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Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home

Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home is family owned and operated and has been since 1936. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was established January of 1936. Luckey. P.E.

Opening that year was Rockdale and Caldwell with Giddings opening in 1938. There was also a Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Belton, Texas but was closed years ago. Today Phillips & Luckey still operates funeral homes in Rockdale, Giddings and Caldwell with a office and visitation area in Lexington. Phillips & Luckey was established by E.B. Phillips & P.E. Prior to opening the funeral homes they formed Phillips & Luckey Burial Association that grew to be the largest Burial Association in the State of Texas. Luckey and E.B. Phillips both worked for Henne and Meyer Hardware where they also sold coffins. Henne and Meyer closed in 1933 due to the Depression. Mr. Phillips was a licensed undertaker and Mr. Luckey was a carpenter. Phillips kept the office and did the embalming and since they had no money for the purchase of coffins, Mr. Luckey built them in a workship behind his home. This home was located just west of the present City Hall. The first funeral home was located at 240 Burleson in a large home. On Thanksgiving Day 1943 the home burned to the ground. The funeral home was rebuilt at that same site. World War II was going on and the lumber and other materials were hard to come by. As the story goes, because they built caskets they were able to get the materials to build a new funeral home. Later Mr. Luckey's son Don Luckey and Mr. Phillips's son-in-law Boswell Newton joined the funeral home and later became owners of the funeral homes and insurance company becoming the second generation to operate Phillips & Luckey Co. After the death of Boswell Newton and later Don Luckey, the funeral homes in Rockdale, Giddings and Caldwell were sold to two long time employees, Clyde Jones and wife Wilma of Rockdale and Alfred Zoch and wife Vernelle of Giddings in May of 1972. The sale did not include the insurnace company. The insurance company later sold in 1980 to Landmark Life Insurance Co. in Brownwood, Texas. The funeral homes kept the name of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home and the only change was moving the Rockdale office from 233 N. Main to the funeral home at 240 Burleson. Clyde Jones had started working with Phillips & Luckey in 1946 in Rockdale. He worked several years in the Giddings business before moving back to Rockdale. Clyde was active in many civic organizations in the city as well as his funeral home business. His children were ever present in his life. When Wilma came to town with the two boys, Wallace and Stephen, you would see them in Clyde's shadow. In 1992 Clyde Jones died and in 1995 his son Wallace Jones purchased his interest in the business, starting the second generation of family ownership. Also involved in the business is a brother, Stephen Jones, and a sister, Gracile Lillard, and daughter, Amanda Jones. Later in 1992 the funeral home moved from Burleson St. in Rockdale to a new location at 1041 West Hwy 79 in Rockdale. Since 1992 the old funeral home has been used by Rockdale I.S.D. for class rooms, the Rockdale Police Department used it as a weight room, as well as the past home of Rockdale Rotary Club. Phillips & Luckey also formed the Pre Need Corporation to offer pre paid funeral program. Phillips & Luckey was one of the early pioneers in Texas to form a pre arrangement trust. We still maintain the Pre Need Corporation. Years ago most ambulance services were operated by the local funeral home. Phillips & Luckey operated Rockdale's ambulance service for many years. On March 1, 1969 the City of Rockdale took over the ambulance service and two ambulances were sold to the city for $1.00 each. One Phillips & Luckey employee stated that day was the best day of his life when the city took over.

11/02/2026

The family of Pat DeHoyos, 28, of Giddings, Texas, will hold a private family celebration at a later date.

Pat DeHoyos was born on July 4, 1998, in Austin, Texas, to his mother Beverly DeHoyos. Shortly after his birth Beverly married Richard Garza, whom Pat considered his father. Pat attended and graduated from Giddings High School in 2016. After graduation he went to work as a USDA Agricultural Inspector, a job that he not only enjoyed but one that he was good at. Pat was the kind of person that would light up any room he was in, because of that he made friends anywhere he went. He was the person that you could call when you needed something, and because of that he has stayed in contact with many of his friends from both high school and work. Pat was always just a phone call away, Pat really enjoyed spending time with the family—whether playing games, shopping, having a barbecue, or simply relaxing and being together. He enjoyed fishing with his family, playing golf, and taking trips to the beach. Pat was many things, he was a caregiver, he was dependable, he was loving, his mood and smile were infectious anywhere he went. If you wrap all those things and many more into one word, his family just calls him amazing.

Pat passed away the morning of Saturday, October 24, 2026, in La Grange, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Edwin and Reta Bell Nicholson, and Pedro and Carmin DeHoyos.

Pat is survived by his parents, Beverly...

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10/30/2026

John Larry Faust, known to everyone as Larry, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026.

Larry, a lifelong resident of Burleson County and friend to all, was born on July 22, 1951, to John J. & Matilda (Prazak) Faust in Deanville, Texas. He was the youngest of six children.

