Obituaries

Dorothy Elizabeth (Schafer) Ramsay, age 89, and long-time resident of Rockwall, TX, passed away on May 6, 2020. She was born April 23, 1931, in Dallas, TX. Dorothy graduated from North Dallas High School in 1948. She was a talented artist. She loved to paint and make jewelry. Dorothy was kind, strong-willed,...

Carol Ann Vogt Sharp, beloved sister and aunt, went to be with her Savior on July 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Gene Sharp, who passed in 2015. She was born on Oct 6,1943, in Alpine, Texas, and was the second child of Paul and Adele Vogt, now deceased. An avid lover of music,...

Harold Lee Adair, born Aug. 2, 1930, in Hugo, Okla., to the late Luevina Mae Beauchamp and the late Oscar Lee Adair, passed away at age 87, on May 8, 2018, in Rockwall, Texas.
In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Opal Irene Tudor.
Harold is survived by his wife of 61 years,...

James William Adams, 59, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, finished the life God gave him on June 24, 2014, peacefully, at home with his wife Debbie and surrounded by the Holy Spirit.
He was a devoted family man, loved reading the Bible and loved the Lord with enthusiasm! James lived life to the...

Beth Ann (Coleson) Adams, 56, of Rockwall passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at her home.  
She was born June 16, 1959, in Peoria, Ill., to Ronald J. and Barbara J. (Mathewson) Coleson. Beth was a financial advisor for Institutional Investments.  She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt.
Beth is...

Eleanor Joanne Hieronymus was born Sept. 11, 1934, to Pastor John and Ella Hieronymus in Cissna Park, Illinois, and was baptized there Sept. 26, 1934, by her father. She was confirmed by her father March 21, 1948, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pickrell, Nebraska. After graduating from high school in 1952 in...

William Lewis Alderman, 88, of Rowlett passed away June 29, 2014.
He was born July 24, 1925, in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, to Thomas J and Elisa (Gonzalez) Alderman. Mr. Alderman worked in the insurance industry until his retirement and was a faithful member of Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall.
He is survived by his...

Lance Aldred Holland, 48, of Heath passed away Oct. 26, 2011.  
He was born Jan. 1, 1963, in Jefferson City, Mo., to Carey Aldred Holland and Shirley (Slavens) Holland. The Hollands moved to Dallas in 1963 and then to Rockwall in 1972. Lance grew up in Rockwall, met and later married his fifth grade sweetheart,...

Joyce Janell Burns Alexander, 82, of Rockwall, peacefully slipped into the arms of the Lord Feb. 4, 2017.
She was born May 3, 1934, in Lubbock, to Russell and Lenora (Hess) Giles. Janell spent the majority of her life in the west Texas area, where she not only served as a homemaker but ambitiously pursued numerous...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Jack" Jackson Alexander on November 29, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1924, in Sandia, Texas, to Artie Eva Salmon Awalt and William Steaven Alexander. Jack was a loving husband to Faye Brannan Pieratt Alexander, and they were married in Dallas, Texas...