Obituaries

LEON PARGAC JR.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Leon John Pargac Jr., 79, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at St.

Charles David Kornegay, lovingly known as “Pop” by his family, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Houston, at the age of 95. He was born November 18, 1929, in Caldwell, to William Thomas Kornegay and Pauline Cox. Charles grew up in a lively household with eight sisters and one brother, a foundation that shaped his deep appreciation for family, fun and humor. After graduating high school, Charles proudly served his country by joining the United States Air

Charles David Kornegay

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bruce Allen Clark

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bruce Allen Clark, 68 of Temple, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 31, 2025.Bruce was born on October 6, 1956, in Caldwell, to Kenneth Bee Clark and Nell Botts Clark.He graduated from Caldwell High School and received his BS from Sam Houston University.

PATRICIA “PATSY” WILLIAMS HEBERT

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” June Williams Hebert, 85, was born on June 4, 1940, to Lee and Euda Williams.She was the baby of eight siblings, born and raised in the small community of Hix, outside of Caldwell.She went to heaven to reunite with her husband of 60 years, Arnold J. “AJ” Hebert Jr.

Alfonce Joe Supak

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

He met and married the love of his life, Linda June Schoenberg, on June 15, 1963, at Holy Rosary Church in Frenstat by Father George Tydlacka. They were married for 39 wonderful years and raised three children, Denise, Michael and Mark on the Schoenberg Homestead in Lyons, Texas.

Jeffery Arthur Bankes

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A celebration of life for Jeffery Arthur Bankes, 64, of Chriesman community of Caldwell, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Strickland Funeral Home Caldwell Chapel.Jeff was born May 10, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John Bankes and Stella (Pilsner) Bankes.

Louis Frank Howard

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A celebration of life for Louis Frank Howard, 67, of Caldwell, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the Caldwell Assembly Church.Frank was born on Nov. 22, 1957, in Caldwell, to Willis Wayne Howard and Lula Janelle (Smoak) Howard.He worked for many years as an HVAC technician.

James “Jeb” Edward Breda Jr.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A Celebration of Life for James “Jeb” Edward Breda Jr., 52, of New Braunfels, will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on June 21, 2025, at River City Church in New Braunfels.Jeb was a fiercely loyal friend and a committed and loving husband to his wife Tiffany.

Terry Jourdain Suehs

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Terry Jourdain Suehs was born on September 2, 1959, in Houston, to J.D. and Audrey Joy (Lehde) Suehs.He passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, after a courageous and prolonged battle with illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Sarah Amelia “Sally” Buckley

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Sarah Amelia “Sally” Buckley departed her earthly home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a brief illness following a diagnosis of cancer of the gallbladder.A registered nurse, licensed in Texas and Arizona, she practiced emergency nursing for most of her nursing career in Arizona.

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