Obituaries

Jul 7, 2023

Jessie Douglas Poston, age 80, passed away on July 7, 2023, in Austin, Texas.  He was born to Jesse and Ethel Orene Poston on December 14, 1942, in Houston, Texas.  On October 17, 1960, Doug married Jo Ann Reed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Poston; daughter, Kimberly Ann Harvell; granddaughter, Heather Jo Hernandez;...

Jul 1, 2023

Evelyn Sheree Papes Robertson, 88 years, passed away quietly at home Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her faithful companion, Baby, at her side.  Sheree was born at home, on October 27, 1934, in Cameron, Milam County, Texas, the eight of nine children to Lonnie Seaton and Beulah Wells Seaton.

She loved school and excelled in all subjects,...

Jul 1, 2023

Petra Cortinas, 75, of McDade, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 1, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jun 29, 2023

Kevin Ramirez, 21, of Elgin, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 29, 2023.  He will lie in state at the family residence, Wednesday, July 5th with the Holy Rosary recited throughout the day.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Thursday, July 6th at 2:30 PM with Father Paul Hudson presiding....

Jun 21, 2023

Annie Laura Sneed, 85, of Austin, passed into the Heavenly Realm of our Lord Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  Annie was born the second of eight children and the first daughter to Vernon Sneed, Sr. and Corine Campbell Sneed Maxwell on September 7, 1937 in Lorena, Texas.  She grew up and attended school in Lorena, Texas, then...

Jun 20, 2023

Brenda Gay Garcia, 61, of Elgin Texas, passed away the morning of June 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after battling 5 years of cancer.  She was born July 22, 1961, in Taylor Texas, to Stanley and Shirly Nelson. She attended Elgin High School and was a member of the band where she played the flute.  Brenda started...

Jun 19, 2023

Charlene Cole, 89, of Elgin, passed away Monday evening, June 19, 2023.  Charlene was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Winnie Mae Porter Speed and Charles C. Speed.

Char's dad, Charles Speed, left Muldoon, Texas when he was 14 years old. His first job was driving a laundry truck. Only problem, he didn't know how to drive....

Jun 19, 2023

Eddie Roberts, 67, of Elgin, passed away Monday evening, June 19, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at Elgin Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 21st at 3:00 PM with Reverend Michael Rockhold presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Jun 16, 2023

Neal Lubinski, 75, of Elgin, passed away Friday evening, June 16, 2023.  A Celebration of Neal's Life, with Military Honors, will be conducted at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection of Austin, Sunday, July 30th at 12:00 PM, with Father Billy Tweedie presiding.

Jun 13, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Erica Renee Weber, 46, of Elgin.  She passed away, Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023.  Erica was born on May 20, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas.  She grew up and attended school in both the Fort Worth and Elgin areas, graduating from Elgin High School with the Class of ’95.  After graduation,...

Jun 11, 2023

Laverne Lee Piel (Tick), age 84 died on June 11, 2023, with his daughter by his side at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas from complications of a massive stroke.

Tick was born on October 8, 1938 at their home in Mertens, Texas. Tick was given the nickname when he was a little boy, laying in...

Jun 11, 2023

Alicia Jaimes, 82, of Cedar Creek, passed away Sunday evening, June 11, 2023.  Family and Friends will gather for a visitation at the Family Residence Tuesday, June 13th.  A Celebration of Funeral Mass will be conducted at San Francisco Javier Catholic Church on Wednesday, June  14th at 11:00 AM with Father Abraham Puentes persiding.  Interment will follow at Upper...

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Virginia Hammond,75, of Elgin, passed away early Friday morning surrounded by her family, June 9, 2023.  She was born on September 4, 1947, in Houston, Texas to Wilbur and Willie Maude Cottle.

Shirley met her husband, Mabin Wendell Hammond in October of 1976 and they married on January 7, 1977. Shirley and Wendell both worked to...

Jun 8, 2023

Mary Loretta Calhoun, 78, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2023.  Mary was born the sixth of seven children to Mary Belle Lewis Burnett and Lorell Burnett in Austin, Texas on July 29, 1944.  Mary grew up and attended schools in Austin and graduated...

Jun 7, 2023

Frank G. Rosales, 50, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023.  He will lie In State at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 13th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM with the Holy Rosary recitation at 3:00 PM.  Inurnment will be private.

Jun 3, 2023

Biographical Sketch

Sister Clarisa Milligan

Born: November 8, 1957

Parents:

Mother : Dorothy Washington Father: Finish Milligan Stepmom - Wanda Lee Milligan

Kids/Children:

Louis Igwe (Pamela Igwe)

Julia Smith...

Jun 2, 2023

Darrin Samuel Douglas was born January 25th, 1970, to Samual Douglas and Denise Douglas. He was known for being the cutest chunky baby ever seen. Darrin lived an extraordinary young life in San Francisco, California with his older brother, Derrick Rennell Douglas and younger sister, Samera Shante Shipe. His smile would brighten up all around him. As...

Jun 2, 2023

Raymond Terrill Hatch, Sr., 48, of Taylor, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jun 2, 2023

Terry Henley, 77, of Austin, passed away Friday afternoon, June 2, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jun 1, 2023

Gone But Never Forgotten

On February 20, 1966, in Austin, Texas, God blessed Dorothy Jean Williams and George Washington with a beautiful baby girl, whom they named Dorothy Elaine Williams.  She was given a good Christ like foundation and a well-rounded education. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at...