Garza

Mr. Garza Cruz Garza Jr., age 64, of Rockdale passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Schertz. A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Satur d ay, Oc t . 5, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial followed at Garza Cemetery in Rockdale, Visitation was held Friday Oct.

Stork

Mrs. Stork Evelyn Marie Stork, 88, of Rockdale passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White in Temple. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Patrick Welton officiating. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F.

Biar

Jerry Lynn Biar was born Nov. 26, 1948, to Gerhard and Frances Biar. He would grow up on a farm just outside of Thorndale with his parents and four siblings. Jerry would make Thorndale his home, raising a family that he loved very much.

Veda Marie Talafuse

Veda Marie Talafuse, 78, Veda Marie (Bernard) was born June 30, 1946, in Taylor to Maurice and Ethel (Henninghaus) Bernard. Veda worked in customer service for many years. Veda Bernard and Raymond Talafuse were married May 27, 1998, in Cameron.

Swift

Dr. Leroy V. Swift Jr. was born Aug. 11, 1936, to his parents, Leroy Swift Sr. and Juanita Long-Swift. He went on to be with the Lord on Sept. 5, 2024, at the age of 88. His mothe r Juanita Swift, father Leroy Swift Sr.

Calhoun

CAMERON—Mildred Mary “Mickey” Calhoun, 106, of Cameron died Friday, Aug. 29, 2024, at her residence following a short illness. A public viewing for her was held Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Green- Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron. Mrs. Calhoun Graveside services were held Wednesday, Sept.

Laughlin

CALDWELL—Ruel Michael Laughlin II was born on May 29, 1967, in Baytown, to his parents, Sandra and Ruel Laughlin. He passed away on Aug. 28, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, surrounded by his family and friends. Michael graduated from Caldwell High School in 1985.

Torres

Mrs. Torres The family of Isidora Salazar de Torres, 81, of Minerva will receive friends for visitation from: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. A memorial service will follow from 2 to 3 p.m.

Pletcher

CANYON—Julia Ca r o l “Judy” Pletcher, 91, of Canyon passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Services wi ll be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, a t Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Graveside ser vices will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Ochil tree County Cemetery in Perryton.

Light

Robert “Bobby” Light was an avid sportsman with a deep love for fishing, hunting, barbecuing, farming and loving his family and friends dearly each and every day. He passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.