Walter Beams, age 52 of Albany, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8 at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church of Albany with Steve Waller officiating. Intermentwillfollowinthe Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Belia Ruiz Garcia was born on March 15, 1942 in Hidalgo County, Texas, to Margarito and Angelia Ruiz. She peacefully passed away, at the age of 81, on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023,athomesurrounded by her family.

Winifred Yates Waller was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Wilson, Oklahoma to Henry Elbert Yates and CozetteHembreeYates.She peacefully passed from this life on Nov.

Jason Seth Beard, 51, of Albany completed his earthly journey Oct. 17, 2023 in Albany.

Barbara Miller, age 88 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 7 at First Baptist Church of Albany with Pastor Stan Allcorn officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Donald “Don” Hudson Latimer passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2023 at his home in San Diego, CA.Don was the middle child of five children born to Luther and Della Latimer.

Diana Gayle Mikeska, age 86 of Albany, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 6 at First Methodist Church of Albany with Lance Thomas officiating.

Albert “Al” Burton, age 87 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Chandler officiating.

Elva Josephine Taylor, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home in Woodway. A visitation was held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 25 followed by a memorial and burial at Albany, Texas Cemetery on Thursday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m.

Martha June Wafer (Barton), 85, passed away on July 15, 2023. Martha was born on Mar. 11, 1938, in Sweetwater, Texas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Barton. She married her high School sweetheart, Donald Lynn Wafer, June 12, 1957.