Yakesch

Mr. Yakesch Thomas Hardy Yakesch passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 81. Bo r n o n F e b r u a r y 14, 1944, in Rockdale, Texas, he was rai sed in Thorndale before later making his home in Taylor.

Allen

Mr. Allen THORNDALE—Billy Dean Allen, age 71, passed away at his home in Temple, Oklahoma, on Sept. 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Evangelical Christian Church, 3394 FM 486 in Thorndale. He was born in Lubbock to Olen Odell (Bill) and Alice B.

Moore

Jimmie W. Moore passed away on Sept. 4 after a battle with cancer. His cele bration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Millwood Baptist Church in Austin. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. He was born in Austin on March 13, 1947, the son of JC and Edna Moore.

Mrs. Pick

Nancy Elizabeth Jones Pick was born July 23, 1955, in Rockdale to Edward and Jessie Jones. She attended school in Trinit y and Mart. She was very active in sports activities and she graduated from Mar t High School in 1973. She had two daughters, Amanda Grace and Bethany Clay.

Mr. Ross

Walter ( Walt) Raymond Ross Sr., 78, of Rockdale, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, after an extended battle with heart disease. Walt worked many years as project manager for several different companies throughout his career, including a year as project manager in Africa.

Womack

Michael Womack, 55, of Festus, Missouri, died on Sept. 4, 2025.

Gonzales

Mrs. Gonzales GIDDINGS—Funeral services for Eleanor Gonzales, 83, of Tanglewood/ Rockdale, will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at St . Ma rgar e t Catho l ic Chur c h in Giddings. Bur ial wi l l follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

Taylor

Ms. Taylor Kay Frances Taylor, age 73, of Rockdale passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2025. Bor n on June 26, 1952, to Emmett James a nd Mattie Pearl McBride, Kay lived a li fe f i l led with compassion, strength, and unwavering faith.

Hafley

Don Allen Hafley, 83, of Milano passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2025, at Arling ton Memorial Hospital in Arlington. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Phillips & Lucke y Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Sandy Creek Cemetery.

Baban

Mr. Baban Nathan Lee Baban, 59, of Rockdale passed away on Aug. 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Se r v i c es were held Sunday, Aug. 10, at Phillips & Lucke y F u ne r al Home in Rockdale with Chaplain William Falsone officiating. Burial followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.