Elgin, TX Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Lorenzo Fowler Sr. was born on December 25, 1939, in Travis County, TX to the late Tommie and Viola Fowler. He departed this life on early Friday morning August 4, 2023. Lorenzo attended Elementary School in Littig, Texas, Junior High school in Kimbro, Texas and High School in Elgin, Texas graduating from Washington High School. Lorenzo was a standout...

Jul 31, 2023

Harston “Buddy” Lewis was called home to Heaven the evening of July 31, 2023, at the age of 75.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Thelma Lewis, sisters, Eva Ollie Lewis, Jane Lewis, Dale Lewis, Gale Wusterhausen, and Opal Lewis, and brothers, Jack Lewis, and William Robert Lewis.

Buddy is survived...

Jul 29, 2023

Donna Lynn Dickey Nemec passed peacefully at her home on July 29, 2023, with her daughter and family by her side.

Donna was born August 14, 1946, to Otis and Bernice (Boots) Dickey in Houston, Texas. She later married the love of her life, Harvey Joe Nemec and had their daughter Amy Michelle Nemec. With a degree...

Jul 29, 2023

Richard Guzman Tijerina, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Surrounded by his loving wife and daughters by his side. Even while taking his last breaths, he prayed and worshiped to the Lord our God. Richard loved the Lord and was a God-fearing man.

Richard was born in Ada, Minnesota to Vicente and...

Jul 26, 2023

Carlos Navarro Bowie, best known as "Dad," "Popo," or "Brother" was born to Joe and Alice Bowie on November 30, 1944, in Donna, Tx. On November 21, 1965, Carlos married the love of his life, Mary, with whom he spent 58 wonderful years. Mary and Carlos enjoyed their life "going riding,” trips to Coushatta, cheating while playing spades or...

Jul 18, 2023

Cristy Anne Foley, Age 78, was born in Evanston Illinois on February 7, 1945, to Carrol “Charles” Streff and Bette Easterday. Cristy spent most of her life in Crowley, Tx. In November of 2022, she moved to Elgin to be closer to her grandchildren and only child, Melissa Foley Rydell. On July 18, 2023, Cristy passed away with her...

Jul 18, 2023

Richard “Shae” Prinz, 30, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on July 18th 2023. Shae was born on March 12, 1993 in Austin, TX and resided in Elgin most of his life.

He was predeceased by his grandparents; Robert Beaver, of Elgin, Katherine Beaver, & Gene Varley, of Buda; and Carl & Doris...

Jul 17, 2023

Margaret Ellen Miller Terry came into this world at home during a snowstorm on August 24, 1925, in East Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. She left this world on July 17, 2023. Margaret was the first of three children to be born to her mother, Dorothy Sanford, and father J Leslie Miller. Her sister, Doris Louise Miller was born August 12,...

Jul 12, 2023

Glen L. Reynolds, age 86, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Glen was born on February 7, 1936, in Culver City, California to Grover and Bess (Moon) Reynolds. After serving in the US Navy, Glen built a 30ft sailboat in which he lived on for 17 years. He sailed all over the Pacific...

Jul 8, 2023

Laverne Elaine Boehme, age 80, of Manor, Texas went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 8, 2023. Laverne was called home after confronting serious health challenges for most of this year.

She was born in 1942 in Caldwell, Texas to Ludwig and Lydia (Brinkman) Urbanovsky. Laverne was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend....

Jul 5, 2023

Bobby Lamb Thomas, age 90, of Elgin, Texas passed away in his sleep and joined his loving wife “Susie”, Virginia Sue Thomas, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Bobby was born on July 10, 1932, in Dallas, Texas to Howard L. and Ruby Irene Thomas. He was an only child. He is preceded in death by his spouse...

Jul 1, 2023

Ysidro Garza was born in Taylor, Texas on May 15, 1964, to parents Domingo B. Garza & Beatriz G. Nunez. He was called home on July 1, 2023, at the age of 59.

Married to the love of his life, Ernestine Reyna. He was a gifted Handyman who could do anything! He loved to play guitar, read...

Jun 30, 2023

Terry Martin Salyer, 69, of Elgin, Texas passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, in Round Rock, Texas.

Terry was born in Austin, Texas on May 24, 1954. He was a real estate appraiser for 37 years, serving the Central Texas area. His real passion was hunting deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope. When he was not hunting,...

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...