Obituaries

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 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...

Feb 21, 2019

Thomas Delbert “Snuffy” Griffin, of Somerville, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 21, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Masonic Services will be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. A visitation will precede the service from 11am until service time. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

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Feb 1, 2019

Services for Virginia Elizabeth (Ryan) Mathews, 97, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Macedonia Hix Baptist Church near Caldwell. Interment will follow at Hix Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mrs. Mathews passed from this world on February 1,...

Jan 31, 2019

Funeral services for Lillie Lydia Haisler, 99, of Caldwell are set for 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at New Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time prior to the funeral. Ms. Haisler passed away January 31, 2019 in Caldwell, Texas.

Lillie was...

Jan 30, 2019

Memorial services for Carolyn Elizabeth Irvin, 87, of Snook are set for 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Snook Brethren Church in Snook, with Bro. Joseph Polasek officiating.

Carolyn was born on September 5, 1931 to William A. Barnes and Frances E. (Greening) Barnes in Flushing, Michigan.

Carolyn was a member of the Eastern...

Jan 13, 2019

Randall "Randy" Lee Walker, 74, of Snook, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Randy was born January 3, 1945 in Galveston Tx. to Melvin L & Leora Jane (Collins) Walker. He grew up in Texas City, Tx, attended Texas City High School & graduated in Class of 1963.

While in school...

Jan 8, 2019

Funeral services for Hattie Mae (Green) Ables, 85, of Sugarland, Texas are set for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas with Bro. Rick Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, January 11, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Mrs. Ables passed...