Lynn Thomas Junek

Lynn Thomas Junek, of Snook went home to be with her Savior on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her family.Lynn was born on September 1, 1929, in Somerville.

Charlsa Ann Wine

Charlsa Ann Wine, 53, passed away on March 20, 2025, in The Woodlands, surrounded by her family.She was born on December 28, 1971, in Amherst, to Vicky Ann Pigg and Charles (Elmo) Smith.She moved to Caldwell, when she was 10, where she was adopted by O.T. Wine.Shortly after the move to Caldwell,...

Jay William Kristof

Jay William Kristof of Bryan went to his heavenly home on March 7, 2025.Jay was born to John and Mary (Zalmanek) Kristof on November 3, 1941, in Caldwell.He grew up in Caldwell and worked helping his parents and eight siblings with farm and family chores.Jay was baptized on May 9, 1949, at the...

MARMADUKE “DUKE” SIMMS II

Marmaduke “Duke” Simms II, 71, died on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Hudson, Florida.He is survived by a loving family and friends.Arrangements by Faupel Funeral Home in Port Richey, Florida.

JOY ANN SIMMONS

Funeral services for Joy Ann Simmons, 29, of Killeen, and formerly of Caldwell, were held at noon on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ in Dime Box, with Pastor Gray officiating.Burial followed in the Copperas Cemetery in Doak Springs.Joy Ann Simmons was born on September 30,...

MARGARET “MARGIE” VAVRA

Funeral Home in Caldwell.Margaret “Margie” Lucille Breitkreutz was born on Aug. 23, 1938, in Burleson County, to Bessie Gertrude Breitkreutz.Margie graduated from Caldwell High School in Caldwell in 1956.She married Dennis Vavra on Aug. 18, 1957, in Caldwell.Margie was raised on a farm in the New...

Mary Helen ElkinsPope

Mary Helen Elkins-Pope, longtime resident of Caldwell, Burleson County, was born on June 3, 1956, to Robert D. Elkins and Betty J. McWhorter.She passed away on March 16, 2025, at 5:10 a.m. in Bryan.She was preceded in death by her son, Harold “DJ” Elkins; father, Robert D. Elkins; mother, Betty J....

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.In addition to being an accomplished pianist, she was a percussionist and...

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.He graduated from Naples High School, Lon...

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.He spent his young life in this country town developing a strong work ethic, athletic ability...