Obituaries
Erma Mary Gaas
Sep 28, 2025
Erma Mary Heine Gaas left this Earth peacefully to join her heavenly family and rest in the arms of the Lord at the age of 98 on September 28, 2025.
She was born on March 5, 1927, in Somerville, Texas to William B. Heine and Lillie Schoppe Heine. Erma attended Birch School and worked with her family mercantile and cotton gin...
Margie Faust
Sep 20, 2025
Margie Faust, 91, of Somerville, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Margaret, affectionately known as Margie, was full of love, jokes and magic tricks. She married the love of her life, Alvin Faust, on October 31, 1951 and raised three children, Howard, Delbert and Margie. She loved Alvin and her children more than anything...
Felix Luna
Sep 19, 2025
Felix Luna, 70, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love, on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Felix was born in Calvert, Texas on June 30,1955 where he attended school and graduated in 1975. He met his wife when they were children playing on the sand dunes in Mumford, Texas. Later in their teens, they reconnected and started to...
Ronald Lee Elliott
Sep 12, 2025
Ronald (Ron) L. Elliott, aged 79, of Port O’Connor, Texas, beloved husband of Shirley K. Elliott, peacefully entered his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2025. Ron was born February 1, 1946 in Houston, Texas to John Henry and Annie Josephine Elliott. Ron grew up in Houston and graduated from South Houston High School in 1964....
Randy Jay Sowders
Sep 10, 2025
Randall “Randy” Jay Sowders was born July 21, 1962, in Mercedes, TX and went to his eternal home on September 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy never met a stranger and was known for building friendships with people from all walks of life. He was the perfect person to help work on a tractor or to share...
Charles David Kornegay
Sep 4, 2025
Charles David Kornegay, lovingly known as “Pop” by his family, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 95. He was born November 18, 1929, in Caldwell, Texas, to William Thomas Kornegay and Pauline Cox. Charles grew up in a lively household with eight sisters and one brother, a foundation that shaped his deep...
Terry J. Suehs
Aug 30, 2025
Terry Jourdain Suehs was born on September 2, 1959, in Houston, Texas, to J.D. and Audrey Joy (Lehde) Suehs. He passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, after a courageous and prolonged battle with illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
His early years were filled with adventure – hunting, fishing, and competing in rodeos. Alongside his siblings, Duane and...
A.J Joe Supak
Aug 29, 2025
“A.J.” SUPAK
Alfonce Joe Supak, age 83, a devout Christian and proud member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat, Texas, returned to God on August 29, 2025.
He was born on August 31, 1941, to Louis and Leona Supak. Sonny as he was lovingly called by his siblings and other relatives grew up in Deanville, Texas. He...
Alfonce Joe Supak
Aug 29, 2025
Alfonce Joe Supak was born on August 31,1941, in Deanville, Texas, to Louis Joe and Leona Milady Muzny Supak. AJ was the second of eleven children. He graduated from Caldwell High School.
On June 15,1963, he married the love of his life Linda June Schoenberg. They were faithful members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat, Texas.
AJ worked for the City...
Walker "Bubba" Jerald Scott
Aug 24, 2025
Walker Jerald “Bubba” Scott Beautiful Lives
Most people are fortunate to live one beautiful life, Uncle Bubba lived many. He was born in hard times, the oldest son six children. That life wasn’t easy by today’s standards but he was raised in a house full of love and closeness with his parents and siblings few enjoy.
Uncle Bubba enjoyed a time of...
Louis Frank Howard
Aug 23, 2025
Louis Frank Howard, 67, of Caldwell Texas passed away suddenly at his home in Caldwell. A Celebration of Franks Life is planned for Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Assembly Church, with Austin Powell and Pastor Jacob Roach officiating.
Frank was born on November 22, 1957, in Sapulpa, OK. To parents Willis Wayne Howard & Lula Janelle...
Jeffrey Arthur Bankes
Aug 22, 2025
Jeffery Arthur Bankes, 64, of Chriesman Community of Caldwell, Texas passed away in Houston, TX. A Celebration of his life will be is planned for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:00 at the Strickland Funeral Home Caldwell Chapel.
Jeff was born May 10, 1961to parents john Bankes & Stella (Pilsner) Bankes in Kansas City MO.,
Jeff was a machinist by trade for...
Sarah "Sally" Amelia Buckley
Aug 17, 2025
Sarah Amelia “Sally” Buckley departed her earthly home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a brief illness following a diagnosis of cancer of the gallbladder. A registered nurse, licensed in Texas and Arizona, she practiced Emergency Nursing for most of her nursing career in Arizona. She also served the geriatric population in a nursing home in Phoenix for several years.
A...
Margaret Joyce "Schoppe" Turman
Aug 8, 2025
Margaret Joyce (Joy) Schoppe Turman of Meadows Place TX has gone home to rest in the arms of Jesus. Joy was born on January 19, 1937 to Lee V. Schoppe and Emily Kocurek Schoppe. Joy died on August 8, 2025 at the age of 88.
She was the eldest of identical twins. Joy grew up in Caldwell, Texas. She was a...
Joann Ella Slovacek
Aug 5, 2025
Joann Ella Slovacek, 82, of Snook, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1943, near Somerville, Texas, to Joe Albert and Ella Millie (Ondrasek) Jakubik. She was baptized on August 16, 1943, in Snook. Joann attended Snook High School, graduating with the class of 1961, and then continued her education at...
Bernard "Bernie" Josef Ofczarzak
Jul 31, 2025
Bernard Josef Ofczarzak aka Bernie was born in Houston March 5, 1965, to Alexis and Bernard Ofczarzak. First born of four children, Bernie was raised in the city of Houston, Texas. He was educated in knowledge and spirituality at the wonderful schools of St. Christopher’s elementary then Mt. Carmel High school and onto St. Mary Seminary and St. Thomas University....
Lamar Gene Urbanovsky
Jul 24, 2025
Lamar G. Urbanovsky
September 21, 1946 to July 24, 2025
Lamar Gene Urbanovsky was born in Bryan, Texas to Frank J. Urbanovsky and Olga M. (Regmund) Urbanovsky, the third of four boys, on September 21, 1946. He attended Bryan Public School and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1965. Lamar went on to be the first of the family to...
Gwendolyn Kay Frances Belote
Jul 21, 2025
Gwendolyn Kay Frances Belote, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away in Bryan, Texas, on July 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 29, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gwen lived a life rich with love, faith, and connection to her community.
A visitation will be held on July 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Strickland...
John Edward Mikeska
Jul 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Edward Mikeska, who left us peacefully at his home in Bryan, Texas, on July 10, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 25, 1938, in Tunis, Texas, John lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will remain forever in the hearts of...
Barbara Skrabanek
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Skrabanek, 77, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Pastor David Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at New Tabor Cemetery.
Barbara was born on February 15, 1948, in...
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