(TEMPLE) Phillip Terrill Washburn, 77, of Temple, TX., passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, in a Temple Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00am at Dossman Funeral Home. He will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA

Mr. Washburn was born on December 29, 1946, at Letterman Army Hospital, to George T. Washburn and Mary Eva (Wood) Washburn, in San Francisco, CA.
As a military dependent, the family moved almost yearly. The family settled in Belton in 1954.Phil graduated from Belton High School in 1965. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corp. and was a Vietnam veteran. After his discharge he graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in journalism. He wrote for several newspapers, Killeen, and Temple, before beginning his career as a writer for the Dept. of the Army. He retired as the public affairs officer for the Army Test and Evaluation Command in Falls Church, VA. Upon retirement, he moved back to Texas. Phil was known for his humor, quick wit, and outgoing personality.
He is survived by his brother Rod, of Belton; his nephews, Stephen (Joan) Washburn of Belton, Jon (Sherry) Ross of Halletsville, Jay (Pat) Pearson of Moody, and a daughter Jennifer Heleniak of Wauwaposa, Wisconsin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Terry Pearson, sister Tadge Ross, and his wife Susan Chambless.

In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations to the Heart of Central Texas for Independent Living in Belton, where Phil volunteered.

Dossmann Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements



(Rockdale) Geraldine Ann Waters long time resident of Rockdale, left to see her Lord on Sunday April 7, 2024. There are no services planned.

Gerri was born June 15, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. She was 90 years old at her passing.
Gerri moved to Rockdale as a teenager with her mother. She began working at Richards Memorial
Hospital as a Nurses Aide when it was still in the old building downtown. She worked with Dr. Richards, Dr. Young and all of the old time physicians. She came to work at the (new hospital) when it opened on Brazos St. in 1975. She was a dedicated employee and was a great asset to all who worked with her. She rarely took a day off and did not want to retire when she did at the age of 85 in 2018. She worked night shift for 65 years. She trained many young aides, and quite a few nurses on how to take care of the patients. She was excellent at her job.
Gerri was the youngest child of seven. She was a twin. She is proceeded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by one son, Michael Waters of Rockdale and close friends Shawn and Barbara McNiel, also of Rockdale. She is also survived by a cousin, Charles (June) Crabb of Pennsylvania and extended family who remain in Michigan.



(TEMPLE) Gregory Norman Scarr passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Temple, TX, at 76 years old after a lengthy battle with illness.

Friday, April 26, 2024, family, friends, and those whose lives Greg touched are invited to attend the 10am visitation, at Crossroads Church (500 S 1-35 Belton, TX 76513) and the 11am Memorial Service. You are welcome to stay afterwards for lunch to reminisce and fellowship.

Burial will be at 3:00 PM April 26th, 2024 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Texas.

He was born to Norman and Audrey Scarr on April 7,1948 at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, where they lived until his parents left active duty and moved the family to Minnesota. He had three younger brothers: Richard (Rick), James (Jim), and William (Bill).

Greg entered service in the US Navy on June 7, 1967, after graduating from Moorhead High School in 1966. While stationed in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), he met Jean Lambert, a beautiful redhead from Seattle, Washington. They married on December 20, 1969, in Moorhead, MN and had three children: Kimberley, Arthur, and Adam.

After leaving the service as a Yeoman Petty Officer 2nd Class, Greg moved his family to Seattle and started working for various federal government agencies before ending his professional career at Housing and Urban Development. During his professional civilian life, Greg earned an Associate Degree in Accounting, a real estate license, a private pilots license, and he sold insurance for a short time.

In 2006, after retiring as the Multi-Family Housing Supervisor in Seattle for HUD, and receiving a diagnosis of congestive heart failure, Greg and Jean moved to Temple, TX where Greg received a pacemaker and regained strength for a marvelous new season of life. Every morning, Greg and Jean would read the Bible together and set their eyes on Jesus as they prepared for the day ahead. They enjoyed a slower pace, taking road trip adventures throughout Texas and plugging into the Burtchell Bunch at Temple Bible Church.

