Obituaries

Sonja Kim Ward

Sonja Kim Ward

Sonja Kim Ward

Sonja Kim Ward was born on March 4, 1962, in Rockdale, to Jack Calvin and Elizabeth Colwell Ward. She joined her older sister Lila, and two years later, their brother Darrel completed the LSD trio.
Gene Edward Hermes

Gene Edward Hermes

Gene Edward Hermes

Gene Edward Hermes was born in Kennedy, Texas on April 26, 1966, to Fabian Paul and Clara Bell Hermes and passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 59, at his home in Caldwell.Gene grew up in South Texas with his sister and three brothers.
IRENE SCHUMACHER

IRENE SCHUMACHER

IRENE SCHUMACHER

Irene Schumacher, 91, of Caldwell, was born on Nov. 23, 1933, to Otto and Mary Lehde Prieve.Irene graduated from Caldwell High School in 1953.After high school, she remained close to home, working on the family farm and supporting her parents.On Nov. 8, 1958, she married Edwin Schumacher.
Jenny Lind Jared Meyer

Jenny Lind Jared Meyer

Jenny Lind Jared Meyer

Jenny Lind Jared Meyer, 91, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025.Born on January 3, 1934, in Lake Creek, Jenny was the beloved daughter of J.P. and Irene Jared.Jenny met her husband, Earl, at Stephen F. Austin State University.
HELEN SELF BISHOP

HELEN SELF BISHOP

HELEN SELF BISHOP

On May 31, 2025, Helen Self Bishop departed this world and was welcomed home in the arms of the Lord.Helen was born on March 20, 1946, to parents Richard and Pauline Phelps in Caldwell.As a child, she enjoyed attending church with her family and getting to play the piano any opportunity she got.
Thomas (Tommy) Gibbs Dyer

Thomas (Tommy) Gibbs Dyer

Thomas (Tommy) Gibbs Dyer

Thomas (Tommy) Gibbs Dyer, 97, of Somerville, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Somerville First United Methodist Church Somerville with Pastor Vicki Simons officiating.
RODNEY OPPERMANN

RODNEY OPPERMANN

RODNEY OPPERMANN

Graveside services for Rodney Gene Oppermann, 69, of Dime Box, were held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Ledbetter Cemetery with Rev. Terry Bage officiating.Rodney Gene Oppermann was born October 26, 1955, to Billie Oppermann and Betty Joyce (Schultz) Oppermann in Cameron.Mr.
Joan May Klagmann

Joan May Klagmann

Joan May Klagmann

Joan May Klagmann, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 15, 2025, at the age of 89.
Carolyn Beatrice Telg

Carolyn Beatrice Telg

Carolyn Beatrice Telg

It was during these weekends in Hix that Carolyn met Donnie Telg. They fell in love and were married on June 14, 1963.Carolyn graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan and received an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Blinn College.