Obituaries

Jun 19, 2020

Joseph Bruffey Austin III of Georgetown, TX passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 80.

Joe was born Dec 21, 1939 in Roanoke, VA to Joseph Bruffey Austin Jr and Mildred Louise Mansfield Austin. His father, Joseph Jr, was an electronics engineer in the federal Civil Service, his work taking the family to live...

Jun 13, 2020

Nancy Eades Baker, 73, went Home to meet her Lord, Jesus on Saturday morning, June 13, 2020.  Nancy was the eighth of nine children born to William Thomas Eades and Della DeVary Eades, in Lexington, Kentucky, on January 30, 1947.  Nancy grew up her family’s tobacco farm and attended schools in Athens, KY.  In 1982, Nancy, packed up her...

Jun 13, 2020

Billie Nunez Jonse, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday evening, June 13, 2020.  Billie was the second of six girls born to Ysabel “Charlie” and Virginia Pena Nunez in Elgin, Texas on October 20, 1928.  Billie grew up and attended schools in Elgin and began working at the Brick Yard as a young...

Jun 12, 2020

George Richard Thomas, 78, of Austin, passed away at home with his wife, Cheryl, and family by his side on Friday evening, June 12, 2020. George's casket will lie in state at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, June 19th from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.  A Celebration of Life will follow with the Reverend's, Ricky Freeman, PhD and Louis...

Jun 9, 2020

Claudia Marie Peterson, 65, of Bastrop, passed away, Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Services are currently pending.

Jun 4, 2020

Rosa Josephine House Kent, affectionately known as “Rosa Jo” passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday June 4, 2020.  Rosa Jo was born in Aqua Dulce, Texas to Eugene Preston House and Viola White, on March 11, 1927.

Rosa Jo attended schools in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High with the class of ’44.  During...

Jun 3, 2020

Ross Benford Jr. “Sonny” left peacefully to the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on June 3, 2020. Ross was the oldest son born to the late Ross Benford Sr. and Lelia Rae Benford of Bastrop Texas. Ross accepted Christ at an early age and later in life pastored the Bastrop Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. After working for the...

Jun 1, 2020

Petrolina Lopez, 97, of Austin, departed this life peacefully at home, Monday, June 1, 2020, with family at her bedside.  A Celebration of her life will be conducted graveside on Friday, June 5th at 11:00 AM at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Jun 1, 2020

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Viola Mae Brown entered into Eternal rest on June 1, 2020.  Viola Mae was born to Mervin Hibbs and Berthie Brumet on October 26, 1939, in Bastrop County, Texas.

Viola loved her family and enjoyed caring for them. It was a highlight of her day when she cooks and...

May 30, 2020

Donald Hyder III, 29, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020.  A Vigil will be held Saturday, June 6th at 11:00 AM at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, followed by a Ballon Release, celebrating his life and spirit.

Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who...

May 27, 2020

Sergio Reyna-Rodriguez, 52 of Elgin, passed away May 27, 2020.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday, June 13th at 2:30 PM with Deacon Zepeda presiding.

May 27, 2020

“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. Ora Mae Parks Blackwell entered into Eternal rest on May 27, 2020.  Ora Mae was...

May 19, 2020

Pablo Antonio Henriquez Ventura, 21, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  His casket will lie in state at Ascension Catholic Church of Bastrop on Wednesday, May 27th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 PM with Father Ramiro presiding.  Christian Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery....

May 14, 2020

Manuel Hernandez Beltran, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, May 14, 2020.  His casket will lie state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at Noon.  Celebration of Christian Burial, with Father George presiding, will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery following the...

May 11, 2020

Ricky Dale Roberts, 52, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home in Lexington, Texas surrounded by loved ones.  Rick was born in Abilene, Texas on March 7, 1968. He was a Master Electrician, owning and operating a contracting business for the past 20+ years, with his right-hand man, Juan Martinez, by his side.  He had strong...

May 9, 2020

Gilbert Joseph Briseno, Sr., 70, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Survived by his wife, Juanita.  His casket will lie in state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Friday, May 15th from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 4:00 PM with Father George presiding.

May 8, 2020

Carmen R. Quiroz, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was taken home by her Lord peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 8th, 2020.  Carmen was one of eleven children born to Dolores “Lolo” Ramirez and Antonia Gonzalez in Lockhart, Texas on February 28th, 1941.  She was preceded in death by sons Edward Quiroz and Vincent Quiroz, along with...

May 6, 2020

Anthony Rondal Cathey, Sr., 59, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on May 6th, 2020, surrounded by family.  He was born to parents Joyce Cathey and Johnny Piper, on February 26, 1961 in Elgin, Texas. Tony attended Elgin Public Schools and graduated in 1978.

Tony accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at...

May 2, 2020

Wayne Edward Sneed, Sr., 63, of Killeen, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Frances Sneed.  Services are private.

May 2, 2020

Rodney “Bubba” was born to Nettie B. (Coffee) and J.D Hilliard on December 9, 1959 in Austin, Texas and departed this life on May 2, 2020. He attended Austin public schools, graduating from John H. Reagan High School in 1978.

Rodney worked in the maintenance and janitorial department for 19 years at Travis State School. He spent...