ELIZABETH “BETTY” LABAY

A funeral service for Elizabeth (Betty) Lee Wallace Labay, 97, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at St.Ann’s Catholic Church in Somerville.Betty was born on Dec. 1, 1928, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lee Wallace and Rosalie Svoboda Wallace.Betty married Allen Edward Labay, on...

MARY CHRISTINE” VOGLER

Mary “Christine” McLendon Vogler, cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved daughter, sister, teacher and friend, was called Home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and quiet strength that touched countless lives.Born on May 28, 1982, in Houston,...

WILLIAM “BILL” SCOTT

William (Bill) Travis Scott of Ardmore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s related dementia.Born to Gertrude (Robertson) and Elbert Scott on June 15, 1946, Bill was the second youngest of 11 children.He was a proud Texan and spent 78...

KENNETH (KENNY) THARP JR.

Kenneth (Kenny) Allen Tharp Jr., 59, of Somerville, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2026.While he will be deeply missed here on Earth, his family finds comfort in knowing he is fully healed and in the presence of Jesus. No more suffering—only perfect peace.

IWANNA ANN BIEDERMAN

On Monday, June 1, 2026, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Iwanna Ann Biederman, left this world to be with her love, Ken Biederman.She was born on July 2, 1947, in Augusta, Arkansas, to Bessie and William Qualls.As a child, she and her family lived a hard life of migrant work and cotton...

LETICIA GAYTAN

A funeral service for Leticia Gaytan, 38, of Caldwell, was held from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.LeticiawasbornonFeb.28, 1988, to Elizabeth Gaytan.She was the devoted mother ofthreecherishedchildren, Angelica Gaytan, Aiden Armenta andAvaArmenta.Her...

MARION BEAN ARMSTRONG

Marion Louise BeanArmstrong went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Marion was born on February 19, 1937, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to the late Marion Hollis Bean and Helen Louise Mears Bean.Shewasprecededindeath by her loving husband...

ALICE SEBESTA CHLAPEK

Alice Ruth Sebesta Chlapek went to be with her Lord on July 20, 2026, at the age of 91.Alice was born at the family home in Caldwell, on December 16, 1934, to Willie Joe and Lydia Marie Dusek Sebesta.She attended public schools in Caldwell and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1953.She...

Frances Elizabeth Baird Griffin

Frances Elizabeth Baird Griffin, 91, of Somerville, was born to Glen Edwin and Hazel Edith Baird on January 5, 1935, at their home near Rogers.She died on July 20, 2026, in CHI St. Joseph Regional Hospital Bryan after a brief illness.Frances was the second of five children.During her early years,...

JAMES W. “JIM” SMITH

James W. “Jim” Smith passed from this world to enjoy his eternal home with Jesus on July 10, 2026.He was born on July 30, 1942, in Port Arthur to J. Harold and Jessie Smith.He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1960.He was an Eagle Scout, served in the Air Force Reserves and graduated...