Elgin, TX Obituaries

Oct 28, 2022

Douglas Lee Smith, 24, formerly of Elgin, Texas, was born on August 6, 1998, in Odessa, Texas. Shortly before his 7 th birthday, he was adopted by Chris and Peggy Smith of Elgin, Texas. Doug lived the majority of his life in Elgin. He played sports, attended school, and enjoyed life in Elgin. Doug could catch a fish in...

Oct 24, 2022

Amy Margaret Cooper, age 64, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on October 24, 2022.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Oct 20, 2022

David Frank Lindemann, age 71, of Lexington, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022, after his hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s.  David was born on November 30, 1950, in Giddings, Texas to Robert Eldor Lindemann and Annie May (Wusterhausen) Lindemann.  He was their fourth child.  David graduated from Lexington High School in 1969.  He was...

Oct 20, 2022

Michelle “Missy” Lynn McMurtray, age 54, of Elgin, Texas passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 20, 2022. Missy was born on September 10, 1968, in Arlington, Texas to Albert Justin, Sr. and Lillie Mae (Kizer) Kaska.

On May 9, 1987, Missy married the love of her life, Thomas John McMurtray. They...

Oct 17, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Messbarger, 62, of Elgin, died on October 17, 2022.  He was born in Denver, Colorado on May 02, 1960, the second son of Jack and Donna Messbarger.

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he held a series of positions in the technology field, before finding his true passion working with those who truly needed...

Oct 15, 2022

Esther Ruth Cloud, age 94, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2022.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Springer Macedonia Cemetery in Hockley, Texas.

Oct 14, 2022

Donna Beth Keeling, age 78, of Elgin, Texas, went to be with our Lord on October 14, 2022. Donna was born on October 22, 1943, in Marlin, Texas to Grady Allen and Bessie Louise (Cooley) Scott. She graduated from Galena Park High School where she was a member of the drill team.

On April 14, 1965, Donna...

Oct 13, 2022

Mark Allan Clark, age 61, of Teague, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2022. Mark was born on November 20, 1960, in Burnet, Texas to Mickey and Wanda (Black) Clark.

Mark was a graduate of Burnet High School. After graduating, he became a police officer and served for over 30 years. He worked for the Taylor Police...

Oct 12, 2022

Genesis Rose Cabrera of Taylor, Texas, was called home to our Heavenly Father on October 12, 2022. She was born on October 10, 2022.

While only here a short time her beauty and strength were displayed to all who set eyes upon her and knew her story. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but we...

Oct 11, 2022

Ernest M. Jimenez, Jr., age 60, of Elgin, Texas, passed away at his home on October 11, 2022. Ernest was born on December 26, 1961, in Elgin, Texas to Ernest Jimenez, Sr. and Noemi (Mejia) Jimenez. He was the oldest of three children and the only son.

Ernest graduated from Elgin High School. He spent his early...

Oct 3, 2022

Annette Faye Williams Maze, age 77, passed from this world into the loving arms of our Lord and our Savior on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Belmont Village Senior Living in Lakeway, Texas. She is now whole and experiencing joys we cannot even imagine! She was born on September 1, 1945, in LaGrange, Texas, to Grant Henry and Dorothy...

Oct 3, 2022

Luther Draehn, age 79, of Coupland, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2022. Luther was born on August 25, 1943, in Brenham, Texas, to Willie and Selma (Emshoff) Draehn. He attended Brenham High School.

On November 11, 1962, he married Evelyn Ruth Fischer. He worked as an engineer and union carpenter. He served with the Coupland Volunteer...

Sep 30, 2022

Patsy Sellers Hoffman, age 85, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2022.

Patsy Jo Sellers was born on a farm near Lower Elgin River Road on January 25, 1937, to Kirk Patrick Sellers and May Luella Kimball Sellers. She was a third generation Elgin Texan.

Patsy earned a BFA degree in Broadcast Communications...

Sep 27, 2022

Connie Jean (Irons) Vestal died on September 27, 2022, at the age of 79. Connie was born on October 22, 1942, in Palmyra, Nebraska to Allen Eugene Irons and Thaylia June (Hill) Irons. Connie spent her early years on a ranch in Banner County, Nebraska, and attended elementary school before her family relocated to the West Texas town of...

Sep 21, 2022

Early in the morning of September 21, 2022, Ardeth Marie Worthey Cardwell left her place on Earth and gained her eternal reward. “I truly enjoy looking outside early in the morning when the sun is just beginning to start a new day and see the trees and the just visible sky… knowing my family members are all well and...

Sep 18, 2022

Richard Todd MacKay, age 63, passed away at home in Elgin, Texas on September 18, 2022.

Todd was born on October 20, 1958, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was the third child of Patricia and Hugh MacKay and later Patricia and Harry Hallman. On January 20, 1987, he married Lee Sobolewski and had five children.

Todd...

Sep 13, 2022

Janie Marie Carter Scott went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 13, 2022. She was born in Taylor, Texas on June 13, 1940, to Robert Lee Carter, Jr. and Hettie Marie Caffey Carter. She lived in Taylor until the age of four. Her dad was transferred to Elgin to be the local representative for...

Sep 11, 2022

Jonathan Peter Wells, 33, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away on September 11, 2022, in Marble Falls.

Jonathan was born in Austin, Texas to Michael and Ethel Wells on April 16, 1989. He went to school in Marble Falls. Jonathan worked as a technician for EZ Heat for eight years.

He enjoyed being around his...

Sep 10, 2022

Lawrence Burrell Parrish, age 36, of Austin, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2022.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Black's Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Austin....

Sep 8, 2022

James Taylor Hollan, Sr. (87) aka, Buddy, passed away on September 8, 2022, peacefully at home.

James was born in Yoakum, TX to Jim Berry Hollan & Ida Maurine Jowers.  After he graduated high school, he joined the United States Army in 1951. He then went to work as a cross country truck driver till his retirement....