Adele Roseline Doss Menn Lumpkins

Adele Roseline Doss Menn Lumpkins, 99, peacefully departed this life on Feb. 1, 2024. On Feb. 23, 1924, she became the firstborn child of Bailey Antonio and Sabina Pelzel Doss at their home in Milam County. She was baptized and then later confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

Kenneth Wayne Von Gonten

Kenneth Wayne Von Gonten went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 1, 1956, to Henry and Margaret (Adams) Von Gonten. Von Gonten He, his parents, and his sister Debby lived in Rockdale, where he grew up and graduated from Rockdale High School.

Byron Wayne “Square” Neal

Byron Wayne “Square” Neal, 94, of Rockdale went to his heavenly home on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. A funeral ser v ice was held at Friday, Jan. 26, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Timothy Stephens officiating.

Calvin Braun

On Jan. 18, 2024, Calvin Braun of Rockdale, a loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 81. Services were held Monday, Jan. 22, at St. James Lutheran Church in Brenham, followed by a graveside service at St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. Lawrence Bade officiated. Calvin was born Feb.

Betty Morton

Betty Morton, 89, of Blackjack passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Cameron. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Blackjack Cemetery with pastor Jimmie Mrs. Morton Haile officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

Kenneth Cecil Gifford Jr.

Kenneth Cecil Gifford Jr., 73, of Rockdale died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at his home. Services are pending with Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.

Evelyn Jean Simmons

Evelyn Jean Simmons, 91, of Milano went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday Jan. 21, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Stephen Ammons officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to service at 2 p.m.

Lera Mae Matous

Lera Mae Matous, 89, of Rockdale died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in College Station. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cyclone with Pastor Ranjan Cletus officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Betty L. Moore

Betty L. Moore, 83, of Rockdale died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Taylor. A celebration of l i fe service will be held at 12-noon Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in the New Salem Building at Fair Park in Rockdale. Mrs. Moore was born Nov.

Mary Ruth Haney

John 16:22 “Therefore, you will have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice and your joy no one will take from you.” O n No v. 20, 2023, Mar y Ruth Haney, a longtime resident of Rockdale, passed away quietly in Dallas to her home in Heaven after a brief hospital stay.