MARMADUKE “DUKE” SIMMS II

Marmaduke “Duke” Simms II, 71, died on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Hudson, Florida.He is survived by a loving family and friends.Arrangements by Faupel Funeral Home in Port Richey, Florida.

JOY ANN SIMMONS

Funeral services for Joy Ann Simmons, 29, of Killeen, and formerly of Caldwell, were held at noon on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ in Dime Box, with Pastor Gray officiating.Burial followed in the Copperas Cemetery in Doak Springs.

MARGARET “MARGIE” VAVRA

Funeral Home in Caldwell.Margaret “Margie” Lucille Breitkreutz was born on Aug. 23, 1938, in Burleson County, to Bessie Gertrude Breitkreutz.Margie graduated from Caldwell High School in Caldwell in 1956.She married Dennis Vavra on Aug. 18, 1957, in Caldwell.

Mary Helen ElkinsPope

Mary Helen Elkins-Pope, longtime resident of Caldwell, Burleson County, was born on June 3, 1956, to Robert D. Elkins and Betty J. McWhorter.She passed away on March 16, 2025, at 5:10 a.m. in Bryan.She was preceded in death by her son, Harold “DJ” Elkins; father, Robert D. Elkins; mother, Betty J.

PAULA BYRD BERNHARDT

Paula Byrd Bernhardt, age 67, of Houston, passed away on March 15, 2025.She was born April 17, 1957, in Houston.She was raised in Burleson County and attended all grades of the Caldwell ISD and graduated in the class of 1975.

WALTER PARIS GIBBS JR.

Walter Paris Gibbs, Jr. passed away at home on March 6, 2025, in Caldwell.A celebration of life is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Caldwell Methodist Church.Paris was born November 5, 1932, in Jacksonville, to Walter and Maddie Sue Gibbs.

JEWERALD “JEWEL” DEARMAN

A celebration of life for Jewerald Dearman, 73, of Caldwell was held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2025, at Fallbrook Church in Houston.He was born on Sept. 23, 1951, in Caldwell, to Johnnie and Thelma Dearman.

Andrea K. Cowan

Andrea K. Cowan, 52, of Rockdale, died on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Caldwell First Assembly Church, 107 S. Temple St. in Caldwell.Express condolences at PhillipsandLuckey.com.

Archie Raymond Kubena

Archie Raymond Kubena was born in Houston, to Eugene and Mary Prazak Kubena on November 18, 1960.He left this world on February 28, 2025.Archie was a loving Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.While growing up on his family’s farm, he learned the value of hard work during his childhood.

ROBERT “BOBBY MIKE” KORONKA

Robert Michael Koronka, a man defined by his devotion to his family, work ethic, endless energy, deep Aggie spirit, and love for his ranch, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old.