Obituaries
Carolyn B. Telg
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...
Coy Eugene Goodwin
May 13, 2025
Coy Goodwin passed away peacefully in Somerville, surrounded by his loving family, at home, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after fighting terminal brain cancer. He was 52 years old.
Coy Goodwin’s funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas, with interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville. On Friday,...
Jathniel Robinson
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...
Sonja Kim Ward
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...
Carol Sue Brinkman
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,...
Dennis Leon Krueger Sr.
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...
Larry Thomas Pruett Sr.
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...
Carol Marie Shelfer
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,...
Ken Roberts Caldwell
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)....
Lynn Thomas Junek
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...
Charlsa Ann Wine
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...
Walter Paris Gibbs
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...
Floyd Ralph Woods
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...
Archie Raymond Kubena
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...
Robert Eldridge
Feb 25, 2025
Robert “Papa” Eldridge 82, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025.
Robert was born on December 2nd, 1942 to David and Jewel Eldridge in Somerville, Texas. He graduated from Somerville High School. While in school, he worked for a local gas station and continued to do so after graduation. He then worked for the Railroad until he sustained a...
Elias Martinez
Feb 18, 2025
Elias T. Martinez was born on January 24, 1963, to Agustin and Maria Elena Martinez. He grew up in Weslaco, TX, and later settled in Somerville, TX, where he found joy alongside his beloved wife, Ester, and their cherished family and friends.
Elias' dedication as a provider showed in the many hours, he spent working at HEB and McKenzie Sports, a...
Shaun Robert Preston
Feb 16, 2025
Shaun Robert Preston, born July 3, 1975, in La Mesa California, has passed away Sunday February 16, 2025, in Somerville, Texas. A viewing is scheduled for Friday at Strickland Funeral home in Somerville, from 5-8pm, the funeral is at 12pm on Saturday also at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Following the service he will be laid to rest at Oaklawn...
Little Rich Ellis
Feb 13, 2025
Little Rich Ellis passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home in Caldwell, Texas. A visitation will be held at Strickland funeral home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 11am – 2:00pm. Funeral service will follow at 2pm and the burial will be at the Caldwell Masonic cemetery.
Little Rich Ellis, a man of many trades, from operating heavy...