The Obituary Section

Myrtle Lucille Blalock Witteman

Pleasanton, Texas

Myrtle Lucille Blalock Witteman age 84 passed away peacefully on February 3 2026. Born on March 21 1941 Myrtle lived a life defined by deep devotion and a spirit that loved fiercely. She is preceded in death by her parents Vance Sr. and Edna Blalock her brother Wilson Moore Blalock her sisters Edith Green JoAnn Reed Barbara Burchers Nadine Hooton and Marie Blalock and her nieces Tanya Diane Blalock Janis Gail Rodriguez and Cheryl Lucille Blalock. Her memory will be cherished by her husband of 50 years William Witteman Jr. her daughter Melody Witteman Oscar Mendoza and her son Michael Witteman. She leaves behind her two grandchildren Noah Mendoza and Ryanna Witteman whom she adored and loved with all her heart. She is also survived by her brother Vance Blalock Jr. Burlene and a host of nieces nephews and friends who became family over the years. After graduating from Jourdanton…

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Dorothy Mae Stevens

Pleasanton, Texas

February 12, 2026

Dorothy Mae Stevens passed away on February 13 2026 at the age of 80. She was born in San Antonio on January 7 1946 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Praesel. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents loving husband Harold Stevens brother Wilbert Praesel and sister Darlene Wollney. She is survived by her sons Harold Stevens Jr. and Gary Stevens and numerous grandchildren nieces nephews and friends. Services for Dorothy will be on Monday February 23 2026 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton with visitation from 911 am and her funeral following at 1100. Burial will follow at the Stevens Family Cemetery in Somerset Texas.

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