MICHAEL A. “BUBBA” PIPER

Michael A. Piper “Bubba,” 29, passed away on March 4, 2022, in Caldwell, Texas. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Michael was born on October 6, 1992, in Houston, Texas, to Mickel W. Piper and Micaela O. Piper.

MYRNA DODSON

Myrna Fay Dodson, 84, was born on Sept. 8, 1937, to Arthur E. Smith and Mayme P. Hale in Colorado City, Texas. She was married to Bill Wayne Dodson from Somerville, Texas. Her favorite hobbies were camping, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, dove hunting and she loved to dance.

MARVIN LAFFERE

Shortly before his 92nd birthday, Marvin W. Laffere went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2022, at the home of his daughter. Visitation will be Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m.

SANDRA WHALEY

Funeral services for Sandra Marleen Whaley, 83, of Katy, Texas, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Sandy was born on July 20, 1938. Sandy was saved and filled with the Holy Spirit at age seven. She married Gerald Don Whaley in 1956.

ROBERT BRANDENBURG

A memorial service for Robert William Brandenburg, 86, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Burleson County Cowboy Church, 300 CR 169, Caldwell. Robert was born on Aug. 30, 1935, in Fulton, Mo., to Nancy and Ira Brandenburg.

DONNY BARON

Donny Ray Baron, 78, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, in St. Luke’s Cancer Hospital in Houston with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Caldwell Civic Center on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 10 a.m. A private burial will follow later.

DONNA BACHMANN

Donna Elaine Bachmann, 73, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022, in the Chapel of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Donna was born on June 14, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Okla.

LILLIAN VAVRA

Lillian Joyce Vavra, 78, of Caldwell, Texas, was born on June 28, 1943, in Summer Shade, Ky., to Lou Ida Wells and Glatus Witty. She was the youngest of five children. Joyce fell in love and Joyce fell in love and married Albert Varva on Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in Deanville, Texas.

ANDREW DABBS

Andrew Ernest Dabbs, 74, of Mathis, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2022. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 8, 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served three tours in Vietnam. He was married to Joyce Delano Dabbs on March 16, 1996.

FLOSSIE SHURLEY

A Celebration of Life for Flossie Eugenia Shurley, 80, of Caldwell, will be held for immediate family members only. Flossie was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Prichard, Ala., to Julia Mae Brown and Edwin Horace Hines. She was one of nine siblings.