Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

Loretta Josephine Macik Nedbalek passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at her care home in Magnolia, Texas after courageously facing multiple strokes. She was born to John Macik and Hermania “Minnie” (Hubenak) Macik on August 24, 1937 in Snook, Texas where she spent most of her life.

Loretta was one of twelve siblings, and together they had 38 children. During...

Jun 11, 2025

What is a life? Days, weeks, months, moments, disasters, adventures, one right after the other. Some even simultaneously. Some fun. Some sad. Some easy. Some hard. But a life well lived? How is that defined? Who’s measuring stick do you use – the world’s, God’s, your own?

Glen Herbert Hill entered this world on January 5th, 1940, in Corpus Christi, Texas....

May 31, 2025

Gene Edward Hermes was born in Kenedy, Texas on April 26, 1966, to Fabian Paul and Clara Bell Hermes and passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 59, at his home in Caldwell, Texas. Gene grew up in South Texas with his sister and three brothers. At the age of fourteen, his family moved to Caldwell, Texas,...

May 28, 2025

Patsy Jean Albright, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center in Bryan, Texas.

Patsy was born March 7, 1947, to Emil and Olga (Drgac) Urbanovsky and shared by Wilton and Bessie Chaloupka and Rudolph and Ella Luksa. The three couples jointly operated the Cooks Point Store when the building was in...

May 18, 2025

Carolyn Beatrice Telg, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2025, at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center in Bryan. 

Carolyn was born on Sept. 22, 1945. William A. and Ethel Viola Brimberry of Bryan adopted her 10 days after she was born at Bryan Hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Brazos and Burleson counties. Although her...

May 13, 2025

After fighting terminal brain cancer, Coy Goodwin, 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving wife, Stefanie, and their six children.

Coy was born on September 17, 1972, in Odessa, Texas, to Wanda Marie Edwards Goodwin and Jackie Lea (“Jack”) Goodwin. He had four older siblings–Jack, Carrol, Dell, and Jim. His father, Jack,...

May 11, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) Gibbs Dyer, 97, of Somerville, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11;00 a.m. at Somerville First United Methodist Church Somerville with Pastor Vicki Simons officiating. The family will receive guests Friday evening June 6, 2025, from 5:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home...

May 11, 2025

On March 29,1982 a son was born to Willie and Ida (Robinson) Rideout whom they gave the name Jathniel Kenneth Robinson.

Jathniel accepted Christ and became a member of Rocky Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Michael McClain.

Jathniel loved being around family and friends and loved spoiling his granddaughters. He attended Brenham Public School system and continued to obtain...

May 6, 2025

Sonja Kim Ward was born on March 4, 1962, in Rockdale, Texas to Jack Calvin and Elizabeth Colwell Ward. She joined her older sister Lila, and two years later, their brother Darrel completed the LSD trio. On a snowy & icy day in February 1967, the family moved to Madisonville to live near Elizabeth’s father. Growing up, Sonja and her...

Apr 26, 2025

Carol Sue (Lewis) Brinkman passed away on Saturday, April 26th, at home surrounded by family.

Carol was born on September 14, 1949, in Brenham Texas, to parents Harold and Lottie (Schluens) Lewis. She married the love of her life Sammy Brinkman on August 30, 1969, and together they were blessed with 3 daughters. Carol loved her family, spending time with them,...

Apr 13, 2025

Dennis Leon Krueger, Sr., 69, of Somerville, peacefully passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, Candy and DL, son-in-law Clay, and nephew Jeremy, after a long year struggle with aspiration pneumonia. Funeral Services are scheduled at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 10 am with visitation starting at 9 am. Following...

Apr 2, 2025

Larry Thomas Pruett Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully in Caldwell, Texas, on April 2, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 20, 1946, in Houston, Texas, Larry devoted his life to family, service, and the joy of outdoor adventures.

Larry's legacy is enriched by 52 years of dedicated involvement...

Mar 27, 2025

Carol Marie Shelfer, a beloved member of the Snook Community, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on August 30, 1960, Bryan, Texas to Harold and Juanita Shelfer, she will be dearly missed but lovingly remembered by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

As a devoted member of the Snook Brethren Church,...

Mar 24, 2025

Ken Roberts Caldwell was surrounded by family as he passed away peacefully at the age of 75, in Bryan, Texas.

Ken was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Hugh Franklin Caldwell and the late Juanita Roberts Caldwell. His siblings include the late Hugh (Rocky), F. Caldwell, Jr., the late Millard F. Caldwell (Belinda), the late Amy C. Laurent (Charles)....

Mar 21, 2025

Lynn Thomas Junek, of Snook, went home to be with her Savior on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her family.

Lynn was born on September 1st, 1929 in Somerville, Texas. Her father was Hope Thomas and mother was Olga Kettrick Thomas. She grew up in Somerville, TX where she graduated from Somerville High School. She met the love...

Mar 20, 2025

Charlsa Ann Wine, 53, passed away on March 20, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 28, 1971, in Amherst, Texas, to Vicky Ann Pigg and Charles (Elmo) Smith. She moved to Caldwell, Texas, when she was 10, where she was adopted by O.T. Wine. Shortly after the move to Caldwell, she met...

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

WALTER PARIS GIBBS, JR.

Walter Paris Gibbs, Jr. passed away at home on March 6, 2025 in Caldwell, TX. A celebration of life is set for 11 am Saturday, March 22 at the Caldwell Methodist Church.

Paris was born November 5, 1932 in Jacksonville, TX to Walter and Mattie Sue Gibbs. He graduated from Naples High School, Lon Morris College and Southwestern...

Mar 1, 2025

Floyd Ralph Woods, age 94, passed away at MRC Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan, TX., on March 1, 2025. Floyd was born September 10, 1930, in Houston, TX., to parents Frank Carl Woods Sr. and Emily Catherine (Morris) Woods.

Floyd married the love of his life, Dorothy Hlavaty, December 28, 1974, in Houston, TX., at St. Christopher Catholic Church.

Floyd worked for...

Feb 28, 2025

Archie Raymond Kubena was born in Houston, Texas to Eugene and Mary Prazak Kubena on November 18, 1960. He left this world on February 28, 2025. Archie was a loving Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.

While growing up on his family's farm, he learned the value of hard work during his childhood. He took great interest in raising cattle alongside his...