Obituaries

Deacon Finish Milligan

Deacon Finish Milligan

Oct 3, 2025

Finish Milligan, 91, of Rosharon, Texas, passed away on Friday morning, October 3, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Park Springs Baptist Church of Manor on Tuesday, October 14th, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration will follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend Adulphus Anderson presiding. Burial will be held at Park Springs Cemetery.

First Lt. Woody Taylor Owen ~ U.S. Army Air Corps. POW, KIA

First Lt. Woody Taylor Owen ~ U.S. Army Air Corps. POW, KIA

Jan 9, 1945

First Lieutenant Woody Taylor Owen, 26, of Austin, WWII POW, was Killed in Action, on January 9, 1945, in Takao, Formosa.  He will be laid to rest with Full Military Honors at Elgin Cemetery, Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM.

Rosa "Rosie" Alvarez

Rosa "Rosie" Alvarez

Oct 12, 2025

Rosa “Rosie” Alvarez, 76, of Elgin, passed away on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 17th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday,...

Glenn "Glenny" Allen Moffett

Glenn "Glenny" Allen Moffett

Oct 8, 2025

Glenn Allen Moffett, affectionately known as "Glenny," passed away peacefully in his home on October 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man endowed with a kind heart, a wealth of memories, and an unwavering spirit, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Born on December 5, 1969, in Austin, Texas, Glenn...

Arthur Murrell Creed

Arthur Murrell Creed

Oct 6, 2025

Arthur Murrell Creed, 87, of Del Valle, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, October 6, 2025. Services are private.

Nitza Hope DeBiase

Nitza Hope DeBiase

Oct 5, 2025

Nitza DeBiase, 28, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Monday, October 20th from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend D.W. Townsend presiding.  Interment will be held at Littig Cemetery.

Joan Divinagracia Ragiles

Joan Divinagracia Ragiles

Oct 3, 2025

Joan Ragilas, 57, of Lexington, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.  Services will be private.

Jowel Alberto Wallace Jr.

Jowel Alberto Wallace Jr.

Sep 30, 2025

Jowel Wallace, Jr., age 18, of Elgin, Texas, entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2025, just four days after joyfully celebrating his 18th birthday on September 26th.

Born on September 26, 2007, in Austin, Texas, Jowel was raised there until 2021, when his family relocated to Elgin. A senior at Elgin High School, he was known for his intelligence, respectfulness,...

Christopher Santana Martinez

Christopher Santana Martinez

Sep 28, 2025

Obituario de Christopher Santana Martinez Christopher Santana Martinez - Chris, nació el 23 de Fort Myers Florida pesando 8 libras y midió 21 pulgadas. Vivió 6 meses en Fort Myers, después nos mudamos a Crescent City Florida donde vivió 2 años. El 4 de Julio del 2008 llegó a Austin Texas, desde entonces aquí tuvo su vivienda. Pasó el tiempo,...

Clemmie Joe Johnson

Clemmie Joe Johnson

Sep 27, 2025

Clemmie Joe Johnson, 82, of Elgin, passed on Saturday evening, September 27, 2025. Services will be held at a later date by Mitchell Funeral Home and Crematory in Bastrop, Louisiana.

Mary Linda Puckett

Mary Linda Puckett

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Linda Puckett, 87, of Elgin, passed away on Friday evening, September 26, 2025. A Celebration of Mary's Life will be conducted at a later date.

Mary L. Smith

Mary L. Smith

Sep 23, 2025

Mary L. Smith, 95, of Round Rock, formerly of Elgin, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1930, to the late O.J. and Margaret Wheat.

On December 7, 1974, Mary was united in marriage to Jim Smith, and together they shared 49 loving years of marriage. Mary enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an...

Wilma Johnson

Wilma Johnson

Sep 20, 2025

Wilma Faye Jonson, affectionately known as Willie Bee, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas, following an extended illness. She was born on September 25, 1949, in Schwertner, Texas, the fifth child of Claude and Willie Lee Marshall.

Wilma attended Booker T. Washington School in Bartlett, Texas. She later married Lamon Johnson, and together they were blessed with two...

Dixie Juanice Wagner

Dixie Juanice Wagner

Sep 18, 2025

Dixie Juanice Wagner (Condron), 88, of Parker, Colorado, formerly of Elgin, passed away on September 18, 2025. Born on February 27, 1937, in Austin, Texas, to parents Otho Condron and Heloise Lawhon, Dixie spent her early childhood years in Austin and always spoke fondly of the beautiful fields of bluebonnets. When her mother remarried Horace Mills, an enlisted Sailor, the...

Reeniers Ayetts Coca Vallecillo

Reeniers Ayetts Coca Vallecillo

Sep 15, 2025

Reeniers Ayetts Coca Vallecillo, 40, of Willston, North Dakota, formerly of Nicaragua, passed away on September 15, 2025. Services are pending in Chinandega, Nicaragua.

Arturo Casaz Osorio

Arturo Casaz Osorio

Sep 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Arturo Casaz Osorio

Arturo Casaz Osorio, born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, later made his home in Austin, Texas. He was the beloved son of Catalina Casas Osorio and Teodulo Casas.

Arturo attended Reagan High School and went on to earn his journeyman electrician license. He was a dedicated and hardworking electrician, respected by his peers and known for his...

Gloria Jean VanPelt

Gloria Jean VanPelt

Sep 10, 2025

Gloria Jean Vanpelt, 69, of McDade, Texas passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1956, in Sebring, Florida, to the late Carolyn Good and Frank Goodson. Gloria was deeply loved and raised by Carolyn Good and her stepfather Chet Good, whom she proudly called daddy.Gloria, affectionately known as "MeMaw" by those closest to her, was...

William John Mikeska

William John Mikeska

Sep 10, 2025

William John Mikeska, of Taylor, Texas, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on May 21, 1953, to Bertha Pokorny and John Daniel Mikeska in Taylor, Texas.

William displayed an unwavering love that touched the hearts of those around him. He is survived by three sisters, Bertha Beran, Frieda Arnold,...

Carlos Nathaniel Sanchez

Carlos Nathaniel Sanchez

Sep 9, 2025

Carlos Nathaniel Sanchez, 22 years old of Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Nate was a vibrant soul whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He brought an infectious joy and laughter into the lives of his loved ones, leaving behind cherished memories. He was born on March 2, 2003, in Austin, Texas, to Amy Torres...

Shirley Ann (Hunter) Toy

Shirley Ann (Hunter) Toy

Sep 7, 2025

Shirley Ann (Hunter) Toy, 65, of Paige, formerly of Belzoni, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Smith Funeral Home of Belzoni, Friday, September 12th from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held graveside at Deovelente Cemetery of Humphreys County, MS, Saturday, September 13th at 2:00 PM.