Obituaries

Mar 12, 2019

Cynthia Jean Olin came into this world December 6, 1952, and on that day this world became a better place. Cindy was born in Houston, TX to Wesley Charles Olin, Jr. and Elsie Ruth Olin, both of whom preceded her in death and we are certain greeted her with open and loving arms as she passed peacefully at her...

Mar 11, 2019

Mary Belle Turner was born June 18, 1932 in Groveton, Texas. Her childhood years were spent in Lufkin, Texas and she graduated from Lufkin High School. She met Elton Beaird on a blind date thinking that her date was with one of his younger brothers. Mary Belle and Elton later married on June 17, 1950, at Calvary Baptist Church...

Mar 4, 2019

James William Bates, of Lyons, passed away on Monday, March 4 in Bryan.

Visitation for James will be Wednesday, March 6 at Strickland funeral Home in Somerville from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday, March 7 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, March 8...

Mar 1, 2019

Christopher Price, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, March 1 in College Station.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at Strickland Funeral Home from 11 am – 2pm. Service will follow visitation with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Christopher was a very thoughtful and sacrificial person. He loved playing guitar and singing as...

Feb 24, 2019

Eldridge Townsend, of Somerville, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 28 at Strickland Funeral Home from 1 pm – 3pm. Service will follow visitation with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Eldridge was born on June 21, 1944 to Borden Townsend and Wylene (Bussey)...

Feb 22, 2019

Eric Alan Groce, born October 22, 1969, of Burleson County, passed away peacefully at home with his family and friends by his side on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the age of 49 years, 4 months. Eric was the son of Doyle Wayne Groce and Charlotte Jean (DuBose) Groce.

Eric grew up in Somerville, Texas. His parents...

Feb 21, 2019

Thomas Delbert “Snuffy” Griffin, of Somerville, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 21, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Masonic Services will be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. A visitation will precede the service from 11am until service time. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

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Feb 1, 2019

Services for Virginia Elizabeth (Ryan) Mathews, 97, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Macedonia Hix Baptist Church near Caldwell. Interment will follow at Hix Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mrs. Mathews passed from this world on February 1,...

Jan 31, 2019

Funeral services for Lillie Lydia Haisler, 99, of Caldwell are set for 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at New Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time prior to the funeral. Ms. Haisler passed away January 31, 2019 in Caldwell, Texas.

Lillie was...

Jan 30, 2019

Memorial services for Carolyn Elizabeth Irvin, 87, of Snook are set for 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Snook Brethren Church in Snook, with Bro. Joseph Polasek officiating.

Carolyn was born on September 5, 1931 to William A. Barnes and Frances E. (Greening) Barnes in Flushing, Michigan.

Carolyn was a member of the Eastern...

Jan 13, 2019

Randall "Randy" Lee Walker, 74, of Snook, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Randy was born January 3, 1945 in Galveston Tx. to Melvin L & Leora Jane (Collins) Walker. He grew up in Texas City, Tx, attended Texas City High School & graduated in Class of 1963.

While in school...

Jan 8, 2019

Funeral services for Hattie Mae (Green) Ables, 85, of Sugarland, Texas are set for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas with Bro. Rick Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, January 11, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Mrs. Ables passed...

Jan 3, 2019

A Memorial Service for Kyle James Stark, 44, of Lamar, Colorado is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Deanville, Texas, with Rev. Terry Moon officiating. Mr. Stark passed away on January 3, 2019 in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Kyle was born August 2, 1974 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He was...

Dec 24, 2018

Jamie (DiAnn) Lueck, 61, of Somerville, formerly of Corpus Christi, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 24, 2018.

Services for Jamie (DiAnn) Lueck will be Saturday, December 29, 1 p.m. at Lyons Community Chapel, with Pastor Joel Lamb officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 28 at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville from 11 a.m. until...

Dec 22, 2018

Maribel Espinosa, of Somerville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 11 a.m. at Community Chapel in Lyons.

Maribel, lovingly known as Peachy, was born on June 28, 1982 to Juan and Erlinda Espinosa. She had two children that she devoted...

Dec 22, 2018

Funeral services for Willie M. Groce, 90, of Caldwell are set for 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Bro. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 also at the funeral home. Mrs. Groce passed away on December 22,...

Dec 18, 2018

Karl Bracewell, 88, of Somerville, passed away on Tuesday, December 18.

Visitation will be held at Strickland Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 19 from 11 am – 8 pm, with family present from 6 pm – 8 pm. Service will be Thursday, December 20, 1 pm at Strickland Funeral Home with Reverend Victoria Simons officiating. Interment will...

Dec 16, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial for Grant Wallace Peimann, 20, of Rockdale, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lexington, with Fr. Joy Adimakkeel and Fr. Jesse Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Caldwell. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018,...

Dec 12, 2018

Lester Oliver Burgess-Bourgeois, 94, of Caldwell, Texas, passed into his Heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on December 12, 2018. Services are set for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., Saturday before the service.

Lester was born at...

Dec 12, 2018

Cynthia Lou (Dudley) Aucoin, 59, of Caldwell, passed away on December 12, 2018 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Black Jack Baptist Church near Caldwell, Texas.

Cynthia was born September 18, 1959 in Baytown, Texas to Herbert Lee Dudley and Thelma Orlea (Golden) Dudley....