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Richard Sellstrom

Richard Sellstrom

Nov 12, 2024

Richard Lee Sellstrom, fondly known as TR, departed this life in the early hours of November 12, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on January 22, 1953, in Austin, Texas, Richard graduated from Reagan High School and dedicated 41 years to his career as a lineman with Flowers Construction. Outside of work, he enjoyed spending his free time on...

Joshua Omar Jackson

Joshua Omar Jackson

Oct 27, 2024

Joshua Jackson, 36, of Austin passed away Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Friends and Family will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, November 22nd from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Joshua's life will be held at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery in CedarCreek.

Betty Joyce Green

Betty Joyce Green

Nov 2, 2024

Betty J. Green was born February 24, 1953, in Travis County, Texas, to Leonard " Sam" and Adell Green. Having had a strong Christian foundation, Betty accepted Christ at an early age at the New Testament Church in Austin, Texas.

Betty was known to be a very strong woman who was determined to provide for her family. She was self-employed, owning...

John Hebel

John Hebel

Nov 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Frank Hebel, age 84, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024. John was born on September 17, 1940, to Arthur Osgood Hebel and Viola Jane Smith at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas.

The eldest of four siblings, John graduated from Austin High School with the Class of...

Patsy Ellen Ludwig

Patsy Ellen Ludwig

Nov 8, 2024

Patsy Ellen Ludwig, 80, of Bastrop, passed away Friday evening, November 8, 2024.  A Graveside Service will be held at Oakhill Cemetery in Smithville on Tuesday, November 19th at 11:00 AM.

Reginald Darron Stokes

Reginald Darron Stokes

Nov 8, 2024

Reginal Stokes, 58, of Cedar Creek, passed away Friday evening, November 8, 2024. Services will be private.

Deacon Ulysses Simpson Loving, Sr.

Deacon Ulysses Simpson Loving, Sr.

Nov 4, 2024

My Declaration…

 I have fought a good fight,

 I have finished my course,

 I have kept the faith.

 II Timothy 4:7

 Words cannot express the humility in this man we called Husband, Daddy, Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Christian, Child of God…

 Deacon Ulysses S. Loving Sr. gained wings and flew to be with the Lord with his family by his side. Ulysess, often called “C,” was...

Erma Gean Simmons

Erma Gean Simmons

Nov 2, 2024

When you hear of my Homegoing…

don’t worry about me –

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Sister Erma Gean Simmons entered Eternal rest on November 2, 2024, with her family at her bedside.

Erma Jean was born on January 24, 1943, to the late Aaron and Irene Gibson in Jones Prairie, Texas. As a child, she lived in Cameron and Rosebud,...

Daniel And Liliana Siguenza

Daniel And Liliana Siguenza

Oct 31, 2024

Don’t grieve over us or be filled with sorrow.

we have entered a land where there will be no tomorrow;

we have come to the end of life’s weary way,

and we are resting in an Endless Day…

 Mr. Daniel Antonio Siguenza and Mrs. Liliana Elizabeth Siguenza-Nava

September 5, 1989 ~ April 29, 1985

October 31, 2024

Daniel and Liliana were United in Holy Matrimony on March...

Eugene Cassius Stark, Jr.

Eugene Cassius Stark, Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

Brother Eugene Cassius Stark, Jr. took his first breath on October 16, 1946, in the small community of Hester, Louisiana, to Eugene and Emma Richardson Stark. He was the sixth son born into this growing family. 

 Eugene was raised on Welham Plantation in St. James Parish by parents who loved and feared God. They instilled in him the importance of having...

King Rucker

King Rucker

Oct 30, 2024

Baby Boy, King Rucker, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  Services are private.

General Douglas Blakley, Jr.

General Douglas Blakley, Jr.

Oct 29, 2024

General Douglas Blakley, Jr., 37, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Services are private.

Darrin Ray Loving

Darrin Ray Loving

Oct 29, 2024

Darrin Ray Loving, 18, of Manor, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  Services are private.

Daniel Lee Lytle

Daniel Lee Lytle

Oct 27, 2024

Daniel Lee Lytle was born on February 20, 1948, in Cherokee, Oklahoma. He left for his Heavenly home on October 27, 2024, at home and surrounded by his family. As a child, he traveled from Oklahoma to California, Alaska, and then Texas with his parents starting churches. When his family moved to Austin for his senior year, he lost course...

Mrs. Ruby Mae Johnson

Mrs. Ruby Mae Johnson

Oct 26, 2024

 Ruby Mae Johnson, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, was proudly born on Big Sandy Creek outside of Sayersville, Texas, on September 29th, 1930, to Isaiah Thomas, a grocer and veteran of the First World War, and Lula Mae Thomas (née Morgan), a homemaker and nanny. Ruby, the first girl of six children, enjoyed the doting protection of...

Bill Spakes, Jr.

Bill Spakes, Jr.

Oct 24, 2024

Obituary for Alfred Billy "Bill" Spakes Jr.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Billy “Bill” Spakes Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on October 24, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on July 29, 1944, in Amarillo, Texas, Bill was the son of Alfred B. Spakes Sr. and Letha...

Elnora Ramon Castillo

Elnora Ramon Castillo

Oct 24, 2024

Mrs. Elnora Ramon Castillo, born on August 20, 1930, in Austin, Texas, was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend. She was the daughter of the late Pat Nandin and Trinity Reyes and was one of five children. Elnora spent most of her life in Elgin Texas, where she cherished the warmth of family and faith until her peaceful passing...

Donald Dickinson

Donald Dickinson

Oct 24, 2024

Donald Dickinson, 88, of Austin, Texas passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. 

He was married to Glenda Dickinson for 57 years and they were blessed with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. 

Upon completion of high school at Bryan Military Academy in Bryan, Texas, he worked for a short time in the oil fields of Midland, Texas before joining the United States Marine...

Ladislao S. Rangel

Ladislao S. Rangel

Oct 24, 2024

Ladislao S. Rangel, of Austin, TX (previously of Elgin, TX), entered Heaven, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Ladislao, (known to many as “Ladis” or “Boy”), was born on September 26, 1951, to Fernando Sr. and Paula Rangel, in a house on 7th Street, in Austin, Texas.

On April 30, 1982, Ladislao married his wife, Margarita Ruiz-Rangel. They have...

Terrance Amin Harper

Terrance Amin Harper

Oct 21, 2024

Terrance Amin Harper, 47, of Round Rock, passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2024.  He is survived by his loving wife Desna Harper, beautiful mother Valarie Thompson Harper, his brothers, William White (Bubby) his Son William White junor Alvin, Harper, his nephew and nieces, Alvin Harper Junior, Giada, and Nicole Jackson. And his amazing kids Malyah Emonie-Gracie Dickson, Tywayne William...

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