McIrvin

Mary Geraldine McIrvin, 77, of Rockdale died Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Taylor. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mrs. McIrvin was born May 7, 1944, i n C e n t r a l Falls, Rhode Island, to John P. and Margaret C. (Nesbit) LaBerge.

Speer

CENTERVILLE—Irene Ellison Speer was born on Nov. 10, 1930, in Petteway, a town in Robertson County, to Henry B. and Annie Irene Ellison. On Jan. 26, 1949, she married the love of her life, Lenton Speer. Of this long-lasting union, were born three children, Michael, Timothy and Deborah.

Perkins

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lichtenhahn Perkins, 93, of Rockdale died Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Rockdale. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, followed by burial at Sandy Creek Cemetery near Rockdale.

Ashley

HANOVER—Carolyn “Pat” Ashley, 82, of Hewitt died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hewitt Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hewitt Graveside services were held Monday, April 4, at Liberty Cemetery in the Hanover community. Ms. Ashley was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Liberty to Reese and Mildred (Davis) Ashley.

Carney

Our beloved brother, father of five, grandfather of 11 and friend, Dennis John Carney passed away at his home in Rockdale on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the age of 74. Dennis was born in 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John Regis and Mary Ellen ( and Mary Ellen (Cline) Carney.

Gest

LANCASTER—Brinkne Nicoal Gest of Red Oak was born on Oct. 9, 1992, in Dallas to Walter Lynn and Cynthia Elaine Gest. She came into this world fighting for her life with a serious heart defect and this miracle child continued to fight throughout her life, astonishing her doctors at every turn.

Hodges

Odelsa Jean Hodges, 88, of Rockdale died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Round Rock. The family will observe a private service at a later date. Mrs. Hodges was born March 4, 1934, in Dewey, Oklahoma, to Eugene Wayne and Violet Mae (Tuck) Brown.

Kent

Clinton Edwin Kent, 77, of Clifton passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 17, 2022. A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Church on the Hill, 2000 Old Brandon Road in Hillsboro. Burial was held later at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.

Labay

CAMERON—Services for Lucille Teresa Schoellmann Labay will be Thursday, April 7, 2022, beginning with a rosary at 2 p.m., followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church in Nada. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Nada.

Seelig

Doris Ann Seelig, 87, of Temple, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Graveside services were held Friday, April 1, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Ms. Seelig was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Rockdale to Edward and Bessie Leona (Henry) Backhaus.