Obituaries

Feb 6, 2020

On the day of April 21, 1952, in the small town of Elgin, Texas, Earl Joiner and his bride, Jim Ella Goodman, was blessed with their first born, a bouncing baby boy.  This gift from God was given the name – Earl Joiner, Jr.

Earl grew up and spent his younger years in Abilene, Texas,...

Feb 5, 2020

Benigno Vasquez Alvarado, 71, of College Station, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 5, 2020.  He was born on February 27, 1948, in Mission, Texas to the late Gregorio and Julia Alvarado. He grew up all over Texas and the U.S while working as a migrant worker. He then owned a home remodeling company for over 30 years. He and his wife raised...

Feb 3, 2020

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…”                                                      ...

Feb 2, 2020

Richard Fuller, 65, of Bastrop, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020.  Funeral Services with Military Honors, will be conducted graveside at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, in Killeen, on Tuesday, February 11th at 10:00 AM.

Jan 27, 2020

Carl Gilmore, 87, of Elgin, went Home to the Lord, Monday evening, January 27, 2020.  Carl was born on March 27, 1932, in Italy, Texas to the late EC and Una Gilmore.  Carl Joined the Texas Army National Guard at 17 years of age, and served for 41 years until he retired as a Sergeant Major.  During his military...

Jan 27, 2020

Christa was called Home, on Monday afternoon, January 27, 2020. Christa was born September 30 1949 in Meisenheim, Germany to Herman Neimann and Johanna Katherine Edinger Neimann.  In 1977, Christa moved herself and her two daughters, Christine and Daniela to the United States.  Christa fell in love with George Prewitt and they married on March 13, 1987.

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Jan 26, 2020

Mary Sue Martinez, 66, of Elgin, passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home for visitation on Saturday, February 1st from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Mary’s Life at 2:00 PM with Minister, Sheree Robertson presiding.  Interment will be private.

Jan 22, 2020

D’Avion Lee Suon, 20, of Cedar Creek, formerly of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, passed away suddenly, Wednesday evening, January 22, 2020.  Services are pending for a later date in Minneapolis, MN.

Jan 15, 2020

Elroy Milligan, Sr., 70, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Byron Green presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Jan 14, 2020

Raymond Thomas Maddux, 53, of Bastrop passed away, Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home for visitation, on Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Funeral Services with Military Honors, will be conducted the following day, January 29th at 11:00 AM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, in Killeen,...

Jan 14, 2020

Charles Saddler, 53, of Elgin, passed away, Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Services are currently pending.

Jan 10, 2020

Michael  David Howard, 33, of Elgin, formerly of Ft. Worth, passed away Friday morning, January 10, 2020.  Michael  was the first of two boys born to Richard Jay Howard and Elke Siegrid Hornig-Howard, in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, on December 28, 1986.  Michael  grew up speaking German attended schools in Germany; learning English mainly from his father and then as a...

Jan 9, 2020

Baby Girl, Aaliyah Nicole DeJesus, joined the angels in Heaven on Thursday, January 9, 2020.  Survived by her parents, Ricky DeJesus and Jakiya Barber.  Family and Friends will gather, to celebrate her eternal life, at the Taylor Cemetery, on Friday, January 24th at 2:00 PM with the Reverend, Tony Sorrells presiding.

Jan 3, 2020

Leslie Jean Woods, 54, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020.  Leslie was born, in Texarkana, the third of seven children to James Decker Sellers and Yvonne Keylich Sellers, on October 30, 1965.  Born in North East Texas, she moved to San Antonio, where she grew up.  At 13, she met the love of her life,...

Jan 2, 2020

Teresa Lynn Frederick , daughter of Ernest Frederick and Arzella Pullins was born July 24, 1965, in Taylor, Texas.  She loved listening to music, dancing, and spending time with family..  Teresa was preceded in death by two great nephews, Joshua Spence and Kevin Brockimgton, three Aunts, Betty Jackson, Maezola Brown, and Lucille Winston; one Uncle, Roy Griffin...

Jan 1, 2020

“To everything is a Season and a time to every purpose under the heaven ”  - Ecclesiastes 3:1

“A Time To Be Born”

Mr. Karry Gene Barrs was born on Wednesday, February 16, 1966, to Karry and Ethyl Francis Barrs.in Austin, Texas. Karry was the sixth child and learned to love...

Dec 31, 2019

Brenda June Ewing, 77, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019.  Survived by husband, Bill.  Services will be private.

Dec 29, 2019

OUR BELOVED MAW MAW

Mildred Lucille Yates, 80, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, December 29, 2019.

Mildred was preceded in death by both her parents, C.L. Brent and Hattie T. Proctor Brent; and her sister, Dorita Long.

Mildred leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter,...

Dec 28, 2019

Daniel "Cowboy" Calvit Smith, Jr., 52, was reunited with Jesus, Saturday night, December 28, 2019.  Daniel was born in Kermit, Texas, the second of three children to Peggy and Daniel Smith on October 23, 1967.  Daniel enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing with family and friends.  Daniel worked hard as a handyman and would often go the extra mile...

Dec 15, 2019

Elvira R. Martinez, 82 of Elgin, Texas passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019.  Elvira was born in McQueeney, Texas on March 29, 1937.  She was the fifth, of eight children born to Ignacio Rodriguez and Aurelia Munoz.  She grew up in Sequin and attended school until she met the love of her life Angel Martinez.  They were married...