Obituaries

LAWRENCE “LARRY” SCHOPPE SR.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Services for Lawrence (Larry) Raymond Schoppe Sr., 92, of Fairborn Ohio, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday October 11, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat, with burial at the church cemetery.He passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025.He was born on August 26, 1932, in Lyons.

Randall “Randy” Jay Sowders

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Randall “Randy” Jay Sowders was born July 21, 1962, in Mercedes, and went to his eternal home on September 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.Randy never met a stranger and was known for building friendships with people from all walks of life.

ERMA HEINE GAAS

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Funeral services for Erma Mary Heine Gaas, 98, were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.She was born on March 5, 1927, in Somerville, to William B. Heine and Lillie Schoppe Heine.

FELIX LUNA

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

A celebration of life for Felix Luna, 70, of Caldwell, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.Felix was born on June 30, 1955, in Calvert.He graduated in 1975.He married his wife Janie on Dec. 4, 1976.

MARGIE FAUST

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Margie Faust, 91, of Somerville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.Visitation was held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville from 5-7 p.m.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at 1 p.m.

MARK KOVAR

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mark Henry Kovar passed away on September 13, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, with his family at his bedside.Mark was born July 18, 1952, to Raymond H Kovar and Margie Giesenschlag Kovar.He grew up in Snook, and attended Sam Houston State University.

LEON PARGAC JR.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Leon John Pargac Jr., 79, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at St.

Charles David Kornegay, lovingly known as “Pop” by his family, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Houston, at the age of 95. He was born November 18, 1929, in Caldwell, to William Thomas Kornegay and Pauline Cox. Charles grew up in a lively household with eight sisters and one brother, a foundation that shaped his deep appreciation for family, fun and humor. After graduating high school, Charles proudly served his country by joining the United States Air

Charles David Kornegay

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bruce Allen Clark

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bruce Allen Clark, 68 of Temple, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 31, 2025.Bruce was born on October 6, 1956, in Caldwell, to Kenneth Bee Clark and Nell Botts Clark.He graduated from Caldwell High School and received his BS from Sam Houston University.

PATRICIA “PATSY” WILLIAMS HEBERT

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” June Williams Hebert, 85, was born on June 4, 1940, to Lee and Euda Williams.She was the baby of eight siblings, born and raised in the small community of Hix, outside of Caldwell.She went to heaven to reunite with her husband of 60 years, Arnold J. “AJ” Hebert Jr.

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