Obituaries

Osiris Saul Cruz-Batista

Osiris Saul Cruz-Batista

Sep 6, 2025

Osiris Saul Cruz-Batistia, 17, of Lockhart, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Family and friends will gather for a visitation at Elgin Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic...

Robbie Dale Carter

Robbie Dale Carter

Aug 30, 2025

Robbie Dale Carter, 66, McDade, Texas, died August 30, 2025

Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 600 Sunrise, Giddings, Texas, September 6, 2025, at 10:00 am.

Born November 27, 1958, in Sinton, Texas, to James E. Carter and Pauline Williams Carter

Married Sandra Lee Molina June 15, 1999

Robbie was charismatic and liked by everyone, even as a small child, he...

Clyde Ray Dowdle

Clyde Ray Dowdle

Aug 27, 2025

Clyde Ray Dowdle, age 88, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on the evening of August 27, 2025. Born on May 3, 1937, in Dawson, Navarro County, Texas, Clyde dedicated much of his life to public service and family.

Clyde married Annette Williams on August 8, 1959, and together they shared many cherished memories until her passing in 1997. He later married...

Patricia Devaughn

Patricia Devaughn

Aug 26, 2025

Patricia Devaughn, 66, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Services will be private.

Tanedria Reshon Vincent

Tanedria Reshon Vincent

Aug 26, 2025

Tanedria Reshon Vincent, age 49, of Taylor, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2025.

Tanedria was born on October 22, 1975, to Weldon Gene Vincent and Rita Vincent. Tanedria was a woman of strength, love, and resilience who touched the lives of all who knew her. Tanedria attended school in Elgin, Texas, and graduated with honors...

Dionisio Alberto Chavez

Dionisio Alberto Chavez

Aug 26, 2025

Dionisio Alberto Chavez, aged 59, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born on October 9, 1965, in Chihuahua, Mexico, he was the son of Maria Cruz Ceballos and Hermenegildo Chavez. He was raised in Las Viboras, Durango, Mexico, until the age of 15, when his family relocated to Los Angeles, California. Eventually, Dionisio settled in Texas,...

Gracie Ann Robertson

Gracie Ann Robertson

Aug 24, 2025

Gracie Ann Robertson, 66, of Smithville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.  Services will be private.

Janice Marie Singleton

Janice Marie Singleton

Aug 23, 2025

Janice Marie Singleton, 88, of Taylor, Texas, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Janice was born to Clarence Tessmer and Geraldine (Ganster) Tessmer at City Hospital in Meadville, PA, on June 30, 1937. Janice attended Meadville schools and graduated from Meadville High School in 1955. After high school, she began working for Bell Telephone Company. There, she met...

Jennifer Harris

Jennifer Harris

Aug 23, 2025

On January 7, 1954, in Austin, Texas, our Lord in Heaven blessed the world with the birth of Jennifer Grant Harris, and on August 23, 2025, the community began to mourn the passing of a strong and upright citizen, one that was a blooming icon for her family, her community, her church, the city, the county, and the state of...

Annie Ophelia Markum

Annie Ophelia Markum

Aug 21, 2025

Annie Ophelia Markum (Brown), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, on August 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on January 25, 1945, in Waco, Texas, Annie devoted her life to her family, displaying an unwavering love and commitment that touched the hearts of those around her.

In 1975, Annie moved to Austin,...

Lee Edward Collins

Lee Edward Collins

Aug 20, 2025

Lee Collins, 79, of Bastrop, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, August 28th from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.  A graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM at Colorado Chapel Cemetery of Utley. 

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 "Lil Rem Rem" Aldridge, 3, of Bastrop, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.  Services are currently pending.

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...