Obituaries

Sara Nell (Groce) Mathis

Sara Nell (Groce) Mathis

Sara Nell (Groce) Mathis

Sara Nell (Groce) Mathis, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her Caldwell home. Visitation was held at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 12 p.m. noon until the funeral service began at 2:00 p.m.
WILLIAM “BILL” NAQUIN

WILLIAM “BILL” NAQUIN

WILLIAM “BILL” NAQUIN

A Celebration of Life for William Henry “Bill” Naquin, 80, of Bellville will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Community Building located at 202 Birch Creek Forest Drive in Somerville.
John Malvin Hare

John Malvin Hare

John Malvin Hare

John Malvin Hare passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, in Bryan, Texas at the young age of 80. John was preceded in death by his parents, James and Imogene Hare; and his sister, Eris Louise Hare.
FRANK CHMELAR

FRANK CHMELAR

FRANK CHMELAR

The burial will be private. A Funeral Service for Frank Chmelar, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Strickland Funeral Home with Deacon John Young officiating. The burial will be private. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Mr.
Chester Eugene “Gene” Murr

Chester Eugene “Gene” Murr

CHESTER EUGENE “GENE” MURR

A private family Celebration of Life was held for Chester Eugene “Gene” Murr on March 8, 2021, at the cemetery in Chriesman, Texas, where he was received by our lord and Savior.
Darlene Stroud Collins

Darlene Stroud Collins

Darlene Stroud Collins

Darlene Stroud Collins, 74, of Milano passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. A Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell. Darlene was born on July 12, 1946, to Rufus Stroud and Mae Lona Taunton Johnson in Alexander City, Ala.
EARL BLUM

EARL BLUM

EARL BLUM

A funeral service for Earl Blum, 89, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brenham in Washington County with Pastor Karen Buck officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Mr.
Darlene Stroud Collins

Darlene Stroud Collins

Darlene Stroud Collins

Darlene Stroud Collins, 74, of Milano passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell. Darlene was born on July 12, 1946, to Rufus Stroud and Mae Lona Taunton Johnson in Alexander City, Ala.
JOYCE SONNIER

JOYCE SONNIER

JOYCE SONNIER

Joyce Ann Sonnier, precious wife, mother and Nana, passed peacefully into Heaven’s gates on the morning of Monday, May 31, 2021, after a day surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren and visits from lifelong friends.
DENNIS HEJTMANCIK

DENNIS HEJTMANCIK

DENNIS HEJTMANCIK

Funeral services for Dennis Hejtmancik were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Pastor Terry Bage officiating. Burial followed at St. John’s Lutheran in Deanville. Visitation was held from Visitation was held from 12:30-2 p.m.