Obituaries

DR. JAMES ALEXANDER

DR. JAMES ALEXANDER

DR. JAMES ALEXANDER

Dr. James Lucian Alexander went to eternal peace on Saturday, February 21, 2026, on a beautiful sunny, cool day surrounded by loved ones.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son, Alan J.
REBECCA “BECKY” KUBENA

REBECCA “BECKY” KUBENA

REBECCA “BECKY” KUBENA

Rebecca “Becky” Gaas Kubena, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend, was born on June 3, 1965, in Austin.Her parents, George and Gladys Gaas, brought her home to their family farm in Frenstat.
JERRY ARMSTRONG SR.

JERRY ARMSTRONG SR.

JERRY ARMSTRONG SR.

Jerry M. Armstrong, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Jerry was born on November 17, 1935, in Union County, Mississippi, to Issac Claud and Esther Darling Armstrong.
CHARLES SEBESTA JR.

CHARLES SEBESTA JR.

CHARLES SEBESTA JR.

Charles J. Sebesta Jr., 85, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.Charles was born on September 16, 1940, in Bryan, and grew up in Snook, where he graduated from Snook High School in 1958.
BETTYE “CAROLYN” TOLAR

BETTYE “CAROLYN” TOLAR

BETTYE “CAROLYN” TOLAR

Bettye “Carolyn” Tolar, 86, was born on Aug. 10, 1939, to “Doctor” John E. Siptak MD and Elisabeth (“Bettye”) Ann Kocurek.She grew up in Caldwell, helping care for her three younger brothers, learning to cook and sew, and helping in her father’s doctor’s office.
ROBERT “BOBBY” RUBACH JR.

ROBERT “BOBBY” RUBACH JR.

ROBERT “BOBBY” RUBACH JR.

Robert “Bobby” E. Rubach, Jr., 82, of Snook, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.Bobby was born on August 10, 1943, in Snook to Robert E. Rubach, Sr. and Albina (Kovar) Rubach.
Paul Martin Skrabanek

Paul Martin Skrabanek

Paul Martin Skrabanek

Paul Martin Skrabanek, better known as “B,” was born on October 12, 1949, to Edward Skrabanek and Milady (Vychopen) Skrabanek.Paul passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family.
Roger Keith Moore

Roger Keith Moore

Roger Keith Moore

A memorial service for Roger Keith Moore, 83, of Somerville, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the Birch Creek Community Center at 107 Lake Dr. in Somerville.Roger was born on Dec. 13, 1942, in Pine Grove, West Virginia, to Charles Edward and Cecile Irene (Wildman) Moore.
RAY ANN ALFORD

RAY ANN ALFORD

RAY ANN ALFORD

Ray Ann Alford, age 89, of Caldwell, passed away February 16, 2026, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.Ray Ann was born on October 18, 1936, to Murray Frank Broaddus and Miriam Ray James Broaddus.
Charles Glenn Phillips

Charles Glenn Phillips

Charles Glenn Phillips

Charles Glenn Phillips, 81, was born on May 4, 1944, in Houston.He went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 27, 2025, trusting fully in the promise of everlasting life through Jesus Christ.Charles was one of seven children born to Guy and Virgie Phillips.