Francis “Bijah” Fowler

PLEASANTON—It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Francis “Bijah” Fowler. He joined his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2023, in Pleasanton. Bor n on Oct. 22, 1974, i n A lpine , Bijah was known for his intelligence, determination, and unwavering loyalty as a friend.

Retchloff

Ted Retchloff, 75, of Rockdale died Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, at Phillips & Lucke y F u ne r al Home in Rockdale with Greg Spears and Bill Harris officiating. Burial followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery Mr. Retchloff in Rockdale. Mr.

Dennis Ray Willard

Dennis Ray Willard, 74, of Rockdale died Friday, June 2, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Caldwell. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Willard was born Dec. 9, 1948, to the late Clarence and Angie Lou Hamby Willard.

Sheriff Ted Retchlof

Retired Deputy Sheriff Ted Retchloff, 75, of Rockdale died Monday, May 29, 2023. Visitation is set for 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, May 31, a t Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1, also at the funeral home. (See a full obituary in next week’s Reporter.)

Krenek

Mrs. Krenek Services for Lillian Marie Cmajdalka Krenek, 90, of Rockdale, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rockdale. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Douglas

Mr. Douglas SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA—Norman Earl Douglas Sr., beloved husband, father and friend, passed away in San Luis Obispo, California, on Apr il 24, 2023, at the age of 89. Norman was born Jan. 30, 1934, in Heidenhe imer to Ennis Sr. (Buddy) and Inez Cliff Douglas.

Pelzel

Audrey Ann Heselmeyer Pelzel was born on April 8, 1963, in Taylor. She graduated with honors from Taylor High in 1981 and went on to earn a degree in elementary education with a minor in special education from Southwestern University in Georgetown, graduating summa cum laude in 1985.

Manson

Jonathan Aaron Manson, 58, of Milano, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at a nursing home in Katy. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Goodwill Baptist Church, 90767 Hwy 79, in Milano. Burial will be held at Milano Cemetery in Milano.

Armstrong

Armstrong Graveside services for Theresa F. Armstrong, 87, of Milano were held Monday, May 22, 2023, at Liberty Community Cemetery in Milano with Tomm Owens officiating. Mrs. Arms t rong died peacefully at her home with family by her side on Thursday, May 19, 2023. She was born Aug.

Wallace

Sam Wallace Jr., 77, of Rockdale passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Allen Chapel AME Church in Rockdale with Pastor Willie Phillips officiating. Burial services will be held at 10 a.m.