Obituaries

JENNIFER “ROBIN” RAY

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Jennifer “Robin” Ray, 51, passed away on May 29, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, surrounded by the love of family.Born on May 5, 1975, in Austin, Robin spent her childhood in Sinton, where she graduated from high school and began a lifelong pursuit of helping others.

JAMES “JIMMY” KEMP

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

James “Jimmy” Kemp, of Caldwell, passed away on May 24, 2026.He was born on July 9, 1947.

Albert Schultz Jr.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Albert Schultz Jr., a loving, dedicated, and hardworking soul, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Bryan. Albert was born on February 23, 1943, at home in Lee County, to Albert Willie Schultz and Hermina (Poehl) Schultz.Albert graduated from Somerville High School in 1961 and enlisted in the Army.

Justin Brackman

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Justin Brackman left us at the young age of 47 on May 8, 2026, in Caldwell.Justin was born on July 11, 1978, in Haskell.He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jeremy and Chad Brackman.Justin attended Caldwell High School.

Kevin Wayne Nelson, 61, of the Hix Community, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, doing what he loved the most: fishing with his daddy. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell.

Kevin Wayne Nelson

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SHANE HAHNE

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Shane Jeffrey Hahne passed away on May 16, 2026, in Bryan.He was born on March 20, 1963, in Minot, North Dakota, to his parents, Robert and Carol Hahne.He was four years old when he and his family moved to Texas.

SAMUEL DAVID WILSON

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Samuel “David” Wilson, 70, of Caldwell entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2026.During his final earthly days, he was surrounded by the love and comfort of close family, dear friends and his beloved pets.

TERESA “REESIE” FRANKS

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Teresa “Reesie” Franks, 67, passed away on May 4, 2026.She was born on June 7, 1958, in Bryan, to her parents, Emma Jean Franks Pennington and Homer Eugene Franks.Teresa built a life centered around the things she loved most -- her family, laughter and life’s simple joys.

ESEQUIEL “ZEKE” FLORES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Esequiel “Zeke” Flores, who was born on June 8, 2001, in Waco, and left this world on April 25, 2026, at the age of 24.Esequiel was a kindhearted person whose smile lit up every room, and whose laughter brought joy to everyone around him.

CRAIG FLOYD

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A Celebration of the Life of Craig Floyd, 80, of Jasper was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper.Visitation was held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the funeral home.A Graveside Service was held at 2:00 p.m.

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