Obituaries

Jeffery Perkins

Aug 4, 2018

Jeffery Perkins, 82, of Manor, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday evening, August 4, 2018. Jeffery was born to Joe Perkins, Sr. and Novella Sauls Duval-Perkins, in Austin on October 1, 1935. Jeffery was raised and attended schools in the small town of Manor. Jeffery was preceded in death by both his parents;...

Benjamin Jarrard

Aug 2, 2018

Benjamin Files Jarrard passed away on August 2, 2018. Ben was born on December 11, 1985, to Stephen and Franci Jarrard. He grew up in Elgin, Texas and graduated from Elgin High School in 2004.

Ben will always be remembered for his love of sports, especially soccer. He also excelled at tennis, disc golf, juggling,...

Anna Gomez

Jul 28, 2018

Baby Girl, Anna Sofia Mendoza Gomez began resting the in the bosom of the heavenly angels on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Waiting to their daughter in heaven, are her are her mother and father, Isais Mednoza Quiroz and Ines Yamileth Gomez Alvarado. A scripture reading will be conducted at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, August 3rd with Deacon...

Rubye Zachary

Jul 28, 2018

Rubye Nell Zachary, 67, beautician of Taylor, passed away Saturday evening, July 28, 2018. A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at The First Baptist Church of Taylor, under the auspices of Allen Chapel AME, on Thursday, August 2nd at 11:00 AM, with the Reverends Bunnie Stark and Roy Sephus Presiding. Interment will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery....

Richard Card, Sr.

Jul 18, 2018

On the evening of July 18, 2018, while surrounded by family and friends, Richard Card departed this world to begin eternal journey in Heaven with the Lord. At the time of his passing, he was 72 years old. Richard was born January 28th, 1946, in Hobbs, NM and lived in many locations while growing up. He joined...

Detrit Crathers

Jul 13, 2018

Services:

Reverend T. L. Garner, Officianting

SERVICES Visitation

Saturday, July 21, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Allen Chapel A.M.E. of Taylor 516 Elliot Street Taylor, Texas 76574

Home Going Celebration

Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:00 AM

Allen Chapel A.M.E. of...

Veronica Wade

Jul 10, 2018

Veronica Lynne Wade Benford was born May 4, 1978, to Dennis Wade, Jr. and Jearlean Benson Wade in Giddings, Texas. Veronica was educated in Elgin ISD; graduating from Elgin High School in 1996. Veronica accepted Christ at an early age at Weeping Willow Baptist Church in McDade, Texas. Veronica received a degree in Medical Assistant...

Charles Wilson, Sr.

Jul 8, 2018

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:31

On July 8, 2018, Charles Shepard Wilson, Sr . heard the voice of the Lord and left this earthly tabernacle...

Dale Ford, Sr.

Jul 7, 2018

Dale Allen Ford, Sr. was born on August 28, 1967 in Dallas, Texas to John L. Ford and Delores Ann Sanders. Dale attended Trinity High School, then obtained his GED from University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Dale was united in Holy Matrimony to Jamie D on April 2, 1988, and were blessed three children, Deeanna, James – Troy,...

David Fields, Sr.

Jul 6, 2018

Services:

SERVICES Memorial Service

Thursday, July 19, 2018 11:00 AM

ELGIN FUNERAL HOME 712 North Avenue C Elgin, Texas 78621

Felicia Fletcher

Jul 2, 2018

Life’s Journey

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

“A Time to Be Born”

Felicia Desiree`Fletcher a beautiful baby girl was born a miltary child to Odis and Lonnie (Vincent) Fletcher on...

Ruth Haywood

Jun 24, 2018

It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect (Ps. 18:32). For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have...

Staci Torres

Jun 16, 2018

Staci Torres Singleton passed away suddenly at her home in Elgin, Texas on June 16, 2018, at the age of 53. Staci was born on September 9,1964 in Amarillo, Texas to Neill and Bernice Singleton. At the age of 14, Staci went to live with her sister, Debbie and her family in Highland Village, Texas. During this time, she...

Linda Garrish

May 25, 2018

Linda Rose Garrish, 60, of Elgin, passed away on Friday evening, May 25, 2018. Linda was born to Vernon Willey, Sr. and Sylvia Wilbanks Willey, in Saint Louis, Missouri, on September 14, 1957. After graduating High School in Saint Louis, she moved to Houston with her uncle. Shortly afterwards, she moved to Austin and began working for...

Eddie Buster

May 18, 2018

Eddie Lee Buster entered eternal life, peacefully at her home, in Elgin Texas on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the age of 87 years old. She was born on May 18, 1931 to Annie B. Davis in Ft. Worth, Texas and was raised and attended school in Brenham, Texas. She married Freddie Buster in 1947 and to...

Judy Ellis

May 10, 2018

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthews 5:4

Know that God never makes a mistake and He sees your pain. Be assured that He never breaks a promise and if you just trust Him and lean not to your own understanding, He will comfort you.

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Manuel Salas

May 5, 2018

Manuel John Salas passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Manuel was born in Luling, to Manuel Salas and Lydia Cortinas Salas on September 1, 1964. He grew up in the Austin area and was a long-time resident of Elgin. Manuel was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Military, serving from 1981 until 1989, when he...

Angel Espinoza

May 2, 2018

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the...

Alafia Jones

Apr 30, 2018

Alafia Janelle Allen was born to Malone C. Allen, Jr. and Carolyn Carrington Allen on August 3, 1970. Alafia professed her faith in Christ at an early age at Wesley United Methodist Church. Alafia matriculated through the Austin school system, starting at Norman Elementary where her grandfather, Malone Allen, Sr. was the principal, then graduated from John H. Reagan...

Sylvia Garcia

Apr 29, 2018

Services:

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthews 5:4 Know that God never makes a mistake and He sees your pain. Be assured that He never breaks a promise and if you just trust Him and lean not to your own understanding, He will comfort you.

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