James G. Bethke
Jul 14, 2016
James G. Bethke passed away on July 14, 2016, after a valiant fight, resulting from complications due to surgery. He was born in Bartlett, Texas on March 6, 1936 to Walter and Amalia (Pillack) Bethke. James grew up in Austin. He attended Concordia Lutheran High School and upon graduation entered the U.S. Army. James was stationed in Friedburg, Germany...
Maxine Genevieve Ruthven
Jul 13, 2016
There was a huge family/friend reunion when Maxine Ruthven, 92, peacefully stepped from this life into eternal life with Jesus on July 13, 2016. Maxine was born November 4, 1924 in Pleasant Grove, Texas to Ernest and Lorena Lanmon. September 19, 1942 she married the love of her life Melvin Ruthven. Together they live in the Adina and Blue...
Dale Martin Pyeatt
Jul 11, 2016
Dale Martin Pyeatt, COL (Ret), United States Army, 76, of Elgin died Monday, July 11, 2016 after a courageous battle with gastric cancer. Dale was born April 17, 1940 in Temple to Ray and Irene Chaney Pyeatt. He graduated from Temple High School in 1958. He married Georgie Juan Schiller of Temple in 1960. After spending over 55 years...
Georgie Pyeatt
Jul 7, 2016
Georgie Juan Schiller Pyeatt, 75, of Elgin died Thursday, July 7, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Georgie was born October 25, 1940 in Dallas to George and Lois Machalicek Schiller. She moved to Temple in 1946, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, and graduated from Temple High School in 1958. She married Dale Martin Pyeatt...
Ann Garrett Skinner
Jul 7, 2016
Ann Garrett Skinner, age 70, of McDade, passed away Thursday July 7, 2016. She was born September 25, 1945 to Van and Audean Garrett in Erath County Texas. After retiring from the Texas State House of Representatives personal division, Ann worked with her husband at the McDade General Store. She was a pianist at the Knobbs Springs Baptist Church...
Margaretha J. Herr
Jul 7, 2016
Margaretha J Herr, born in Amsterdam, Holland on October 28, 1916, daughter of Jacob de Waard and Maria Cox de Waard died peacefully July 7, 2016 at home in Coupland, three and half months short of 100 years old. After the World War I ended her family was allowed to return to Antwerp, Belgium to be near her mother’s...
Elaine Matetzschk Farris
Jul 4, 2016
Elaine Marie Matetzschk Farris was called home to Heaven the morning of July 4, 2016 Elaine was a beloved Sister, Niece, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother of three boys that she loved and adored, and would do anything for. Elaine was born at home, on the family farm in Eastern Travis County on August 7th, 1945 She was baptized at...
Kathryn Allen
Jul 1, 2016
At 3:34 PM on July 1, 2016 after a long battle with multiple health issues, the Lord called Kathryn Thonig Allen home. Kathy was born August 26, 1948 at John’s Community Hospital to Reuben and Elda Haselmeyer Thonig. She is survived by her daughter Kim Allen-Rankin of Elgin, granddaughters Erin and Kaci Rankin, grandsons, Zeke and Wesley Rankin, brother,...
Joseph Anthony Lapaso
Jul 1, 2016
Our beloved Joseph Anthony LaPaso, Age 25, From Austin, Texas, was called home to be with his heavenly father July 1, 2016. He was born March 4, 1991, to Rebecca Carlos and James LaPaso in Austin, TX He was preceded in death by his grandmother Anastacia (Ann) Soliz. Joseph took pride in being a wonderful father and spending time...
Mary Faye Dowdle
Jun 26, 2016
Mary Faye Kuehn Dowdle born to Clarence L. Dillon and Estelle Lois Warren Dillion on September 10, 1925, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016. After a successful career in banking she worked in medical office management until she retired in the early 1990’s. She enjoyed crafting, painting, sewing and volunteering in the Elgin...
Bobby Joe Warren
Jun 18, 2016
Bobby Joe Warren, 88, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on June 18th. He was born October 18, 1927 to Margaret Jewel and Joseph Franklin Warren in Austin. In 1946 he married the love of his life, Virginia Nell Ott, "Denny." Their never ending love story was blessed with 66 years of joyous adventure. Together they built a family,...
Manuel V. Reyes Sr.
Jun 18, 2016
Manuel V. Reyes (79) of Manor, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a big part of the Building of the church hall, the rectory and the cross that still stands today. He is preceded in death by his oldest son Ruben Sr. with Brenda and...
Ethel Florine Stroud
Jun 8, 2016
Ethel "Florine" Stroud passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the age of 89. She was a loving mother and matriarch, whose children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Florine was born in Trenton, Tennessee in February 25, 1927 to James Alvah Morrison and Hester Lenora Morrison. In the early 1950s, she married Eugene Smith, giving...
Ben Tatum
May 27, 2016
Benjamin Franklin Tatum (65) of Lexington went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, May 27, 2016. Mr. Benjamin Franklin Tatum was born to R.E and Magnolia Tatum in Bentonia, Mississippi on January 9, 1951. He was there 9th child. In October 1971, Ben met the love of his life, Addie Howard. They married on April 2, 1972 and...
Ruthie K. Greathouse
May 23, 2016
A viewing will be held 12:00-8:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2016, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Ruthie's Life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, June 4, 2016, Mt Carmel Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in the Elgin Latin Cemetery
John Jeffery Yount
May 22, 2016
John Jeffery (Big John) Yount, 67, of Elgin, passed away on May 22, 2016 with family and friends around him. He was born January 15, 1949 to Woodrow Wilson and Lenora (Jackson) Yount. John was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. On August 6, 1976 he married the love of his life Ginger Gayle Battles. After working for Butterkurst...
Noemi Cueva Mejia Jimenez
May 21, 2016
A Prayer Service will be held 7:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2016, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Elgin Latin Cemetery. Please revisit for updated obituary information