Elgin, TX Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Adrian Jacob Rangel, 30, of Elgin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1992, in Austin, Texas to Augustina Villarreal Rangel and Adrian Martinez Rangel. He was baptized Catholic.

Jacob was born with Cerebral Palsy. He could never verbally speak or walk, but he...

Feb 9, 2023

Adele New of Lockhart went home to be with our heavenly Father on February 8, 2023.

She had lived the last 5 years of her life at Parkview Nursing home in Lockhart and now resting in peace. Praise the Lord!

Born on February 20, 1937 to her parents, Mervin and Bertha Hibbs. She had two...

Feb 7, 2023

Stanley Wayne Bradford was called Home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Stanley was born on March 8, 1961 to Earlie Bradford and Ella Mae Roberson-Bradford in Bastrop Texas.

He was raised in a Christian home with lots of love. He attended school in Bastrop Texas. He accepted God as a major part of his life and accepted...

Feb 6, 2023

Floyd Joseph Kruse, Jr., age 72 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 6, 2023, at his residence in Rockdale. Floyd was born on the 4th of July in 1950 at John’s Community Hospital, in Taylor, to parents, Floyd Joseph Kruse, Sr. and Lillie Ana Johanna (Synatzske) Kruse.

Floyd worked for the City of Thorndale until his...

Feb 5, 2023

Steve Banda passed away February 5, 2023, after a brief, but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer.

In all of his 65 years, Steve never met a stranger and was always quick to flash his infectious smile that could light up a room. He had an unquenchable love for the Lord and knew it was his life's purpose...

Feb 4, 2023

Edith Marie Steffek Werchan, age 84, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on February 4, 2023. She was born December 26, 1938, on a farm near Granger, TX to Josef and Filomena (Krejci) Steffek and was the youngest of eleven children. Edith loved her parents and siblings with all her heart. They instilled in her their...

Jan 27, 2023

Paul James Martinsen, 51 years old, passed away on January 27, 2023, at his home in Marlin, TX.

Paul was born on Easter, April 11, 1971, in Des Moines, IA to Kathleen and Patrick Martinsen. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines. At 19 years, he joined the Marines and served in Desert Storm. After...

Jan 25, 2023

Wanda Lee Hannah, 86, of McDade, passed away on January 25, 2023, at home after a bout with pancreatic cancer.

A native of Eupora, Mississippi, Wanda grew up in the Delta region, and she graduated as Valedictorian from Delta State College in 1958. She earned a Master’s Degree from Florida State University in 1959.

Wanda...

Jan 24, 2023

Billy Wayne Mullins, age 66, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2023.

Services will be private.

Jan 24, 2023

Weldon Noel Clark, age 77, of Rockdale, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2023. Weldon was born on December 20, 1945, in Elgin, Texas, to Wallace and Mary (Wolf) Clark.

Weldon served his country in the US Army as a cook. He then went to work as a millwright. He stepped away from millwrighting to build race...

Jan 23, 2023

Grady Ray Edwards, Jr., 62, went on to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023, with his family by his side in Austin, Texas.

Grady Ray was born on September 26, 1960, to Dorothy and the late Grady Ray Edwards, Sr. From birth, he never knew a stranger, and as the baby of the family –...

Jan 23, 2023

Fabiola Tamez Bernal was born on June 25, 2003, in Austin, Texas. She was called to heaven on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Bastrop, Texas. She had been battling epilepsy and lost her battle.

She recently graduated from Genesis High school in Bastrop, Texas. She was an amazing daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved makeup and...

Jan 23, 2023

Karen Lea Childers Holmstrom was born on July 8, 1948, to Ora Lea Chernosky and Tommy Whitley Childers in Gonzales, Texas. Karen went to be with her Lord and joined her beloved husband, James Carroll Holmstrom, on January 23, 2023. She was a baptized and confirmed member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church.

She lived her first 18 years...

Jan 21, 2023

Antonio De Jesus Hernandez Gonzalez, age 37, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2023.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date in Mexico.

Jan 21, 2023

Mary Jane Davis, 73, of McDade, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2023.

Jane was born on February 26, 1949, to Louise (Ernst) Mundine and Wallace Mundine, Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Michael R. (Mike) Davis; her daughter, Toye Davis; her beloved adopted granddaughter,...

Jan 13, 2023

Joy LaVerne Kylberg Arbuckle, 87, of Elgin, Texas, went to be with our Lord on January 13, 2023.

She was born September 25, 1935, to Hilding and Ruth (Larsberg) Kylberg at home in the countryside Larsberg House. She attended the Kylberg School and then transferred to Elgin schools when the family moved to town. LaVerne developed a...

Jan 8, 2023

Helen Ray (Newstrom) Gustafson, age 89, of Elgin, Texas, fell asleep in Jesus’s arms and entered Eternal Glory with God the Holy Trinity on January 8, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1933, in Taylor, Texas. She was baptized into God’s Kingdom on May 23, 1937, at Methodist Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas. She was confirmed in May 1948,...

Jan 7, 2023

David Wayne Parker, age 66, passed away on January 7, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Knobbs Springs Cemetery in McDade.

Jan 3, 2023

Shirley Jacquelin Bowlin, age 75, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2023. Shirley was born on July 16, 1947, in Abilene, Texas, to WWII Veterans, Howard and Lillie (Harris) Heath.

Shirley grew up in the small community of Hatchel, outside of Winters, Texas, on her Granddaddy’s ranch. She graduated from the Winters High School in...

Jan 1, 2023

Helen Williams Barnett, 94, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Helen was born on April 30, 1928, in Bastrop, Texas to Earlie Williams, Sr. and Mary Miller Williams. Helen confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Mount Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church.

Helen found love early in life and married...