Little

Walter Lee Little (aka Tucker), 77, of Rockdale, succumbed to cancer on Jan. 8, 2022, at Ascension Seton Hospital in Round Rock. Walter was born on Oct. 3, 1944, in Hearne to Rosita (Hamilton) Little and Roy Edward Little. He was the oldest of five siblings.

Mitchell

It is with great sadness that the family of Kimberly Michelle Mitchell announce her passing on Jan. 12, 2022. Kimberly was born in Rockdale on July 16, 1961, to Edna and Carnell Mitchell. She was beloved by many and a stranger to none.

Valenzuela

Alicia Valenzuela, 65, of Rockdale died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at her home in Rockdale. No services are planned. Ms. Valenzuela was born April 21, 1956, in Butler, Penn sylvania, to Rolland Edward and Mary Helen (Hilderbrand) Turner. She was a homemaker.

Zuehlke

Leslie Ann Zuehlke of Thorndale passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin after vigorously battling her cancer with positivity, grace, and dignity for the past 9 years. She was 58 years and 10 months old.

Beard

Linda Sue Cooper Beard passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, after a short battle with metastatic lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Joe and Arvilla Cooper; a brother, Joe Cooper; and a sister, Shirley Davenport.

Eaker

Justin Leonard Eaker, 26, of Bryan, passed away on Jan. 3, 2022. A visitation was held on Sunday, Jan. 9, at Milam County Cowboy Church, from 1-2 p.m., with a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. A graveside service was held immediately following at Mount Zion Cemetery.

Finley

Odelia Bourque Finley, 92, of Waco, formerly of Rockdale, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital. Her body will be cremated and memorial services are pending. Interment will be in Rice Cemetery, CR 241, Cameron.

Gage

Visitation for James Gage, 85, of Humble will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Graveside service will immediately follow at Pleasant Retreat Cemetery near Thorndale.

May

Mickie Musgrave May, 68, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. As per her wishes, she will be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Summers

Lottie Marie Doss Summers, 80, of Troup died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Providence Park Rehab in Tyler. A Celebration of Life memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at Lone Star Church in Tyler. Ms. Summers was born Nov. 11, 1941, to Carlton and Bernice (Rogers) Doss, in Burleson County.