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.

Moore

Mrs. Moore Betty L. Moore, 83, of Rockdale died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Taylor. A grave side service will be held Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at the Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler and a celebration of life service will be held in Rockdale at a later date. Mrs.

Peters-Gerthe

Shirley Ann Peters-Gerthe, age 82 of Rockdale, graduated into Heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Private family burial was held Dec. 23, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Rockdale. Shirley was born Sept. 26, 1941, in Caldwell to William H.

Biehle

Mrs. Biehle Darlene Biehle, 69, of Thorndale died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at her home in Thorndale. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale with Pastor Jeff Doria and Pastor Scott Schaller officiating.

Gonzales

Santos Gonzales, 86, of Tanglewood/ Rockdale died peacefully in Bryan on Dec. 28, 2023. Santos was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Paige to Andres O. and Maria Gonzales. Mr.

Mauldin

Maurice “Old Man” Grant Mauldin, 81, of Temple passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Temple. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 30, at Lexington Cemetery in Lexington. Mr. Mauldin was born June 19, 1942, to Frank and Vivian (Hobbs) Mauldin in Rockdale.

McDaniel

Mrs. McDaniel Florene Frosch McDaniel, 85, of Forest Grove community went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Forest Grove Christian Church, with Pastor Lance Walch officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery.

Voelkel

Mr. Voelkel Paul Otto Voelkel of Hallettsville died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2023. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville wi t h F at her Michael Rother officiating. A rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Exner

LEXINGTON—Funeral services for Walter “W.O.” Exner, 97, of Lexington were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington with Rev. Jonathan Meyer officiating. Burial followed at St. James Lutheran Cemetery in Lexington. Walter Oscar Exner, better known as W.O.

Barnett

Mildred “Mamaw” Loretta Barnett, 91, of Milano, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at her home in Milano. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Donald Valenta officiating. Burial will follow at Milano Cemetery.