Obituaries

Feb 14, 2019

Emerson Lavaca Manor, seventy-nine, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Emerson was a long-time resident of Central Texas, born in Austin, attending the public schools in Littig and Elgin, and working in Bastrop County… he was a self-made man, an upright citizen and one may say he was a God-fearing man –...

Feb 12, 2019

Erma Jean Burley, locally known as Sister Erma Jean Thomas Chambers was accepted into the gates of Heaven on February 12, 2019.  As she moved toward the light, her family set quietly at her bedside.

Erma Jean was born on February 23, 1942, to Mr. Henry and Mrs. Cora Ruby (Christmas) Thomas in Bastrop County.  Erma Jean...

Feb 5, 2019

Alma Lee Penson, 76, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, early Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019.  The family will receive guests at Winn's Memorial Baptist Church on Friday, February 8th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Winn's Memorial Baptist Church of Elgin on Saturday, February 9th at 2:00 PM with Reverend D.W. Townsend...

Feb 1, 2019

Clarence Gildon, 69, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Friday evening, February 1, 2019.  The family will receive guests at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, February 8th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Elgin Funeral Home, under the auspices of New Birth Bible Fellowship Church of Taylor, on Saturday, February 9th at...

Jan 23, 2019

Clovis was born in Lubbock, the second of three children to Clyde and Beth Treadwell.  Clovis spent his early childhood traveling Texas, while his father supervised road construction projects.  He attended eight different schools by the third grade; at which time they finally settled in Austin.  He graduated from the original Austin High in 1953.  After graduation, he worked...

Jan 21, 2019

Katherine Vincent, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January 21, 2019.  The family will receive guests at the Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, January 27th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, January 28th at 1:00 PM with Pastor Steven...

Jan 20, 2019

Mrs. Margarita “Margaret” Mendez Ubias, age 95, went to be with the Lord peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2019. She was born in Glenham, Texas on October 23.1923.  She was reared in Elgin, Texas and later made her home In Galena Park, Texas.

She was a member of the Guadalupanas...

Jan 19, 2019

Marcela Sanchez Chapa, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 19, 2019.  Marcela was born a twin and the 6th of 12 children to Hilario, Sanchez, Sr. and Angelita Soliz, in Waco, Texas on January 31, 1940.  She grew up and attended schools in Waco.  Marcela married the love of her life, Ben Chapa, Sr. on January 26, 1963. ...

Jan 17, 2019

Darrell D. Benford, 66, of Shiloh, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, January 17, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Prov. District Tabernacle of Cedar Creek on Saturday, January 26th at 11:00 AM with Reverend Clark Jackson Presiding.  Interment will follow at the Shiloh Cemetery.

Jan 12, 2019

Maria Delia Prince, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 12, 2019.  Services are currently pending...

Jan 10, 2019

On August 31, 1915 God sent a precious gift to Eddie Loving and Olivia Wade Loving in the city of Round Top, Texas. They named her Sedalia.  She attended the Round Top Public schools and graduated May 4, 1934 as Salutatorian of her class. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age was baptized and became a...

Jan 4, 2019

Olga Costilla Solis, 80, of Austin, passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 4, 2019.  Services are currently pending.

Dec 26, 2018

Rosevelt Nunn, 74, of Elgin, passed away, Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted graveside at the Central Texas State Veteran's Cemetery on Wednesday, January 9th at 11:00 AM with Reverend Sephus presiding.

Dec 25, 2018

Darrell Eugene Habbit, Sr., 46, of Manor, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Greater Love Baptist Church on Saturday, on Saturday, January 12th at 1:00 PM with Reverend Rodney Lee presiding.  Interment will follow at Manor Cemetery.

Dec 23, 2018

Tommy Glen Grady, born in Glen Rose, Texas on October 15, 1962, to Edgar and Nora Maples Grady. Tommy grew up in McDade, Elgin, and Bastrop and attended school there.  Tommy later moved out of state. He was a self-made mechanic and loved the outdoors. Tommy was most passionate about the love of family.

Tommy was reported missing...

Dec 19, 2018

Sean Earl McMahon, 65, of Manor, passed away Wednesday evening, December 19th.  He is survived by his wife, Karen.  A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, January 5th at 11:00 AM with Minister Lou Ann King presiding.

Dec 14, 2018

Blaschke, Andrew Lawrence, 88, passed away peacefully Friday evening, December 14, 2018.  Andy was born the second son of Edgar and Clover (Huckman) Blaschke on March 2, 1930, in Woodsboro, Texas.  He was raised on the family farm amid the great depression, where he was taught at an early age to grow and pick cotton, work on farm equipment,...

Dec 6, 2018

Mildred Washington Jackson, 87, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 6, 2018.  She will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, December 13th from noon until 5:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, December 14th at 11:00 AM with Reverend Steven Ward Presiding.  Interment will follow...

Nov 30, 2018

Lola S. Scroggins was born in Elgin, Texas on February 12, 1942, to the late William Russell and Pearline (Penson) Marine Russell.  Lola entered a religious covenant with God at an early age where she kept her faith until death.  Lola attended the public schools in Elgin.  Pursuing her desire to further her education, Lola attended college at Huston-Tillotson...

Nov 22, 2018

Robin Ann Cooksey, 58, passed away on Thanksgiving Day of 2018, surrounded by her family and friends. Robin graduated from Medina High School, class of ’79, where she was a star athlete. After High School, she went on to attend Texas A&M, where she graduated with Honors in 1983. After Robin and Bill married, they moved to Elgin, where...