Obituaries
Charles L Hager
Nov 19, 2023
Charles Lloyd Hager, June 26, 1946 – November 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Charles Lloyd Hager, age 77, in Bryan, Texas. Life has many unplanned events and his inability to survive cancer was, regrettably, one of them. May we all rest in the awareness that he is forever...
Jerry John Kubin
Nov 17, 2023
Jerry John Kubin age 87, native of Caldwell, Texas passed away on November 17, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan. Jerry was born to parents John and Albina Mahan Kubin. Jerry graduated from Caldwell High School and played football for the Caldwell Hornet Team. His work experience during his lifetime was in retail and construction. Jerry enjoyed...
Frank Delbert Surovik III
Nov 16, 2023
Frankie Delbert Surovik, III passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the age of 90. He passed at his home surrounded by family.
Frankie was born in Burleson County, Texas to Frank Surovik Jr and Albina Matcek.
Frankie married Billie Schoenberg, February 13, 1954, in Burleson County. After marriage Frankie obtained his GED and TCEQ Water License. The couple...
Joy Helene Steck
Nov 13, 2023
Joy Helene Courtney Steck was born July 14, 1932 in Jacksonville, Texas to Walter Weldon Courtney and Rae Cleo Irwin. She grew up in Rusk, Texas and graduated from Rusk High School in 1950.
On her 18th birthday of that same year, she married Billy Browning also from Rusk. They established their home in Rusk, where she...
Frances Lucille Sowell
Nov 9, 2023
Frances Lucille Sowell, a beloved resident of Somerville, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Bryan, Texas. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Pontotoc, Mississippi to Merton and Grace Pipkin. She lived in Memphis, Tennessee until 1978 and moved to Houston, Texas.
Frances was a vibrant and spirited individual who loved life to the fullest....
Clarence Lee Junek
Nov 4, 2023
Clarence Lee Junek, 99, of Snook passed away at Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation of College Station on November 4, 2023. A visitation for Clarence will be held on Friday November 17, 2023, from 5pm – 7pm at Strickland Funeral home in Somerville. Funeral Service is set for 10am at the Snook Brethren Church on Saturday November 18, 2023. Interment...
Horace Hamilton
Oct 28, 2023
Horace Bishop Hamilton, Jr., went peacefully to the Arms of his loving Savior in the comfort of his home, on October 28, 2023.
He was born in Florence, Texas, to Horace & Nettie Mae Hamilton, on June 2, 1924.
As one of four children, he lived with numerous relatives across the State of Texas, working on their farms beginning...
Jesus Gutierrez
Oct 14, 2023
Jesus Gutierrez 52, of Somerville Texas passed suddenly October 14, 2023, at his home. The Family will receive guests from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening October 18th at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Thaddeus...
Lela Pivonka
Oct 12, 2023
Lillian Mary Pivonka, 94, of Caldwell, passed away in Georgetown, Texas, Thursday, October 12, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 at St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Melvin Dornak as officiant. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation and family gathering will be held Friday...
John William Pinkerton
Oct 9, 2023
John William Pinkerton passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at the age of 81.
John was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to James and Maudie Barron Pinkerton. He was raised in the Methodist faith. He grew up in Pineville, Louisiana and graduated from Pineville High School in 1960.
After graduating from high school, John attended and graduated from LSU with...
Michele Roxanne Hughes
Oct 7, 2023
Michele Roxanne Hughes, 57 of Caldwell, Texas formerly of Odessa, TX., passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Caldwell, TX. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Odessa Bible Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00pm at 7101 Kathryn Avenue, Odessa, Texas 79764.
Michele was...
Wayne Edwin Hobbs
Sep 21, 2023
Wayne Edwin Hobbs was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Visitation will be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 5pm-7pm. Funeral services will be held at Elizabeth Lutheran Church on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 11:00am. Pastor Bobby Leggett will officiate. Interment will follow...
Maxine Alcorn
Sep 15, 2023
Audrey Maxine Alcorn was born on April 24, 1935, in Caldwell, Texas to Elliot Elbert Alcorn and Callie Mae Louis. She passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 88 in St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell. A visitation for Maxine will be held on Tuesday September 19, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral...
Billy Wayne Dodson
Sep 14, 2023
Billy Wayne Dodson, a beloved member of the Somerville, TX community, passed away on September 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas. Born on January 13, 1933, in Kilgore, Texas, Billy lived a remarkable life filled with dedication, hard work, and heartfelt connections with his loved ones.
From the early age of 17, Billy embarked on a...
Janice Annette Crook
Sep 13, 2023
Janice Annette Schubert Crook, our beloved wife, mom, daughter and “Grammy J”, passed from this world to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on September 2023 at the age of 65. Born in Brenham, TX to Leo and Evelyn Knesek Schubert on November 21, 1957, she grew up in Lyons, TX. She attended school in Somerville, TX, graduating from Somerville...
Jane Margaret Hill
Sep 2, 2023
Jane Margaret Kocurek Ward Hill entered this world on July 29, 1940, the fourth of six children belonging to WA and Della (Naiver) Kocurek of Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the heavenly choir on September 2, 2023, at Peach Creek Assisted Living surrounded by those who loved her. A visitation for Jane will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023,...
Jeanne Chennault Beers
Sep 1, 2023
Jeanne Chennault Beers, 94, of Friendswood, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2023. A visitation for Jeanne will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 on Sunday, September 3, 2023, the funeral service will follow at 2:30pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at the Cooks Point Methodist cemetery.
Jeanne was...
Efren Zambrano III
Aug 22, 2023
Efren Zambrano III, lovingly known as Hito, passed away on August 22, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on January 8, 1971, Efren was a caring, compassionate, and kind individual who spread joy to those around him whether he knew it or not.Efren pursued a career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice until his...
Georgia Ann Ptacek
Aug 20, 2023
Georgia Ptacek was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 20, 2023. A visitation for Georgia will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral service will be held at 9am on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Reverend Joseph Polasek officiating. Interment...
Viola Bartek
Aug 17, 2023
On Thursday, August 17th, Viola Zwernemann Bartek, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, was called home by her Lord and savior to her eternal resting place.
Some knew her as Mama, Grandma, GiGiMa, or Aunt Viola, but all of us knew her to be one of the most loving and cheerful persons to be around.
Viola...
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