Elgin, TX Obituaries

Jan 24, 2023

Weldon Noel Clark, age 77, of Rockdale, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2023. Weldon was born on December 20, 1945, in Elgin, Texas, to Wallace and Mary (Wolf) Clark.

Weldon served his country in the US Army as a cook. He then went to work as a millwright. He stepped away from millwrighting to build race...

Jan 23, 2023

Grady Ray Edwards, Jr., 62, went on to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023, with his family by his side in Austin, Texas.

Grady Ray was born on September 26, 1960, to Dorothy and the late Grady Ray Edwards, Sr. From birth, he never knew a stranger, and as the baby of the family –...

Jan 23, 2023

Fabiola Tamez Bernal was born on June 25, 2003, in Austin, Texas. She was called to heaven on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Bastrop, Texas. She had been battling epilepsy and lost her battle.

She recently graduated from Genesis High school in Bastrop, Texas. She was an amazing daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved makeup and...

Jan 23, 2023

Karen Lea Childers Holmstrom was born on July 8, 1948, to Ora Lea Chernosky and Tommy Whitley Childers in Gonzales, Texas. Karen went to be with her Lord and joined her beloved husband, James Carroll Holmstrom, on January 23, 2023. She was a baptized and confirmed member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church.

She lived her first 18 years...

Jan 21, 2023

Antonio De Jesus Hernandez Gonzalez, age 37, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2023.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date in Mexico.

Jan 21, 2023

Mary Jane Davis, 73, of McDade, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2023.

Jane was born on February 26, 1949, to Louise (Ernst) Mundine and Wallace Mundine, Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Michael R. (Mike) Davis; her daughter, Toye Davis; her beloved adopted granddaughter,...

Jan 13, 2023

Joy LaVerne Kylberg Arbuckle, 87, of Elgin, Texas, went to be with our Lord on January 13, 2023.

She was born September 25, 1935, to Hilding and Ruth (Larsberg) Kylberg at home in the countryside Larsberg House. She attended the Kylberg School and then transferred to Elgin schools when the family moved to town. LaVerne developed a...

Jan 8, 2023

Helen Ray (Newstrom) Gustafson, age 89, of Elgin, Texas, fell asleep in Jesus’s arms and entered Eternal Glory with God the Holy Trinity on January 8, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1933, in Taylor, Texas. She was baptized into God’s Kingdom on May 23, 1937, at Methodist Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas. She was confirmed in May 1948,...

Jan 7, 2023

David Wayne Parker, age 66, passed away on January 7, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Knobbs Springs Cemetery in McDade.

Jan 3, 2023

Shirley Jacquelin Bowlin, age 75, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2023. Shirley was born on July 16, 1947, in Abilene, Texas, to WWII Veterans, Howard and Lillie (Harris) Heath.

Shirley grew up in the small community of Hatchel, outside of Winters, Texas, on her Granddaddy’s ranch. She graduated from the Winters High School in...

Jan 1, 2023

Helen Williams Barnett, 94, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Helen was born on April 30, 1928, in Bastrop, Texas to Earlie Williams, Sr. and Mary Miller Williams. Helen confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Mount Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church.

Helen found love early in life and married...

Dec 26, 2022

Diana Orosco Lopez, age 59, of McDade, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2022. Diana was born on April 20, 1963, in Cuero, Texas, to Joe Neria Orosco, Sr. and Cruz Dehoyos Orosco.

Diana was a longtime member of Austin Rodeo. She was a true cowgirl at heart. She had a bright smile and contagious laugh. She...

Dec 25, 2022

Harvey William “Al” Teague was called home by our Lord and Savior on December 25, 2022, at the age of 78. He was born May 8, 1944, to Harvey and Emeline Teague.

Harvey enjoyed spending his time worshiping the Lord, visiting with family, and listening to Gospel Music. He could often be found reading his Bible and...

Dec 23, 2022

Arpan Shrestha

October 17th, 2004 - December 23rd, 2022

Arpan Shrestha, born in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 17th, 2004 passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2022. He was 18 years old. He came to the USA as a bright eyed, precocious 8 years old, and spent the majority of his life in the Austin-Round Rock...

Dec 19, 2022

Ruth Wissen, age 96, of Elgin, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2022. Ruth was born on November 21, 1926, in Lyons, Burleson County, Texas, to Christian and Edith Poehl. On November 1, 1947, she married the love of her life, Lambert “Sonny” Wissen, and they had four children.

Ruth was...

Dec 19, 2022

Miguel Angel Arce Sanchez, age 36, of Elgin, Texas, passed away in his home on December 19, 2022. Miguel was born on December 17, 1986, in Guerrero, Mexico, to Anastacio Arce-Mendoza and Hilda Sanchez-Arce.

Miguel attended Elgin High School.  He was employed at JMEG Electrical Contractors as an electrician assistant. Miguel enjoyed fishing, DJ’ing, playing pool, and...

Dec 12, 2022

Carl Lee Guthrie, Sr., age 74, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022. Carl was born on February 16, 1948, in Elgin, Texas, to Marlin Victor and Joyce (Rengar) Guthrie.

Carl served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during his service. He made his living as a cabinet maker and owned his...

Dec 11, 2022

Michael Andrew Diaz, age 34, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2022. Michael was born on September 15, 1988, in Austin, Texas, to Daniel and Lori (Reyes) Diaz.

Michael loved his job with Reliance Aircraft International and considered them as a second family. He had an upbeat and positive personality. He was always smiling and...

Dec 7, 2022

Karen Berenice Saldana Servin, age 20, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2022.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 12:00 to 8:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.

Dec 3, 2022

Edsel Morris Ponder (a/k/a Ed, Eddie, Pawpaw and Grandpa), age 92, of Paige, Texas, entered Heaven’s gates and was reunited with his daughter, Virginia, on December 3, 2022. Ed was born on September 14, 1930, in Chatham, Louisiana, to Homer and Pearl McMillian Ponder. In 1947, Ed joined the US Army. In April of 1955, Ed married the love...