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John Thomas Penney, Sr.

John Thomas Penney, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

John Thomas Penney, Sr., 76, of Rockdale, passed away early Monday morning, January 22, 2024.  A Graveside service will be held at McDade Cemetery on Saturday, January 27th at 2:30 PM with Reverend Buddy Hyden presiding.  

James Kanada

James Kanada

Jan 22, 2024

James Lee Kanada, 85, of Bastrop passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, February 2nd from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, February 3rd at 11:00 AM with Reverends Don Miller and Dennis Jones presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Allan Ray Miller

Allan Ray Miller

Jan 21, 2024

Allan Ray Miller, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in McDade, Texas. He was born on September 6, 1934, in San Augustine County, Texas to his late parents, William and Dillie Powell Miller. Allan spent most of his childhood in East Texas around San Augustine County before moving to Austin where he attended high school. After graduation, he...

Norman J. Davis

Norman J. Davis

Jan 20, 2024

God, in his infinite wisdom, has called Norman J. Davis from labor to rest.  His parents, John H. Davis and Jessie Houston, welcomed this bundle of joy on June 2, 1935, in Bastrop, Texas.  Brother Norman accepted Christ at an early age at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Sayersville, Texas. 

 Brother Norman spent his educational years in the Sayersville and...

Linda Luella Jump

Linda Luella Jump

Jan 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Luella Jump announces her passing on January 19th 2024 at the age of 86.  She was born to Albert and Mattie Lee Goldsby in 1937.  

Linda served in many roles over her lifetime.  She was a mother of three girls, grandmother to five grandchildren, foster parent, pet mom and grandma,...

Vera E. Penson

Vera E. Penson

Jan 18, 2024

Thy mercy O Lord, endureth forever; forsake not the works of thine own hands. Psalms 138:8.

 God's Timing

 God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be so, HE whispered "Come With ME." With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A...

Joy Marie Blomberg

Joy Marie Blomberg

Jan 15, 2024

Joy Marie Blomberg, 86, of Manda, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in Pflugerville, Texas.  Joy was born in Houston, Texas, youngest of five children, to Mable Blanche Smith Hare and Charlie Daniel Hare, on January 6, 1938.  The family moved from Houston to Austin in 1941 and lived on Avenue D in the Hyde Park area just north of...

Ray Lynn Ward

Ray Lynn Ward

Jan 15, 2024

I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone...

Summer Lea Barr

Summer Lea Barr

Jan 12, 2024

Summer Lea Barr, 60, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 12, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 24th from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM and will Celebrate Summer's Life at 2:00 PM with Reverend Steven Ward and Brother Stanley Martin presiding.  Interment will follow at Youngs Prairie Cemetery.

Jesse Roy Powell

Jesse Roy Powell

Jan 12, 2024

Jesse Roy (“Bitty”) Powell was born, March 25, 1949 in Austin, Texas to Richard Luther Powell, Sr. and Eleanor Elizabeth Brown.   He was the fourth son born to this union.  This bundle of joy was the life focus of the family since he was born with Cerebral Palsy.   Because of his condition, his mother opened the first private...

Michael Angelo Zamaro

Michael Angelo Zamaro

Jan 11, 2024

In Loving Memory...

Michael Angelo ZamaroMay 13, 1967 – January 11, 2024Michael Angelo Zamaro, 56, passed away on January 11, 2024, in Austin, Texas.Michael is survived by his mother, Lorenza Zamaro, and his brother, Juan Zamaro.You will be missed!

Services are private.

 

Mother Helen B. Edwards

Mother Helen B. Edwards

Jan 8, 2024

Mother's Legacy....

Helen Beatrice Simpson was born on June 6, 1933 to Hydenure Lavera (Joshua) and Hulon Simpson in Reagan, Falls County, Texas. She was the first born of seven children. She attended school in Reagan and at Marlin Booker T. Washington schools. 

Helen accepted Christ on May 29, 1949. She was filled with the Holy Ghost on June 6th of the...

Camerina Benitez

Camerina Benitez

Jan 7, 2024

 

Camerina Benitez, 90, of Austin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  Friends and family will gather for a Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home Tuesday, January 16th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 PM.  Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Juan Ramirez Salas

Juan Ramirez Salas

Jan 4, 2024

Juan Ramirez Salas, 80, of Salamanca, Guanajuato, GTO, Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home for Visitation, Saturday, January 13th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Deacon Oscar will Pray the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM

Jenny Jasmin Nunez

Jenny Jasmin Nunez

Jan 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jenny Jasmin Nunez, a beautiful soul who touched the lives of all who knew her. She departed this world suddenly, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Her untimely departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.

Jenny's family and friends will gather to pay their respects...

Mary Ann O'Hagan-Tullino

Mary Ann O'Hagan-Tullino

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Ann O'Hagan-Tullino, 70, of Horseshoe Bay, was peacefullly called into the loving arms of Jesus, Monday evening, January 1, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, Stephen and son, Stephen and his wife, and her four grandchildren.

Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Marble Falls, Monday, January 8th from 4:00...

Deacon Joseph Floyd Lewis

Deacon Joseph Floyd Lewis

Dec 31, 2023

Joseph Floyd Lewis was born on June 14, 1956, in Telfair County, Georgia to Flaxie Bell Lewis and Steve Jerome White. He departed this life on December 31, 2023, in Elgin, Texas.

Joe attended public schools in Telfair County and graduated from Telfair High in 1975. In June of 1975, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army. This led Joe on...

Patrick Kelly Wilkerson

Patrick Kelly Wilkerson

Dec 31, 2023

Patrick Kelly Wilkerson, 62, also known as “Dad,” “Papa” and “Papa K” passed away peacefully at his home in Taylor, Texas on December 31, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1961 in Taylor. Kelly was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and most importantly, a Papa.  

 

Kelly received a heart transplant in 2019, and we are incredibly blessed...

Lucille Cathey Wright

Lucille Cathey Wright

Dec 29, 2023

Lucille Cathey Wright, 98, of Rockdale, passed away surrounded by family Friday, December 29, 2023.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, January 13th from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. A Home-Going celebration will immediately follow Visitation, beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment to be held Thursday, January 18 at 11:30 AM at Fort Sam Houston National...

Fred F. Farris

Fred F. Farris

Dec 27, 2023

Fred Fern Farris passed away December 27, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on March 21, 1950 to Minnie Lee and Hubert Farris, Sr. in Bastrop Texas. He proudly served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and in the Texas National Guard. He is survived by his four children, Annessia Belew (John Belew), Joseph Farris, Nathan Farris...

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