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Belva Jaye Alexander, 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father early Monday morning, April 20, 2020. Belva was born in Gatesville, Texas, the first of four children to Lawrence and Ruby Fisher on Christmas Eve in 1934. She attended schools in Gatesville, Whitney, and graduated from Belton High School the Class of ’53. Before graduation, she met Wilford Alexander and the two began dating during their junior and senior years. After graduation, she attended Durham Business College, while working for the City of Belton. On February 26, 1954, she married her high school sweetheart and together they celebrated 66 years. In 1957, the young couple moved to Tacoma, Washington while Wilford served in the United States Army. While living in Tacoma, they welcomed their first child, Keith in 1959. That same year they left Washington and moved to Elgin, where she began working with Lawson Rivers at the Cotton Exchange. In 1961, the couple welcomed their second child, Karol. Shortly after, Belva then began a 30 plus year career with the State of Texas until her retirement in 1999. In her retirement, she worked for the ACME Brick Company for over five years.
Read moreSusan Jonse Renteria, 84, of Elgin, passed away Friday morning, April 17, 2020. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
Read morePetra G Gonzales was called to heaven on April 16, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Austin, Texas.
Read moreGlenn Edward Ross, 62, of Taylor, passed away Saturday evening, April 18, 2020. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
Read moreGeneva Estell Hibbs age 79, of Elgin passed away Tuesday April 14, 2020.
Read moreCarl Clifford Ferguson, 90, of Bertram, passed away Monday morning, April 20, 2020. Private Graveside Service will be conducted at the Elgin Cemetery on Thursday, April 23rd. Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
Read moreJesus Torres Morales, 60, of Elgin passed away Saturday morning, April 11, 2020. Survived by his wife, Timotea. He will lie in state at the family residence on Monday, April 13th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A private Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted the following day at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin. Christian Burial will follow at the Elgin Latin Cemetery. Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
Read moreFreddy Loveday Sr. born to Gilford and Fern Loveday in Sevierville, Tennessee died at 72 years of age in Elgin, Texas on April 8, 2020. He was a member of the Sevier County High School Football Team and Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed wrestling, playing baseball, horseback riding, and swimming. He also enjoyed watching the Lady Longhorns play basketball and both Texas (orange) and Tennessee (burnt orange) play football. He was a proud member of the local Moose Lodge, while he lived and worked in Austin. His education consisted of a GED, trade school, and some college. He was a Key Club speaker after attending Camp Gary Job Corp. to become an Electrician. Freddy was formerly employed by the City of Austin for 30+ years and retired from Holly Street Power Plant as a Safety Specialist Senior.
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