Obituaries

Jack Locke

Jack Locke

May 9, 2025

Jack Locke, 64, of Bastrop, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025. Services will be private.

Evey Williams

Evey Williams

May 8, 2025

Evey Williams, 91, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. Mrs. Williams will Lie In State on Thursday, May 15th, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Elgin Funeral Home; following, Family and friends will gather for Visitation from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Evey's Life will be held at Williams Memorial Chapel in the Elgin Funeral...

Melissa R. Borja

Melissa R. Borja

May 7, 2025

Melissa R. Borja, 59, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Services will be private.

Joyce Fay Moffett

Joyce Fay Moffett

May 7, 2025

Joyce Fay Moffett of Lexington, Texas, and formerly of Manor, Texas—where she spent most of her life—has unpacked her suitcase and moved to Heaven. She passed peacefully at her son’s home in Lexington, with her husband and son close by on May 7, 2025, at the age of 78 years, 8 months, and 27 days.

Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother,...

John Mark Foster

John Mark Foster

May 4, 2025

John Foster, 75, of Austin, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025. Services are currently pending.

Leroy Leon Wobus

Leroy Leon Wobus

May 3, 2025

Leroy Leon Wobus was born December 10, 1934, to Charlie Wobus and Mildred (Berger) Wobus near Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. He was baptized January 6, 1935, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings and confirmed April 2, 1950, at St. John Lutheran Church in Paige by Rev. Benedict Reck. His confirmation verse was Matthew 24:13, “But he that shall endure...

Jo Ann Winn

Jo Ann Winn

May 2, 2025

Jo Ann Winn, affectionately known as Maman Jo, was born on December 10, 1944, in Bastrop, Texas, to the late Edward and Jewel Franklin. At an early age, Jo Ann accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and began a lifelong walk with Him, grounded in faith, love, and service.

Jo Ann married the love of her life, Oris Winn,...

Dr. Jagaveerabhadra Rao Nulu

Dr. Jagaveerabhadra Rao Nulu

Apr 27, 2025

Dr. Jagaveerabhadra Rao Nulu, age 83, died peacefully early Sunday morning, April 27, 2025, with his son, Raviteja Nulu by his side, in Austin, Texas. He was comforted by all four of his children and close family in the days before his passing.

Jagaveerabhadra, lovingly referred to as "J.R.," "Nulu Rao," or "Jaga," was born on August 20, 1941, in the...

Ruben Dwayne Haywood

Ruben Dwayne Haywood

Apr 25, 2025

Ruben Haywood, 67, of Bastrop, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, May 24th, at 11:00 AM, at Elgin Funeral Home to remember and reflect on Ruben's life, with Reverend James Haywood presiding. 

Jeffery Neal Nelson

Jeffery Neal Nelson

Apr 24, 2025

Jeffery Neal Nelson, affectionately known to friends as “Bodine,” who left us on April 24, 2025, at the age of 61 in his beloved home in Elgin.

Born in Taylor, Texas, on April 10, 1964, Jeffery was a cherished member of his community. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elgin, and he proudly graduated from Elgin...

Dimple Joe Walker

Dimple Joe Walker

Apr 23, 2025

Dimple Joe Walker, 70, of Austin, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was born in Paris, Tx to Florida Mae Woodson and Otis Hill. She married Ray Lee Walker. To this union, two children were born: Virgil Walker and LaTrina Walker. After their separation, Dimple relocated to Lubbock, Tx. Dimple acquired her associates degree in addiction counseling from Texas...

Irma Maria Rangel

Irma Maria Rangel

Apr 23, 2025

Irma Maria Rangel was born in Tahoka, TX on April 6,1961 to the late Alejandro Flores and Juanita Perez she attended Hutto High School. She married Fernando Rangel Jr. on March 27th, 1982.

Irma Rangel worked at Economy Furniture and Xe Tel in Austin, Tx and Intercraft in Taylor, Tx.

Out of the 10 siblings, she was the youngest of the 5...

Erik Lenin Lopez Miranda

Erik Lenin Lopez Miranda

Apr 22, 2025

Erik Lenin Lopez Mirranda, 5 months, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.  He is survived by his parents, Erica Miranda and Geremias Lopez Geronimo.  Family and Friends will gather at the family residence for Visitation on Wednesday, May 17th at 5:00 PM.  A Celebration of Erik's life will be held at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, May 18th at 9:00...

Reverend Arthur Oliver Sr.

Reverend Arthur Oliver Sr.

Apr 22, 2025

Reverend Arthur Oliver was born on February 24, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Ivory Oliver Sr. and Eliza (Gaines) Oliver. He was the second youngest of six children.

Arthur was an active member of his community and a local athlete. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1965 after graduating from Ypsilanti High School. He served in the Vietnam War,...

Deacon Cornie "Gene" Morrison

Deacon Cornie "Gene" Morrison

Apr 22, 2025

Deacon Cornie Gene Morrison heard God call his name. On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, he said farewell to this earth and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Gene Morrison was one of nine children, six boys and three girls, born to the late Will and Ola Mae Morrison. He was born in Bastrop County, Texas, and...

Eddie Harvey Jr.

Eddie Harvey Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

Eddie Harvey, Jr, born on June 24, 1938, in Lee County, was a cherished son of the late Eddie Harvey, Sr. and Vertics Kerr (McCoy). As their only child, he was raised in a nurturing home, instilling values that would guide him throughout his life. Eddie’s journey began at Booker T. Washington School in Elgin, where he laid the foundation...

Saide Serrano-Mendoza

Saide Serrano-Mendoza

Apr 18, 2025

Little baby girl, Saide Serrano-Mendoza passed away on April 18, 2025. She is survived by her mom and dad, Carina Leonides-Mendoza and Ventura Serrano Arcos. Services are currently pending.

Mark Anthony Neidig

Mark Anthony Neidig

Apr 18, 2025

Mark Anthony Neidig, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1963, at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas. A proud Elgin Wildcat, Mark graduated with the Elgin High School Class of 1981. Aside from his college years, he spent his entire life in Elgin—a community he loved deeply.

Mark began his...

Joyce Lewis

Joyce Lewis

Apr 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joyce Brandyburg Lewis

On a bright and beautiful Good Friday morning, our cherished family member, Joyce Brandyburg Lewis, was called home to her Heavenly Father. Born on January 7, 1946, on Dude Hill in Coupland, TX, to Joe and Venora Brandyburg, Joyce lived a life of faith, love, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

From an early...

Saturnina "Nina" Mendez Sauceda

Saturnina "Nina" Mendez Sauceda

Apr 18, 2025

We are sad to announce Saturnina “Nina” Mendez Sauceda, 99, of Austin, formerly of Elgin, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025.

At the age of 60, Nina took a bold step that would define her later years; she pursued her lifelong passion for healthcare and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. With dedication, she served in this role for 15 years before...