Obituaries

Apr 29, 2019

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE FOR ROXIE FRANCES WHATLEY

Roxie Frances Whatley was born September 16, 1927 in Gatesville, Texas to parents Hugh Ross Carothers & Sarah Frances (Dorsey) Carothers. She was the oldest of five siblings.

Her hobbies included cooking, crossword puzzles and watching movies. She also enjoyed spending time with her family in Gatesville....

Apr 28, 2019

Funeral services for Thomas Albert Peek, 83, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Burleson County Cowboy Church in Caldwell, with Bro. Harvey Abke and Bro. Geary Oren McManus officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell....

Apr 26, 2019

Larry A. Maresh, 79, left us to be with our Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019. He was the son of Adolph and Ruth Maresh and the loving husband of Shannon O'Roark Maresh.

Larry was born in Deanville, Texas on December 25, 1939. He served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. He...

Apr 25, 2019

Johnny Luther Welch, Jr., 54, passed away peacefully in his Somerville home on Thursday, April 25th. A private interment will be held at Chriesman Cemetery. The Celebration of John’s Life will be Tuesday, May the 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Lone Oak Baptist Church, in Snook, TX, with Rev. James Hooper officiating.

Johnny was born on...

Apr 21, 2019

Graveside services for Johnny R. Perez, Sr., of Somerville will be held at 3 pm on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Forest Park Funeral Home located at 12800 Westheimer in Houston.

A viewing will be held fro 9 am to 1 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.

Mr. Perez,...

Apr 17, 2019

Eloise Neighbors Philp, 100, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2019, in Corpus Christi, Texas where she had resided with her daughter. Visitation will be Friday, April 19, from 5:30 until 7:30 pm at Strickland Funeral Home with a private graveside service on Saturday, April 20 at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

Born February 28, 1919, she...

Apr 17, 2019

Marilyn Welch, 83, of Somerville went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Service will be Friday, April 26, 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Somerville.

Marilyn was born on March 22, 1936 in Somerville, Texas. She married Gene Welch in May of 1953 and was the Mother of Michael Gene, Charles Anthony,...

Apr 12, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Frank “Big Joe” Kudlacek, 87, of Somerville has been set for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat, with Fr. Bernard Hung officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited...

Apr 7, 2019

Funeral services for Mabel Haddox, 93, of Somerville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Somerville with Reverend Skip Stutts officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.

Mabel was born on September 28, 1925, in Somerville, to Willie W. and Anita Hueske Neinast.

After...

Mar 31, 2019

Sue’s Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday July 20, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell, Texas.

Sue Simpson Beran was born January 27, 1940 to Jack Simpson and Evelyn Taylor Simpson. She was delivered by her favorite uncle known as “Uncle Bunk” at the Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Sue grew...

Mar 24, 2019

Tony Revilla, 73, of Caldwell, Texas passed away on March 24, 2019.

He was retired from Nagel Manufacturing where he was employed in the shipping department as a forklift operator.

He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by two brothers, Gilbert Revilla and spouse, Mary, and...

Mar 24, 2019

Funeral services for Lamar Drgac, 78, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Cooks Point Brethren Church, with Pastor Delbert Price officiating, where his life will be honored and celebrated. Interment will follow at the Cooks Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home...

Mar 17, 2019

Services for Blanche (Kazmir) Touchstone, 95, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell, with Pastor Jimmy Haile officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20th, also at the funeral home. Mrs. Touchstone passed away on March 17, 2019 in...

Mar 13, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Henrietta Kazmir Hein, 87, of Caldwell is set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat, with Fr. Bernard Hung officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in...

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...