Obituaries

James Edward Ferguson

James Edward Ferguson

James Edward Ferguson

James Edward Ferguson, 85, went to be with our lord and savior on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, after a short illness. Visitation wi ll be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug.
Frank Ramirez Sr.,

Frank Ramirez Sr.,

Frank Ramirez Sr.,

Frank Ramirez Sr., age 78, of Rockdale went to join our Heavenly Father on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. The viewing will be on We d n es d ay, Aug. 23, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the rosary from 7 to 8 p.m.
Alan Eugene Whitehead

Alan Eugene Whitehead

Alan Eugene Whitehead

Alan Eugene Whitehead, 72, former resident of Rockdale, passed away Fr iday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife Lola Whitehead and five children Devin Hill, Darian Whitehead, Robert Whitehead, Tara Hodges and Erica Seamans.  
Frank Anthony Garcia

Frank Anthony Garcia

Frank Anthony Garcia

Frank Anthony Garcia, 63, of Rockdale passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at his home in Rockdale. He was born on July 24, 1960, to Frank Silva Garcia and Dora Lopez in Taylor. On June 14, 1985, he married Esther Ybarra in Grand Mr. Garcia Prairie. Mr. Garcia proudly served in the U.S.
Nathan Wayne Baker

Nathan Wayne Baker

Nathan Wayne Baker

Nathan Wayne Baker, 77, of Cedar Creek, was born on Oct. 13, 1945, in Rockdale, to Robert “Babe” Baker and Bertha (Nelson) Baker. He g r a d uated from Rockdale High School in 1964 and joined the U.S.
Joyce Lafferty Crowder

Joyce Lafferty Crowder

Joyce Lafferty Crowder

Joyce Lafferty Crowder, 76, of Round Rock, formerly of Rockdale, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Hutto. She was born Jan. 16, 1947, to Will iam Lafferty and Dorothy Willis. Ms. Crowder grew up in Hearne but lived most of her life in Rockdale and always considered it home.
Alice Marie Ottmer Mowdy

Alice Marie Ottmer Mowdy

Alice Marie Ottmer Mowdy

Alice Marie Ottmer Mowdy, 80, of Rockdale passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, with Pastor Garland Moffet officiating.

Schneider

THORNDALE—Our precious Momma and Nana passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. She devoted her life to her family and beloved animals. She was born on Oct. 25, 1934, to Edwin and Lorraine (Fleming) Seelig of Thorndale. She married the love of her life, Howard Schneider, on Oct. 7, 1951, in Thorndale.

Morris

Bobbie Jean Morris, 91, of, Giddings went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. A graveside ser v ice was to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Lexington Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Lance Walch officiating.
Zawadzke

Zawadzke

Zawadzke

Barbara Ellis Zawadzke, 72, of Rockdale, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Round Rock. She was born on Sept. 19, 1950, to Ike Scarboro ugh and Zelma Elizabeth (Holliman) Ellis in Zawadzke Rockdale. She was raised in the Forest Grove area and worked as a hairstylist. Ms.