Bell

Mrs. Bell Patricia Jean Bell, 55, of Temple passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving fami ly and dear friends. Bor n on June 15, 1970, Patricia lived a life defined by love, creativity, humor and an unwavering devotion to the people she cherished.

Lorraine Crowell Drake

Lorraine Crowell Drake, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2026, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, at the age of 95.

Robert Eugene Melcher

CENTERVILLE—Robert Eugene Melcher, 80, went to be w i th his Heavenly Father on Jan. 28, 2026, in Cypress, after courageously battling a lengthy illness. Se r v i c es were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville.

Charles Glenn Phillips

Charles Glenn Phillips, age 81, was born on May 4, 1944, In Houston. He w e nt home to be with our Lord and Savior on Dec. 27, 2025, trusting fully in the promise of everlast ing l i fe through Jesus Christ. Charles was one of seven children born to Guy and Virgie Phillips.

Lois Ann (Pope) Haag

TAY LOR—Lois A nn (Pope) Haag was born on Ma r ch 23 , 1947, in Newnan, Georgia, to John and Gwen Pope. She passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. She and her family moved to Angleton in 1959, where Lois met James Haag. They were wed on Feb. 9, 1964, and were married for 62 years.

Stevenson

Stevenson TEMPLE—With hearts both heavy and grateful, we remember Barbara Jo (Petty) Stevenson, who departed this world on Feb. 7, 2026, at age 89, in Temple, leaving behind a legacy woven of love, kindness and quiet grace.

Bird

Mrs. Bird Jo Newton Bird, named at birth Charles Willadine Locklin, passed on Feb. 2, 2026, in Evansv i l le, Indiana, with caregivers and family near. She was born Oct. 14, 1930, in Dav i l la, to Ruth Lucille (Hill) and Howard Newell Locklin.

Calvin

Willie West Calvin Jr., 71, of Thorndale, passed away on Feb. 5, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Elvira Calvin. No services will be held.

McDaniel

McDaniel Funeral ser vices for Mar y Jane (Leschber) McDaniel, 82, of Thorndale will be he ld at 10 a . m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Phillips & Lucke y Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in the Detmold community near Thorndale. Rev. Larry K.

Smith

Mr. Smith Leroy Smith, 88, passed away peacefully the morning of Feb. 5, 2026, surrounded by h i s lov i ng family, and went home to be with the Lord. Fu n e r a l services were he ld a t 1 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Tanglewood Baptist Church, with Pastor Doug Brinson officiating.