Elgin, TX Obituaries

Dec 2, 2022

Robert Christopher Norris, born in Elgin, Texas, on November 23, 1974, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2022.  He was only 48 years old.  He was raised in Elgin, the youngest of 9 children, and he spent the majority of his life in the Elgin area.

Chris graduated from Genesis High School in Elgin and over the...

Dec 2, 2022

Harvey Cox, of Elgin, Texas passed away on Friday December 2, 2022, at the age of 72.

Harvey was born in Austin, Texas on June 25, 1950, to George Howard and Mary Lee Cox. Harvey was born into a large family of 12 brothers and sisters.

On April 6, 1970, Harvey would marry the love...

Nov 25, 2022

Destiny Tamyra Bankston, 36, of Smithville, TX unexpectedly passed away on the evening of November 25th.

Destiny was born on November 15th to Clara Cooper and Bobby Bankston in 1986. She attended Reagan High and Lockhart High Schools.

In 2003, Destiny met Jamie Lee Bledsoe in high school. Destiny and Jamie went on to have...

Nov 23, 2022

Ewit Giovanny Gomez Grageda, age 6, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Nov 23, 2022

Tina Savedra-Payne, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Round Rock, Texas.

Tina was born in Taylor, Texas on September 21, 1969, to Eufemia (Henna) Salazar McNeil. Tina attended Taylor High School and graduated in 1988 and attended and graduated from ITT Technical Institute in Austin, Texas with her Associate Degree in Applied Science...

Nov 21, 2022

Felicia Sharon Miller, age 79, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2022.

Felicia Sharon Miller was a loving woman, a soulmate to her husband, a kind mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a wonderful horse woman known by her community. Sharon was a Christian and talked often to her granddaughter about her faith....

Nov 20, 2022

Willard C. Teinert, 94, of Cypress, Texas, passed away to be with the Lord on November 20, 2022.  Willard was born on April 10, 1928 – the ninth of ten children - to G.J. and Wanda Schneider Teinert in Copperas Cove, Texas.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Copperas Cove.  He graduated from Copperas Cove High...

Nov 19, 2022

Charles Weston Bickham, age 45, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2022.

Services are pending.

Nov 17, 2022

Walter Warren McKee, Jr., age 89, of Coupland, Texas, entered Heaven’s gates and was reunited with his wife, Elaine, on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Walter was born on April 3, 1933, in Dallas, Texas, to his parents, Walter Warren McKee, Sr. and Maidie Minyard McKee. Walter graduated from Belton High School in 1950, where he made lifelong friendships with...

Nov 9, 2022

On November 9, 2022, Our Lord Jesus called Amiel Joe (Joey) Johnson, 66, from Lexington, Texas, home.  Joey was born on November 20, 1955, in Austin, Texas to Mildred Rogers and Amiel Joe Johnson.  Joey was baptized at Adina Christian Church at the age of 16 and later became a confirmed member of St. James Lutheran Church of Lexington. ...

Nov 7, 2022

Jesse King Junior was born on May 17th, 1957, in Taylor, Texas. He was the eldest of Jesse King Senior and Mary Etta King. Jesse Jr., "Jess-June", as he was affectionately called, attended Elgin Public Schools, and graduated from Elgin High School in 1975. It was there that he excelled in basketball earning him all Central -Texas State honours....

Nov 5, 2022

Jim’s best friend was his son, James.  He loved him with every ounce of his being. They played together all his life.  James married a beautiful woman, Maggie Lara, who he also adored.  Their two boys, Trip (James David Davis III) and Jack (Jonathon Douglas Davis) will grow up hearing all the stories about Pap.  They will know Pap,...

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...