Hirt

TAYLOR—James Melvin Hirt passed from this earthly life, May 28, 2021, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, 13 days. Melvin was born to parents, Elsie and Emil Hirt at Gay Hill on Aug. 15, 1929.

Janak

Eveyln D. Janak, 88, of Rockdale died Friday, May 28, 2021. Rosary was recited Tuesday, June 1, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Mass was held Wednesday, June 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rockdale with Father Pedro Castillo and Bishop Gary Janak officiating.

Perry

Bobby Lee Perry, 64, was taken to his Heavenly home following a lengthy illness on May 5, 2021, from his earthly home in Rockdale, where he lived for four years. In accordance with his request, he was cremated.

Phillips

Joyce Clarice Simmons Phillips, 89, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 26, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan after a brief illness. She and her twin sister, Joy, were born on April 21, 1932, in Tipton, Oklahoma. They grew up in Orange, where they graduated from Lutcher Stark High School.

Davis

POTTSBORO—Charles “Chuck” Lester Davis, 78, of Pottsboro, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, May 20, 2021, with his loving wife Nelda by his side. Chuck was born Jan. 29, 1943, in Austin, to R.T. and Josie (Windom) Davis.

Sandoval

Alexandria “Alex” Sandoval passed away May 17, 2021, at her home with both her parents holding her. In January, she had been diagnosed with DIPG brain cancer. Despite how difficult it was, Alex fought hard until the very end.

Young

George Harry (Toke) Young Jr. was born Dec. 12, 1927, to George Harry Young Sr. and Alta Lee Guess Young. He was the youngest of two children born to the couple. The family lived in the Tracy community in the northwestern part of Milam County where George Sr. was a farmer and rancher.

Baker

Relious Anthony (Tony) Baker, died Monday, May 17, 2021, with his wife by his side. He was born Aug. 4, 1963, in Rockdale to Johnnie Louise Baker. His mother passed at an early age and he was then raised by his grandmother, Bertha Jackson. Mr.

McCann

John Harvey McCann III, 65, of Lexington died Tuesday, May 5, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1956, to John Harvey Jr. and Leona G. (Jordon) McCann in Zanesville, Ohio. On Dec. 28, 1975, he married Anne K. Davis in Frazeysburg, Ohio. Mr. McCann served in the U.S.

Needham

Billy Keith Needham, 73, of Cameron died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Baylor, Scott & White in Temple. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will be in Salty Cemetery near Rockdale. Mr. Needham was born Jan.