During the last two years of his life, physical struggles brought new challenges to Greg and Jean. Through it all, Greg's indomitable spirit kept him focused on the Lord as he loved his beautiful wife, his family, and everyone around him. Regardless of the amount of pain he was in, he shared the love of Jesus with everyone he met. While we are saddened to lose his presence in our lives, we know Greg is whole and healed in the presence of Jesus.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Audrey Scarr as well as great granddaughter, Reagan Mullenix. He is survived by his wife of more than 54 years, Jean Scarr, his dogs - Cinnamon, Donnor, Jax, and Jazzy; his three children, 10 grandchildren, and his eighteen great grandchildren including: Kim and Jamie Smith, Makenzie, Zane and Judah Watkins, Isabelle Smith, Natalie Smith; Arthur and Shawna Scarr, Kayla, Averie, Hayden, and Adriana Kepner, AJ Scarr, Brekken Scarr, Stetson Mullenix, Alliana Mullenix, Remington and Kameryn, Karson, Kimberly, and Riley Mullenix; Adam and Nancy Scarr, Shelby and Scott Duncan, Helena Payne, Connor Perez, and Freyja Duncan, Tyler, Erica, and Asher Scarr, Zachary Scarr, Skylar Jackson, Adalynn Scarr, Kampton Cadenhead, and Violet Scarr, Madison Scarr, Nick Feyer, and Daisy Mae Feyer.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15

Dossman Funeral Home



(CAMERON) Our precious Colby Shay (Evan)(Ebug) Whitaker passed away from this life on April 16, 2024.

In Memoriam Services will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with visitation from 12:30-2:00pm at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron, Texas. Services will follow at 2:00pm. Interment will be Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron, TX.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Pasadena Animal Shelter
http://www.pasadentatx.gov/615/Donations. Please note for Medical Funding.

He was born to Angela Blackwell and David Scott Whitaker on July 7, 1993, in Lubbock, Texas. Colby graduated from CanyonHigh School in 2011. He studied physical therapy in college and wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy or dentistry. He also loved writing screenplays and would have loved becoming a film producer. Colby was the kindest and most gentle soul. He would do anything for anyone, and he never asked for anything in return. He had a heart of gold. His days here with us were not long enough. There isn’t a person who didn’t meet him and instantly know what a genuine person he was. He didn’t like to talk about himself or his accomplishments. He extended a kind ear and quietly listened. He always had kind words to say and a friendly hello. His smile will be missed. Colby loved animals. He always said his favorite dog was Murphy, a 180-pound Irish Wolfhound. Murphy would load up in his truck to wait for Colby to take him on a ride. Funny thing, Murphy was too big to shut the door on Colby’s truck, so Colby would have to take him for a walk. He enjoyed taking care of him. He loved animals so much he wouldn’t even kill bugs in the house. If someone mentioned seeing a bug around the house, he always said, “oh I saw that one already” and that he already took that one outside. That’s how the nickname “Ebug” came about, and he loved this nickname. Colby loved to drink Dr Pepper. He knew every place in town and who had the best Dr Pepper. We only ate at places that had a “proper”Dr. Pepper. The drive through attendants knew him by name and always asked him where he had been if he missed a day of coming through. Colby had a dry sense of humor. His sister, Sydney, was pregnant with his niece, Harper. Instead of asking Colby if he wanted a niece or a nephew, his little sister Madison would ask him if he wanted to be an aunt or an uncle and he would smile and laugh and say “aunt”. Growing up, Colby was an avid chess player, skate boarder, and played all kinds of sports; Wrestling, soccer, and football. He also enjoyed fishing and camping and was never afraid to try new things. Colby loved to travel, especially with his sisters. They traveled the world together. He loved their adventures and spending time with his family. New York was his favorite place to live and visit. There, he was the best chaperone, personal photographer, and roommate to his little sister, Madison. He loved dressing up in hand made suits, Italian leather shoes, going out to fine dining and visiting the museums and strolling through Central Park. Colby loved his Toyota Tundra Truck. The truck was gifted to him by his step father, Mark, for all of Colby’s help. Colby cherished this truck and it was his most valuable possession. He loved Mark and the time they spent together. Colby was a great brother and friend to his brother, Matthew. They were roommates in Austin and Colby always made sure Matthew had a good meal to come home to after classes. They moved back to Cameron together where they spent many happy days golfing and gardening. Colby loved the time he spent with the Whitaker Family. He traveled all over the states with his Uncle Tim and cousin Garrett. Colby talked about where they went and what they did. He loved to help Uncle Tim and Aunt Michelle prepare the Wedding venue. He learned many great skills and always referred to those days with fondness. Colby lived with his sister Jory, and he enjoyed going on car rides around town with her, watching movies on their projector, and taking on new projects together. He was always very helpful to her.
His later life, he enjoyed the simple things, watching Twitch and Tik (TikTok) as he called it, and good
movies. He liked running errands with his mother and her golden doodle, Romeo, and going out to lunch. He
might not have always liked her cooking, but he would still drive over for a plate of dinner and dessert and drop off his laundry. He was always happy to pup sit Romeo. They will miss his company dearly. He was such a fun and caring person and leaves behind a family who will forever miss him. There are no words to describe the loss or pain we feel from his absence. He is survived by his mother Angela and step father, Bob. Siblings Jory, Sydney, Matthew and Madison, and Mackenzie. His maternal grandparents, Sharon and Stan, and paternal grandparents Patsy and Don. Great Aunt Carolyn and Great Uncle Bob. Aunt and Uncle Michelle and Tim. Niece Harper, and cousins Garrett and Chance. He leaves behind step siblings Brady, Carson, and Lauren and other close relatives.

