Celebration of Life: Charles Randall Lind

Celebration of Life: Charles Randall Lind

Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Lake Pointe Church Rockwall In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Rush Creek Yacht Club Junior Program or to a charity of your choice. (ROCKWALL, TX – June 18, 2019) Charles Randall Lind, loving husband and father, passed away at […]

Traffic Rerouted for Funeral of Former Congressman Ralph Hall this Weekend

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2019) Funeral services for the esteemed former Congressman Ralph Hall from Rockwall will take place this weekend. On Saturday, March 16, at around 3:45 p.m., the funeral procession will travel from the First United Methodist Church on E. Yellowjacket Lane, right on SH 205 and north to the Downtown Square. […]

‘All for Hall From Rockwall’: A Tribute to U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall

‘All for Hall From Rockwall’: A Tribute to U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2019) On Thursday, March 7, Congressman Ralph Moody Hall, a Rockwall native who was the oldest ever member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died peacefully in his home at the age of 95. Hall was born on May 3, 1923, in Fate, Texas and was a lifelong resident of […]

Rep. Ratcliffe Commemorates Congressman Ralph Hall on U.S. House floor

Leads Texas delegation in moment of silence WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday in commemoration of former Congressman Ralph Hall who passed away at the age of 95 last week. He then led the Texas delegation in a moment of silence in […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Barbara Coleson

Celebration of Life: Services for Barbara Coleson

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2017) Barbara Coleson, age 79, of Rockwall, TX, passed away July 31, 2017. She was born December 28, 1937, in Marshall County, IL, to Charles Warren Mathewson and Harriet Marie Dalrymple. Barbara was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Lunch Bunch Club. She enjoyed volunteering her time […]

Celebration of Life: Services for ‘Captain Bud’ Rager

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2017) Oscar “Captain Bud” Rager passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the age of 62.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 PM at the Lakeside Village Community Center in Rockwall, TX. As many of you know through […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2017) Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne, age 83 of Rockwall, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2017.  She was born on October 10, 1933 ,in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Bertha (Reitzes) Grischy.  After raising their family in Columbus, Ohio, Joanne and her husband moved to Rockwall […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Robert Woodrow ‘Woody’ Barnes

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Robert Woodrow “Woody” Barnes passed away on Monday, September 5 at the age of 71 years old. He now is able to rest in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. His memorial will be held Friday, September 9 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Rockwall, Texas. […]

Disc golf tourney honors memory of Rockwall grad, draws players from across the country

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2015) Nearly 200 disc golf players from around the country honored the memory of 2011 Rockwall High school graduate Nick Hyde by participating in the Nick Hyde Memorial Disc Golf Tournament held at Harry Myers Park on April 11-12. The huge event saw 190 registered participants – some from as […]

150 Aggies, guests gather for Rockwall County A&M Club’s Annual Muster

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) The Rockwall County A&M Club held its annual Muster on April 21.  Muster is one of the most sacred of Aggie Traditions.  It is a time look to the past, present, and future…not only to grieve but to reflect and to celebrate the lives that connect us to one another. […]