Obituaries

Mary Gwendolyn Kirkpatrick

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....

Lester Albert Chollett

Lester Albert Chollett

Feb 25, 2026

Lester Albert Chollett, 91, of Temple, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home, 111 South 2nd Street, Rosebud, Texas followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. The burial will follow at Burlington Cemetery.

Lester was born on August 25, 1934 in Falls...

Dennis Wayne Hurley

Dennis Wayne Hurley

Feb 16, 2026

Dennis Wayne Hurley, 62, of Rogers, passed away in his home due to natural causes.

Dennis was born on June 17, 1963, in Madison, Wisconsin, to his parents Judy and Raymond Hurley, Sr. His family soon after, moved to Texas. He was the oldest of six children born to Judy.

Dennis was a devout renaissance man. He was passionate about the art...

Martina Puente Figueroa

Martina Puente Figueroa

Feb 11, 2026

Martina Puente Figueroa, 55 of Rosebud, died Wednesday February 11, 2026 in a Plano Hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 in St. Ann Catholic Church in Rosebud. Rev. Rito Davila will officiate. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rosebud.

Mrs. Figueroa was born on April 21, 1970 in Rosebud to John and Mary...

Lillian Parker

Lillian Parker

Feb 11, 2026

Lillian Parker, 97 of Robinson, died Wednesday February 11, 2026 in a Waco Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Don Fulton will officiate. Burial will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.

Mrs. Parker was born on December 7, 1928 in Perry to John and Alma Luedke Pitrucha. She married Herbert...

Calvin Sanders

Calvin Sanders

Feb 10, 2026

Calvin Sanders, 92 of Robinson, died Tuesday February 10, 2026 at a Temple Hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Don Fulton will officiate. Burial will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.

Mr. Sanders was born on April 9, 1933 in Marlin to Chester and Myrtle Hall Sanders. He graduated from...

Belle Zoria Jones

Belle Zoria Jones

Feb 5, 2026

Our beloved Belle Zoria Thompson Jones was born November 1, 1946 to Tom and Addie Lee Thompson of Milam County. She passed away at her home on Thursday, February 5th, surrounded by her closest family members. Belle attended Wilson White School in Rosebud. She loved caring for others and worked tirelessly as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for 50 years. Belle...

Kenneth Owen Bell

Kenneth Owen Bell

Feb 5, 2026

Kenneth Owen Bell, 81, of Rosebud, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, in a Temple hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud, with Rev. Don Fulton officiating. Burial will follow at Powers Chapel Cemetery.Kenneth was born February 12, 1944, in Rosebud to Tom and Erma Brown Bell. He married the love of...

Naomi Roberson

Naomi Roberson

Feb 3, 2026

The family is preparing a full obituary to honor Naomi Roberson, which will be posted here soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

James Patrick Meadows

James Patrick Meadows

Feb 1, 2026

James Patrick Meadows, 36 of Zabcikville, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Rito Davila will officiate. The burial will follow in Barclay Cemetery.

Mr. Meadows was born on March 7, 1989 in Temple to William and Theresa Martinez Meadows. He graduated from Temple High...

Eugene Ernest Lange

Eugene Ernest Lange

Jan 27, 2026

Eugene Ernest Lange, 84 of Moffat, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday in Salem Lutheran Church near Rosebud. Rev. Terry Atkins will officiate. Burial will follow in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.

Mr. Lange was born on August 15, 1941 in Ben Arnold to Bernhard and Leona Goldman Lange. He graduated from Rosebud...

William Keith Pelzel

William Keith Pelzel

Jan 19, 2026

THE VISITATION FOR WILLIAM SCEDULED FOR MONDAY FROM 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M. HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.  VISITATION WILL BEGIN AT NOON ON TUESDAY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE SERVICE AT 2:00 pm.

Heaven has a new couple dancing the Westphalia Waltz. William joined his beloved dance partner of 68 years, Peggy, on January 19, 2026.

William Keith Pelzel was born in...

Donald Dee Lawson

Donald Dee Lawson

Jan 17, 2026

Donald Dee Lawson, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Cameron, Texas. Born on September 23, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Donald was a dedicated professional in the construction industry, serving as a superintendent and later as the owner of Lexford Construction, Restoration Construction and Lawson Construction. His expertise in the field earned him a reputation for excellence and reliability throughout...

Norris Clyde Drake

Norris Clyde Drake

Jan 16, 2026

Norris Clyde Drake, 76 of Lott, died Friday January 16, 2026 at his residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Lott. Rev. Stephen James will officiate.

Mr. Drake was born on February 11, 1949 in Belton to Norris Stevie and Margie Davis Drake. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and...

Alfred Alois Schneider

Alfred Alois Schneider

Jan 9, 2026

Alfred Alois Schneider, 88, of Temple, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Schneider was born on December 19, 1937, in Cyclone to Joe Lee and Martha Bartek Schneider. He graduated from Rogers High School and proudly served in the United States Army and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966. He married Patricia Barton on...

Charles Donald King, Jr.

Charles Donald King, Jr.

Jan 3, 2026

Charles Donald King Jr. passed away quietly at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. While born in Austin, he grew up in University Park (Dallas), Texas. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School and attended North Texas State University, where he studied art.

A man of extraordinary talents, Charles distinguished himself as: Museum Director, local historian, consultant, event...

Ricky Wayne Emerson

Ricky Wayne Emerson

Dec 28, 2025

Ricky Wayne Emerson, 63, of Cameron passed away on December 28, 2025, in Temple, Texas. He was born on February 12, 1962, in Athens, Alabama. Ricky dedicated a significant portion of his life to his passion for automobiles, earning a reputation as a skilled tradesman and the proud owner of Ricks Auto in Cameron for many years.

Throughout his life, Ricky...

Brian Keith Linebaugh

Brian Keith Linebaugh

Dec 25, 2025

Brian Keith Linebaugh, 47 of Riesel died Thursday December 25, 2025 at his residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Don Fulton will officiate. Burial will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.

Mr. Linebaugh was born on June 11, 1978 in Marlin to Terry and Melanie Hunter Linebaugh. He graduated from...

Dorothy Davlin

Dorothy Davlin

Dec 11, 2025

Dorothy Davlin, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Cameron, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on April 3, 1941, in Waco, Texas, she lived a life rich in experiences and devoted to those she loved.

Dorothy, ventured through multiple careers, with her hard work and dedication. Her passion for life and her unwavering spirit was felt by all who...

Shirley Jenene Wise

Shirley Jenene Wise

Dec 2, 2025

Shirley Jenene Wise departed this life on December 2, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on March 6, 1944, in Rockdale, Texas, to Hubert Foley and Avis Knight Foley. Her nurturing spirit and commitment to family were hallmark traits throughout her life.

Shirley's journey of faith was a significant part of her identity as she was a devoted member...