Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Lillian “Lil” Marie Brown, age 81, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 8th, following a brief illness, at her home in Round Rock, TX.

Lil was born to Harry and Gertrude (Grosse) Kunkel on January 21, 1940, in a simple farmhouse during a snowstorm in McDade, TX, where she...

Nov 7, 2021

Melody Ann Yount was born into this world on March 31, 1960, to Esker Earl Smith, II and Virginia Ruth Smith (nee Pettit), in San Angelo, Texas. Melody was the youngest of five children born to the couple.

Her father was a pharmacist, and her mother was a Registered Nurse. The family moved several times in her childhood,...

Nov 6, 2021

Letha Ann Wiley, age 63, passed away November 6, 2021, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with complications from HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia).

Letha was born May 14, 1958, in Aiken, South Carolina to James and Michael Watson. The first half of her childhood was spent with her family in the Air Force.  As a...

Nov 3, 2021

Alvin Luckey, 65, passed away November 2, 2021. Services will be private.

Nov 2, 2021

Life Epitome

Beyond life’s golden sunset lies a city bright and fair;

In the land of God’s tomorrow our love one await us there

It’s a place of wondrous beauty where they know not grief or fear

When God himself in tenderness

Wipe away all tears …...

Oct 31, 2021

Jose Maria Garcia Degollado, 55, of Coupland, formerly of Manor, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, October 31, 2021. He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 2nd from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  Funeral Service will be conducted graveside at Manor Cemetery, Wednesday, November 3rd at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bernardo Castro...

Oct 31, 2021

Julie Cook, 83, of Elgin, entered into Eternal rest on October 31, 2021. She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, November 11th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Friday, November 12th at 1:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery of Hutto.

Oct 30, 2021

Larry Eugene Buster, 69, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021.  The family will receive guests at the Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, November 4th from 4:00 Pm until 7:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, November 5th at the Elgin Funeral Home at 2:30 PM with Reverend Don Cyphers persiding.  Interment to...

Oct 30, 2021

Juan Jose Galvan Batalla, 24, of Bastrop, passed away, Saturday, October 30, 2021. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, November 5th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Nuestra Senora de los Dolores Catholic Church, Saturday, November 6th at 2:30 PM with Father Badford Hernandez Arriaga presiding.  Interment...

Oct 29, 2021

Shannon Lene Harvey Alegria went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 29, 2021. The 48-year-old resident of New Caney, Texas, was surrounded by loving family as she passed away peacefully.  Born August 24, 1972, in Corpus Christi, Shannon grew up in Elgin, Texas, where she attended Elgin ISD from second grade to...

Oct 28, 2021

Reuben Martinez Herrera, 91, of Bastrop, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, October 28, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, November 4th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, November 5th at 10:00 AM with the Reverend Phillip DeShay...

Oct 28, 2021

Ernesto Alfonso, 55, of Austin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, October 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Erika. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, November 4th from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM. Inurnment will be private.

Oct 26, 2021

Debbie Blanco, 53, of Manor, Texas passed away Tuesday morning, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at the Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 2nd from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at the Elgin Funeral Home on...

Oct 25, 2021

Isaac Melquicedec Castelan, 30, of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, formerly of Elgin, passed away, Monday, October 25, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Sunday, October 31st from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 4:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at...

Oct 23, 2021

Hayward Clay Ducharme, “Duke” passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday evening, October 23, 2021, at 84 years. Duke was born on August 5, 1937, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Laura and Milton Ducharme. He grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, and graduated from Bishop Byrne High School with the Class of ‘55. After high school, he joined the...

Oct 22, 2021

The battle is over, I have fought a good fight, and the victory is finally won.  No more suffering and pain, I have much more to gain.  I heard the heavenly angelic choir singing as it drew near the hour. When the pearly gates open, I could see…

Mr. Ronnie Ray Davis , a long...

Oct 20, 2021

Deacon James Lee Hawkins, 71, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Survived by his wife, Saundra.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 29th from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Family Worship Center of Elgin, under the auspices of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Utley, Saturday,...

Oct 20, 2021

Columba Martinez Borja, 72, of Austin, Texas, passed away October 20, 2021. She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 22nd from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 AM with Father Paul presiding.  Christian Burial will...

Oct 16, 2021

Elroy Brown, 87, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 16, 2021.  Elroy was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Brown; his parents, Addie Lee Mercer Brown and Lige Brown; three brothers, Elwood Brown, Leonard Brown, and John David “Sugie” Brown; his three sisters, Berry Lou, Frances, and Bobby Jean. He is survived by his children, Susie and...

Oct 14, 2021

Anthony Ralston Haywood, 61, of Austin passed away, Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 22nd from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, under the auspices of Mount Siani Missionary Baptist Church of Austin, Saturday, October 23rd at 11:00 AM. ...