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Mother Myrtle Lee Simmons

Mother Myrtle Lee Simmons

Oct 5, 2024

Mother Myrtle Lee (Hill) Simmons, 89, of Elgin, passed away Saturday evening, October 5, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for A Home Going Celebration on Friday, October 18th, at Winn's Memorial Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Pastor D. W. Townsend, Eulogist, and Reverend Byron Green officiating. The interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas.

Edelmira Panchi Avila

Edelmira Panchi Avila

Oct 5, 2024

Edelmira Panchi Avila, 80, of Austin, passed away Saturday morning, October 5, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for a Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home Friday, October 11th, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  The Holy Rosary reading will be read at 2:00 PM. A Christian Burial will follow at Young Prairie Cemetery.

In her departure lies a legacy of love...

Charles Andrew Moore, Sr.

Charles Andrew Moore, Sr.

Oct 4, 2024

Charles Andrew Moore, Sr., 59, of Bastrop, passed away Friday afternoon, October 4, 2024.  A time for remembrance and gathering will occur at Providence District Association Tabernacle of Cedar Creek Saturday, October 12th, from 9:00 AM until10:00 AM. A Celebration of Life service to honor his spiritual journey will follow at 11:00 AM, with Reverend Aaron Roberson presiding.

In his departure...

Bruce William John Zimmerly

Bruce William John Zimmerly

Oct 3, 2024

Bruce William John Zimmerly, 60, of Yoakum, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024. Services will be private. 

Rosemary Rocha Cavazos

Rosemary Rocha Cavazos

Oct 2, 2024

Rosemary Rocha Cavazos, a beloved soul of 58 years, went peacefully to be in the divine presence of Jesus and the Saints in Heaven on October 2, 2024. Rosemary was born to Manuel and Delia Rocha in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Rosemary was a kind, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A forty-year Austinite, Rosemary made it her home and raised her children...

Nathan Harris Ockelberry

Nathan Harris Ockelberry

Oct 1, 2024

My Journey…

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

“A Time To Be Born”

A bouncing baby boy, Nathan Harris Ockelberry, was born on November 9, 2006, in Austin, Texas, to Sean Mitchell Harris and LaShay Dominic Ockelberry. He attended the local schools and enjoyed football and baseball. At the time of his passing,...

Candelario Guerrero

Candelario Guerrero

Sep 30, 2024

Candelario Guerrero, 78, of Elgin, passed away Monday evening, September 30, 2024.  Services will be private.

Deborah Kay Mills

Deborah Kay Mills

Sep 28, 2024

Deborah Kay Mills, born on November 14, 1954, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born in Austin and a life-time resident of Central Texas, Deborah's life touched many and her absence will be keenly felt by all who knew her.

Deborah was predeceased by her loving parents, Dan and Lily Womack, as...

Arthur Stanard, Jr.

Arthur Stanard, Jr.

Sep 28, 2024

Arthur Stanard, Jr., 83, of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Iva Stanard.  A Graveside Service will be held at Speir Cemetery on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 PM with Deacon Jeff Carter presiding. 

Terry Reed

Terry Reed

Sep 27, 2024

Terry Neil Reed, aged 72, passed away on September 27, 2024, in Austin. Born on December 8, 1951, to Minnie and Doyle Reed, Terry lived a life marked by dedication to his family, country, and community.

Terry dedicated his life to service, both as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and later as a VA Mental Health...

Charles Floyd Bell

Charles Floyd Bell

Sep 25, 2024

A Life Well Lived

Brother Charlie Floyd Bell was a New Years Eve baby; born December 31, 1933 in rural Elgin, Texas on a farm to Charlie and Odell Fowler Bell. He was the only child of this union.

Spiritual Life

Charlie was 12 years old in 1946 when he went to a prayer meeting at Union Hill Baptist Church in Utley, Texas. The...

Rose Lee Hardi (Walther)

Rose Lee Hardi (Walther)

Sep 25, 2024

In loving memory, we reflect on the life of Rose Lee Hardi (Walther), born on January 12, 1933, in New Bern, Williamson County, Texas. To her beloved parents, Albertina Lange and Henry Walther. Rose Lee, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, departed this world on September 25, 2024, leaving behind a cherished legacy intertwined with laughter, love, and devotion. Rosie...

David "Dave" Ronald Kelley

David "Dave" Ronald Kelley

Sep 24, 2024

David “Dave” Ronald Kelly, 84, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Family and Friends will gather to Celebrate David’s Life at Timberline Family Fellowship of Paige, on Saturday, October 19th at 2:30 PM. 

Jeremy Jermaine Brown

Jeremy Jermaine Brown

Sep 21, 2024

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." ~ Psalm 23:4 

Jeremy Jermaine Brown, Sr. was born to Charles "Chuck" Brown, Sr., and Robie N. Brown on June 3, 1988, in Austin, TX—the first of three children born to Chuck and Robie. Affectionately...

Sherri Marie Smith (Calhoun)

Sherri Marie Smith (Calhoun)

Sep 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that announce the passing of Sherri Marie (Calhoun) Smith, age 35, of Manor, Texas, left us on September 20, 2024.

Born on October 14, 1988, in Austin, Texas, Sherri was a cherished daughter to Michael Roy Calhoun and Ingrid Dana Turman. She proudly graduated from Manor High School in the Class of 2007, where she made...

Rhondel Kay Williams (Griffin)

Rhondel Kay Williams (Griffin)

Sep 19, 2024

Life Story of Rhondel Kay (Ron) Griffin-Williams 

Rhondel Kay Williams (Griffin), affectionally known as “Ron Kay”, was born on December 10, 1955, to Alvin Vernon and Lillie Mae Griffin in the community of Taylor, Texas. She was the tenth child in this bonded family. At first sight – everyone fell in love with her. Her mother said, “Ron was a living...

Ruben Eleazer Rodriguez, Sr.

Ruben Eleazer Rodriguez, Sr.

Sep 18, 2024

Ruben Rodriguez, a beloved father, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully and gracefully on September 18, 2024, at the age of 64. He faced his final moments with the knowledge of where he was going, having accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Born in Elgin, Texas, on July 20, 1960, Ruben grew up in South Austin, where he...

W C "Sam" Williams

W C "Sam" Williams

Sep 16, 2024

W C "Sam" Williams, 52, of Austin passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.  Services will be private

Coach T Berry

Coach T Berry

Sep 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Coach T. Berry, a beloved educator, historian, mentor, and coach who made an indelible impact on the Elgin community and beyond. Known for his unwavering dedication to teaching and coaching, T. Berry passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that spans more than four decades of excellence in education,...

Steven Allan Smith

Steven Allan Smith

Sep 13, 2024

Steven Allan Smith, 41, of Bastrop, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. He will Lie in State at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, September 27th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Family and Friends will gather for a Home-Going Celebration at River Valley Christian Fellowship of Bastrop, under the auspices of Lonestar Missionary Baptist Church of Bastrop, Saturday, September 28th at...

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