Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

Robert V. Elliott died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence in Caldwell. All friends are welcome to join our Family Gathering on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.

Robert was born December 13, 1943 to Elmer and Patricia Elliott in Columbus, Ohio. The family made their home in Simi...

Sep 24, 2021

Eugene P. Chmelar passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence in Caldwell, Texas. He was born on January 8, 1930, to Frank and Cecilie (Knesek) Chmelar in the Harmony community. Throughout his life, he loved playing dominoes, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family..

During World War II,...

Sep 22, 2021

Bertha Marie "Sissy" Silman,  age 67, passed away in her home on September 22, 2021. Born in Warren, OH,  she was a graduate of LaBrae High School in Leavittsburg and went on to earn her cosmetology license at Charles and Sue's School of Hair Design in Bryan, Texas. Sissy was an avid softball player, bowler and could tell you...

Sep 20, 2021

Captain Peter Julius (PJ) Kuehn, Jr., age 81, of Caldwell, passed away on September 20, 2021. Visitation with the family will be from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Strickland Funeral Home Caldwell. Funeral services will be at the Burleson County Cowboy Church at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Private...

Sep 20, 2021

John Lummus, age 56, went to be with his Father in Heaven, surrounded by his family, on September 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in College Station, Texas.

John was born May 27, 1965 in Bay City, Texas to Bill and Sonia Lummus.  John grew up in West Columbia, Texas and graduated from Columbia High School in...

Sep 15, 2021

Obituary pending at this time

Sep 8, 2021

Elizabeth (Barham) Hahn Covey Elizabeth Ann (Liz) (“Sissy”) Hahn Covey, age 58, of Bullard and formerly Brenham, TX was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 8th, 2021.

To honor Liz, the family has arranged for a visitation to be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, TX on Saturday, September 11...

Sep 6, 2021

Fred Urban Mantey, 74 of Kenney, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Fred Mantey was born in Burton, Texas on March 11, 1947, to Steve and Lydia Mantey.  Fred was known as Bobe or Uncle Bobe to some. Fred was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Somerville.  He served his...

Sep 4, 2021

Family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date

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...