Obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

Our beloved Damian passed away on February 19th, 2021. Although his sweet life was cut short, the memories he left behind will live in our hearts forever.  In 25 short years, he made an impact to all those who knew him. Let us first remember Damian by his beautiful smile and laugh.  Let us also remember his wild curly...

Feb 19, 2021

Jürgen Alfred Jack, 80 years old, passed away suddenly February 19, 2021, at Texas Neurology Rehab Center in Austin, Texas.  He was born in Ebigen, Albstadt, Germany on December 13, 1940.

Jürgen was the beloved only son of Alfred and Emili Jäeck of Ebingen, Germany.  His parents were a lifelong resident of the Duchy of Swabia.  They...

Feb 16, 2021

Bonnie B. Alexander, Jr., 70, of Littig, Texas, entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Erma Lee. A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Littig, Saturday, March 20th at 4:00 PM with the Reverend, L.R. Wilson presiding.

Feb 14, 2021

Robert “Bob” E. Murray, Sr. passed away February 14, 2021, in Bastrop.  Bob celebrated his 98th birthday on February 9, 2021.

Bob had a long and eventful life. He was born in Iowa and his family moved to Colorado when he was a child.  He grew up in Debeque, Colorado and on the Morrisania Mesa near what  is...

Feb 11, 2021

Danny Burkhalter, 66, of Bastrop, passed away Thursday evening, February 11, 2021.  Survived by his wife, Debbie.  Family and Friends gathered for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, February 13th from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  Inurnment will be private.

Feb 10, 2021

Lusia Armonta, 69, of Austin, passed away, Wedsnesday morning, February 10, 2021.  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Saturday, February20th at 10:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM with Father George presiding.  Christian Burial at Elgin Latin Cemetery following services at the church.

The epitome of...

Feb 9, 2021

Charles Edward (Chuck) Hendrix, 62, of Taylor, TX, formerly of Manor, TX went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  Chuck was born in Pineville, LA on October 26, 1958. The family returned to his Mother’s native Texas when he was an infant.  The family moved to Manor when Chuck was 9 years old and that is...

Feb 9, 2021

Dorothy Louise Parker Gault , just 13 days short of her 92nd birthday, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021.  Dorothy was born in Beaukiss, Texas to Odis and Florence Scott, February 22, 1929.  Dorothy grew up in the Pleasant Grove community and...

Feb 5, 2021

Lorenzo Hernandez Marciel, Jr., 77, of Manor, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, February 5, 2021.  Lorenzo was born in Austin, Texas, to Lorenzo, Sr. and Rita Marciel, on July 6, 1943.  Lorenzo grew up and attended school in Manor.  After school, he joined the United States Army, where he served honorably during the Vietnam War.

Feb 5, 2021

Richard Thomas Evans of Bryan, Texas left this earth on February 5, 2021 at 79 years of age. Richard was born on the 26th of November 1940 in Flat Lick, Kentucky to Walter Evans and Lucinda L. Carrol, or Cinda as she was known. Richard was the 2nd of 4 children born to this marriage. He grew up living...

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Ann Swanzy Scott, affectionately known as Ann, was born March 11, 1944 and brightened the world until February 5, 2021. She was born in Buckholts, Texas, to Wilbur and Mildred Swanzy. She graduated from Rosebud High school in 1962. Following graduation, she moved to Austin where worked for over 35 years with IRS until her retirement in 2003....

Feb 4, 2021

Leonard "LT" Terrel McFarland, 77, of Manor passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Services are currently pending.

Feb 4, 2021

Danny Charles Davis, 68, of Round Rock, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Family and Friends will celebrate Danny's Life at Elgin Funeral Home, on Saturday, February 27th at 10:00 AM with Reverend James Davis officating.  A private inurnment will follow at a later date.

Danny Charles Davis was born in the small community of Taylor, Texas on October...

Feb 4, 2021

Otis Ray Griffin, 72, Taylor, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Thursday, February 11th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Williams Memorial Chapel - Elgin Funeral Home, under the auspices of The First Baptist Church of Taylor, Friday, February 12th at 1:00 PM...

Feb 3, 2021

On February 3, 2021, James N. Gildon saw the gates of heaven open and heard the calling of his name. It was then that he entered those gates to his eternal life with Christ. He was born to Clarence C. and Manda Gildon in Travis County. James grew up in Bastrop and Travis County where he attended the public...

Feb 1, 2021

Tony Gabriel Ramos Ordoñez, 33, of Austin, formerly of Guanacastillo, Choluteca, Honduras, passed away Monday morning, February 1, 2021.  Survived by his wife, Maria Magdalena Rodriguez Galeas.  Visitation will be held at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, March 29th from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Funeral Services and burial will be in his hometown of Pavana, Honduras.

Tony...

Jan 31, 2021

Elaine Joiner, 65, of Elgin, Texas, passed away, Sunday morning, January 31, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, Bobby James Joiner.  The family will receive guest on Wednesday, March 10th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Recitation of Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Christian Burial will be conducted at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery of Sayers on Thursday,...

Jan 30, 2021

Albert “Al” Michael Blakeney, 82, of Corpus Christi, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday morning, January 30, 2021.  Al was known for his passion for music and entertainment, his high spirit, and his love for Las Vegas. He had an affinity for travel and large family gatherings and cherished every moment spent with his many loved ones....

Jan 28, 2021

Keith B. Andrews, 82, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.  Services are currently pending.

Jan 25, 2021

Words cannot express the humility in this man we called Husband, Daddy, Paw Paw, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Christian, Child of God…

Mr. Larry Donnell Jackson, Sr. went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. Mr. Jackson, affectionately called “Jack” was a long life-time resident of Bastrop County and on January 25th...