Mrs. Pick

Nancy Elizabeth Jones Pick was born July 23, 1955, in Rockdale to Edward and Jessie Jones. She attended school in Trinit y and Mart. She was very active in sports activities and she graduated from Mar t High School in 1973. She had two daughters, Amanda Grace and Bethany Clay.

Mr. Ross

Walter ( Walt) Raymond Ross Sr., 78, of Rockdale, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, after an extended battle with heart disease. Walt worked many years as project manager for several different companies throughout his career, including a year as project manager in Africa.

Womack

Michael Womack, 55, of Festus, Missouri, died on Sept. 4, 2025.

Gonzales

Mrs. Gonzales GIDDINGS—Funeral services for Eleanor Gonzales, 83, of Tanglewood/ Rockdale, will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at St . Ma rgar e t Catho l ic Chur c h in Giddings. Bur ial wi l l follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

Taylor

Ms. Taylor Kay Frances Taylor, age 73, of Rockdale passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2025. Bor n on June 26, 1952, to Emmett James a nd Mattie Pearl McBride, Kay lived a li fe f i l led with compassion, strength, and unwavering faith.

Hafley

Don Allen Hafley, 83, of Milano passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2025, at Arling ton Memorial Hospital in Arlington. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Phillips & Lucke y Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Sandy Creek Cemetery.

Baban

Mr. Baban Nathan Lee Baban, 59, of Rockdale passed away on Aug. 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Se r v i c es were held Sunday, Aug. 10, at Phillips & Lucke y F u ne r al Home in Rockdale with Chaplain William Falsone officiating. Burial followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Jarmon

Rev. Hubert T. Jarmon, 92, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. A wake will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at Morning Star Baptist Church-Doak Springs in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at New Hope Baptist Church in Rockdale. Burial will be at New Oaklawn Cemetery in Rockdale.

Edna Lora Dockall Miller

After living at least 80 of her almost 101 years on a small farm between Thorndale and Rockd ale, Edna Lora Dockall Miller passed away peace fully there on Aug. 3, 2025, with her family around her. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug.

Eleanor (Susie) Howell Weems

On Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Cameron, Eleanor (Susie) Howell Weems went home to be with the Lord at the amazing age of 102 years and 36 days. Susie was born in Cameron Mrs. Weems on June 28, 1923, to William (Bill) Howell and Ema Bredt Howell of Minerva.