Obituaries

Mar 7, 2025

Mary Jo McDonald, 103, of Cedar Creek, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, March 21st, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A Celebration of Mrs. McDonald’s Life will be conducted at Celebration Community Church, under the auspices of Mount Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church of Cedar Creek,...

Mar 18, 2025

Mar 9, 2025

Eldawease Crooks Penney, affectionately known by all as "Sissy" a beloved soul from Rockdale, peacefully departed this world on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on January 20, 1950, in Austin, Sissy was a beacon of love and warmth to all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Sissy found joy in the simple pleasures that nature provided;...

Mar 9, 2025

Rosa Elia Farias Rodriguez, 84, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.  She will be laid to rest at Panteon Santo Cristo in Piedras Negras, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico at a later date.

Mar 8, 2025

Richard Charles Gushurst, 69, of Manor, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Services are currently pending.

Mar 7, 2025

Charles Edward Parker, S., 64, of Sommerville, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 7, 2025.  A Celebration of Charles Life will be held at Andina Christian Church on Saturday, March 29th at 5:00 PM with Pastor Freddy Murphy presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Mar 7, 2025

Keith Dee Drosche, age 82, of Elgin, Texas, peacefully departed this world in the early hours of March 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His gentle spirit and unwavering generosity touched the lives of all who knew him.

Born in Lexington, Texas to AO and Rosa Lillian Drosche, Keith's early years were spent in Blanco and Giddings before...

Mar 5, 2025

Frank Clark Johnson, 86, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Services will be private.

Mar 3, 2025

Linda Walcowich, 82, of Dripping Springs, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2025.  Services will be private.

Mar 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruby J. Montgomery announces her homegoing on March 1, 2025, with her family at her bedside. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, March 9th, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Sister Ruby’s Life will be conducted at Winns Memorial Church, on...

Feb 28, 2025

Joyce Love, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at 85 years old. She was born on July 6, 1939, to Lillian and Joseph Atkinson in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. 

Joyce lived life boldly from the start, known during her childhood as a tomboy willing to climb any roof or bike across the countryside alone. She...

Feb 27, 2025

Reverend Edward T. Triem, 91, completed his earthly Adventure in Faith and passed on February 27, 2025, into the hands of his Lord our Savior.

Born January 28, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Ralph and Orla Triem. Edward attended The College of Wooster, Ohio for a BA. Degree, 1956. He completed Seminary at Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ in 1959 and...

Feb 26, 2025

Roberto Melendez Melendez, 46, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He will be laid to rest in San Felipe, Guanajuarto, Mexico on a later date.  

Feb 24, 2025

Celebrating Erma Shackles Alexander “Mrs. Kitt” Joyful Spirit

A life filled with laughter, a heart of gold: remembering Erma Shackles Alexander, affectionately known as Mrs. Kitt or Mother Kitt. She was more than just a friend; she was a wife, a mother, and a grandmother—not only to us, her family, but to everyone who knew her. She was the beacon in...

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Christine Lewis (Williams) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. Born on October 7, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the first daughter of Gloria Christine (Dickey) and Richard Lewis Williams. Early on, the vibrant family relocated to Central Austin, where they embraced the warmth of her mother’s family.

Linda attended Pierce...

Feb 23, 2025

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the Home-going of our beloved Cheryl Lynn Barnett, who was born on April 12th, 1967 in Bastrop, Texas and went to rest peacefully on February 23rd, 2025 at the age of fifty-seven.

Cheryl grew up in a community of Bastrop attending the public schools and graduated from Bastrop High School, Class of '85.



Cheryl...

Feb 21, 2025

 German Ramon Acosta, age 54, of Midland, Texas, passed away in his home on February 21, 2025.

German was born September 01, 1970, in Valle de San Buenaventura, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Maria Josefina Calderon and German Acosta. In his younger years, he lived in Denver, Colorado, then moved to Austin, Texas, and his final residency in Midland, Texas.

German dedicated his life...

Feb 20, 2025

Kha'Vari Dor'Mae Young, Infant, of Taylor, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.  She is survived by parents, Keneddra Williams and Lavar Young.  Services will be private.

Feb 20, 2025

Nancy M. Proeger, 81, of Austin, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for a Graveside Service on Monday, February 24th at Young Prairie Cemetery.

A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be conducted at Hope Chapel of Austin, Saturday, March 15th at 10:00 AM.  All are welcome to celebrate the remarkable life of Nancy Proeger—a cherished...

Feb 17, 2025

Shawna Darlene Uggla, 64, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for a Graveside Service on Tuesday, February 25th, at 2:00 PM at Taylor City Cemetery with Brother Joshua Hausladen, presiding.