Obituaries

Andrea Louise Holmes

Andrea Louise Holmes

Andrea Louise Holmes

Andrea Louise Holmes, 55, of Rockdale died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Holmes , a homemaker, was born March 22, 1970, in Fresno, California, to Norma Mills. She married Micheal Sean Holmes on May 21, 2003. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Mills, and mother, Norma Mills.

Dorothy Ann Valigura

Dorothy Ann Valigura, 91, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025.  Graveside service were held Monday, June 30, at College Station Cemetery. Dorothy was born Sept. 9, 1933. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station.
Spence

Spence

Spence

Mr. Spence Rodney Clarence Spence, 92, was born Nov. 10, 1932, in the Forest Grove c ommu n i ty, south of Rockdale, to Henr y a nd Carr ie Kyle Spence. He passed from this life on June 20, 2025, at his home su r rounded by his loving wife Lu of almost 70 years, his children and their families.
McDavid

McDavid

McDavid

Charles William McDavid, 72, of Rockdale went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025. A graveside service Mr. McDavid will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, at Knobbs Cemetery in Lee County, with Bro. David Atwood officiating. Charlie was born in Elgin on Aug. 4, 1952.
Mr. Cook

Mr. Cook

Mr. Cook

Richard Thaddeus Cook, 57, of Thorndale went home to rest Wednesday, June 11, 2025, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Freddie Williams officiating.
Caldwell

Caldwell

Caldwell

Lanna Lee Caldwell, 68, of Rockdale passed away surrounded by her lovi ng f ami ly on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Ser v ic e s will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Forest Grove Christian Church, with Pastor Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery.
Black

Black

Black

Ms. Black Robyn Black, a devoted Christian, strong-willed individual, dedicated publ ic ser vant and proud veteran, pas sed away on May 14, 2025. He r l i fe was defined by faith, service and an unwavering commitment to others. Robyn served her country honorably as a member of the U.S.
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Coldiron

Mrs. Coldiron JoAnne Burgess Coldiron, 88, of Milano passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 (her mom’s birthday) in Caldwell. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June, at Sand Grove Cemetery with Alden Crowe officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Schulz

Mrs. Schulz GIDDINGS—Funeral services for Gladys Violet (Wolf) Schulz, 96, of Giddings are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursd a y, Ju n e 5, 2025, at Immanue l Lut her an Church in Giddings with Rev. Wilbern Michalk and Rev. Joshua Hahn officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery.
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Cloud

Mrs. Cloud Sharon Lee Caraway Cloud of Rockdale, TX, died in Katy on May 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Services will be 1 p.m. Fr iday, May 30, at Phil lips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale wi th Pasto r Matt Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.