Larry cared deeply for his community and the people in it. He began his 56-year career in painting and sheet rocking in 1970. Over the years, he worked in practically every home and building in Burleson County and the surrounding areas and often with generations of families. Larry’s work led him to meet countless people, many of whom became friends. He took immense pride in his work. If you live in the area, there’s a good chance Larry wrote a note of well wishes or a simple hello within the walls of your home or place of business.

A jokester by nature and a kid at heart, Larry enjoyed playing games and was always up for striking a deal or trade or for making a friendly wager. He was an excellent gardener and was known for years as the watermelon man. He enjoyed the simple things in life – his family, his friends, his work, and a good fishing hole.

Larry also appreciated a good cup of coffee and began going to Jake’s Restaurant in 1970 to join his friends each morning for coffee. He continued that tradition for 56 years. Even when everyone’s favorite coffee spot, Jake’s, closed, Larry and his friends found new places to meet. As much as he enjoyed the coffee, it was the...

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10/29/2026

Funeral services for Cynthia (McNally) Braddock, 55, of Giddings, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Family Worship Center in Elgin, Texas with Pastor Jerry Edmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

Cynthia Rose (McNally) Braddock was born on December 9, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James Richard and Darlene Rose (Johnson) McNally. She was baptized at Central Baptist Church in Crockett, Texas. Cynthia was later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings. She graduated from Giddings High School in 1989. After high school, Cynthia devoted herself to farming and ranching, raising her children right alongside her in the tractors and hayfields. Her children were part of her life on the farm, and she embraced the hard work and dedication that came with agricultural life. Later, Cynthia became a bookkeeper and tax preparer, continuing to use her skills and strong work ethic in serving others.

Cynthia was blessed with three children, Matthew, J.D., and Naomi, who were the center of her world. She was strong in her faith and loved sharing the word of God with others. Throughout the years, she rescued numerous animals, with a special love for taking in potbellied pigs. Her compassion for animals...

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10/29/2026

Mary Frances (née Hyde) Towery of Thorndale, formerly of Pflugerville, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at age 89, at home surrounded by family. Mary was born on March 28, 1937, in Thorndale, TX, to Frances Mary Biehle and Eugene (Gene) Hyde. She started school at age five. Her teacher would have her take naps on a lunchroom table because she was so young. Mary graduated from Thorndale High School in 1954 at 17. She met Glenn in downtown Thorndale when she whistled at him as he drove by with some friends. They were married on July 9, 1954. Their love was blessed with four children, mostly raised in Pflugerville, TX. Mary accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at First Baptist Church in South Austin in the mid-to-late 60s. After moving to Pflugerville, she became a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Mary began her career outside of the home at Montgomery Ward in the Fashions Department. From there, she worked as a bookkeeper for an eye doctor in Austin, TX. She then worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. Joe Scott Lancaster, OB/GYN. Dr. Lancaster delivered three of her granddaughters. After Dr. Lancaster retired, Mary was the office manager and bookkeeper for Dr. Cindy Mingea, OB/GYN, who delivered three more of her grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She enjoyed getting to know the patients and her coworkers, who became lifelong friends. Mary continued to fill in at times after she retired.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...

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10/28/2026

David Michael Elsik, a lifelong resident of Snook, Texas, passed away at his home off FM 2039 on October 27, 2026, at the age of 75, following a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born on August 25, 1951, to his loving parents, Willie T. Elsik and Isabel “Beth” (Matcek) Elsik in Bryan, Texas. He grew up in a lively household as the youngest of four children and attended school in Snook with the class of 1969. He was a lifelong member of the Snook Brethren Church, confirmed into his faith in 1966 by Rev. John Gantt.

He built a life rooted in the rich soil of Burleson County where he spent his career working hard as a cattle rancher. He was also known for cutting and selling firewood, custom hay baling, and serving his community through his work with the Burleson County Maintenance Department.

David was a man of the outdoors and found his greatest joys in the rhythm of country life. He loved deer hunting, rock hunting (especially searching for arrowheads), fishing with his children and sharing stories with friends. In his retirement years, he dedicated his time to his passions: gardening and sharing his harvest as a familiar, friendly produce vendor at the Farmers Markets in Caldwell and Bryan. He also shared a special bond with his beloved dog, Rigsby, who followed him on all adventures life bestowed.

David is reunited in death with his parents, Willie T. Elsik and Isabel Elsik, and his older brother, William "Bill" Elsik.

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10/28/2026

Janice Louis Andrews passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on May 31, 2026, at Christopher House in Austin, Texas.

Janice was born in Dimmitt, Texas, on February 12, 1943, to Norris and Billye (James) Wesson. She grew up in Dimmitt, where she attended Dimmitt High School and spent her childhood surrounded by a large, close-knit family of aunts, uncles, and cousins with whom she shared countless fond memories.

