Obituaries

Danny "Marc" Slack Jr.

Danny "Marc" Slack Jr.

Jan 4, 2026

Danny M. Slack Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Marc,” was born on January 13, 1985, in Austin, Texas, to Pamela D. Hinton and Danny M. Slack Sr.

Marc received his education through the Austin Independent School District and Phoenix Public Schools. He was known as a hardworking and kindhearted man who was deeply protective of those he loved....

Gloria Martinez

Gloria Martinez

Jan 8, 2026

Gloria Martinez, 53, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.

Born on August 19, 1972, in Taylor, Texas, Gloria was the beloved daughter of Rosa Bega Pickens and step-daughter of Wilbert L. Pickens, Jr., both of whom preceded her in death. She was also cherished by her late grandparents, Justo and Marcelina Bega of Elgin.

Gloria grew up...

Evelyn Charline Kyser

Evelyn Charline Kyser

Jan 13, 2026

Evelyn Charline Kyser, 94, of Manor, TX, passed away on January 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Evelyn was a woman of many skills. She sewed and crocheted numbers, names, places, and decorations. Around 80 years old, she began painting beautiful pictures of places she traveled to. Her art is treasured by her family to this day.

With a servant's...

Ivan Cook

Ivan Cook

Jan 12, 2026

Ivan Ray Cook, 48, of Elgin, TX, passed away on January 12, 2026. A full obituary will be posted soon. Services are private. Please leave condolences, memories, and well wishes for the Cook family below. 

Wilfred "Jake" Altes

Wilfred "Jake" Altes

Jan 12, 2026

Wilfred Jason "Jake" Altes, 53, of Thorndale, TX, passed away on January 12, 2026. Service details will be shared as arrangements are finalized.

Please continue to check back often and we welcome you to share condolences with the Altes family via the online guestbook below.

Domingo Jesus De Leon

Domingo Jesus De Leon

Jan 3, 2026

Domingo Jesus De Leon, 68, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Service information is currently pending. 

William Walter Spangler

William Walter Spangler

Jan 1, 2026

William Walter Spangler, 92, of Elgin, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 1, 2026.  Services are private. Please keep the Spangler family in your prayers. 

Herbert Lee Wade Sr.

Herbert Lee Wade Sr.

Dec 27, 2025

“Life is short, but the impact we make can last a lifetime.”

Herbert Lee Wade was born on October 5, 1938, to Dennis Wade Sr and Eula Lee Falke Wade in Ledbetter, Texas. He was the big brother to Dennis Jr, Ural Dean, Wesley Wade, and Darlene Wade, whom he loved dearly.

Herbert grew up surrounded by a loving family and lifelong...

William "Bill" Morgan Glover Sr.

William "Bill" Morgan Glover Sr.

Dec 27, 2025

William “Bill” Morgan Glover, Sr., passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2025.

He was born at home on the family farm in Daingerfield, Texas, on November 23, 1927, to Franklin Homer Glover and Eleanor Camp Glover. One of seven children and the second youngest, Bill was affectionately known as “Billy Morgan” by his mother. He was...

Donald Joe Scott

Donald Joe Scott

Dec 26, 2025

Donald Joe Scott was born on January 8th, 1939, at home on Scott Hill near McDade, Texas, to Grover Cleveland Scott and Ina Fay Allen Scott. He was the seventh of nine children.

Donald grew up and attended school in Elgin, Texas. As a youth, he enjoyed swimming at Scott Falls, coon and squirrel hunting, and fishing. He enjoyed playing sports...

Gail Everhart (Eldred)

Gail Everhart (Eldred)

Dec 24, 2025

Gail Everhart (Eldred) passed away on December 24, 2025 in Cypress, TX. Born on August 8, 1947 in Brenham, TX, Gail was a loved and cherished pillar in her family home. 

Professionally, Gail spent many years as an executive secretary. Later in life she lived with her daughter and son-in-law residing in Cypress for over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, reading,...

Teodoro Pardo Guzman

Teodoro Pardo Guzman

Dec 22, 2025

Teodoro Guzman, age 67, of Elgin, TX passed away on December 22, 2025.

Teodoro was preceded in death by his son, Domingo Guzman; parents, Heriverto and Simona Guzman; and his brother, Joe Guzman.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 47 years, Virginia Guzman; sons, Ted Guzman Jr. and his wife, Juliana, and Albert Guzman; five grandchildren including Arie Contreras...

Kenneth Geyer

Kenneth Geyer

Dec 19, 2025

Kenneth Geyer, age 66, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2025. Services are private.

Jennah Cassidy Cook

Jennah Cassidy Cook

Dec 19, 2025

Jennah Cassidy Cook, age 27, passed away leaving behind a legacy of creativity, love, and warmth that will never be forgotten.

Jennah was a talented and creative soul with a deep passion for the arts. She expressed her creativity in many ways, most notably through her love of baking. Jennah proudly owned and operated her home baking business, Pixies Pastries, where...

Emma "Ruthie" Colvin

Emma "Ruthie" Colvin

Dec 18, 2025

On October 24, 1945, Ola Mae Butler and Collis Colvin welcomed a baby girl into the world. They named her Emma Ruth Colvin, lovingly known to all as Ruthie.

Ruthie was educated in Elgin, Texas, and proudly graduated from Booker T. Washington School. Throughout her working years, she began her career in the healthcare industry, later served with Austin ISD, and...

Josephine Real Guillen

Josephine Real Guillen

Dec 13, 2025

Josephine Guillen, 103, of Manor, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for the visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27th, from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration will follow at 5:00 PM. Interment will be private.

Psalm 91:1-4 is a beloved passage about divine protection, 

promising that those who live in the...

Horace Lee Johns, Jr.

Horace Lee Johns, Jr.

Dec 11, 2025

Horace Lee Johns Jr., also known as “Buster,” was born on January 11, 1951, in Austin, Texas, to his beloved parents, Annie Ruth (Landren) Johns and Horace Johns. He was the third of ten children. Horace transitioned to his Eternal Rest on December 11, 2025, in Austin, Texas.

Horace attended Pflugerville High School. He met and married Brenda Davis, and their...

Ora Mae Milligan

Ora Mae Milligan

Dec 9, 2025

Let not your heart be troubled, Ye believe in God, believe also in me… John 14:1

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Ora Mae Milligan entered Eternal rest on December 9, 2025. Ora Mae was born to Sezar Milligan and Helen Webb on July 10, 1945, in Rosebud, Texas. She attended the public schools of the Elgin Independent School...

Rosie Lee Hubert-Franklin

Rosie Lee Hubert-Franklin

Dec 7, 2025

On the early morning of December 7, 2025, an angel of silence came and summoned the bright spirit of Our Mother, my Child, our Sister, our Aunt, our Grand-Ma, and our Friend, Rosie Lee Hubert Franklin. Her lips were sealed, and her soul had gone to a place of eternal rest.

On August 17, 1948, in Bastrop, Texas, God blessed Mr....

Ophelia Carter Wright

Ophelia Carter Wright

Dec 5, 2025

“A light from our household has dimmed.

A voice we loved has been stilled.

A place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled.”

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Ophelia Carter Wright, 74, entered Eternal rest on December 5, 2025. Ophelia was born to Nolan and Everlean (Taylor) Carter on November 15, 1951, in Bastrop, Texas. She attended...