All Obituaries

John Francis Vollentine, 102, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021.  He was born on November 2, 1918, to Fred and Julia Becka Vollentine in Hallettsville, Texas.  He grew up on the farm there and attended Witting School.  After school he worked with his aunt and uncle in the dry cleaning business.  In 1942 he joined the Army and was stationed in the South Pacific, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  After retuning from service overseas, he was assigned to Brooks Army...

The Angels took Harold Schoellman home on July 4, 2021. It has been a hard fight the last four years and now Harold really won his battle with cancer. He is going to a place cancer is not allowed. He is going to a place where pain is not allowed. Now Harold can rejoice while walking the streets of gold with no pain and no sorrow. Harold worked so hard all his life he never got time to enjoy life. When he was diagnosed with cancer he retired, moved to Birch Creek Forest in...

Gloria Anzualda, 70, from Snook passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on June 27, 2021. Gloria was born on March 12, 1951 in Fashing, TX to Eluterio and Maria Banda. On December 3, 1969, Gloria was united in marriage to Jose Anzualda, Jr. They spent 51 years together prior to his passing on July 27, 2020. She was a homemaker. She was caring, affectionate and loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.  Gloria always lent a helping...

Mr. Reinhold A. Galler, 99, passed away on June 26, 2021. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Strickland Funeral Home - Caldwell. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Elizabeth Lutheran Church Cemetery.    Reinhold was born on October 10, 1921, to Gustav and Hulda (Zander) Galler, in Lilac, TX. He was a S1/C (Seaman 1st Class) in the US Coast Guard during WWII. He served on...

Sally Sandoval Cortez passed away June 19, 2021, peacefully at her home in Caldwell, TX. Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10 A.M. Friday, June 25, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Melvin Dornak officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Strickland Funeral Home Caldwell with the Rosary beginning at 7 P.M. Sally was born in Caldwell, TX on April 6, 1934. She was...

Russell J. Judah, age 94, passed from this life on June 19, 2021. Russell was born on his family farm in Middle Grove, Missouri on July 6, 1926. After his father’s death in December 1933, his mother moved the family to Mexico, Missouri where Russell grew up and graduated from high school in 1944.  Russell left Missouri at age 17 to attend the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, graduating in August 1945 under the accelerated WWII program. He was immediately...

Frank Chmelar, 83, Passed away on June 13, 2021, in Caldwell, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held at Strickland Funeral Home on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. with Deacon John Young officiating. The burial will be private. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to Funeral Service. Frank was born on August 16, 1937, to parents Frank and Cecilia Chmelar in the Harmony Community near Caldwell, TX. He married Pattie (Bray) Chmelar July 2, 1996, in Bryan, TX. Frank is survived by his...

Sara Nell (Groce) Mathis, 98, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021, at her Caldwell home. Sara was born on April 27, 1923 to parents Seth S. and Maude (Nix) Groce in the Volney Community of Burleson County. She attended Volney schools and later graduated from Caldwell High School.  In 1943, Sara married Bennie Hemenes and  was blessed with her only child, Larry James Hemenes in 1944.  In July 1955, she would later marry Travis Morris Mathis. Sara and Travis enjoyed their...

Mr. Kiddy will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.   My Dad was the last of the Kiddy's. There were 12 of them, 6 boys and 6 girls. They grew up dirt poor in Mississippi.  Boy did he have some stories. The oldest brother Paul headed to Texas in the 50's and dragged the rest of the boys to help. They opened what would be the beginning of the Kiddy BBQ Legacy. There's been so many restaurants I can't count. I just wanted people to know my Dad was a really...

Mrs. Dahl will have a Celebration of Life at a later date