ERNEST MARTIN

Funeral services for Ernest Martin, 92, of Caldwell, were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Ernest was born on Jan. 3, 1930, to Thomas Roosevelt Martin and Sarah Jane Davis Martin.

ANTON “TONY” ABSNAIDER JR.

Funeral services for Tony Absnaider, 70, of Giddings, Texas, are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. John Waak and Ryan Grube officiating. Burial will follow in the Ledbetter Cemetery in Ledbetter, Texas.

GUADALUPE GUTIERREZ

Guadalupe C. Gutierrez, 80, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away on Friday June 10, 2022. A public visitation was held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in the chapel at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.

TERRY DOWLING

A graveside service for Terry Ross Dowling, 67, of Caldwell, was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Wellborn Cemetery. Terry was born on Nov. 4, 1954, in Bryan, Texas, to Warren Ross Dowling and Geraldine (Cunningham) Downing. Terry was always up for an adventure.

MILTON CARROLL

Funeral service for Retired SFC Milton R. Carroll, 91, of Caldwell, were held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas. Burial with full military honors followed the service at the Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

RUDOLPH ZALOBNY

Rudolph W. Zalobny, 86, of Deanville, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, in College Station. A Celebration of his life was held, Friday, June 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harvey Abke officiating. The burial followed in Snook Cemetery.

JOHN HEJL

John Edward Hejl, gentleman, friend to many and generous benefactor to the community of Caldwell, completed his earthly journey May 31, 2022. John E. was born at home in West Caldwell December 26, 1931, to parents, John and Eldena (Kallus) Hejl. John E.

Reverend Boyd Faust

The Reverend Boyd Faust, age 78, died on May 23, 2022. A funeral service celebrating his life was held on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his former parish, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2609 F.M. 60, Deanville, Texas 77852. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Bessie Kay (Cass) Lagrone

Bessie Kay (Cass) Lagrone of Milano was made whole again, free from pain and with a clear mind, on the afternoon of May 25, 2022, at Winnie L Nursing Facility in Cameron, Texas.

Douglas Ray Spillman

Funeral services for Douglas Ray Spillman, 57, formerly of Caldwell, were held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Houston National Cemetery. Douglas joined the Lord on May 24, 2022. He was born on July 23, 1964, in Houston, Texas.