LORETTA NEDBALEK

Loretta Josephine Macik Nedbalek passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her care home in Magnolia, after courageously facing multiple strokes.She was born to John Macik and Hermania “Minnie” (Hubenak) Macik onAugust 24, 1937, in Snook, where she spent most of her life.

IRENE SCHUMACHER

Irene Schumacher, age 91, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025.A lifelong resident of Burleson County, Irene was known for her devotion to family, her enduring friendships and her gentle spirit.

GENICE SHIVERS

The funeral service for Genice C. Shivers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 14, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church.She was born on May 28, 1928, in New Waverly, to William Clark, Jr. and Betty Pearl Cain Clark.

JODIE GRUBBS III

Jodie Ray Grubbs III, 57, of Deanville, was born on Aug. 19, 1967, in Houston, to Jody and Lela Grubbs.A private memorial will be held at a later date. Jodie will be missed by all who knew him.He died on May 30, 2025, in Timpson.Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home.

Brenda Clark Rowan

Brenda Clark Rowan, 78, of Caldwell, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away June 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.Brenda was born in Weatherford, on January 18, 1947, to Troy and Lorene Clark.

Justin Castaneda

Justin Castaneda, 39, of Caldwell was born on July 31, 1985, in Temple.From an early age, Justin faced adversity with resilience and grace, overcoming the difficulties of living with cerebral palsy.

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 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, 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, 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.