Obituaries
Patricia Ann Dean
Jan 14, 2025
Patricia Koch Dean, 79 of Bryan, Texas went home to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on January 14, 2025. She was born on July 29th, 1945 in Gatesville, Texas to Albert and Minnie Clara Koch. She was the oldest of three children. She became a Christian at an early age and was a lifelong Baptist. Patricia graduated from...
Elizabeth Jan Conner
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Jan Conner, age 73, of Hearne, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1951, to Bobby Endsley and Rachel (Kunze - Endsley) Howell in Waco, Texas. Jan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her warm heart and infectious love of life.
Jan was preceded in death by...
Nancy Woodall Edwards
Jan 3, 2025
Nancy Woodall Edwards, age 78 of Calvert, Tx peacefully passed away at Crossroads Nursing Facility in Hearne Tx, surrounded by family, January 3, 2025. She was deeply loved by her family and friends. Her contagious smile and quick wit will be truly missed by all that knew her.
Nancy was born on March 8, 1946, in Marlin, Tx to her parents...
Joyce Lanelle Bailey
Dec 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Joyce Lanelle Bailey
December 30, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Joyce Lanelle Bailey on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Joyce lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and loved ones. As a devoted mother to her two children, Joy Jackson and James Rasco, and a cherished grandmother, Joyce was the...
Joe Angel Rocha, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Joe Angel Rocha Jr, age 72 of Hearne, Texas, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family December 26, 2024. He was deeply loved by his family and friends; he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was born & raised in Cameron, Tx. He was a respected member of his profession at Alcoa & Luminant for over...
Jerry Wayne Nichols
Dec 14, 2024
“Death where is thy victory? Grave where is thy sting? But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1Corinthians 15: 57,59
“...to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” 2Corinthians 5:8
Death is not the end, but a transition. Jerry has indeed transitioned into a life he has anticipated for...
Robert Earl Davis
Dec 14, 2024
Following a courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer and congestive heart failure, Robert Earl Davis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 21, 1933, in Elliott, Texas, to Clarence and Norma Davis, Robert was the fifth of seven children. He cherished that he grew up in...
Ruby Otto Varvel
Dec 7, 2024
Ruby Varvel, 99, of Hearne, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas. The visitation will begin at 5:30 to 7:30, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the funeral home. Life Celebration service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Hearne Church of Christ. Interment will be at 2 PM on Friday, December 20,...
David Ray Cassada
Dec 1, 2024
David Ray Cassada, age 76, of Willis Tx., peacefully passed away in his sleep on December 1st, 2024. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
David was born in McCreary County Ky. and spent much of his early life developing a deep love for nature, often spending summers with family in...
Edith Irene Smith
Oct 26, 2024
Edith Irene Smith passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, October 26 2024, at the age of 100 years, 7 months and 15 days.
She was born on March 11, 1924, in Houston, Texas to Charles A and Edna Frank McCracken.
On November 1, 1951, she married the love of her life, Carvin W. Smith, Sr., and together...
David Mark Henry
Oct 16, 2024
David Mark Henry passed at his son’s home in Houston on October 16, 2024, at the age of 67 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His life was full of accomplishments as evidenced in both the academic world and in his professional career, but the real joy of his life was his family, whom he absolutely adored.
David was...
Eugene "Gene" White
Oct 12, 2024
Eugene "Gene" White, 81, of Franklin, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 with his three loving daughters by his side.
Born on May 11, 1943, in Hardin County, Texas, he was the second of ten children born to O.L. and Vera White.
Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 40 years, Gloria White, and several brothers...
Jessie D. Lopez
Oct 6, 2024
Jessie D. Lopez was born on October 7, 1934, in Wheelock, Texas to Canuto Lopez and Janie Davilla Lopez. He was called home on October 6, 2024, in Rockdale, Texas.
Jessie was raised in Wheelock, Texas and Mumford, Texas. After he lived in Mumford, Texas, he made his home in Branchville, Texas.
He was a carpenter in trade but he had many...
Curtis Glenn Barnett
Sep 29, 2024
Curtis Glenn Barnett, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Elliot, Texas on September 29, 2024.
He was born on August 22, 1941, to Samuel Alton and Edna Lorene Gandy Barnett.
He attended Franklin ISD and graduated at the age of 18. After graduation, he worked for Crane Plumbing for numerous years and retired after 18 years from Tx Dot.
He...
Bertha Daylong
Sep 25, 2024
Bertha Allen Daylong, age 88, passed into heaven on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was a simple East Texas girl, who was born to Edgar William and Ruth Louise Allen on February 2, 1936 in Teague, Texas. Born the second of four children, and into an era of extreme difficulty and instability, she lost her mother at age six. Her...
Myrtle Townsend-Ruddick
Sep 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Myrtle Townsend-Ruddick. Born on March 31st, 1932, in Nettleton, Mississippi, Myrtle was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
She entered eternal rest on the evening of September 18th, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones.
Her life was grounded in her Southern Baptist faith, serving her community and family with...
Guadalupe "Lupe" Rodriguez
Sep 15, 2024
Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez was born January 8th, 1937, in Hearne, TX to Rafael Trujillo and Gabriella Mendoza. Lupe was the 6th of 14 children.
She met Raymond Rodriguez and the two were married on December 4th, 1954. She had two children, Margaret Rodriguez and Raymond Rodriguez Jr.
Lupe lived in Hearne her entire life.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a...
Rosanne Perrone Ely
Sep 8, 2024
Our beloved mother, Rosanne Perrone Ely passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and most importantly, Nani to her grandchildren. She loved her family fiercely, and they were her sole priority.
Rosanne was born on November 12, 1956, in Hearne, Texas to Peno and Sarah Perrone. On June 5, 1976, she...
Shalom “Shay” Ashlynn Hajovsky
Sep 2, 2024
Shalom “Shay” Ashlynn Hajovsky was only with us for 9 months, but she is forever in our hearts! Straight from the womb to the arms of Jesus, she was never alone.
Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace and stems from the beautiful verse John 14:27 that is sustaining the Hajovsky family right now:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I...
Virginia Isbell Cooper "Ginnybell"
Aug 30, 2024
Virginia Isbell Cooper "Ginny/ Ginnybell”, age 83, was born on June 21, 1941, in Phillips Tx. to parents Walter D. Isbell and Lucille Hoffman Isbell. Ginny passed peacefully away on August 30, 2024, in College Station, Texas, with her daughter by her side.
In her senior year in high school 1959, she joined Beta Sigma Phi, a service-oriented sorority. She made...
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