Obituaries

Yolanda Favela

Feb 20, 2022

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” Isaiah 66:13

Yolanda Wise Favela , age of 74 of Elgin, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20,2022. She was born on May 21, 1947, in Elgin, Texas. Yolanda was loved by so many. She was a loving and caring person and...

Raymond Townsend

Feb 19, 2022

Raymond Townsend, known as ‘D-Buddy’ a beloved husband and father, was summoned home February 19, 2022, in Elgin, Texas.

Raymond was born in the small community of Bartlett, Texas on March 20, 1941, to Ernest Townsend and Carrie Thompson. There were two other boys from Carrie’s previous marriage. Raymond was the second son born of this union....

Nickie Spencer

Feb 17, 2022

Our beloved Nickie Marie Spencer, 41, of Killeen, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Nickie had a larger-than-life personality and will be missed with abundance.  She was the life of any party and no family or friend gathering will be the same without her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Spencer. Nickie is survived by her...

Charleen Walters

Feb 15, 2022

Charleen Kay (Thoren) Walters, 76, of Bastrop, Texas , passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Services will be private.

Mildred Lindgren

Feb 13, 2022

Mildred “Nanny” Lindgren, born October 8, 1929, joined Jacob “Pawpaw” Lindgren, the love of her life, on February 13, 2022, at the young age of 92.  The other love of her life was baking, her flowers, photography, and of most of all her family.  She worked for Singer Sewing Machine, Comal Cottons, Winns and even drove a school bus. ...

Lowell Schorr

Feb 10, 2022

Our beloved father, Lowell Eugene Schorr, of Elgin, Texas, passed away at the age of 79, on February 10, 2022, at his home. Lowell was born on December 11, 1942 in Cardington, Ohio to Paul and Ruth Schorr.

He was preceded in death by parents Paul and Ruth Schorr, brothers Robert Schorr and Ronald Gene Schorr.

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Frank Fields

Feb 7, 2022

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

Words cannot express the humility in this man; we called Daddy, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Child of God…

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Sharon Norris

Feb 4, 2022

Sharon Jean Norris, 76, of Bastrop, passed away Friday afternoon, February 4, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, James.  A Celebration of Life will be held at High Calling Assembly of God Church of Austin on Saturday, February 19th at 1:00 PM with Pastor Gary Langley officiating.

Paul Broadus

Feb 4, 2022

Paul Kavanaugh Broadus, 65, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, February 4th.  Services will be private.

Garland Dunbar, Jr.

Feb 1, 2022

Garland Duke Dunbar, Jr., 85, of Truckee, CA, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  He was born at the Pruitt Brickyard, in Elgin, on October 22, 1936.  Garland was a High School teacher for over 50 years.  He began his teaching career at Borger High in TX, where he also coached football for a few years.  He then moved...

Emily Vazquez

Jan 30, 2022

Emily Vazquez, infant, passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022.  She is survived by her parents, Doris and Dario Vazquez.  Services will be private.

Daddy, please don't look so sad,

Mama please don't cry.

Cause I am in the arms of Jesus

And He sings me lullabies.

Please,...

Irma Lainez

Jan 27, 2022

Irma Bonilla Lainez, 77, of Del Valle, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022.  Services will be private.

Alexander Mevs

Jan 27, 2022

Alexander Ronald Mevs, 29, of Austin, formerly of Houston, passed away suddenly, Thursday, January 27, 2022.  Funeral Services are pending for a later date in Rochester, New York.

Joe Beltran

Jan 26, 2022

Joe H. Beltran, 98, of Pflugerville, formerly of Elgin, Texas, was called home, on the evening of Wednesday, January 26, 2022. His beloved stepdaughter and constant care-giver, Marisela Torres, remained by his side as he passed on to his Eternal Home. Joe was born on August 27, 1923, in Bastrop County, to Domingo Beltran Sr. and Manuela Hernandez Beltran....

Muriel "Kathy" Owens

Jan 26, 2022

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, Mrs. Muriel L. Owens, heard the Lord say:

“You've fought a good fight and have finished your course

and kept the faith, come on home to your eternal rest. “

Muriel Owens, sweetly known as “Kathy”, was born on December 25, 1958, to Frank,...

Alma Walton-Gause

Jan 25, 2022

Alma Walton Gause, 70, of Elgin, was called home to our Lord, Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  Services will be private.

Jimmy Galvan, Sr.

Jan 25, 2022

Jimmy “Jim” Galvan Sr., 48, of Elgin, was called home to our Lord, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  Jim was born on July 3, 1973, and grew up in Pflugerville, where he attended school and graduated with the Class of ’91.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served Honorably during...

Deacon Lawrence Price, Sr.

Jan 23, 2022

Deacon Lawrence Douglas Price, 93, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Sunday evening, January 23, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home for Visitation, Monday, January 31st from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM with a Wake Service at 6:30 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Tuesday, February 1st...

Sara Mazone

Jan 21, 2022

Ms. Sara Lee Mazone entered this life in Elgin, Texas on November 20, 1961, born to Alma Mazone and James Chatman.  Sara was a long life-time resident of Bastrop County attending the public schools.  She passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2022, surrounded and supported by her family.

“A Time To Plant”...