Obituaries

Sep 3, 2021

Mr. Billy Wayne Welch, known to many as “Pa”, passed away on September 3, 2021.

Billy was born on March 25, 1937, to parents Noble Fisk Welch and Bessie (Jones) Welch. He was born in Munday, Texas but grew up in Knox County.

Billy worked as a contract welder for most of his adult life....

Sep 3, 2021

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Aug 27, 2021

Robert Joseph Morton, 56 of Frenstat, TX., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 27, 2021. A Celebration of Life to be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas on Monday, 8/30/21 at 11:00 a.m. The Family will receive guests from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Robert was born the youngest of nine children, to parents...

Aug 26, 2021

Richard “Rickey” Gonzalez, 54, of Lyons Texas passed away on August 26, 2021, in Bryan, Texas with family by his side.

He was born on July 25, 1967, in Brenham, Texas to parents Manuel C. Gonzalez and Mary “Martinez” Gonzalez.

He graduated from Somerville High School and married shortly after. He was soon blessed with...

Aug 26, 2021

Margie Ruth (Giesenschlag) Kovar 96, of Snook passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Brenham, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Snook Brethren Church, with Bro. Joseph Polasek officiating. Burial will follow in the Giesenschlag Cemetery near Snook. The Family will receive guests at the church from 9:30 a.m....

Aug 22, 2021

Billie Louise Kretzer Lauderdale left us peacefully on Sunday, August 22nd after a long life and a brief illness. Billie was born to Richard and Rosie Kretzer on October 13th, 1934 in Cooks Point, Texas. She was one of three and the only girl, raised with her two brothers Charles and Bernard. She married Cliff Lauderdale on November 3rd,...

Aug 16, 2021

Florentino “Floyd” Basquez, 98, of Chriesman, TX, passed from this life on August 16, 2021, in Beaumont TX.

Florentino was born on November 16, 1922, in Chriesman, TX to Marcello and Fermina Basquez.

Florentino moved to Caldwell where he made many friends with his burritos and tamales, everyone loved them. Floyd and Ollie enjoyed gardening...

Aug 16, 2021

Ruby Nell Patrick, 79, of Bryan, TX, passed from this life on August 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruby was born on April 4, 1942 to Daniel and Eva “Dutch” Patrick in Sweetwater, TX.

Ruby served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and was a Vietnam veteran. Rising to the rank of...

Aug 16, 2021

William “Will” Edward Jancik, Jr., known to many as “Poopsie”, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at his home in Caldwell, Tx. Will was 79 years old.

A public visitation will be held from 6–8pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, TX. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 19,...

Aug 13, 2021

Stephen Ray Courtney, 49, of Caldwell, TX, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, TX. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Mary Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church with Deacon John Young officiating. The Visitation will held Monday, August 23, 2021...

Aug 4, 2021

Annette Marie (Rosas) Adams, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on August 4, 2021 in Houston, TX at the age of 74. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7 PM on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. A rosary will be recited at 6 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jul 31, 2021

In loving memory of my wonderful husband Frederik (Rik) Hansen

October 6, 1948 - July 31, 2021

Rick was born October 6, 1948, to Frederick Hansen Sr. and Patricia Slaton in Coppers Cove, TX. They moved to different area’s - his father was a doctor and his mother a registered nurse. Rik on the other...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard Lee Thompson, 76, formerly of Caldwell, died on July 20 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

A Masonic burial will be held at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery Saturday, January 15, at 10:00am.  Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post# 4458.

Thompson was born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and he made his...

Jul 5, 2021

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...

Jul 4, 2021

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...

Jun 27, 2021

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,...

Jun 26, 2021

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,...

Jun 19, 2021

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...

Jun 19, 2021

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...

Jun 13, 2021

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...