Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Esther Kathleen Carpenter, 88, of Bee Cave, Texas formerly from Los Angeles, California, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2021. Graveside Services are pending for a later date at Riverside National Cemetery of Riverside, CA.  Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home in cooperation of Miller-Jones Funeral Home, Moreno Valle, CA.Esther Kathleen Carpenter, 88, of Bee Cave, Texas...

Oct 10, 2021

Jonathan Hyatt Hopper, 87, of McDade, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 10, 2021.  On September 5, 1934, in the countryside of McDade, Texas, Jonathan Hyatt Hopper was born the youngest of three children to William Miller Hopper and Lois Irene McDavid Hopper.  He lived and grew up out on the prairie in the Lund Community, where his mother taught...

Oct 9, 2021

Fernando Villegas Perez, 25, of Manor, Texas passed away Saturday October 9, 2021.  Fernando will lie in state, Thursday, October 14th from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Friday, October 15th, 10:00 AM with Father...

Oct 6, 2021

It is with saddened hearts that the family of David “PJ” Duane Pettyjohn, of Hutto, Texas, announces his passing on October 6, 2021. David was born to Effie Aldridge VanGorder and Daniel Pettyjohn on May 2, 1981, in Cordele, Georgia.

David lived a fulfilling life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and uncle. Aside from his family,...

Oct 4, 2021

On Sunday, June 25, 1950, in Elgin, Texas, Theodore “Jack” Roosevelt & Lue Velma (Brown) Owens gave birth to their fifth child, a beautiful baby girl, and named her Betty Jean Owens.

Billie as she was affectionately called by family and loved ones grew up and attended Elgin public schools. Being raised in a God-fearing home Billie confessed...

Oct 4, 2021

Alice Wyatt, 69, of Taylor, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Taylor, Thursday, October 7th from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  Funeral Services will follow Visitation at 2:00 PM with Bishop, Edward McGowan presiding.  Interment will follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Oct 3, 2021

Cline Henry Meredith, 68, of Elgin, Texas went to his Eternal Fishing Hole on October 3, 2021.  Cline was born on May 28, 1953, the first-born child to Joe and Alberta Meredith in Austin, Texas.  Cline has touched so many lives. Cline would give you his last - he gave us life lessons we will forever remember.

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Oct 2, 2021

Margie Lucille Wilhite, 82, of Lexington, Texas, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 2, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lucille Wood; husband, Edward Wilhite, and grandson, Lee Wolf.

Margie leaves to cherish her memory, her four children, Ronna and husband Charles Parker, Danny Wilhite and wife Connie, Von Wilhite and...

Sep 26, 2021

Our beloved Rose Marie Martinez, 49, of Elgin Texas, went to meet our Heavenly Father, September 26, 2021. Rose was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Esperanza Acuna and Benito Blanquiz. Rose will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, playful personality, and big heart. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends, especially her eight grandchildren. Her...

Sep 24, 2021

Weep Not for Me

By an Unknown Author

Weep not for me though I have gone Into that gentle night Grieve if you will, but not for long Upon my soul’s sweet flight

I am at peace, my souls at rest There is...

Sep 24, 2021

Shirley Darlene Jarmon, 67, of Elgin, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, September 24th, 2021.  Shirley was born in Elgin, the second of four children, to Gerald Jarmon and Leona Neidig Jarmon, on October 11, 1953.  She grew up in Elgin and graduated with the Class of ’72.  After graduation, she attended Blinn...

Sep 23, 2021

Virginia Ruth Calcote, 92, of Elgin, Texas, passed away September 23, 2021. Services are private.

Sep 23, 2021

Samuel Ray Woods was born Saturday, July 6, 1957.  Samuel often call Sam or Sammy grew up in the outskirts of Elgin Texas where he resided most of his life enjoying the outdoors.

As Sam entered adult hood, he discovered his love of the open road and began a career as a truck driver and even owned...

Sep 17, 2021

Casimira "Kathy" Leos Resendez, 80, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. Services are currently pending.

Sep 15, 2021

Donita Jeannette Garza, 61, of Manor, Texas, passed away September 15, 2021. Memorial Service is currently pending.

Sep 15, 2021

Nancy Torres, 55, of Austin, Texas, passed away September 15, 2021. Services are currently pending.

Sep 13, 2021

David Contreras Torres, 62, of Austin, Texas, passed away September 13, 2021. Services are currently pending.

Sep 12, 2021

Robin George Murphy, 60, of Austin, Texas passed away September 12th 2021. Funeral Services will be conducted graveside at Elgin Latin Cemetery, Wednesday, September 15th at 3:00 PM.

Sep 11, 2021

Brain Ivan Rivera Sanchez, 22, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away September 11th 2021. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Family Residence, Tuesday, September 21st from 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM, with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Wednesday, September...

Sep 11, 2021

Oscar Martinez, 22, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away September 11th 2021. Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Friday, September 24th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 AM with Father Pedro Garcia presiding. Christian Burial following Mass...