Clark

Mrs. Clark Margie Marie Clark, 100, of Rockdale passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Rockdale Estates in Rockdale. A funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 18, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Patrick Welton officiating.

Cooper

Mr. Cooper Bradley Dwayne Cooper, 62, passed away on Aug. 4, 2023, at his home in Minerva. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Minerva Community Center.

Durham

Mr. Durham CROFTON, KY—Gary Ray Durham, born March 19, 1952, passed away at his home in Argyle on Sept. 16, 2023, after a long illness. G ar y was born and raised in Crofton, Kentucky. He was the first- born son of Barrett E. and Beth Durham. To say Gary was active would be an understatement.

Gerren

Richard “Ricky” Gerren, 60, of Belton, formerly of Rockdale, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Ricky’s unexpected departure has left a profound impact on his family and the community, as they mourn the loss of a kind and self less soul.

Betak

THORNDALE—On Sept. 4, 2023, God called Dean Wayne Betak home. Dean was born o n Ma r c h 26, 1969, to Edward and Sharon Betak in Taylor. He was baptized and c on f i r med at St . Paul Lutheran Church. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School and then graduated from Thorndale High School in 1987.

Jaeger

Jerry Wade Jaeger, 54, of New Braunfels passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at his home in New Braunfels. A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at St. Paul’s Luthera n Church in Thorndale. Pastor Schaller officiated. Burial followed in Thorndale City Cemetery.

Burrough

Mrs. Burrough Evelyn Louise Shaver Burrough was born on Jan. 24, 1941, to William (Bill) and Loretta (Cox) Shaver. Growing up in Davilla, Evelyn was the youngest of three girls. Evelyn adored he r parents and learned her work ethic from her hardworking mother.

Angell

Mr. Angell CAMERON—Ferrol Ozell Angell, 84, of Cameron died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron. Burial followed at Walkers Creek Cemetery near Cameron.

Rinn

Rinn Ernest Warren Rinn, of Cameron, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Mr. Rinn Hospital in Temple. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron. Burial will follow at North Elm Cemetery.

Richardson

Richardson Ashley Elizabeth Laywell Richardson, 39, of Rockdale passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Funeral service were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.