Elgin, TX Obituaries

Wanda Sue Glass

Wanda Sue Glass

Jan 15, 2015

Wanda Sue (Greeson) Glass, age 74 of Manor passed away Thursday January 15, 2015. She was born April 23, 1940 to James and Gladys (Joiner) Greeson in Travis County, Texas Wanda loved to read, watch Wheel of Fortune and enjoyed traveling. She was very kind hearted and giving. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Mae Dean...

Karen Michelle Lamb

Karen Michelle Lamb

Jan 14, 2015

Services will be private

Lawrence Matetzschk

Lawrence Matetzschk

Jan 11, 2015

Lawrence D. Matetzschk 9/20/36 – 1/11/15 Lawrence was the second of six children born to Ernest & Ella Matetzschk at home on a farm in the New Sweden Community. As a child he spent many long but happy hours working on their farm with his father and brothers, Glen and Arthur. In his later life Lawrence wrote many stories...

Ben Scott Fuller

Ben Scott Fuller

Jan 8, 2015

Services will be private

Ruthie Inez Carter Wilhite

Ruthie Inez Carter Wilhite

Jan 5, 2015

Ruthie Inez Carter Wilhite, age 98, of Elgin went to her Heavenly Home Monday, January 5, 2015. Ruth was born June 20, 1916 to James and Lea Ann (Ivy) Shaver in Whitney, Texas. She met Daddy when she was ten years old and married him at the old age of 14. To their union 8 children were born. Ruthie...

Frances K. Traylor

Frances K. Traylor

Dec 27, 2014

Frances was born in Harlan, Kentucky on January 31,1953 to Moran and Thelma Wynn King who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband William Restine Traylor. Fran was employed with the IRS for 29 years. She was currently employed with Sprint as a Relay Agent for the last 20 years. Fran served in...

James Nelson King Jr.

James Nelson King Jr.

Dec 23, 2014

Mr. James King Jr. was born August 11, 1935 to Mr. James King Sr. and Mrs. Osie Mae (Denmon) King in Bastrop County. He was the oldest of twelve siblings. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend Aaron Mackey at Lakeview Baptist Church. His education consisted of attending...

James Alan Noble

James Alan Noble

Dec 20, 2014

Dr. James Alan “Jim” Noble, age 73 of Elgin, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. Jim was born to William Geddes and Juanita (Hutchins) Noble November 8, 1941 in Dallas, Texas. Jim attended Baylor University and continued on to Baylor College of Dentistry. He loved to watch the Baylor Bears play football. He practiced dentistry for over 40...

Margaret Arlene Nygard

Margaret Arlene Nygard

Dec 16, 2014

Margaret Arlene Christensen Nygard gently departed for Heaven on Tuesday,December 16, 2014. She was born in Travis County, Texas on July 14, 1928 to Arthur A. and Margaret (Smith) Christensen. She grew up in the Kimbro Community. She was married to Carl Kermit Nygard for 57 years. He preceded her in death in 2004. Arlene was a strong and...

Alfred Nunez Jr.

Alfred Nunez Jr.

Dec 15, 2014

Alfred Nunez Jr. age 36 of Elgin passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 Alfred was born December 17, 1977 in Austin Texas. He attended schools in Elgin. Alfred was a mechanic. He liked roasters and loved his dogs. He is survived by his father Alfred Nunez Sr. and wife Jacquie, Siblings; Janie Villegas, Louis Alba III, Bobby Alba, Toni...

Walter David Palmquist

Walter David Palmquist

Dec 5, 2014

Walter David "Gramps" Palmquist, age 84 of Elgin, Texas went to his eternal resting place with his Lord and Savior, on December 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Zada Holland Palmquist, his three children Kay Palmquist Watson(Tommy), Candy Palmquist Wheeler(Mike), and David "Rocky" Palmquist; six grandchildren Karly Watson, Kevin Watson, Kelly Mounce(Michael), Britny Bounds(Brandon),...

Robert Maxwell Talkington Iii

Robert Maxwell Talkington Iii

Nov 25, 2014

Memorial Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams

Nov 24, 2014

Miss Joyce Williams was born to the late Lloyd Williams and Irene Williams on April 11, 1940 in Bastrop county Texas. She attended Littig and Kinbro Schools. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Littig, TX. under the pastorage of the late Reverend W.B. Jones, and late Reverend B.T. Paige and...

Larry Dean Mobley

Larry Dean Mobley

Nov 23, 2014

Services will be private

James Francis Robertson

James Francis Robertson

Nov 21, 2014

James Francis Robertson, 78 of Elgin, TX passed away on Friday November 21, 2014. James was born in Vivian, Louisiana on February 28, 1936 to Merritt and James Robertson. He graduated from Vivian High School and LSU with a degree in journalism, and was affectionately known to friends and family as Jim or Jimmy Frank. Jim served in the...

Sandra Dell Jones

Sandra Dell Jones

Nov 20, 2014

Sandra Dell Dickey Jones of Elgin, Texas passed away peacefully on November 20, 2014 at the age of 76. She was born on October 8, 1938 in Brownwood, Texas. After attending public school in Brownwood. Sandra obtained her GED and attended Lamar University in Port Arthur, Texas, graduating with a Technical Arts degree in Real Estate in 1973. She...

Margaret L. Hernandez

Margaret L. Hernandez

Nov 16, 2014

Margaret Hernandez age 92 of Elgin, passed away Sunday November 16, 2014. She was born May 12, 1922 in Elgin, Texas. She is survived by her children; Joaquin (Dorothy) Hernandez of Elgin, Richard Gonzalez of Austin, Arnold (Sandy) Gonzalez Jr. of Buda, Carolyn (John) Perez of Elgin, Gloria Torres of Pflugerville, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 4 great great-grandchildren....

Diana Lydia Harley

Diana Lydia Harley

Nov 16, 2014

A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, November 20, 2014, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 21, Oak Hill Cemetery, near McDade.

Doyle (Pete) Ray Turnipseed

Doyle (Pete) Ray Turnipseed

Nov 16, 2014

Doyle (Pete) Turnipseed, 86, of McDade passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was the 9th of 11 children born on August 6, 1928 to Alvin Lee Turnipseed and Viola (Mobley). He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. He was in the 52nd field artillery and was honorably discharged as a corporal. His initial training was in Camp...

Derek Wayne Dyer

Derek Wayne Dyer

Nov 15, 2014

Derek Wayne Dyer Derek Wayne Dyer was born on March 18, 1986, he passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was a loving son, brother, and father. Derek was loved by so many friends, and will be missed dearly but live in our hearts forever. Derek is survived by daughter Julianne Dyer, mother Ginger (Mark) Ferguson, father Freddy...