Obituaries

Margaret Smith

Nov 8, 2016

Margaret was born October 31, 1923 to John L. Kubena and Lydia Drgac Kubena in Cooks Point, Texas. Margaret was very devoted to taking care of her husband Ray; her life revolved around him. When she was younger she worked on Aircraft B-24's as well as working for the Railroad. She enjoyed working her vegetable garden and was a...

Frank Bayer

Nov 5, 2016

Frank was born February 7, 1928 to Robert Bayer and Agnes (Shupak) Bayer in Temple, Texas. Frank loved farming, and ranched his whole life. He started working his mother and father-in-law's hay and cotton business, where he worker sunup ‘til sundown. Shirley and Janice also helped pick cotton and drive the truck. Frank worked at Alcoa for 40 years...

Otto Kubecka, Sr.

Oct 31, 2016

Otto was born July 5, 1928 to John Kubecka and Rosie (Courtney) Kubecka in Deanville, Texas. He married the love of his life, Johnnie Lee Newcomb on June 17, 1953. They were married for 56 years. Otto was a man who was proud to serve his community in law enforcement over a 40 year career, and was Chief Deputy...

Jacqueline Judah

Oct 29, 2016

Jacqueline Marie Williams Judah, of Houston and formerly of South Padre Island, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas, on October 29, 2016 at the age of 79. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11 AM at Strickland Funeral Home, 530 Highway 36 South, Caldwell, Texas 77836. Family will...

Darleen Buckholz

Oct 27, 2016

Darleen Buckholz, 80, of Somerville went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Service will be 6 pm, Tuesday, November 1, at North Shore Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Day, Augusta Zempel and husband, Arthur Frank Buckholz, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Terry Buckholz, Gary Buckholz, Preston Filipeck and...

Seth Groce, Jr.

Oct 21, 2016

Seth Sheppard Groce, Jr., born January 21, 1920, in the Volney community, of Burleson County, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 21, 2016, at the age of 96 years, 9 months. Seth was the son of Seth Sheppard Groce, Sr. and Maude Mae (Nix) Groce. He was one of six children and attended the little...

Henry Sefcik

Sep 29, 2016

Henry was born May 30, 1925 to John Sefcik and Millie (Berka) Sefcik in Rockdale, Texas. Henry loved anything to do with the outdoors, especially going fishing every weekend. He enjoyed playing country music with his Medicare Jam Band. They played at the Manor and once a week at Steep Hollow Community Center. He played guitar, dominoes, washers and...

Irene Galler

Sep 27, 2016

Irene was born December 18, 1925 to John Chudej and Lillie (Juris) Chudej in the Buckholts community area. She married Reinhold Galler on March 21, 1946 in Temple, Texas. Irene enjoyed polka dancing and keeping her hands busy with puzzles, crocheting, quilting, gardening, and cooking, especially kolaches, cookies, and pies. Irene was preceded in death by her parents and...

Anna Killough

Sep 21, 2016

Anna B. Killough, 97, of Somerville passed away on Wednesday, September 21. Anna B. Killough, affectionately known as "B.B." was a beautiful mother, grandmother, friend and soul. She loved to spend her time doing God's work with a smile on her face and a kind word. She was truly an angel on earth. Anna spent twenty-five years of her...

Homer Calvin

Sep 17, 2016

Funeral services for Homer Ray Calvin, 78, of Caldwell are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Rev. Darrin Holub officiating. Burial will follow at Evangelical United Church of Christ Cemetery at Lyons, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the funeral home. Mr....

Jerry Neely

Sep 14, 2016

Jerry Neely, 44, of Somerville passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Visitation will be Thursday, September 15, 6 - 8pm, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Neely and sister, Patricia Carol Neely Settle. He leaves...

Don Follis

Sep 14, 2016

Don Follis, 79, of Somerville passed away on Wednesday, September 14. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Don was an avid outdoors man who loved to go for walks around his property always being sure to carry a walking stick. When he wasn't out for walks he enjoyed spending time with family and friends telling...

Wally Coronado, Jr.

Sep 1, 2016

Wally Coronado, Jr., 65, of Somerville passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Visitation will be Monday, September 5, 6 - 8pm, Rosary recited at 7pm, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Tuesday, September 6 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Wally was a wonderful husband, father,...

Mary Andrews

Aug 24, 2016

Mary Ann was born November 7, 1925 to Velma (Nix) and Roger Quincy Mills Groce, in the small community of Volney near Snook. After graduation from Caldwell High School in 1942 she went to Houston and worked a short period of time at Sears and discovered she was not a city girl and returned to Caldwell. She...

Persis Johnson

Aug 20, 2016

Persis Johnson, 75 of Caldwell passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Caldwell. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Tabor Brethren Church with Pastor David Johnson officiating. The burial will take place at a later date in upstate New York. The family will receive guests Tuesday evening from 6:00...

Gary Lambert

Aug 17, 2016

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SERVICES Memorial Service

Saturday, August 20, 2016 10:00 AM

Burleson County Cowboy Church 300 CR 169 Caldwell, Texas 77836

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Dorothy Porter

Aug 12, 2016

Dorothy Mae Porter, 91, of Snook went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 12, 2016. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her LORD and her family. She was an accountant at Texas A&M University Veterinary School for many years. For 25 years, she also managed the accounting for her husband's company, College Station...

Reba Sherif

Aug 9, 2016

Funeral services for Reba Kay (Warren-Marek) Sherif, 64, of Caldwell are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Pastor David Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn cemetery in Somerville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 also at the funeral home. Reba was born January...

Margaret Haisler

Aug 8, 2016

Margaret Haisler was the 4th child born to Olive & Clifford Henderson in Olive Hill, Kentucky on August 6, 1947. Margaret attended Erie School her first three years. She graduated from Olive Hill High School in three years in May 1964. She came to Texas for a visit in 1965 and called Texas home. She married Norvell Helphenstine of...

Hulene Kretzer

Jul 31, 2016

Services for Hulene Henryetta Marie (Heldmann) Kretzer, 85, of Caldwell are set for 11 a.m., Friday, August 5, 2016 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Rev. Jeff Lightsey officiating. Interment will follow at the Elizabeth Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 also at the funeral home. Mrs. Kretzer passed away...