Obituaries

BILLY LEE NORVILLE

Billy Lee Norville was born on May 17, 1931, in Burleson County.He died on Feb. 25, 2026, in Pasadena.Services were held at Grand View Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (8501 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena).Burial will be held at noon on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell.
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. Alexander; daughterin- law, Martha Villarreal; daughter, Lauren Dieringer; son-in-law, Jason Dieringer; four...
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.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his...
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.He went on to attend Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and...
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.She loved to read and would read the...
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.A lifelong resident of Burleson County, he was baptized and confirmed at Snook Brethren Church, where his faith and...
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.After graduating from Caldwell High School, Paul attended Blinn College before beginning...
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.He...
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.She graduated from Caldwell High School as salutatorian of her...