Obituaries

James Washington

James Washington

Aug 19, 2025

James Washington, a lifetime resident of Bastrop (Shiloh Community), affectionately known to his children as “Pops”, to his family as “Little Son” and to many others as “Wash Pot” or “Tender”, has laid his boots to rest.

Born on July 3, 1946, to Johnas and Johnnie Mae Washington, James was the baby of the family. He grew up in Bastrop County,...

Etta Madison

Etta Madison

Aug 18, 2025

Etta Madison, 86, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, August 29th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be held at The Gathering of Bastrop on Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  

Ivy Jean Jones

Ivy Jean Jones

Aug 17, 2025

Ivy Jean Jones, 64, of Victoria, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.  She was born on October 7, 1960, to Velma Lee Bell in Bastrop, Texas. Her maternal grandmother, Odessa Hill, and great-grandmother, Willie Lee, lovingly assisted in her home birth.

Ivy was educated in Bastrop County and graduated from Bastrop High School. While in high school, she took training classes...

Remi Lelani "Lil Rem Rem" Aldridge

Remi Lelani "Lil Rem Rem" Aldridge

Aug 16, 2025

Remi Lelani Aldridge was born on August 31, 2021, in Austin, Texas, to Christopher Lamont Aldridge, Jr., and Kylie Timpson. Remi was baptized during her hospital stay on August 16, 2025, by Mr. Reid Langehanig, the hospital Chaplain, before her departure.

Remi attended Zilker Elementary School in Austin during the school year of 2024~2025. Remi was enrolled to continue her education...

Volkmar Helmenstein

Volkmar Helmenstein

Aug 16, 2025

Volkmar Helmenstein, 86, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.  Services will be private.

Maria Santos Castillo

Maria Santos Castillo

Aug 16, 2025

God, in his infinite wisdom, has called from labor to rest Ms. Maria Santos Castillo, 84, from Elgin, Texas, on August 16, 2025.

Maria was born on December 28, 1940, in Villa Juárez, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Filimon and Dominga Reyes. She shared marital memories with her husband, Lorenzo Castillo.

For the past 51 years, Maria has been a member of...

Thomas Barker Calvert

Thomas Barker Calvert

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas Barker Calvert, 87, of Elgin, passed away at home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Survived by his wife, Frances.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21st from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted...

George Alexander Campbell, III

George Alexander Campbell, III

Aug 14, 2025

George Alexander Campbell III, 68, of Hutto, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025.  Services are private.

Martha Luisa Torres

Martha Luisa Torres

Aug 13, 2025

Martha Luisa Torres, 84, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2025. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 5th, 1941. She was a devout Catholic and a very hard worker. She was very independent and a dedicated person. She lived for Sunday Mass and always sat on the front pew. She loved reading her Bible every...

Patsy Marie Brown

Patsy Marie Brown

Aug 12, 2025

Patsy Marie (Chisholm) Brown, 77, of Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for the Memorial Celebration at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, August 29th, at 11:00 AM, with Reverend D. W. Townsend presiding. 

Romi Williams

Romi Williams

Aug 11, 2025

Romi Williams, 1, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025.  She is survived by her mother, Taberyah Nolbert.  Services will be private.

Juan Jose Silva Martinez

Juan Jose Silva Martinez

Aug 10, 2025

Juan Jose Silva Martinez, 18, of Del Valle, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Juan was born on May 10, 2007, in Austin, Texas, and lived with his family in Del Valle. He worked alongside his father in construction.

A kind and thoughtful young man, Juan was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He loved playing video games and...

Micheal Jeremiah Atwood

Micheal Jeremiah Atwood

Aug 8, 2025

Our beloved Micheal Jeremiah Atwood, known affectionately as Jeremiah, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2025, at just 18 years old. Though his time on earth was brief, Jeremiah lived a life filled with faith, love, and light that touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Jeremiah was born on May 24, 2007, in Austin, Texas, to Patricia Ann Clark...

Charles Henry Jett

Charles Henry Jett

Aug 7, 2025

Charles Henry Jett, 85, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Charles was born on February 29, 1940, to Colquitt L. Jett and Annie Lee House-Jett-Johnson. Charles is survived by his daughters, Sandra Kay Revetta (Richard) and Carla Jean McCarther, four grandchildren, Richard Jr, Mahalia (Alec), Tomesha (Curtis), Eddie Jr, four great-grandchildren, Curtis Jr, Camiyah, Trae, and...

Richard Tijerina

Richard Tijerina

Aug 4, 2025

Richard Tijerina, age 65 of Manor, Texas, passed away quietly at home on Monday, August 4, 2025. Richard had fought a battle with cancer for the last year.

Richard was born in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1959. As a small child, he and his family moved to Homestead, Florida. They were migrant workers and would spend the summers traveling to...

Debby Denise Passmore Tingle

Debby Denise Passmore Tingle

Aug 3, 2025

Debby Denise Tingle was an artist, a poet, and a teacher, but most of all, she was my mom. She used to tell me I was "the only good thing [she'd] ever done," but she was wrong. She didn't need to do anything to be worthy of so much better than her life gave her, but she did so many...

Bobbie Rhonejewell Talaine (Barber) Baker

Bobbie Rhonejewell Talaine (Barber) Baker

Aug 1, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Bobbie Baker, who entered eternal rest after a long and courageous battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family, Bobbie’s journey ended with peace and grace, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love, strength, and faith.

Bobbie was the devoted wife of Eddie Baker Sr. and a loving mother to Eddie...

Portiana "Kim" Williams

Portiana "Kim" Williams

Aug 1, 2025

Portiana Kimberly Williams, age 54, gained her wings on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Portiana, affectionately known as “Kim,” was born to Z.T. and Vivian Williams on October 27, 1970. She grew up in Austin and graduated from the one and only Lyndon Baines Johnson “LBJ” High School.

Kim’s profound love for outreach to others was expressed...

Lou Anne Gill

Lou Anne Gill

Jul 31, 2025

Lou Anne Gill, 64, of Hutto, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1960, in Nashville, TN, to William and Gloria Gill. Lou Anne was a loyal friend, beloved aunt, sister, and mother. She was most proud of being “Gigi” to her grandchildren, Kiyoko, Liam, and AnaBeth. She was a strong defender...

Laura Kay Scales

Laura Kay Scales

Jul 30, 2025

Laura Kay Scales, 60, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Family and Friends will gather to celebrate Laura's Life at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, August 9th at 1:00 PM.  Inurnment will be private.