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03/09/2025

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14/07/2025

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25/06/2025

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24/06/2025

Delbert V. Paenitz

Delbert Verlin Paenitz, age 91, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025.

Delbert was born on September 30, 1933, in Taylor, Texas, to Herman and Mary (Belz) Paenitz. He was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Elgin, where he served as music director and shared his deep love of singing with the congregation. He also enjoyed sharing his smile and friendly nature while being a greeter.

Delbert was a dedicated cattle rancher who had a passion for farming and caring for animals. He also enjoyed trips to the beach and taking long country drives. After 33 years of service, he retired from the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation in 1988. Delbert loved telling stories and visiting with his family at cherished family gatherings.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Faye Paenitz; his wife, Connie Paenitz, whom he married in 1967 and who passed in 2014; his son Steve Paenitz of Kentucky, and son Lonney Paenitz of Elgin, Texas; grandson, Jade Bowling of Cedar Park, Texas; son-in-law, Harold VanRaden and granddaughter Jennifer VanRaden of Kenai Peninsula, Alaska; and brothers and their wives Bill and Paula Nolan of Gainesville, Texas, and Melvin and Betty Paenitz of Nacogdoches, Texas.

Delbert is survived by his son, Bryan Paenitz of Elgin, Texas; daughter, Kathy Bowling and husband Kenny of Cedar Park, Texas; daughter, Melissa VanRaden of Kenai Peninsula, Alaska; and daughter, Shannon Bailey and husband Jim of Cleburne, Texas; sister-in-law JoCarol Kemp and husband Allen. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren Raleigh Paenitz and wife Lindsey of Seffner, Florida; Mindy Flake and husband Jeff of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Bradley VanRaden of Kenai Peninsula, Alaska; Taylor Gordon and husband Grant of Joshua, Texas, and Grant Bailey of Cleburne, Texas. He was also blessed with a great-grandson, Liam Paenitz of Seffner, Florida, and four great-granddaughters. Kaitlyn Rhodes of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Gwenevere Gatlin-Flake of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Lola Paenitz of Seffner, Florida; and Bridget Gordon of Joshua, Texas.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Bryan Paenitz, Jim Bailey, Grant Bailey, Phillip Nolan, Chad Barteau, and Nathan Smith. Honorary pallbearers include: Kenny Bowling, Allen Kemp, and Grant Gordon.

Delbert will be remembered for his kind spirit, his deep love for his family, and his unwavering faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N, Elgin, Texas 78621.

Funeral service will begin at 10:00AM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow immediately at McDade Cemetery, 1876 US-290, McDade, Texas 78650.

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24/06/2025

Linda Kaye McCarty

Linda Kaye McCarty, age 76 of Kingsland went to be with the Lord surrounded by family. She was born December 6, 1948, to Sam and Esther Meredith. She married Phil McCarty on October 12 , 1979, and was married for 45 years and 7 months before her death. Linda loved God, her family and friends. She was a person that would do anything for anyone not asking for anything in return. She loved playing games and her puzzle books. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Sam & Esther Meredith , grandparents, Mae & Jim Meredith, Henry & Janie Steaples, her son Trey, her brothers, Jackie, Sammie, Greg, her sister, Nancy, brother-in-laws David King Sr., Richard King Sr., sister-in-law, Dolores Meredith , nephews, Jasper King & Michael Paul Meredith.

She is survived by her husband, Phil, son Phillip & wife Dee., sisters Barbara King, Bastrop, Annette King of McDade, Elaine King (husband Okas) of Bastrop, Bonnie Hyden (husband Buddy) of Leander, Rachel Biddy (husband Ricky ) of Hutto, brothers, Kenneth Meredith (wife Carol) of Corpus Christi, Mike Meredith of Elgin, Monty Meredith & Beverly McCarty of Corrigan, brother-in-law , Gilbert Meredith of Dale, grandchildren, Brandon, Keith & Storm, numerous nieces & nephews & extended family.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 and service will begin at 11:00 at Family Worship Center, 2425 FM 1704 , Elgin, Texas. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Bastrop.

Officiating Jerry Edmon & Buddy Hyden.

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24/06/2025

Howard New

AZC Howard L New, USN, (Retired) born on July 4th, 1934, in Cedar Creek, TX, to James Alfred New and Mary Willie Wolf, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20, 2025, in Smithville, TX.

