Obituaries

JODIE GRUBBS III

JODIE GRUBBS III

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

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.She grew up in Weatherford, attended Weatherford schools and...
Justin Castaneda

Justin Castaneda

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.Among his friendships, his closest bonds were with Marcus and Amber -- their trio, known as the...
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.
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.She...
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.The family will receive guests Friday...
COY GOODWIN

COY GOODWIN

COY GOODWIN

Coy was preceded by his parents, Wanda and Jack Goodwin.He is survived by his wife, Stefanie; their children, Alyssa, Andrew, Clayton, Jaxon, Wade and Lydia; as well as Coy’s siblings, Jack (Sherri) Goodwin of Phoenix, Arizona, Carrol Flentge of Brenham, Dell Goodwin of Brenham, and Jim Goodwin of...