Delores Muñoz Varela

Delores Muñoz Varela, 79, of Houston passed away on Feb. 19, 2024, surrounded by family in Dallas. Delores (aka Jim, Dee, Lola, Lolie, Momma, and Nana) was born on her family’s farm in Sharp on Oct. 27, 1944, to Ignacio Muñoz and Anita San Miguel.

Seelke

Glen Earl Seelke, 65, of Rockdale passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Temple. He was born Sept. 3, 1958, to Frank Earl and Joy Louise (Holiday) Seelke in Rockdale. He graduated from Rockdale High School. He was a hard worker and truly good person.

Albin E. Machu

Marvin was born on Nov. 7, 1947, to Albin E. Machu and Vlasta Kovar Machu. He was called to his heavenly home on Feb. 14, 2024, at the age of 76, sur rounded by his loving family at his home of 50 years in Thorndale. Marvin was one of nine children.

Hoyt Wayne Todd

Hoyt Wayne Todd was reunited with his Lord on Jan. 16, 2024, on a morn ing drive to wor k in an unexpected automobi le accident. Hoy t was born in Br yan on July 13, 1963, to John Wayne and Dorothy Nell Todd. (Preceded in death.) He was a graduate of North Texas State University.

Walter Joseph “Joe” Wallace Jr.

Walter Joseph “Joe” Wallace Jr., 69, of Cameron died Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at his home. Ser v i c es were held Saturday, Feb. 17, at Marek-Bu r n s - L ay well Funeral Home in Cameron. Masonic graveside services followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron.

Betty Joyce Dockall Guthrie

Betty Joyce Dockall Guthrie, a couple of weeks away from her 92 birthday, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral home in Rockdale with Pastor Patrick Welton officiating.

Betty Jane Backhaus

Betty Jane Backhaus, 93, of Rockdale died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Cameron. A funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 10, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Patrick Welton officiating. Burial followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Betty was born Dec.

Donny Ray Heine

Donny Ray Heine, born on Dec. 21, 1939, to Richard and Zanie Heine, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the age of 84, with his devoted wife, Virginia by his side. Donny was a lifelong farmer and rancher, known for his unwavering work ethic, ingenuity and commitment to excellence.

John Lee Jaeger

John Lee Jaeger, 79, of Davilla died suddenly Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at his home. Services wi ll be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale with Pastor Schaller and Pastor Doria officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Monica Michelle Jones

Monica Michelle Jones was born on Oct. 31, 1982, to Emmett and Gloria Aguirre, the second youngest of their five children. She graduated from Milano High School in 2001 and later received a degree in history from Texas A&M University.