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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Thelma McLain Lawrence, age 84, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She was born Jan. 18, 1940, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to Curtis and Mae (Sumrall) McLain.

Katherine (Katie) Louisa Wolf Mogonye of Elgin, left this world to meet her Lord Wednesday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 97 years, two months shy of 98 years old. She is leaving behind a life full of cherished memories and a legacy of kindness and generosity.

On Monday, April 1, 2024, Gloria Mae Matthews Betak, age 80, left her earthly home in Bastrop, to go to “the Father’s House.” She was born April 12, 1943, in Rosenberg, to the most wonderful mother in the world, Joy Matthews, who was always her best friend and confidant in this world.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

BASTROP – Bastrop Police Department Officers were dispatched near Fisherman’s Park March 24, responding to reports of an unresponsive adult man in the water.