Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Ricky Dale Roberts, 52, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home in Lexington, Texas surrounded by loved ones.  Rick was born in Abilene, Texas on March 7, 1968. He was a Master Electrician, owning and operating a contracting business for the past 20+ years, with his right-hand man, Juan Martinez, by his side.  He had strong...

May 9, 2020

Gilbert Joseph Briseno, Sr., 70, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Survived by his wife, Juanita.  His casket will lie in state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Friday, May 15th from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 4:00 PM with Father George presiding.

May 8, 2020

Carmen R. Quiroz, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was taken home by her Lord peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 8th, 2020.  Carmen was one of eleven children born to Dolores “Lolo” Ramirez and Antonia Gonzalez in Lockhart, Texas on February 28th, 1941.  She was preceded in death by sons Edward Quiroz and Vincent Quiroz, along with...

May 6, 2020

Anthony Rondal Cathey, Sr., 59, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on May 6th, 2020, surrounded by family.  He was born to parents Joyce Cathey and Johnny Piper, on February 26, 1961 in Elgin, Texas. Tony attended Elgin Public Schools and graduated in 1978.

Tony accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at...

May 2, 2020

Wayne Edward Sneed, Sr., 63, of Killeen, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Frances Sneed.  Services are private.

May 2, 2020

Rodney “Bubba” was born to Nettie B. (Coffee) and J.D Hilliard on December 9, 1959 in Austin, Texas and departed this life on May 2, 2020. He attended Austin public schools, graduating from John H. Reagan High School in 1978.

Rodney worked in the maintenance and janitorial department for 19 years at Travis State School. He spent...

Apr 29, 2020

Leonard Charles White was born on January 10, 1939 to Charles and Lola White in Palisade, Minnesota. Leonard went to be home with the Lord and his wife, Cleo on April 29, 2020.

Leonard moved to Texas in the 80’s. He met the love his life Cleo white and they were married on May 12, 1990. Leonard...

Apr 26, 2020

James Lee Budd, 70, of Bastrop passed away Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020.  Survived by wife, Gloria.  His casket will lie in state at Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A private Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Fairview Cemetery of Bastrop, Thursday, May 7th.

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Apr 25, 2020

Roland Campos, 62, of Elgin, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2020.  Survived by his wife, Laura.  His casket will lie in state at the family residence, on Thursday, April 30th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date when family and friends can come together to celebrate a life well lived....

Apr 25, 2020

Dee Green, III, 65, of Austin, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.  Services are currently pending

Apr 24, 2020

Johnny Parks, 51, of Elgin, passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2020.  His casket will lie in state at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Littig, on Monday, May 4th from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A private Home-Going Celebration will be conducted graveside at the Littig Cemetery, Tuesday, May 5th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend L.R. Wilson...

Apr 23, 2020

Duane Thomas Rogers, 86, of Elgin Texas departed this life peacefully on Thursday, April 23 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Taylor, Arkansas on July 26, 1933 to the late Prattie Hillard Rogers and Ethel Estelle Rogers. The oldest of 5 children, he grew up hunting, fishing and helping on the family farm. After graduating High...

Apr 22, 2020

Lucia Lopez Cuevas, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, passed peacefully, Wednesday morning of April 22, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Born in Robstown, she lived a wonderful life with her family. She was a caregiver to her siblings, as her family worked on the farm. Lucia later met the love of her life, Alejandro P. Cuevas in Petersburg, while...

Apr 20, 2020

Belva Jaye Alexander, 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father early Monday morning, April 20, 2020. Belva was born in Gatesville, Texas, the first of four children to Lawrence and Ruby Fisher on Christmas Eve in 1934. She attended schools in Gatesville, Whitney, and graduated from Belton High School the Class of ’53. Before graduation, she met Wilford...

Apr 20, 2020

Carl Clifford Ferguson, 90, of Bertram, passed away Monday morning, April 20, 2020.  Private Graveside Service will be conducted at the Elgin Cemetery on Thursday, April 23rd.

Apr 20, 2020

Ray Shell Jones, 96 of Elgin, Texas passed away Monday April 20, 2020.  His casket will lie in state at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Friday, May 1st from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A private Home-Going Celebration will be conducted graveside at the Littig Cemetery on Saturday, May 2nd with the Reverend, Steven Ward, Pastor presiding.

Precious Lord take...

Apr 18, 2020

Glenn Edward Ross, 62, of Taylor, passed away Monday, April 18, 2020.   His casket will lie in state at the Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Taylor, on Saturday, May 2nd from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.  Inurnment will be private.

Apr 17, 2020

Susan Jonse Renteria, 84, of Elgin, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.  Services will be private.

Apr 12, 2020

Willie Nunn, 66, of Austin, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.  Mr. Nunn will lie in state at Mount Carmel Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 29th from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM under the guidance of the Reverend Byron Green, Pastor.

Apr 11, 2020

Jesus Torres Morales, 60, of Elgin passed away Saturday morning, April 11, 2020.  Survived by his wife, Timotea.  He will lie in state at the family residence on Monday, April 13th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A private Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted the following day at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin.  Christian...