Willrich

Mr. Willrich Robert Lee Willrich Sr., former mayor of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Ser v ic e s are currently pending with Lang Memorial Funeral Home in Giddings.

Ahrendt

LEXINGTON—Funeral services for Robert Lee Ahrendt, 96, of Lexington were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, at Lexington United Methodist Church in L e x i ng ton, with Rev. Chris Waks of f ic iat ing. Burial followed in the Lexington Mr. Ahrendt Cemetery.

Miles

Ms. Miles Frances Miles, 63, of Rockdale passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Sept. 26, 1962, in Rockdale. A celebration of l i fe will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, followed by burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Caroline May Mills Jones

Caroline May Mills Jones, 77, of Thorndale passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Will O’ Bell Nur sing Home in Bartlet t , af ter a shor t bat t le with dementia. Caroline was born on March 5, 1949, to the late James and Vissie Mills.

Robert Lee Ahrendt

Funeral services for Robert Lee Ahrendt, 96, of Lexington, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, at Lexington United Methodist Church in Lexington with Rev. Chris Waks officiating. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery.

Wilma Marie Tuma Owens

Wilma Marie Tuma Owens was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Wilma was born on May 7, 19 37, i n Milam County to James Martin Tuma and Nina Beatrice Edelmon Tuma. She lived her life in Rockdale.

Mary Davis Ware

Mary Davis Ware, 85, of Rockdale, passed away April 27, 2026, at her residence. Funeral ser vices will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Rising Star Baptist Church in Rockdale, with burial to follow at New Oaklawn Cemetery.

Payne

Mrs. Odessa Payne Odessa Payne was born in Smiley to Walter G. and Quincy Erwin on Oct. 26, 1947, and went to be with our good Lord on May 2, 2026.

Williams

Mr. Williams Charlie Wayne “Skeeter” Williams, 81, of Rockdale died on April 19, 2026, at a Temple hospital. The funeral service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Rockdale with Pastor Stephen Ammons officiating.

Ellison

Mr. Ellison Welton Hugo Ellison, age 83, born Jan. 14, 1943, in Bryan was the youngest of five children and remained cherished as the “baby” of his family throughout his life. He grew up in several Texas towns, graduated from Rockd ale High School and went on to earn a master’s degree in journalism.