In 1958, Janice married the absolute love of her life, Jerry Wayne Andrews. Together, they moved to Pasadena, Texas, to plant their roots and start a family. Janice took immense pride in being a stay-at-home mother to their four children. She poured her heart into her kids' lives, serving as a dedicated room mother at school and staying deeply involved as a leader and supporter in the Boy Scouts. Janice and Jerry loved taking their young family on frequent travel adventures, creating a lifetime of memories on the road. As her children reached high school age, she brought her creative eye and love for beauty to the community, working as a local floral designer.

Later in life, Janice and Jerry embarked on a new chapter, moving to Wimberley, Texas. Together, they physically built their own house from the ground up, turning it into a warm, welcoming home that served as the ultimate gathering place for their growing family. While in Wimberley, Janice worked at the Ace Hardware gift shop, Dairy Queen, and as a cafeteria cook for...

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10/27/2026

Funeral services for Frances Fritcher, 96 of Giddings, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Jordan Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present for visitation Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Frances Elizabeth (Jaehne) Fritcher was born on August 1, 1930, in Loebau, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Jessie May (Bozarth) Jaehne. She married Jimmie Raymond Fritcher on March 12, 1950, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. S.T. Schroeder officiating. Frances worked in the cafeteria at Giddings High School for several years until she and Jim opened Jim’s Workshop where she did upholstery work. After Jim’s death in 1993, she closed Jim’s Workshop and she and her daughter, Janis, opened All Around the Block Quilt Shop which they have operated together for nearly 30 years. Frances had been an active member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings and the former Giddings VFW Post Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, and baking.

Frances passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home in Giddings.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Jessie...

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10/27/2026

A memorial service for Douglas Blaha, 76, of Giddings, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pin Oak with Father Javier Tuscano officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present for visitation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m.

Douglas Charles Blaha was born on November 14, 1949, to Albert and Elizabeth (Sklenarik) Blaha in La Grange, Texas. He graduated from La Grange High School in 1968, and the very next day got on a greyhound bus and headed to basic training for the Marine Corps, at Camp Pendleton in California. He completed his training to be a field wire communicator. Douglas served in Vietnam for three years from 1968 through 1971. Before leaving the service, he achieved the Title CPL E-4. After returning Douglas went to work at a gravel pit, operating draglines. After working in the gravel pit for a time he went to Wharton Jr. College to pursue a career in law enforcement as a police officer. Douglas graduated and went to work for the Weimar Police Department where he worked for twenty-seven years before retiring in November of 2015. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping,...

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10/27/2026

Maxine Fay Mauldin, 81, of Milano, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Milano Cemetery.

Maxine was born on September 21, 1945, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Henry Earl Scott and Vada Lorena Hackney. She worked as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes and hospitals. Maxine was a loving mother and NeNe who will be remembered by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Mauldin; her daughter, Lorena Mauldin; and her parents; companion of 24 years, Jack Alford.

Maxine is survived by her daughters, Rosalee Jones, Sophia Beth Mauldin, and Cara Smith; her son, Earl Mauldin; her grandchildren, Matthew Mauldin, Amber McKendrick, Douglas Mauldin, Zoye Larison, Zaymein Martinez, Zayne Biar, Billy Mauldin, and Amelia Mauldin; and her great-grandchildren, Brantley McKendrick, Tinsley McKendrick, and Wyatt McKendrick.

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10/26/2026

Regena Gwenn Baker of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away suddenly on October 19,
2026, at the age of 74. She was born in Giddings, Texas, on August 9, 1952, to Leon
and Martha Hammett who, soon after, moved to Rockdale, where she was raised.

After graduating from Rockdale High School in 1970, Regena attended Blinn College on
a band scholarship, where she played in the drum line of the Buccaneer Marching
Band. Regena earned her associate degree in accounting in 1972 and began working in
the administration department for KLBJ-AM in Austin.

Regena met the love of her life, Nathan Baker, shortly after his discharge from the U.S.
Navy. Some of her happiest memories were getting off work and finding Nathan waiting
for her in the parking lot in his 1970 Ford LTD to drive her home. They married on
December 29, 1973, in Rockdale and made their first home in San Marcos, Texas,
where Nathan attended Southwest Texas State University. They moved to Austin after
Nathan’s graduation.

Regena and Nathan welcomed their first son, Richard Tremain “Trey” Baker, in 1978,
and their second son, Ryan Nelson Baker, in 1982. Shortly thereafter, Regena and
Nathan built a home on a 12-acre tract in Cedar Creek, Texas, where they would spend
the rest of their days. They were just four months shy of their 50 th wedding anniversary
when Nathan passed away in August 2023.

Regena operated an independent accounting practice for nearly 40 years, serving as a
trusted bookkeeper to...

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1041 West Highway 79
Rockdale, TX
76567

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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