Obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

Patricia Krueger, 76, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021.  She was born to Duward and Jean Mikesell, on June 23, 1944.  On December 21, 1967, she married Gordon Krueger and together they raised their two daughters, Barbara and Tricia.

Patricia was an excellent cook and worked as a Baker for the Albertson’s Deli for...

Jan 13, 2021

Robert Owen Wright, III departed this life on January 13, 2021 to be with his Lord.  He was born April 27, 1967 in Pasadena, Texas, where he grew up. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 1985.  Robert attended Texas A&M University at College Station and graduated in the class of 1990.  Robert worked for Travis County and...

Jan 10, 2021

Dorothy Marie Kebodeaux Lormand, was born on August 15, 1941 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Louis Joseph (Bill) and Ella Lois Murphy Kebodeaux.  She married the love of her life, Dalton Mitchell Lormand on March 22, 1959 in their hometown of Crowley, Louisiana. Together they raised a daughter, Jerry Beth Lormand.  Dorothy always found the beauty in an unexpected snowfall,...

Jan 9, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Anne Erwin.  Betsy, 66, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Saturday evening, January 9th, 2021. Betsy was truly an amazing person.  She worked incredibly hard at Austin Community College (ACC) for more than 20 years. Betsy began her career at ACC in bookkeeping.  Over time, Betsy’s dedication and skills were...

Jan 3, 2021

Angie Lucio Mezta, 43, of Taylor, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 2021.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, January 11th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at Jerusalem Pentecostal Church of Taylor, Tuesday, January 12th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Daniel Alderete presiding.  Interment will follow at the Taylor...

Jan 2, 2021

“A light from our household has dimmed.  A voice we loved has been stilled.  A place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled.”

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Shirley Ann Higgins Gibson of Smithville, Texas, entered Eternal rest on January 2, 2021.

In the small...

Jan 1, 2021

Ruthie Matthews, 68, of Elgin, passed away, Friday, January 1, 2021.  Survived by husband, Charles.  Family Visitation will be held at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, Janaury 8th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, January 9th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Jan 1, 2021

Jesus Ventura, 57, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, March 6th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 12:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be held the same day at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, at...

Jan 1, 2021

Jo Ann (Craig) Wilson, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born in Elgin on August 7, 1935, to Edna Prinz and Marcell Craig.  She attended Elgin High School and graduated with the Class of ’53.  While attending Elgin High, she was a cheerleader and played on the school’s basketball team, where she made life-long friendships....

Jan 1, 2021

Nellie Lawhon, 95, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021.  A visitation will be held at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 6th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Funeral Services will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, January 7th at 2:00 PM with Pastor Brandon Cano presiding.  Interment will follow at Youngs Prairie Cemetery.

Nellie Francis Frye Lawhon, ...

Dec 31, 2020

Milton D. Wilson of Austin, TX died at the age of 77, on December 31, 2020. Milton was born in Harrison Arkansas on December 10, 1943.

Milton was a very proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, preacher, missionary, servant, and mentor. He was able to see things in people that they did not see in themselves and...

Dec 31, 2020

Dorothy Anne Rountree passed away peacefully to our Lord, surrounded by those who loved her, Thursday, December 31, 2020.  Dorothy was born in Austin, Texas on April 5, 1933. She graduated from Austin High and later attended the University of Texas at Austin. On October 29, 1949, she married her high school sweetheart, William (Bill) Rountree. In 1975, Bill and...

Dec 30, 2020

J. Fidel De Nova Martinez, 86, of Austin, passed away, Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  He will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, December 31st, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thursday, December 31st at 3:00 PM.  Christian Burial will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery....

Dec 29, 2020

Jonna Mae Daly, 91, went to her Heavenly Father December 29, 2020. Jonna was born in Phoenix, Arizona July 1,1929, To John and Deirdre Wood (Dennehey).  She was a professional dance teacher, mother and later a very talented, amateur oil paint artist.  She gave many of her lovely paintings as gifts to family members over the years. She was...

Dec 29, 2020

Lillie Mae Polson, 93, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  Services will be private.

Dec 27, 2020

Sterling Hendricks, 57, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020.  PaPa Doo will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, January 4th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 5th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Steven Ward presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Dec 25, 2020

Carrie Louise McCloskey, 82, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 25, 2020.  Carrie was born in Chocolate Bayou, Texas on November 7, 1938, to Alfred Richard Dietrich and Margaret Peterson Dietrich.  Carrie grew up in South Houston and graduated from Pasadena High school.  After graduation, she moved to San Marcos, where she attended Southwest Texas and received her...

Dec 25, 2020

Fern Maudi Dozier, 99, of Elgin, passed away Friday morning, December 25, 2020.  Services are currently pending.

Dec 22, 2020

Veronica Lewis, 48, of Austin, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. We cherish the life of Veronica and will celebrate her home going as she will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home, on Tuesday, January 5th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM and on Wednesday, January 6th from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.  The...

Dec 20, 2020

Bertram Benford, 46, of Bastrop, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Providence District Association Tabernacle, Cedar Creek, Saturday, January 2nd at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.