Molinare

Mrs. Molinare Julie Molinare, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on May 8, 1950, in Port Arthur to Jane t te Wheat Por ter a nd Alton Porter.

Stigall

Mr. Stigall Billy Hiatt Stigall, 89, of San Gabriel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at San Gabriel Christian Church in San Gabriel, with Pastor Billy Bob Cox officiating.

Merritt

Mrs. Merritt Wanda Elaine “Sookie” Love Merritt, 77, of Sharp passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, sons and family. Elaine was born o n Ma r c h 30, 1949, on the family farm in Milam County to Clyde Milton and Carrie Mae Bingham Love.

Griffin

Mr. Griffin James Nolan Griffin passed away in the early morning hours of April 4, 2026, at the age of 39. Ser v ic e s will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Phillips & Lucke y F u ne r al Home in Rockdale with Pastor Matt Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow at Pin Oak Cemetery near Gause.

Koscielniak

Kenneth Wayne Koscielniak, 68, of Robinson passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Baylor Scott & Koscielniak White Hospital in Temple after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be at 11 a .m.

McCoy

Mrs. McCoy Audrey McCoy passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. A grave side service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Audrey was born Feb. 18, 1961. She was outspoken, bold and completely unforgettable.

Towery

Mrs. Towery Lou Ann Tower y, 89, of Thorndale, went to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, March 27, 2026. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will follow at Salty Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m.

Hall

Mary Ann Hall, 88, of Rockdale, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. The family will receive visitors an hour prior to services on Thursday.

McKenzie Born

McKenzie Born on Sept. 2, 1952, in Isleta (El Paso), Jer r ie McKinzie entered the world as a blessing to her parents, Alva Willis “Bill” Jones and Hettie Mae Jones.

Beatrice Paula Korenek

Beatrice Paula Korenek, 82, of Temple, formerly of Rockdale, passed away Wednesday, Mar ch 4, 2026, and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Services were held Wednesday, March 11, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with Father John officiating.