Ellison

Mr. Ellison Welton Hugo Ellison, age 83, born Jan. 14, 1943, in Bryan was the youngest of five children and remained cherished as the “baby” of his family throughout his life. He grew up in several Texas towns, graduated from Rockd ale High School and went on to earn a master’s degree in journalism.

Boyd

Mrs. Boyd Carolyn Nell Leistra Boyd was born in Palestine, Texas, on July 11, 1943. After a lengthy illn ess, she passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her husband by her side. Her pa rents were John Fred Leistra and Zelma Lee Kiser Leistra.

Elliott

Ms. Elliott Kristina Marie Elliott, 41, of Gause went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held, 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at Phillips & Lucke y F u ne r al Home in Rockdale with Pastor Daniel Garrison officiating.

Lanham

Mrs. Lanham Genevieve Jeanette Lanham was born in the fall of 1939 and was the second child born to Thelma Key (Fread) and Gray A. Burton. Jeanette graduated from Victoria High School.

Merritt

Mrs. Merritt Wanda Elaine “Sookie” Love Merritt, 77, of Sharp passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, sons and family. Elaine was born on Ma r c h 30, 1949, on the family farm in Milam County to Clyde Milton and Carrie Mae Bingham Love.

Molinare

Mrs. Molinare Julie Molinare, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on May 8, 1950, in Port Arthur to Jane t te Wheat Por ter a nd Alton Porter.

Stigall

Mr. Stigall Billy Hiatt Stigall, 89, of San Gabriel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at San Gabriel Christian Church in San Gabriel, with Pastor Billy Bob Cox officiating.

Merritt

Mrs. Merritt Wanda Elaine “Sookie” Love Merritt, 77, of Sharp passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, sons and family. Elaine was born o n Ma r c h 30, 1949, on the family farm in Milam County to Clyde Milton and Carrie Mae Bingham Love.

Griffin

Mr. Griffin James Nolan Griffin passed away in the early morning hours of April 4, 2026, at the age of 39. Ser v ic e s will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Phillips & Lucke y F u ne r al Home in Rockdale with Pastor Matt Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow at Pin Oak Cemetery near Gause.

Koscielniak

Kenneth Wayne Koscielniak, 68, of Robinson passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Baylor Scott & Koscielniak White Hospital in Temple after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be at 11 a .m.