Obituaries

Officer, Silva

Officer, Silva

Sep 25, 2018

Officer William “Bill” Arthur Silva was born in Austin, Texas, the son of John J. Silva and Faye Naomi Silva on July 24, 1949. While serving his community as a School Resource Officer with Elgin Police Department for the Elgin Middle School, he suffered a severe heart-attack and passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the...

Luis Castelan

Luis Castelan

Sep 22, 2018

Luis Angel Tinoco - Castelan November 12, 2007 - September 22, 2018

On November 12, 2007, ReneTinoco and Belmi Castelan was blessed with a gift from God – a little bouncing boy, whom they named, Luis Angel Tinoco Castelan.

Luis Angel was born in Austin, Texas. He grew up in the...

Aaron Gardner

Aaron Gardner

Sep 20, 2018

Services:

Under the Auspices of Eternal Faith Baptist Church of Manor Brother, Gene Smith Presiding

SERVICES In State

Friday, September 28, 2018 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ELGIN FUNERAL HOME 712 North Avenue C Elgin, Texas 78621

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 29, 2018...

Elois Vincent

Elois Vincent

Sep 16, 2018

Now her work is ended, And she is laid to rest, I seem to hear her whisper, O’ Lord I’ve done my best! Well done my faithful servant I know you’ve struggled hard That’s why I thought to call you, From labor to rest… Sister Elois Jean Vincent Earthly Arrival ~ April 20, 1942 Heaven Departure...

Edward Jancaric

Edward Jancaric

Sep 14, 2018

Edward T. Jancaric, 88, of Manor, Texas, formerly of Manteno, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018, in Elgin, Texas. Edward was born the son of John and Mary (Zvonkovich) Jancaric, in Chicago, Illinois on June 6, 1930. On September 30, 1950, he married the love of his life, Bette Burkhart.

Edward was...

Thomas Hardin, Iii

Thomas Hardin, Iii

Sep 14, 2018

Mr. Thomas Hardin, III

On Wednesday, March 4, 1970, Thomas Hardin and Elerna Crothers were blessed with a son. His father gave him his name, as his Father had done him… so proud to have a junio r but more so he was the third .

Thomas was born in Austin,...

Vertice Mccoy

Vertice Mccoy

Aug 30, 2018

Services:

Reverend D.W. Townsend Presiding

SERVICES In State

Thursday, September 06, 2018 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ELGIN FUNERAL HOME 712 North Avenue C Elgin, Texas 78621

In State

Friday, September 07, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Winn's...

Cynthia Shelp

Cynthia Shelp

Aug 28, 2018

Services are currently pending...

Gladys Smith

Gladys Smith

Aug 25, 2018

Life Sketch

Gladys Lillian Smith was born on March 9, 1934 to Nicholas and Margaret Veracruz in Kealia, Kauai, Hawaii. She had two sisters, Violet and Victoria, and three brothers, Nicholas, Stanley, and Robert. Growing up on the island of Kauai provided the family with many fun excursions. After high school, Gladys continued...

Kelly Rye

Kelly Rye

Aug 22, 2018

Services:

Tammy Childers Presiding

SERVICES Funeral Service

Sunday, August 26, 2018 10:00 AM

ELGIN FUNERAL HOME 712 North Avenue C Elgin, Texas 78621

Tammy Childers Presiding

Interment

Sunday, August 26, 2018 11:30 AM

Pleasant Grove Cemetery 229 Pleasant Grove Loop Road...

Willie Cathey

Willie Cathey

Aug 19, 2018

Willie Gene Cathey “Bubba”

Willie Gene “Bubba” Cathey was born on February 22, 1942, in Elgin, Texas to the late Louis and Lillie Mae Cathey. He departed this life on Sunday evening, August 19, 2018. Bubba attended Booker T. Washington High School. Bubba played the trumpet in the band while attending Washington High....

Lawanda Walker-Karim

Lawanda Walker-Karim

Aug 17, 2018

Wow, I don’t know where to start. I never would have expected my mother to be taken from my sister, family, friends and myself so soon. My mother was a hardworking, dedicated, caring, big hearted, loving, beautiful, inspirational, and strong woman. Her spirit and smiles could uplift a whole room. There isn’t a thing my mother would not...

Beth Walters

Beth Walters

Aug 11, 2018

Services:

SERVICES Visitation

Friday, August 17, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ELGIN FUNERAL HOME 712 North Avenue C Elgin, Texas 78621

Graveside Service

Friday, August 17, 2018 11:00 AM

Youngs Priarie Cemetery 134 Youngs Prairie Road Elgin, Texas 78621

Ruth Bruce

Ruth Bruce

Aug 11, 2018

Pending

Jeffery Perkins

Jeffery Perkins

Aug 4, 2018

Jeffery Perkins, 82, of Manor, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday evening, August 4, 2018. Jeffery was born to Joe Perkins, Sr. and Novella Sauls Duval-Perkins, in Austin on October 1, 1935. Jeffery was raised and attended schools in the small town of Manor. Jeffery was preceded in death by both his parents;...

Benjamin Jarrard

Benjamin Jarrard

Aug 2, 2018

Benjamin Files Jarrard passed away on August 2, 2018. Ben was born on December 11, 1985, to Stephen and Franci Jarrard. He grew up in Elgin, Texas and graduated from Elgin High School in 2004.

Ben will always be remembered for his love of sports, especially soccer. He also excelled at tennis, disc golf, juggling,...

Anna Gomez

Anna Gomez

Jul 28, 2018

Baby Girl, Anna Sofia Mendoza Gomez began resting the in the bosom of the heavenly angels on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Waiting to their daughter in heaven, are her are her mother and father, Isais Mednoza Quiroz and Ines Yamileth Gomez Alvarado. A scripture reading will be conducted at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, August 3rd with Deacon...

Rubye Zachary

Rubye Zachary

Jul 28, 2018

Rubye Nell Zachary, 67, beautician of Taylor, passed away Saturday evening, July 28, 2018. A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at The First Baptist Church of Taylor, under the auspices of Allen Chapel AME, on Thursday, August 2nd at 11:00 AM, with the Reverends Bunnie Stark and Roy Sephus Presiding. Interment will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery....

Richard Card, Sr.

Richard Card, Sr.

Jul 18, 2018

On the evening of July 18, 2018, while surrounded by family and friends, Richard Card departed this world to begin eternal journey in Heaven with the Lord. At the time of his passing, he was 72 years old. Richard was born January 28th, 1946, in Hobbs, NM and lived in many locations while growing up. He joined...

Detrit Crathers

Detrit Crathers

Jul 13, 2018

Services:

Reverend T. L. Garner, Officianting

SERVICES Visitation

Saturday, July 21, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Allen Chapel A.M.E. of Taylor 516 Elliot Street Taylor, Texas 76574

Home Going Celebration

Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:00 AM

Allen Chapel A.M.E. of...