Obituaries

Dec 14, 2019

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,...

Dec 7, 2019

Marc Kevin Holm, 61, of Lockhart, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 7, 2019.  Marc was born, on February 16, 1958, in Fort Ord, California, the fifth of nine children to Charles LaWayne Holmes, Sr. and An Nita May Hall Holmes.  Having been raised in a Military family, Marc moved from California to Texas, where he graduated from Killeen High...

Dec 5, 2019

Christine "Chris" Reyes-Paiz was born on November 17, 1961 in Elgin, Texas to Guadalupe and Molly Reyes.  She was a life-long resident of Manor, TX.  Chris was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Cathoic Church.  She left her earthly body to be with her Savior on December 5, 2019 at the age of 58.

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Dec 3, 2019

Baby Boy, Aedyn William Burgos, was given to God by his loving parents, Aisa and Samuel Burgos on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Latin Cemetery for Graveside services on Tuesday, December 10th at 11:00 AM.

Nov 30, 2019

Clifford "Yabby" Chambers, 77, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 PM with the Reverend, Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Nov 27, 2019

Andrew D. Milligan,57, of Manor, passed away November 27, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Park Springs Baptist Church of Manor, on Friday, December 13th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Artie Williams presiding.  Interment will follow at the Park Springs Church Cemetery, Manor.

Nov 27, 2019

Reverend Aubrey Jackson, 69, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  Survived by wife, Carolyn.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Union Hill Baptist Church of Utley, Thursday, December 5th at 11:00 AM with the Reverends, Tyree King and M.C. Walker presiding.  Interment will follow at the Colorado Chapel...

Nov 26, 2019

Alfredo Garza was born in Taylor, Texas on March 12, 1947 to Narissa and Edwardo Garza.  Alfredo passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Alfredo was worked hard as a mechanic by trade.  He loved his family, enjoyed hanging out with friends. His favorite pass time was playing Bingo.

Alfredo was preceded in...

Nov 26, 2019

Artie Harden, 57, of Austin, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 26, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, under the auspices of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 AM with the Reverends, R.W. Carter and Luchus McShan presiding.  Interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Sayers, Texas....

Nov 25, 2019

William "Bill" Edward Fisher, 63, of Hutto, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019.  Survived by wife, Maria Do Rocio De Lima Fisher.  A Memorial Service will be conducted at the First Brazilian Baptist Church of Round Rock, on Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 PM.

Nov 24, 2019

Milton Roberson, Jr., 76, of Austin, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, November 24, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Freedom Home Baptist Church, on Saturday, November 30th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Oscar B Howard, Jr. and the Reverend Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Nov 18, 2019

Florida Mae Earls, 82, passed away Monday morning, November 18, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Providence District Association Tabernacle in Cedar Creek, under the auspices of Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, November 23rd at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Casey Waites presiding.  Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, Bastrop.

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Nov 13, 2019

Millard Ray Heine passed away on November 13, 2019.  He was born on February 28, 1944 in Lampasas, Texas.  Millard married the love of his life, Carolyn Joan Strand on June 20, 1969 and together they raised five children.

Millard moved to Elgin, Texas in the late 1950’s, and loved his “hometown”.  He was known to many...

Nov 13, 2019

Ora Jean McDonald, 70, of Littig, passed away, Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019.  Services are currently pending.

Nov 12, 2019

Viola Estelle Daugherty Maynard passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019, in Elgin TX. She was born on March 29, 1924 in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Dora Daugherty Landrum and E.D. Daugherty.  Viola was born at her home on Salado Street in Austin and graduated from John B. Winn school. She...

Nov 9, 2019

On June 8, 1960, Keith Lamar Rutherford (Rut), entered this world, born to Thurston and Marilyn Rutherford in Austin, Texas.

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the age of 59, Keith lost his battle to cancer and God assured him, that He is the Fixer-Upper

Keith graduated from McCallum High School in 1979 and went...

Nov 8, 2019

Reuben Darnell Madison, Jr., 66, of Houston, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.  Family and friends will gather for visitation at the Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, November 21st from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.  Home-Going Celebration will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, D.W. Townsend presiding.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop.

Nov 8, 2019

Alisha Marciel, 28, of Elgin, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, November 21st from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, November 22nd at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow...

Nov 8, 2019

Rodger Dell King, 55, of Elgin, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin on Wednesday, November 20th at 12:00 PM with the Reverend, Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Nov 7, 2019

Dorothy Mae Ginsel, née Smith, was born April 4, 1920, in Giddings, Texas, and passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the age of 99 years, seven months and three days.  In 1949, she married Gilbert Ginsel of Elgin and soon began raising a family on their new farm near Manor, Texas. Gilbert died in 2014.

Dorothy...