Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Eugenia Hoelscher
Nov 20, 2025
Eugenia Hoelscher, 76 of Lott, died Thursday November 20, 2025 in a Rosebud Nursing Home. Services will be held on Saturday November 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Chester Springfield will officiate. Burial will follow in Clover Hill Cemetery in Lott.
Mrs. Hoelscher was born on January 22, 1949 in Dallas to Raymond and Mildred Boswank...
Doris Jean Strickland
Nov 19, 2025
Doris Jean Strickland passed away on November 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas at the age of 96. She was born on October 11, 1929 in Cameron, Texas to loving parents Robert ("Bob") and Feddie Lee Brown. After graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelors degree in education in 1951, she taught at Dean Highland Elementary School in Waco before marrying...
Bobby Lawrence Hogg
Nov 19, 2025
Bobby Lawrence Hogg, 88 of Lott, died Wednesday November 19, 2025 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday November 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in New Salem Baptist Church, 429 CR 309, Lott, Texas 76656.
Mr. Hogg was born on July 28, 1937 in Lott to Jim and Willie Mae Jackson Hogg. He married Ginger McBee on...
Valentine Montalbo
Nov 4, 2025
Valentine Montalbo, a lifelong resident of Buckholts, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on February 14, 1941, in Buckholts.
Valentine’s career began at a cotton gin, and later a fulfilling career as a mechanic, where he was known for not only his skill but also his unwavering commitment to helping others.
He...
Evelyn Hoelscher
Nov 2, 2025
Evelyn Hoelscher, 97, of Robinson, died Sunday, November 2, 2025 in a Waco Hospital. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westphalia.
Mrs. Hoelscher was born on March 5, 1928 in Westphalia to Albert and Josephine Witcher Holtman. She graduated from Lott High School....
Michelle Beene Mowdy
Oct 29, 2025
Michelle Beene Mowdy, born on March 8, 1975, in Houston, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Milano, Texas.
Michelle earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing as a Registered Nurse from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a testament to her dedication and commitment to her profession. Her caring nature extended beyond her work, as she cherished her role as...
Ann Marie Schmidt
Oct 26, 2025
Ann Marie Schmidt, 83, of Temple, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2025. Ann was born on May 31, 1942, in Rosebud, Texas, to Leonard and Honie Gross. She attended Rosebud schools for all twelve years and proudly graduated with the Class of 1960. While working at the Temple Telegram, Ann met the love of her...
Guadalupe Portillo Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Guadalupe Portillo Jr. 84 of Rosebud, died Wednesday October 15, 2025 in a Rosebud Nursing Home. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Ann Catholic Church in Rosebud. Rev. Rito Davila will officiate. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rosebud.
Mr. Portillo was born on July 29, 1941 in Rosebud to Guadalupe and San Juana Castilleja...
Bernadette Kay Ketterman
Oct 5, 2025
Bernadette Kay Ketterman, 65, of Westphalia, Texas, was called home to the Lord on October 5, 2025. She passed away peacefully after a brave journey with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 16, 1959 in Temple, Texas to Ewald Frei and Kathleen Jansing Frei. Growing up on the Frei family farm with her...
Mabel Ruth Dodd
Oct 4, 2025
Mabel Ruth Dodd, made her journey to heaven on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Born on January 19, 1938, in Maysfield, Texas, Mabel's life was a testament to devotion and dedication.
Mabel graduated from Cameron Yoe High School and went on to marry her husband of 66 years, Clarence Dodd. Clarence and Mabel raised their three children in the Austin area and...
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