Obituaries
Tammy Adkins Murphy
Jul 26, 2026
Tammy Adkins Murphy passed away on July 26, 2026, in Milano, Texas, at the age of 60. Born on November 28, 1965, in Huntington, West Virginia. Tammy brought warmth and compassion to those around her from the very beginning.
She was a beloved sister, cherished by many. Tammy is survived by her sisters, Deborah Short, Cathie Schumaker, and Darline Adkins, and...
Matilde Borgas Rangel
Jul 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family of Matilde Borgas Rangel announces his passing on July 5, 2026, in Temple, Texas. Born on October 17, 1936, in Robstown, Texas, Matilde’s life was defined by dedication to family, steadfast character, and an enduring sense of resilience.
Matilde lived a full and meaningful life, cherishing the bonds of family above all else. He is survived...
Alvin R. Long
Jun 30, 2026
Alvin R. Long, born May 24, 1955 in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 in Rockdale, Texas. His life, marked by kindness, and connection, is honored by the many who knew him, and the legacy he leaves behind is cherished by his family and friends.
Alvin was the son of Emanuel Victor Long and Dorothy Ann Shesler, who...
Debbie Abbott
Jun 23, 2026
Debbie Diane Abbott, born Debbie Diane Joyce on May 2, 1963, in Temple, Texas, passed on June 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A beacon of warmth and kindness, Debbie was deeply rooted in her family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Abbott, with whom she shared a remarkable 42 years of marriage. Their journey began in high...
Linda Green
Jun 21, 2026
Linda Green, 84 of Rosebud, died Sunday June 21, 2026 in a Cameron Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud.
Mrs. Green was born on June 25, 1941 in Alvin, Texas to Clyde and Annabelle Wright Wooster. She graduated from Alvin High School in 1959 and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s...
Floyd Clay Johnson
Jun 17, 2026
Service and obituary details are pending and will be announced when finalized.
Brenda Daris Taylor
Jun 15, 2026
Brenda Daris Taylor, age 53, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 4, 1973, in Machias, Maine, Brenda was the cherished daughter of Robert Daris Sr. and Roberta Chambers. Though born in Maine, she was raised in Texas, where she graduated from Belton...
Dorothy Elaine Jones Scott
Jun 13, 2026
Dorothy Elaine Jones Scott (Dot Scott) was born in Gideon, Missouri on April 22, 1939. Her parents and two sisters preceded her in death. Southeast Missouri was her home for the first 14 years of her life. She moved to Port Arthur, Texas and met her best friend and the love of her life, Robert Lanis Scott Jr., whom she...
Larry James Hoelscher
Jun 3, 2026
In loving memory of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Larry James Hoelscher, Sr. who passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026 at the age of 78.
Larry was born on April 26,1948 to Herbert F. and Helen W. Hoelscher. He was blessed with the birth of his son, Larry James Hoelscher, Jr. in 1970. On October 6,1984 he married his...
Gladys Kornegay Keith
May 27, 2026
Gladys Kornegay Keith, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Graveside memorial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Gause Cemetery in Gause, Texas.
Daughter of the late Robert Arnold Kornegay and Bessie Myrtle Green Kornegay, Gladys was born on January 15, 1945, in Gause, Texas.
Gladys was an avid quilter and a...
Henry Sanford Bullock
May 24, 2026
Henry Sanford Bullock was born December 21, 1935 at his family home in DeWitt, Arkansas. Stan, as he was known to family and friends, was raised on a rice farm with his brother and dad. He attended Bayou Meto School, a two-room schoolhouse in DeWitt, Arkansas. Duck hunting was a family love and pastime when not working. Once he left...
Barbara Little
May 16, 2026
Barbara Little, 94 of Rosebud, died Saturday May 16, 2026 at her residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Duane Brooks will officiate. Burial will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.
Mrs. Little was born on July 4, 1931 in Houston to Henry and Edna Meyer Osminer. She married Joseph Everitt...
Frank Donald Heugatter
May 11, 2026
Frank Donald Heugatter, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Montgomery, Texas, just one day after celebrating his 86th birthday. Born on May 10, 1940, in Cameron, Texas, Frank lived a life grounded in hard work and community spirit.
He is survived by his beloved sons, David, Stephen, and Gerald Heugatter, who continue to carry forward his legacy. Frank’s family circle...
Michael "Bean" Hoelscher
May 10, 2026
Michael “Bean” Hoelscher, 74 of Oenaville, died Sunday May 10, 2026 in a Temple Hospital. Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia. Rev. Ranjan Cletus will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westphalia.
Mr. Hoelscher was born on May 31, 1951 in Marlin to Raymond...
Helen Marie Ranly
May 5, 2026
Helen Marie Ranly, 85 of Westphalia, died Tuesday May 5, 2026 in a Temple Assisted Living. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia. Rev. Ranjan Cletus will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westphalia.
Mrs. Ranly was born on October 3, 1940 in the Wilson community near Rosebud to...
Caleb Joshua Miller
May 2, 2026
Caleb Miller was known by many titles: Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Boss, Fire Chief and a true “never met a stranger” person. He was well known for walking babies to sleep, from his own children to any other fussy baby who crossed his path. He was a pillar of the community setting the example of what we should be while...
Marilyn Ejem
Apr 19, 2026
Marilyn Ejem, 86 of Westphalia, died Sunday April 19, 2026 at her residence. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia. Rev. Ranjan Cletus will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westphalia.
Mrs. Ejem was born on October 11,1939 in Westphalia to Charles and Odelia Hoelscher Kleypas. She graduated from...
Matilda R. Castro
Apr 11, 2026
Matilda R. Castro, 93, of Waco, died Saturday April 11, 2026 at her residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home. Rev. David Booker will officiate. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rosebud.
Mrs. Castro was born in Lockhart on February 24, 1933 to Jose and Eugenia Lara Rodriguez. She grew up in Rosebud...
Stuart Hunter Sibley
Apr 4, 2026
STUART SIBLEY LEFT BEHIND THIS SMALL BLUE SPHERE WE CALL EARTH
AND TRANSITIONED TO HIS HEAVENLLY HOME ON APRIL 4TH, 2026 FOLLOWING A BRIEF ILLNESS.
STUART WAS BORN IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS ON NOVEMBER 14, 1977. HE WAS THE FIRST CHILD OF DEBORAH SUSAN (TUTCHER) SIBLEY AND STEPHEN EARL SIBLEY. STUART WAS A BLOND HAIRED BROWN EYED BUNDLE OF ENERGY AS A...
Mary Gwendolyn Kirkpatrick
Mar 11, 2026
Mary Gwendolyn Kirkpatrick, 82 of Lott, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud. Rev. Don Fulton will officiate.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born on October 30,1943 in Waco to William and Mary Jo Meyers Glass. She was the owner of Key Properties Real Estate in Marlin....
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