christi, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday morning, January 30, 2021.  Al was known for his passion for music and entertainment, his high spirit, and his love for Las Vegas. He had an affinity for travel and large family gatherings and cherished every moment spent with his many loved ones....

Jan 28, 2021

Keith B. Andrews, 82, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.  Services are currently pending.

Jan 25, 2021

Words cannot express the humility in this man we called Husband, Daddy, Paw Paw, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Christian, Child of God…

Mr. Larry Donnell Jackson, Sr. went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. Mr. Jackson, affectionately called “Jack” was a long life-time resident of Bastrop County and on January 25th...

Jan 24, 2021

Julia Thomas, 72, of Austin, Texas, passed away Sunday morning, January 24, 2021.  She will lie in state Friday, January 29th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Elgin Funeral Home.  A Home-Going Celebration will be held at the Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday January 30th at 1:30 AM.  Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Jan 21, 2021

Lurlene Wilson Constance, 92, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Lurelene was born on June 6, 1928 in Lexington, Kentucky to Lonnie Rivers Wilson and Katherine Atkerson. She did a lot of living between the dash. She had two brothers growing up, Leroy and Lonnie Jr.

She held full-time jobs out of high school and all the way...

Jan 19, 2021

James A. Cain, 71, of Austin, Texas, passed away Tuesday evening January 19, 2021.  Services are currently pending.

Jan 17, 2021

James “Jim” Douglas Martin, 75, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Sunday Morning, January 17, 2021.  Jim was born the youngest of four children, to John Wilder Martin and Lula Alyne Bragg Martin, in Elgin, Texas, on October 15, 1945.  Jim grew up and attended schools in Elgin, graduating the Class of ‘64.  After graduation, he worked various jobs before...

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. Raymond Isaiah Cook was the fifth child of eleven children born to Willie Cook, Jr. and Luella McCullough Cook in Elgin, Texas on September 17, 1959. He was raised in a Christian foundation home and was baptized at an early age at Lakeview Baptist Church. Raymond attended the public school in Elgin Independent School District and...

Jan 15, 2021

Gordon James Burnett, 64, of Dale, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.  Survived by wife Beverly.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, January 21st from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Jan 14, 2021

Reverend, Glenn Nash, Sr., 85, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, January 21st from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Service will be conducted at Winns Memorial Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin under the auspices of Unity Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Austin, Friday, January 22nd...

Jan 13, 2021

Robert Owen Wright, III departed this life on January 13, 2021 to be with his Lord.  He was born April 27, 1967 in Pasadena, Texas, where he grew up. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 1985.  Robert attended Texas A&M University at College Station and graduated in the class of 1990.  Robert worked for Travis County and...

Jan 13, 2021

Patricia Krueger, 76, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021.  She was born to Duward and Jean Mikesell, on June 23, 1944.  On December 21, 1967, she married Gordon Krueger and together they raised their two daughters, Barbara and Tricia.

Patricia was an excellent cook and worked as a Baker for the Albertson’s Deli for...

Jan 10, 2021

Dorothy Marie Kebodeaux Lormand, was born on August 15, 1941 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Louis Joseph (Bill) and Ella Lois Murphy Kebodeaux.  She married the love of her life, Dalton Mitchell Lormand on March 22, 1959 in their hometown of Crowley, Louisiana. Together they raised a daughter, Jerry Beth Lormand.  Dorothy always found the beauty in an unexpected snowfall,...

Jan 9, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Anne Erwin.  Betsy, 66, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Saturday evening, January 9th, 2021. Betsy was truly an amazing person.  She worked incredibly hard at Austin Community College (ACC) for more than 20 years. Betsy began her career at ACC in bookkeeping.  Over time, Betsy’s dedication and skills were...

Jan 3, 2021

Angie Lucio Mezta, 43, of Taylor, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 2021.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, January 11th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at Jerusalem Pentecostal Church of Taylor, Tuesday, January 12th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Daniel Alderete presiding.  Interment will follow at the Taylor...

Jan 2, 2021

“A light from our household has dimmed.  A voice we loved has been stilled.  A place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled.”

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Shirley Ann Higgins Gibson of Smithville, Texas, entered Eternal rest on January 2, 2021.

In the small...

Jan 1, 2021

Ruthie Matthews, 68, of Elgin, passed away, Friday, January 1, 2021.  Survived by husband, Charles.  Family Visitation will be held at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, Janaury 8th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, January 9th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Jan 1, 2021

Jo Ann (Craig) Wilson, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born in Elgin on August 7, 1935, to Edna Prinz and Marcell Craig.  She attended Elgin High School and graduated with the Class of ’53.  While attending Elgin High, she was a cheerleader and played on the school’s basketball team, where she made life-long friendships....

Jan 1, 2021

Jesus Ventura, 57, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, March 6th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 12:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held the same day at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, at...

Jan 1, 2021

Nellie Lawhon, 95, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021.  A visitation will be held at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 6th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Funeral Services will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, January 7th at 2:00 PM with Pastor Brandon Cano presiding.  Interment will follow at Youngs Prairie Cemetery.

Nellie Francis Frye Lawhon, ...