Matherne

Mr. Matherne Ewell P. Materne, 87, of Rockdale died at 12:44 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Lutcher, Louisiana. In termen t of his ashes was at Forest Grove Christian Church on July 5. Mr. Math erne was born March 17 1936, in New Orleans, LA, to Floyd Ewell Matherne and Lurline Shexnayder Matherne.

Mitchell

Laura Ann Mitchell, 70, of Rockdale passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Ascens ion Seton Williamson in Round Rock. She was born Sept. 24, 1952, to Ulesly “Jim” Conner and Dorothy Mae Richards in San Gabriel. She worked as a caregiver.

Lamar Straub Closs Jr

Lamar Straub Closs Jr. of Brenham passed away June 20, 2023, at the age of 80 years old. L a m a r , fondly known as “Bear,” was born in Pasadena, Texas, on Nov. 13, 1942, (which was on a Friday) to Lamar and Wanda Hawkins Closs. He was their only child.

Trinidad Jaramillo Muñoz

Trinidad Jaramillo Muñoz peacefully entered eternal rest on June 22, 2023. She was 102 years old. Funeral ser v ices will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home, 2800 N. Travis, in Cameron.

Nancy Ford Willis

Nancy Ford Willis, 84 of Rockdale, formerly of Pflugerville, died June 13, 2023. A funeral service was held Monday, June 19, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Past or Steven Ammons officiating. Burial followed in Milano Cemetery.

Billie Jean Kornegay

Billie Jean Kornegay, 90, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born to Miles Edward “Ed” McCoy and Opal Beatrice Hillen McCoy on Nov. 20, 1932, in Rockdale. She graduated f rom Rockdale High School in 1949 and attended Southwest Texas State at San Marcos.

Shelton

Jerry Lee William Shelton Sr. was born on Christmas day in 1949 at his Grandmother’s home in Lexington. He was raised by his grandmother, Toni Shelton, and his father, Lee Roy. Jerry departed this world on June 5, 2023, at the age of 73 at his daughter’s home in Tanglewood.

Mr. Hall

Hall GRAHAM—Charlie Hall, 90, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, in Houston. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at Oasis of Grace Church, 622 Cherry St., in Graham. Charlie was born on Sept. 9, 1932, in Mexia and was one of five children born to Mary Hall.

Headrick

Mr. Headrick Billy Howard Headrick left his earthly home for his forever home in Heaven on June 6, 2023, at the age of 87. Billy was born in Georgetown on May 18, 1936, to Roy L . a n d Edna Headrick. He attended school in Georgetown, graduating from Georgetown High School in 1955.

Francis “Bijah” Fowler

PLEASANTON—It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Francis “Bijah” Fowler. He joined his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2023, in Pleasanton. Bor n on Oct. 22, 1974, i n A lpine , Bijah was known for his intelligence, determination, and unwavering loyalty as a friend.