Obituaries

JENNINGS HILL JR.

JENNINGS HILL JR.

JENNINGS HILL JR.

Visitation for Jennings Hill Jr. will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Strickland funeral Home in Somerville.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strickland funeral Home in Somerville.Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.
Garlyn B. Urick

Garlyn B. Urick

Garlyn B. Urick

A memorial service for Garlyn B. Urick, 82, of Caldwell, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Macedonia-Hix Baptist Church in Caldwell.Garlyn (Honey) was born on Dec. 7, 1941, in Caldwell, to Lamar and Ellouise Smith.She graduated from Caldwell High School.
Broadus Jackson White

Broadus Jackson White

Broadus Jackson White

Broadus Jackson White, 95, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Caldwell.Broadus “Jack” White was born May 31, 1929, in Boone, North Carolina, to Broadus Booth White and Mary Annie Howell.He graduated from Newton High School.
Jimmy Lucille Dixon

Jimmy Lucille Dixon

Jimmy Lucille Dixon

Jimmy Lucille Dixon went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2024, at home in Henderson, Nevada.Jimmy was born on December 28, 1929, in San Antonio. She was 94 years of age.Jimmy became a Christian on October 30, 1938, in her hometown of Somerville.
Sarah Jane Griffin

Sarah Jane Griffin

Sarah Jane Griffin

Sarah Jane Griffin, 65, of Brenham, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.Born and raised in Brenham, she attended Aldine High School and worked at Blue Bell Creameries for 30 years, where she was a dedicated and beloved employee.
DAMON COX JR.

DAMON COX JR.

DAMON COX JR.

Damon Albert Cox Jr., a man of profound impact and warmth passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 7, 2024, at his beloved ranch in Caldwell, Texas. He was surrounded by his loving family, who were his greatest joy and pride.
Ruel Michael Laughlin II

Ruel Michael Laughlin II

Ruel Michael Laughlin II

Ruel Michael Laughlin II was born on May 29, 1967, in Baytown, to his parents, Sandra and Ruel Laughlin.He passed away on August 28, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, surrounded by his family and friends.Michael graduated from Caldwell High School in 1985.
FRANCISCO “FRANK” MALDONADO

FRANCISCO “FRANK” MALDONADO

FRANCISCO “FRANK” MALDONADO

A Mass of Christian Burial for Francisco “Frank” G. Maldonado, 92, of Somerville, was held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Somerville.Francisco was born Dec. 17, 1931, in Somerville, to Cirilo Maldonado and Antonia Guajardo.He died on Aug. 29, 2024.
Margaret Costa Meister

Margaret Costa Meister

Margaret Costa Meister

Margaret Costa Meister 89 of Somerville, formerly of Rosenberg, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, with visitation from 4:006:00 p.m. and the Holy Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., both at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.
Richard Raymond Vajdak, Jr.

Richard Raymond Vajdak, Jr.

Richard Raymond Vajdak, Jr.

Richard Raymond Vajdak, Jr., 63, of Snook, Texas, passed away on August 24, 2024, after a brief and sudden illness.A visitation will be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.