Jefferey Kruse
Jan 13, 2026
Jefferey Lynn Kruse, 59, of McDade, Texas passed away peacefully at the Beacon Hospice Facility on January 13, 2026.
Jefferey was raised in an environment of diligent work ethic and a deep affection for the land he cultivated. At an early age, he spent considerable time in the watermelon patches, assisting with their cultivation and sale, which fostered a lifelong passion...
Barbara H. Watts
Jan 11, 2026
Barbara (Ross/Hord) Watts, born July 15, 1939 in Alpine, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing Home, where she resided.
Barbara was preceded in death by her adopted parents, Mildred and Clarence Hord, and her parents, Samuel John Ross and Lucille Ross; her beloved daughter, Teresa Dawn Watts; and her sister, Carol Hord.
Barbara lived a...
Dennis Edward Clear
Jan 11, 2026
Dennis Edward Clear, loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71. Dennis was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 29, 1954, to Mac and Delores Clear. He graduated from Rich East High School in Park Forest, Illinois in 1973....
Isaiah Lamar Johnson
Jan 9, 2026
Isaiah Lamar Johnson, 39, of Austin, Texas, completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 9, 2026. Isaiah was born on March 1, 1986, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Elbert and Vickie Johnson. Lovingly known as “Zay” to everyone, Isaiah brought warmth and joy wherever he went.
He was a graduate of L.B.J. High School, where he proudly played football. After graduation, he...
H.G. Hodge
Jan 9, 2026
Our Pop, Horace Grady Hodge, born August 21,1939 in Red Rock, Texas, to Horace Greely and Lucy Mason Hodge, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones January 9, 2026. He was 86 years old.
Pop grew up in Lee County and Bastrop County, Elgin TX, areas. Around 1962 he moved to Austin, TX, and then purchased a small farm and...
Claudia Merle Murphy
Jan 9, 2026
Claudia Merle Watkins Murphy, 97, of Elgin, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 in Elgin. She was born on December 30, 1928, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Claude Monroe Watkins and Susan Kate Patman Watkins.
Claudia married the love of her life, Melvin Lee Murphy, on June 23, 1951, in Hughes Springs, Texas. She pursued her passion for education, earning...
Amelia Losolla-Lara
Jan 6, 2026
Amelia Losolla-Lara, age 82, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Amelia was born on August 19, 1943, in Rocksprings, Texas. She was a remarkable woman known for her warm spirit and open heart, welcoming everyone she met as family. Amelia had a deep love for cooking, especially making her homemade...
David Carlos Ramirez Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
David Carlos Ramirez Jr., age 84, passed away on December 31, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1941, in Elgin, Texas, to David Carlos Ramirez Sr. and Guadalupe Ramirez, both of whom preceded him in death.
David graduated from Austin High School and went on to work for IBM before dedicating 20 years of service to the Texas State School....
Alfonso Chavez Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Alfonso Chavez Jr., 38, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Hwy 95 North, Elgin, TX 78621.
Elaine Peters Pruncutz
Dec 21, 2025
Elaine Peters Pruncutz, a woman of remarkable strength and unwavering tenacity, passed away in Smithville, Texas, on December 21. 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Paul and Ardella Ford Halman, Elaine lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to her family, and a spirited independence.
On June 13, 1953, Elaine married the love of her life, Bernard "Bernie" Peters. Their...
Sarah Cardwell
Dec 18, 2025
Sarah Lynn Cardwell was born on March 25, 1957 to Patricia and Henry Howard in Austin, Texas. Sarah had 3 siblings, Marcella, Henry Jr., and David. From an early age, Sarah was bright, beautiful and full of life. Her striking red hair and gentle blue eyes were hard not to notice and love. Sarah spent most of her younger years...
Rena Faye Ihlenfeldt
Dec 8, 2025
Rena “Faye” Ihlenfeldt of Pflugerville passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at the age of 89.
She was born January 25th, 1936, in Elgin, Texas to Chester and Rena Guynes, where she was one of seven children. She attended school in Elgin and Austin and ultimately graduated from Austin High School. Faye met her husband, Edwin “Buster” Ihlenfeldt, Jr. on...
Haddon Gerod Ratto
Dec 6, 2025
Haddon Gerod “Randy” Ratto, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Haddon Charles and Rowena Hopper Ratto.
Randy graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1968. Throughout his career he obtained seven professional certifications from the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) specializing in internal and external...
Virginia Sanchez
Dec 2, 2025
Con profundo dolor, la familia anuncia el fallecimiento de Virginia Sánchez, una mujer cuya vida fue un ejemplo de amor, fortaleza y entrega.
Virginia fue una persona verdaderamente maternal, siempre dispuesta a ofrecer su apoyo, su consejo y su presencia a quienes la rodeaban. De carácter fuerte, enfrentó cada etapa de su vida con valentía y una serenidad que inspiraba a...
Bryan Allen Paenitz
Dec 1, 2025
Bryan Allen Paenitz, age 57, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025. Bryan was born on April 13, 1968, in Bastrop, Texas, to Delbert and Connie Huff Paenitz.
Bryan was a hardworking, dedicated, and deeply loving man who poured his heart into everything he did. He had a lifelong passion for farming and gardening, and he especially loved caring...
Bobbie Lea Mitchell
Nov 25, 2025
Bobbie Lea (Baker) Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 74 years old.
Bobbie was born on February 23, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to her loving parents, Raymond and Mildred Baker and her step mother, Amanda Baker, who all preceded her in death. From an early...
Nancy Gayle Boatright
Nov 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of a Life Devoted to Service –
Nancy Boatright
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Boatright, a beloved wife, mother, friend, and pillar of her community, who departed this life on November 22, 2025, at the age of seventy four.
Born on November 17, 1951, in Austin, Texas to Virginia and Fred Olson. Nancy...
Berthella Spencer
Nov 19, 2025
Obituary for Mrs. Berthella Spencer-Jackson
Sunrise: February 23, 1945 – Sunset: November 19, 2025
Mrs. Berthella Spencer-Jackson, age 80, departed this life on November 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 23, 1945, in Taylor, Texas, to Rosetta Colvin and Milton Roberson, Berthella grew up in the rural heart of Central Texas—a place that shaped her strong...
James Anthony Haney
Nov 8, 2025
James “Jim” Anthony Haney passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. James was born in San Antonio, Texas, on September 29, 1955 to Roe and Lillian Haney. He grew up in the care of South Texas Children’s Home in Pettus, Texas, where he had many fond memories. He graduated from Pettus High School before earning his Bachelor’s of Science in...
Jose Jesus Chavez Zuniga
Nov 6, 2025
Jose Jesus Chavez Zuniga, age 71 passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Austin. Born on January 30, 1954, in Mexico to Maria and Antonio Chavez, Jose's journey was defined by courage, dedication, and love.
He was a devoted husband to Lourdes Maria Alvarez Hernandez, with whom he shared a beautiful life. Together they created a warm and nurturing home,...
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