WILLENE SNODGRASS

Willene Snodgrass passed away on January 2, 2025, after a brief illness.A visitation was held on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 5-7 p.m., at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home.

DANIEL LEE ALFORD III “BIG LEE”

Daniel Lee Alford III, affectionately known as “Big Lee,” passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 84.He was a man of strength, hard work, and unshakable dedication -- a true steward of the land and his family’s legacy.He was born on September 21, 1940.

WILLIAM GRAEFE

William F. Graefe of Galveston, Texas, passed away at the age of 89 on January 4, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday.Mr. Graefe was born January 28, 1935, in Burleson County, Texas, to Wilhelm F. Graefe and Hattie Mae Krueger Graefe.

Frankie Joyce Sebesta

Frankie Joyce Sebesta of College Station, died on Sunday, December 29, 2024, while visiting family in Hilltop Lakes. Though she had diabetes, and knee surgery in recent months, Frankie remained relatively healthy through her older age and her death came as a surprise. She was 90 years old.

MILTON GAAS

Milton E. Gaas, 88, of Bryan, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024.Born on August 30, 1936, to Mary and Richard Gaas, he grew up in the close-knit community of Frenstat.Working on his family farm, he learned the value of hard work at an early age.

CLARA DOERR

Clara Bernice Cloughly Doerr of Morgan’s Point Resort was called to Our Lord and Savior on January 3, 2025, after a long illness.Clara was born March 28, 1953.

BONNIE JUNE NELSON BRANCH

Bonnie June Nelson Branch, 97, of Somerville, passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024.June was born on April 28, 1927, in Uvalde.June met and married the love of her life, Kenneth Branch Sr. They were blessed with seven children.June was a devoted wife and mother.

EVELYN PAUL

A celebration of her life service for Evelyn Lillian Paul, 95, of Rockdale, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell.Evelyn Lillian Paul (Zapalac) was born on March 16, 1929, in El Campo, to James and Christina Zapalac.

TEENA SHERMAN

A celebration of life for Teena Ann Sherman, 58, of Caldwell, was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Strickland Funeral Home.She was born on Sept. 23, lawn.Most importantly, Teena loved entertaining her family, bringing everyone together and creating lifelong memories. She died on Dec.

DENNIS TEAGUE

Jay met and married the love of his life, Cheri Hatcher, and together they shared 44 years of love. To this union eight children were born.In 1987, Jay and Cheri moved to Caldwell making it their home for over 37 years.