Elgin, TX Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Pedro R "Pete" Hernandez, 88 of Elgin, TX passed away peacefully June 29, 2023 in Elgin, TX surrounded by his loving wife and their family by his side.

Born November 20, 1934 to Jose and Juana Hernandez. Married to the love of his life Matilde Hernandez for 69 years. Pete proudly gave 45 years of service to...

Jun 29, 2023

John R. (Jack) Shiplette, 78 years old, passed away on June 29th, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.

Jack is survived by his wife Jeanette Shiplette, his sons John and James Shiplette, and six grandchildren.

Jack was born in 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents Reginald and Marion Shiplette.  He grew up...

Jun 25, 2023

Dora Gonzales Morua passed away peacefully at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  Dora was born on October 24, 1952, she was the youngest child of Benito and Erminia Gonzales and was a lifelong resident of Fisher Street.  She is preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Sarah and...

Jun 23, 2023

Joseph "Joe" McKamie was born on February 18, 1937, to Joseph Owen & Juanita (Stovall) McKamie in McClendon County. He grew up in the small town of Eddy, Tx where he attended Bruceville-Eddy Schools.

Joe and his wife Sherry (Shannon) had 3 children, Michael Wayne, Sherri Lynn, and Gregory Joe.

Joe proudly served his country...

Jun 19, 2023

Glenda Mae Bentley, 67, of Lexington, Texas died unexpectedly Monday, June 19, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, Texas. She was born July 6, 1955, in Austin, Texas. She was the daughter of Roy Louis Morgan and Nona Tumlison Morgan-Hobbs.

Glenda married the love of her life, Burrell Barnett “B.B." Bentley on December 10, 1994.  She...

Jun 16, 2023

A visitation will be held Friday, June 30, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home in Elgin, Tx.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Shiloh Cemetery in Bastrop, Tx.

Jun 16, 2023

"So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous, right hand. Isaiah 41:10."

Lorine Sanchez gained her wings peacefully on June 16, 2023, at the age of 64, in Austin, Tx. She was a...

Jun 14, 2023

Wilford Tracy Scott went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  We are comforted that his parents, Wilford Doyle Scott and Janie Marie Carter Scott, were there waiting to welcome him home.

Tracy was born in Taylor, Texas on July 2, 1963, but spent his entire life in Elgin, a...

Jun 11, 2023

Visitation for Javier will be Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm in the Chapel at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home in Elgin, Tx.

A service will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Primera Iglesia Bautista of Elgin.

Jun 10, 2023

Betty Ruth Klemm Pohler

August 19, 1946 – June 10, 2023

Betty Ruth Klemm Pohler was born on August 19, 1946 in Elgin, Texas to Charlie “Carlie” and Genevieve “Becky” York Klemm. She grew up in McDade, TX and lived most of her life around her home town. Betty graduated high school from Elgin and...

Jun 4, 2023

Our Lord and Savior called David Stephen Hodges of Lexington, Texas home on June 4, 2023. David had 52 love filled years with his wife Ann, raised two children in the Texas Hill Country. Though he had a “small” family, he had many friends that he considered family, so that made him rich in life. He is famous among...

May 30, 2023

Maria C. Rios, 91,peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023,  at her home in Elgin Texas.

She was predeceased by her Husband Cruz Rios.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maria (Rocio) Barcenas; Lupe Rios; Olivo Rios, spouse Anabel Rios; Noemi Rios, spouse Antonio Tijerina Jr.; and Jessica Rios. Grandchildren Christina...

May 28, 2023

Eithan Gudiel DeLeon-Ochoa was received in Jesus' awaiting arms on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Services will be 5:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at a later date in Guatemala

May 26, 2023

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 Tuesday, May 30, 2023, McDade Baptist Church. Interment to follow in the McDade Cemetery

May 25, 2023

Frederick Jay Weixel (Fritz), 65, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home at Saersha Farm, Elgin, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Francis Weixel and Bernardine Weixel, and his brother Christopher Weixel. He is survived by sister Joan Hardy (George), Elgin TX, brother Creighton Weixel, Paige TX, sister Melissa Schumer (Barry), Charlotte, NC, and sister-in-law...

May 23, 2023

Services are currently pending

May 23, 2023

Julia Ann “Judy” Francke Judkins of Elgin, Tx passed away at the age of 79 in Round Rock, Tx on May 23, 2023, at 10:01 pm after a brief illness.

Judy was born to Lawrence Francke and Alma Ozment Francke on July 9, 1943, in Alturas, California. She was the eldest of five children born to this...

May 20, 2023

Sue Ellen Garland Slauenwhite passed away May 20, 2023 in Elgin, Texas at the age of 78.

Susie was born to Thomas Adair Garland and Norma Lou (Buford) Garland on December 31, 1944 in Galveston, Texas.

Susie grew up in Galveston and absolutely loved the beach.  She moved to Austin, Texas as an adult and...

May 20, 2023

Kaitlyn Rosemary Johns 28, of Nederland, TX, passed away suddenly in her home on May 20th, 2023.

Kaitlyn was born on December 4th, 1994, in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a daughter, sister, and aunt. Her family and friends knew her as kind, caring, rebellious, and funny. She loved to color in coloring books; she was awesome...

May 18, 2023

Esteban Giraldo-Abreau age 17, of Elgin passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2023. A Celebration of Mass Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Thursday June 1, 2023, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be held at a later date in Columbia.