Elgin, TX Obituaries

Charles Lee Moore

Charles Lee Moore

May 20, 2025

Charles Lee Moore, 65, of Taylor, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Service will be private.

Matilde Hernandez

Matilde Hernandez

May 17, 2025

Matilde R. Hernandez, 86 of Elgin, TX passed away peacefully May 17, 2025, in Elgin, TX, surrounded by her loving family by her side.

Born March 14, 1939, to Ignacio and Olivia Rangel. Married to the love of her life Pete Hernandez, for 69 years. Matilde proudly gave 25 years of service to the University of Texas. Matilde enjoyed family gatherings,...

Benjamin Knapek

Benjamin Knapek

May 15, 2025

Benjamin P. Knapek, 86, a proud United States Air Force Veteran, beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Bennie, as known by most, was born April 13, 1939, at home in Jarrell, Texas, to Paul and Ella Knapek of Jarrell.

Bennie grew up in Jarrell with four sisters where he helped...

Gene Arlin Gustafson

Gene Arlin Gustafson

May 13, 2025

Gene Arlin Gustafson, a devoted father, proud grandfather, and Vietnam veteran, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Killeen, Texas, at the age of 76. He was born on May 25, 1948, in Taylor, Texas.

Gene graduated from Reagan High School in Austin, Texas, before going on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Carl William Cole

Carl William Cole

May 12, 2025

Carl William Cole passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home in McDade. He was born on September 27, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas, the first of eight children born to J.B. and Edna Schumann Cole.

He was educated at Round Top-Carmine and Elgin public schools. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1959. In high school he was a yell...

Thelma Naizer

Thelma Naizer

May 12, 2025

Thelma

Years have passed since her birthdate in 1930, but her love for flower gardens remained to the very end. She has gone to tend the rose gardens above us, so when you see a rose or a sunflower, think for her.

Thelma spent her life tending to the lives for all around her, from the day she was left to look...

Randall Wayne Belz

Randall Wayne Belz

May 7, 2025

Randall Wayne (Moose) Belz, known to most as Moose, age 64, of Elgin, TX, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

Born on October 31, 1960, Randy lived a life defined by devotion—to his faith, his family, and his friends. He was known for his generous spirit, strong work ethic, and...

Adeline Pittman

Adeline Pittman

Apr 29, 2025

Adeline Pittman, 89, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00AM with services beginning at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Family Worship Center, 2425 Farm to Market Rd 1704, Elgin, TX 78621. A Luncheon will follow on site from 12:00 to 1:00PM .

Graveside services will begin 2:00PM on Tuesday, May...

Krishna Ghimire

Krishna Ghimire

Apr 23, 2025

Krishna Ghimire, 28, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Services will begin at 3:00PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N, Elgin, Texas 78621.

Carolyn Sanders Torn

Carolyn Sanders Torn

Apr 16, 2025

Carolyn Sanders Torn, 86, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, April 16.

Visitation will be Friday, April 25 from 6 to 8 pm. Services will be held Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 am at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Type Cemetery.

Carolyn was born in Taylor to Gaston and Dorothy (Ritchey) Davis on December 29, 1938. She married Bobby...

Erasmo Sosa Campos

Erasmo Sosa Campos

Apr 14, 2025

Erasmo Heriberto Sosa Campos, age 57, of Elgin, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 PM with recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning 7:00 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N, Elgin, Texas 78621.

Clayton Dale Leatherwood

Clayton Dale Leatherwood

Apr 11, 2025

Clayton Dale Leatherwood, age 44, of Manor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2025.

Clayton was a loving father, son, brother, and friend who lived life full-throttle and on his own terms. Born and raised in the Austin Texas area, he attended Elgin schools from 1st through 11th grade and graduated from Manor High School in 1999.

Clayton worked in hardwood flooring...

Patricia Yates

Patricia Yates

Apr 10, 2025

Patricia Ailleen Yates was born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 3, 1953, to Tolola and Juan L. Garcia who preceded her in death. Patricia passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2025, at 6:35pm.

Patricia attended St. Luke's Catholic school where she developed strong roots that produced her unwavering Catholic faith. She later attended and graduated from Oliver Wendell Holmes High...

Bernice Miller

Bernice Miller

Apr 5, 2025

Bernice Sirls Miller, age 98, was born on December 9, 1926, in Mt. Enterprise, Texas, to AR and Imogene Sirls. She peacefully transitioned on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Bernice received her early education in the public schools of Mt. Enterprise. After graduating, she moved to Austin, Texas, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and community.

She accepted Christ at...

Shawn Marie Burr

Shawn Marie Burr

Mar 29, 2025

Shawn Marie Burr age 64, of Elgin, Texas passed away on March 29th, 2025. Born in Kalamazoo MI, she was the beloved daughter of Leurena and Eddie Don Burr. Shawn is survived by her daughter Katrina Burr, and granddaughter Natalia Burr. She is also survived by her siblings: Jeff Tanney, Keith Burr, Donnie Burr, and Victoria Torrey, along with her...

James "Dud" Douglas Morris

James "Dud" Douglas Morris

Mar 29, 2025

James Douglas (Dud) Morris was born on November 21, 1925, to Jim & Winnie Morris in the Lawhon Springs Community. He passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 99 with his three children by his side.

On October 5, 1946, upon his return from WWII, he married the love of his life, Melba (Jackson) and they had...

Lavonia Marriott

Lavonia Marriott

Mar 28, 2025

Lavonia Lee Marriott, 80, of Elgin, passed away March 28, 2025.

Services will be held privately at a later date.

Ellen Ohrstrom

Ellen Ohrstrom

Mar 25, 2025

Ellen Aken Ohrstrom, age 72, of Austin, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2025 in her sleep. Ellen will be deeply missed by her children Jan Ohrstrom of Waco, Texas, Jenny Ohrstrom (husband, Bobby) of Manor, Texas, Lea Ohrstrom (husband, Cutter) of Round Rock, Texas, Anna (Ohrstrom) Miller (husband, Bryan) of Austin, Texas, and Per Ohrstrom (wife, Rachel) of Richmond,...

Darrel Arthur Uggla

Darrel Arthur Uggla

Mar 22, 2025

Darrel Arthur Uggla, age 65, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Taylor City Cemetery, E 4th St, Taylor, TX 76574.

William Marcum

William Marcum

Mar 22, 2025

William F. Marcum, 38, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Services are private.