Howard, while residing in Smithville, TX, joined the Naval Service on April 15, 1954 in Austin, TX and after completion of recruit training at NTC San Diego and additional training at AN “P” school and AD “A” school, he served tours at NAS San Diego, CA, Naval Base Guam (where he served on the USS Midway, USS Hancock and the USS Ticonderoga), NAS Chase Field Beeville, TX, Recruit Training Center Austin, TX (where he was a driver for Lady Bird Johnson), NAS Corpus Christi, NAF Naples, Italy, NAS Glenco, GA, and NAS Pensacola, FL. He retired from active-duty service on 5/28/1976 and transferred to the Fleet Reserve where he retired from service on 2/1/1983. His service awards included the National Defense Medal and six Good Conduct Awards.

While in the military, his civilian side was also full. Howard raced cars and pigeons, was a volunteer fire fighter, softball coach, den father, and mechanic, among other things. He loved to travel with his family, visiting a lot of historical sites and beaches, and while living in Italy, took 30 days every summer to camp throughout Europe. When he returned to Bastrop County, TX in 1985, he spent his retirement years gardening, raising chickens, playing dominoes, volunteering at the Bastrop Museum, serving in the Bastrop County Honor Guard, working on Bastrop history and family genealogies and visiting with numerous friends and family. He never met a stranger, and everyone loved listening to the stories he had to tell.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Tamra New of Smithville, TX and son, Jerry New of Santa Monica, CA; granddaughter Amy Williams McKay, USAF retired, (Kris) and grandson Patrick Owen (Kat); 5 great granddaughters and 1 great grandson; a sister Beatrice Plant of Austin, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

Howard is predeceased by his parents, a grandson Kenneth Williams and great granddaughter Jade, siblings Robert, Luther, Berniece, and Wilburn.

Howard’s final resting place will be in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX, with Military Funeral Honors and a tentative date of July 7, 2025. Memorial service plans will be announced, by the immediate family, at a later date.

The family would like to thank the Towers Nursing Home in Smithville, TX, for the excellent care and companionship shown during Howard's stays (twice) and the Smithville Public Library staff for keeping him with reading materials throughout the years, especially when he was not able to go there himself.

In remembrance of Howard, plant a garden, give to the food bank, work on your family tree, listen to a Veteran's stories or play a hand of dominoes

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24/06/2025

LaVerne Owens

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Edwina Laverne Lundgren Owens was born in 1924 to Edwin and Hulda Lundgren. Edwin was the owner and operator of the Elgin Cotton Oil Mill, and it sustained the family for three generations.

As a student at Elgin High School, she developed a lifelong interest in music and learned to play piano. Upon graduation, she took an interest in nursing and attended Seton School of Nursing, graduating in 1945. She took a job at Seton Hospital and worked there until she married Edward Thomas Owens, also an Elginite who was born in 1924. They were married in 1950.

Edward earned a degree in engineering from V.T. and took jobs in the petroleum industry. His career took the family to live in Utah, Georgia, Ohio, New Jersey, and back again to Texas when they moved to Houston in 1966. Ed’s work also took him to other countries. After her sons were no longer living at home, Laverne went back to work as a volunteer nurse at Memorial Hospital in Houston. Ed retired in 1994, and they returned to live in Elgin.

Laverne led an exemplary Christian life. She seldom talked the talk and constantly walked the walk—always placing others first, always wanting to serve, assist, or give. Doing unto others to such an extent that it was sometimes difficult to let others do unto her.

She was this way to the end. We always took snacks on visits to the nursing home. If you handed her a cookie, she would break it in half and offer you some. This happened every time.

She had some kind and wonderful friends in Elgin, and she helped a lot of people out when she saw they needed help. She was loved by all she met and will be greatly missed.

Laverne is survived by her oldest son, Russell; his wife Diane and their sons Austin and David. Also surviving her is son Ross and his daughters Emily and Kirsti as well as Laverne's son James. She was preceded in death by her son Tom. His daughters—Rebecca (husband Danny) and their children Nelson and Sullivan, Samantha, and Jennifer—also survive her.

Laverne is also survived by her sister, Joann, and nephews: Stan Lundgren , Brian Lundgren and family, and Randy Lundgren and family.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N, Elgin TX 78621.

Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 27, 2025, at First United Methodist Church Elgin, 216 W 3rd St, Elgin, TX 78621. Interment will follow at Elgin Cemetery, 901 W 2nd St, Elgin, TX 78621.

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30/05/2025

Pedro Avila Martinez

Pedro Avila Martinez, 50, of Austin, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 8:00PM with recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N, Elgin, Texas 78621.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 111 W Rio Grande St, Taylor, Texas 76574. Interment will follow immediately at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, 1800 Farm to Market Road 112, Taylor, Texas 76574.

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30/05/2025

Elena Plancarte Villegas

Elena Plancarte Villegas, 91, of Pflugerville, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 8:00PM with recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 HWY 95 N, Elgin, Texas 78621.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 302 W 11th St, Elgin, Texas 78621.

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20/05/2025

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20/05/2025

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20/05/2025

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