Obituaries

Apr 14, 2024

Edward Sanchez, 54, of Elgin, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024.  

Apr 11, 2024

John Arthur Ashbaugh, Jr., of Bastrop, Texas, was born on September 7, 1949, in the charming community of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, just northeast of Pittsburg, along the east bank of the Allegheny River, to John Arthur Ashbaugh and Eva Laverne McGeary.

John joined the United States Navy in 1969, sharing the vision of seeing the world. He learned about “Honor, Courage, and...

Apr 10, 2024

Known by many as Shirley, but fondly called “Ann” by her parents and siblings, “Wife” by her husband Leroy, “Mom” by her children, and “Granny” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, peacefully departed her earthly journey on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Before embracing her Eternal Peace, she had one last moment to hear her beloved husband Leroy say, "I love you. I...

Apr 10, 2024

Guadalupe Juan Rodriguez, 48, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024.  Services will be private.  

Apr 9, 2024

To my family, one day you'll look for me, and I'll be gone. I'm going to a place where I'll have nothing to do but walk around heaven all day. When I get to heaven, I'm going to sing and shout, and nobody will be able to put me out. My mother and father will be waiting…



On the early evening of...

Apr 8, 2024

Lois Jean Bell, 89, of Paige, passed away Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024.  Services will be private.

Apr 1, 2024

Roy Lee Bolton’s Footprints of Life

 “To everything is a Season and a time to every purpose under the heaven”     

                                                    Ecclesiastes 3:1 

 “A Time To Be Born”

On February 13, 1975, in the city of Dallas, Texas,...

Mar 30, 2024

Edward Alan Berg, Jr., 71, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was the son of Edward Berg and Jeanne Tester, born on July 30, 1952, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.   He attended Saint John’s Preparatory School and graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, Minnesota.  Upon graduating, Edward joined the United States Air Force...

Mar 29, 2024

Lance Bradley Robbins, 53, of Galveston, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for a Graveside Service at Elgin Cemetery on Thursday, April 4th at 1:00 PM with Pastor Alvin Epperson presiding.  

Mar 28, 2024

Daniel C. Anderson, loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and friend went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday morning, March 28, 2024.  At the request of the family, the service will be private.

Mar 26, 2024

Dorris Lee Baker, 73, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2024.  He will lie In State at Elgin Funeral on Friday, April 5th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Sweet Home Baptist - The Pinnacle of Praise under the auspices of Pleasant Bethany Baptist Church of Elgin on Saturday, April 6th at...

Mar 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share our sad news. Skylar LaNae Thomas, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Skylar was born in Austin, TX on February 2, 1993, to Sheldon and Starla (Greer) Thomas and lived most of her life in Elgin, TX, graduating from Elgin...

Mar 24, 2024

Terrance Lane Carter, 55, passed away Sunday morning, March 24, 2024. Family and Friends will gather for a Celebration of Life at The Beacon at Pfluger Farm Club House on Saturday, May 4th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Mar 18, 2024

On March 18, 2024, Elgin lost a beloved son when Larry peacefully joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Losing a pillar of the community such as Larry Foehner is a profound loss for Elgin, Texas, and beyond. Larry, born on June 7, 1946, in Elgin, dedicated his life to serving others in various capacities, leaving an indelible mark on...

Mar 16, 2024

El 16 de marzo de 2024, el mundo perdió un alma extraordinaria cuando José Villegas Rodríguez falleció en Austin, Texas. Nació el 7 de diciembre de 1955 en Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, México, de sus amados padres Yldefonso Villegas y Ana María Rodríguez.

José fue un gran hombre conocido por su risa contagiosa y su entusiasmo por la vida. Su personalidad jovial...

Mar 14, 2024

Susan Diane Carter, 56, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away while visiting family on Thursday, March 14, 2024.  Services will be private. 

Mar 11, 2024

Clinton Dee Blaylock, born in El Paso, Texas on August 17, 1945, to Odis and Mary Greer Blaylock, bid farewell to this world on March 11, 2024, in McDade, Texas. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished friend to many. Raised in Abilene, Texas, Clinton attended Cooper High School and Cisco Junior College. His thirst for knowledge...

Mar 9, 2024

Jesse Ray Wilhite, a young soul with an adventurous spirit, tragically left this world to be taken home to Our Heavenly Father on March 9th. Born on April 6, 2005, in Austin, Texas, Jesse's vibrant presence touched the lives of many. Jesse's love for the outdoors was a defining part of his life. He found joy and peace in exploring nature...

Mar 8, 2024

Mar 5, 2024

In loving memory of Betty Ruth Tedford Dougherty, a beautiful soul whose presence graced the lives of many with kindness, compassion, and unwavering love. 

Betty was born on April 20th, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, where she began her journey in this world filled with promise and potential. Sadly, on March 5th, 2024, Betty peacefully departed from this life in Austin,...