Obituaries

Frank Clark Johnson

Frank Clark Johnson

Mar 5, 2025

Frank Clark Johnson, 86, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Services will be private.

Linda Walcowich

Linda Walcowich

Mar 3, 2025

Linda Walcowich, 82, of Dripping Springs, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2025.  Services will be private.

Ruby J. Montgomery

Ruby J. Montgomery

Mar 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruby J. Montgomery announces her homegoing on March 1, 2025, with her family at her bedside. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, March 9th, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Sister Ruby’s Life will be conducted at Winns Memorial Church, on...

Joyce Atkinson Love

Joyce Atkinson Love

Feb 28, 2025

Joyce Love, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at 85 years old. She was born on July 6, 1939, to Lillian and Joseph Atkinson in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. 

Joyce lived life boldly from the start, known during her childhood as a tomboy willing to climb any roof or bike across the countryside alone. She...

Rev. Edward "Ed" Thue Triem

Rev. Edward "Ed" Thue Triem

Feb 27, 2025

Reverend Edward T. Triem, 91, completed his earthly Adventure in Faith and passed on February 27, 2025, into the hands of his Lord our Savior.

Born January 28, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Ralph and Orla Triem. Edward attended The College of Wooster, Ohio for a BA. Degree, 1956. He completed Seminary at Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ in 1959 and...

Roberto Melendez Melendez

Roberto Melendez Melendez

Feb 26, 2025

Roberto Melendez Melendez, 46, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He will be laid to rest in San Felipe, Guanajuarto, Mexico on a later date.  

Erma Lee Alexander

Erma Lee Alexander

Feb 24, 2025

Celebrating Erma Shackles Alexander “Mrs. Kitt” Joyful Spirit

A life filled with laughter, a heart of gold: remembering Erma Shackles Alexander, affectionately known as Mrs. Kitt or Mother Kitt. She was more than just a friend; she was a wife, a mother, and a grandmother—not only to us, her family, but to everyone who knew her. She was the beacon in...

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams)

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams)

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. Born on October 7, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the first daughter of Gloria Christine (Dickey) and Richard Lewis Williams. Early on, the vibrant family relocated to Central Austin, where they embraced the warmth of her mother’s family.

Linda attended Pierce...

Cheryl Lynn Barnett

Cheryl Lynn Barnett

Feb 23, 2025

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the Home-going of our beloved Cheryl Lynn Barnett, who was born on April 12th, 1967 in Bastrop, Texas and went to rest peacefully on February 23rd, 2025 at the age of fifty-seven.

Cheryl grew up in a community of Bastrop attending the public schools and graduated from Bastrop High School, Class of '85.



Cheryl...

German Ramon Acosta-Calderon

German Ramon Acosta-Calderon

Feb 21, 2025

 German Ramon Acosta, age 54, of Midland, Texas, passed away in his home on February 21, 2025.

German was born September 01, 1970, in Valle de San Buenaventura, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Maria Josefina Calderon and German Acosta. In his younger years, he lived in Denver, Colorado, then moved to Austin, Texas, and his final residency in Midland, Texas.

German dedicated his life...

Kha'Vari Dor'Mae Young

Kha'Vari Dor'Mae Young

Feb 20, 2025

Kha'Vari Dor'Mae Young, Infant, of Taylor, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.  She is survived by parents, Keneddra Williams and Lavar Young.  Services will be private.

Nancy M. Proeger

Nancy M. Proeger

Feb 20, 2025

Nancy M. Proeger, 81, of Austin, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for a Graveside Service on Monday, February 24th at Young Prairie Cemetery.

A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be conducted at Hope Chapel of Austin, Saturday, March 15th at 10:00 AM.  All are welcome to celebrate the remarkable life of Nancy Proeger—a cherished...

Shawna Darlene Uggla (Voris)

Shawna Darlene Uggla (Voris)

Feb 17, 2025

Shawna Darlene Uggla, 64, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for a Graveside Service on Tuesday, February 25th, at 2:00 PM at Taylor City Cemetery with Brother Joshua Hausladen, presiding. 

Mae Pearl Williams

Mae Pearl Williams

Feb 16, 2025

At the age of seventy, Mae Pearl Williams, a cherished community member, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born to Evey and JD Williams on November 6, 1954.

 Mae attended the Booker T. Washington School in the Elgin School District. After graduating, she worked at St. David’s Hospital and then joined Motorola, where...

Rose Lacynthia Clemons

Rose Lacynthia Clemons

Feb 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Rose LaCynthia Clemons announces her homegoing on February 10, 2025. Rose was born October 29, 1960, to the late Aaron Taylor and Delois Simms Baker. She was a beloved daughter, mother, and community supporter.

Rose was raised in a Christian home by her mother and stepfather, Elder C.J. Baker. She was baptized...

Sharon Denise Mays

Sharon Denise Mays

Feb 9, 2025

And now the end is near and so I face the final curtain

My friend I’ll say it clear I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

I’ve lived a life that’s full I traveled each and every highway

And more, much more than this…. I did it my way!

Words cannot express the humility in this woman we called Wife, Mama, Mom, Grandma,

Aunt,...

Eden Evangeline Fisher

Eden Evangeline Fisher

Feb 7, 2025

Eden Evangeline Fisher, Infant, of Elgin, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.  She is survived by her parents, Chyna and Mathew Fisher; two brothers and one sister.  Services will be private.

Alma Ann Schmidt

Alma Ann Schmidt

Feb 7, 2025

Alma Ann Schmidt, of Elgin, Texas, gracefully departed this world on February 7, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95. Her peaceful passing leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience.

Born in 1929, in the heart of Elgin, Alma was the youngest of seven children born to Harvey and Carrie Scott. Her journey through life was brightly illuminated by the...

Jose Luis Sarmiento Gonzalez

Jose Luis Sarmiento Gonzalez

Feb 5, 2025

Jose Luis Sarmiento Gonzalez, 57, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025.  He will lie In State at Elgin Funeral Home on Monday, February 17th from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian...

Raymond Chavarria Herrera

Raymond Chavarria Herrera

Feb 5, 2025

Raymond Chavarria Herrera, 83, of Bartlett, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 5, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, February 9th from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosay at 3:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be held at Elgin Funeral Home on Monday, February 10th at 2:00...