Christian Burial for Amelio Mendez

Mass of a Christian Burial for Amelio Mendez, 101, of Caldwell, was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell, with a Rosary recited at 6 p.m.

Billie Mack Hoffman

Billie Mack Hoffman, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, due to health complications from the Covid-19 virus. Private family services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021. The funeral service was live streamed via Marshall & Marshall’s Facebook page.

William Charles “Chuck” Fritcher

A celebration of life for William Charles “Chuck” Fritcher, 74, of Caldwell, was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Fritcher died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Bryan. Chuck was born on March 31, 1946, to Willie Raymond and Jennie Fritcher in Bryan.

LOIS JEAN WHALEY

Lois Jean Whaley, 91, of Katy died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. Jean was born on Aug., 26, 1929, in Ben Arnold, Texas, to Christine Isabel (Briscoe) Spittler and Howard Bascom Spittler. Lois (known throughout her life as Jean) married James Farley Whaley on Aug. 19, 1949.

WYNELL GARCIA

Funeral services for Wynell “Nell” Reynolds Garcia, 75, of Caldwell, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Murphy officiating. Burial was held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.

DON STRONG

Graveside services for Don Edward Strong, Sr., 78, of Chriesman, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at the Chriesman Cemetery with Pastor John Dowling officiating. Burial will follow at the Chriesman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan.

JETT SHRYOCK

A private graveside service, for Jett Richard Shryock, 7, of College Station will be held soon. A Celebration of Life will be held near his birthday in June. Jett died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. Jett was born on June 1, 2013, to Jason and Kristi Shryock.

GERALD NICKERSON

Funeral services for Gerald L. Nickerson, 65, of Clay, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Sandra Clark Funeral Home in Dallas with the Rev. Rodney Rhoden of Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Mr.

SIMON VASQUEZ

A Mass of Christian Burial for Simon “Sam” Vasquez, 72, of Sugar Land, formerly of Somerville, was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Somerville with Father Joven Saavedra officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery near Somerville.

LORINDA FERGUSON

A memorial service for Lorinda Horcica Ferguson, 73, of Caldwell, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Burleson County Cowboy Church, located at 300 CR 169, Caldwell. Mrs. Ferguson died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Lorinda (Lou) was born on Sept.