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements


(HOLLAND) Paula Gay Stroud Unberhagen of Holland, Texas, passed away on April 20th, 2024, at Scott and White Hospital of Temple.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton Texas.

Graveside service will be at 2pm on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Holland Cemetery, Holland TX

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to the Holland ISD scholarship fund

Paula was born on February 6th, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas to Jesse C. and Pauline Lancaster Stroud.
Paula married William (Bill) Unberhagen on June 1st, 1973, in Lubbock, Texas. She spent her life raising her children and was an elementary school teacher until she retired. In her spare time, she like sewing, cooking, growing flowers, especially Easter Lilies, and quilting blankets with the ladies from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett, Texas.

She is survived by her husband Bill, her sons; Chase and wife Janet Unberhagen of Austin, Texas, Clay and wife Carla Unberhagen of Holland, Texas. Brothers; Dale and wife Judie Stroud of Caldwell, Texas, Lynn and wife Patricia Stroud of Holland, Texas, and grandchildren Jack and Mary Unberhagen of Austin, Texas

Dossman Funeral Home in charge of arrangments


(ROCKDALE) Betty Anne (Pelzel) Jezisek, 83 of Rockdale, Texas was welcomed to heaven on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

A Chapel Service will be held April 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips & Lucky Funeral Home, Rockdale,

Betty was born on October 26, 1940 to Henry Pelzel Sr. and Annie Emily Praesel in Milam County.
Betty married her husband George Edward Jezisek on September 27, 1957 in Rockdale, Texas.
From this union, four children were born; Tammy Lynn, Teresa Ann, Lisa George and George Raymond.
She is preceded in death by: her husband of 46 years; parents Annie and Henry Pelzel, Sr; 2 sisters, Gail Lindamood and Mildred Kilgore; and 1 brother, Henry Pelzel, Jr.
Surviving are her children and their families:Daughter Tammy Carter and Husband David Carter of Rockdale. Granddaughter Jamie Wuebker and husband Brian of Chilton, Texas. Grandson Joe Carter and wife Kristi Carter and Great Granddaughters Reese and Lainey of Milano, Texas.
Daughter Teresa Garza of Rockdale; Grandson Jason Garza and wife Storme and Great Granddaughter Cameron of Hutto, Texas; Grandson Steven Garza and wife Olivia, Great Grandson George and Great Granddaughters Meredith and Cora of West Columbia, Texas.Daughter Lisa Covert and Husband Preston Covert of Rockdale. Son George Raymond Jezisek of Bryan and Partner Joshua Ortiz *Deceased.
Betty is survived by Brother Robert (Bobby) Pelzel and Wife Janice of Rockdale.
She is survived by many Nieces and Nephews and special friend Cruz Garza, Jr.
Betty supported the Family Farming and Ranching operation throughout her married life and continued until her health would no longer allow. Betty was a loving Mother and an amazing Grand Mother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 




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