Obituaries

Jul 5, 2022

Mattie Pauline Kornegay Novosad 90 of Caldwell, TX passed on July 5, 2022, at Temple Living Center, in Temple Tx. Services will be held at Strickland Funeral home in Caldwell on July 11th at 2:00pm, officiated by Pastor Matt Thrasher of Salado, TX.

Mattie was born December 27, 1931, to Pauline Cox Kornegay and Tom Kornegay.  She...

Jul 2, 2022

Matilda Julia Kocurek was born September 13, 1926 in Frenstat, Texas to Richard Gaas and Mary Marshalik Gaas.  She flew into the loving care of Jesus on July 2, 2022 having attained the age of 95 years. Matilda married Benedict Marion Kocurek on October 15, 1946.  They celebrated 64 years of marriage.  Ben passed away on May 14, 2010....

Jul 2, 2022

Garnett G. Gerdes, 87, of Caldwell passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be, July 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. @ St. Johns Lutheran Church Deanville with Pastor Terry Moon officiating. The interment will follow with Military Honors provided by The Navy Honor Guard and the VFW Post #...

Jun 29, 2022

June M. Vann-Heath, 86, of Caldwell passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home in Caldwell. A Celebration of Life will be held, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 @ 10:30 a.m. @ First Baptist Church Caldwell with Rev. Shane Dismuke officiating. Interment will follow in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. The Family will receive guests Monday, July 4, 2022, from...

Jun 25, 2022

Duane “Smitter” Loehr, 67, of Cooks Point, passed away on June 25, 2022. Smitter was born on December 2, 1954, to Louis and Corky Loehr in Marlin Tx. Visitation for Duane will be from 6-8pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral Service is at 2pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Cooks Point...

Jun 24, 2022

James R. “Jimmy” Nix was born on May 22, 1939 in Temple, Texas, as the only child of Willie Norville Nix and John Robert Nix.

Jimmy completed Caldwell High School in 1957 and continued his studies at Blinn College in Brenham.  He then joined the U.S. Navy serving 6 months in San Diego, California, 2 years Flag...

Jun 15, 2022

Johnnie Ruth (Brymer) Trnka, 89, of Caldwell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2022, from complications of a stroke she suffered in March 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell, Texas with Pastor Jacob Roach from Caldwell First Assembly officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jun 15, 2022

Patty Jane Taylor passed peacefully in her home on June 15, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born on March 2, 1928, in Cogar, Oklahoma to Claude and Agnes Burchfield. Visitation for Patty is on Sunday from 5-8pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. Burial following the service at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery in Deanville, Texas....

Jun 13, 2022

Melba J Arnold passed peacefully at her home in Caldwell, Texas June 13, 2022 at the age of 89 years old. She was born at her Grandfathers house in Old River- Winfree, Texas on November 11, 1932 to Manson Clark and Comelia Fannett Clark. She often told stories of climbing up into her grandfather's peanut silo there and eating...

Jun 11, 2022

LaVerne (Hein) Chollett, 87, passed away on June 11, 2022 after battling health complications. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm  on Friday, June 17. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday June 18; both will be at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, TX. Following the services,...

Jun 7, 2022

Elizabeth Hundl Milsaps passed to her eternal home on June 7, 2022, at the age of 95.  She was born in Buckholts, Texas, on July 2,1926, to Frank and Annie Marek Hundl. Visitation for Elizabeth will be on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 3:30 to 6:00pm, Holy Rosary will begin at 5:30pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mass of...

Jun 5, 2022

Services for Mr. Miguel Angel Perez Solano will begin at 9am on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Caldwell, Texas

Jun 3, 2022

Ernest Martin, 92, of Caldwell passed away on June 3, 2022, his visitation will be 4 -6pm on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, TX.  Funeral services will be held at 3pm on June 11, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, Texas. Burial will follow after the service at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Ernest was...

May 31, 2022

John Edward Hejl, gentleman, friend to many and generous benefactor to the community of Caldwell, completed his earthly journey May 31, 2022.

John E. was born at home in West Caldwell December 26, 1931 to parents John and Eldena (Kallus) Hejl.  John graduated from Caldwell High School in 1950 and attended Blinn College after graduation.  John then followed...

May 28, 2022

Rudolph W. Zalobny, 86 of Somerville, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 in College Station. A Celebration of his life will be held, Friday, June 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm @ the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harvey Abke officiating. The Burial will follow in Snook Cemetery. The visitation will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 6:00 to...

May 23, 2022

The Reverend Boyd Quin Faust, age 78, died on May 23, 2022. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 pm Noon, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his former parish, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2609 FM 60, Deanville, TX 77852. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Following the services, guests are invited to enjoy...

May 21, 2022

Johnny C. Kovar passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by his family at the family farm, where he was born and raised.

Johnny was born on March 15, 1936, to John J. Jr. and Liddie (Kristof) Kovar in the Deanville community.

He married Doris Ann (Heine) Kovar on May 4, 1963, and...

May 18, 2022

Anthony D. Asher,54 passed away suddenly May 18, 2022, at his home in Somerville, Texas. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date in his hometown of Indiana.

Anthony was born August 8, 1967 In Elkhart, IN., to parents Durham Asher and Jacque Nadine (Watkins) Asher. After graduating High School, Anthony joined the United States Army....

May 17, 2022

Timothy Lee Boyce passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Somerville, Texas. Tim was born February 14, 1958, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Mary Alice Knox. He was raised with his maternal grandparents.

After Tim graduated college with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, he served his country in the United States Army, he received the good...

May 17, 2022

Willie was born in Dime Box, Texas, on January 9, 1937, to Joe Kovar and Frances Cepcar Kovar. He married Wanda Koteras on May 1, 1965.

Overall, Willie served as an officer of the law for 40 years and six months in the state of Texas. He was Chief of Police for the Caldwell Police Department from...