HOWARD SMITH

Howard liked to watch football and old western movies whenever he had the chance. He enjoyed traveling to Missouri and putting corn out for the wild squirrels in his back yard.

Viola Zwernemann Bartek

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Viola Zwernemann Bartek, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, was called home by her Lord and Savior to her eternal resting place. Viola was born on April 15, 1935, in Caldwell, to Alfred and Emma (Wiederhold) Zwernemann.

GEORGIA PTACEK

Georgia Ptacek was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 20, 2023. A visitation for Georgia will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral service will be held at 9 a.m.

Loretta Davis Ellis

Funeral service for Loretta Davis Ellis will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Loretta Davis was born on Nov. 22, 1955, to Albert Davis Jr. and Versie B. Davis. She became a member to Christ’s Church at an early age.

PEGGY BOSSE

Peggy Ann Bosse, 75, of Brenham, passed away in the early hours of August 13, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple following a lengthy illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St.

ROBERT “BOBBY” SMITH

Robert Floyd “Bobby” Smith, 86, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. A public visitation was held in his honor from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023.

LARRY KUBECKA

Larry Gene Kubecka, 73, of Caldwell, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 7, 2023. A public visitation was held at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WednesdayAugust 9, 2023.

MARK YOUNG

Mark was born on March 29, 1962, in Independence, Iowa, to Carol Marie Feick Young and John Oliver Young. Mark worked in the oilfield for over 32 years. He was a kind man, and a gentle soul who loved his family and friends. He was always there when you needed him.

CLARA ELOISE CASS

A private service for Clara Eloise Cass, 84, of Caldwell, Texas, will be conducted at a later date, in accordance with her wishes. Eloise White was born on Oct. 30, 1938, in Camden, Texas, to Cecil Floyd White and Lorena Frizzel White.

BENNIE MACIK

Bennie Macik, 86, of Caldwell, was called home, Friday, August 11, 2023, in College Station, Texas. A Celebration of Bennie’s Life was held on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell, with Pastor Michael Zwernemann officiating.