Skinner

AUSTIN—Walter I. Skinner Jr. passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2022, at the age of 96 in Corpus Christi, surrounded by loving relatives. Col. Skinner spent his last six years in Corpus Christi, having lived most of his life in Austin as a proud member of the Texas National Guard.

Stevenson

Caleb Matthew Stevenson, 22, of Palmetto, Georgia, formerly of Rockdale, passed away Dec. 22, 2022 in Palmetto, Georgia. Caleb was born Aug . 17, 2000, in LaGrange to Donna Morgan and Joel Stevenson. He was a graduate of Milano High School. He worked at Masada Industries as a project manager.

Du Bois

Boyce L. Du Bois, 88, of Panorama Village passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at his home. Ser v ic e s were held Sunday, Dec. 18, at Phillips & Lucke y Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Roy Dillard officiating. Burial followed at Sandy Creek Cemetery near Rockdale.

Hairston

MILANO—Jo Ella Magee Hairston, 89, of Temple took her last breath on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at her home, under hospice care, in the presence of her family. A grave side service was held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Milano Cemetery in Milano.

Norwood

DALLAS—Oliver Eugene Norwood was born on July 11, 1944, in Gause to Johnnie and Laura (Smith) Norwood. At an early age Oliver joined New Hope Bap tist Church in Rockdale and confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Cates

Wanda Mardell Cates, 88, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Rockdale Estates. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with Alan Gardenhire officiating. Burial followed at the Cates Cemetery. Mrs. Cates was born Nov. 9, 1934, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Harry and Ida (Stubblefield) Bell.

Clayton

CAMERON—Robert A. Clayton Jr. of Temple died Dec. 5, 2022, in Temple. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Clayton was born to Ester and Robert Clayton on May 11, 1939, in Milam County. He attended school in Rogers and O.J. Thomas School in Cameron.

Holley

CLEBURNE—Barbara Jonell (BJ) Grabener Holley passed quietly in her sleep on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Barbara was born and raised in Texas and lived in many places throughout the state. She loved her great state of Texas.

Wettstein

Sandra Gail Wettstein, 70, of Rockdale died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at her home in Rockdale. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12-noon Saturday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

Debose

Boyce L. Du Bois, 88, of Panorama Village died Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at his home in Panorama Village. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Sun day, Dec. 18, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Pastor Roy Dillard officiating.