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.

Elias T. Martinez

Elias T. Martinez was born on January 24, 1963, to Agustin and Maria Elena Martinez.He grew up in Weslaco, and later settled in Somerville, where he found joy alongside his beloved wife, Ester, and their cherished family and friends.

Shaun Robert Preston

The funeral service for Shaun Robert Preston will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.Shaun was born on July 3, 1975, in La Mesa, California.He died on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Somerville.

Little Rich Ellis

A funeral service for Little Rich Ellis, of Caldwell, was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home. Little was born on Aug. 30, 1936.Little was a man of many trades, from operating heavy equipment to being a roofer.

Bobby Glen Thompson

Bobby Glen Thompson, 91, of Deanville, peacefully passed away on February 23, 2025.Born on September 11, 1933, in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, Bobby was the son of Ruby Rae Nichols and Lester Thompson.