Esther Louise Bergdorf Wolz

Esther Louise Bergdorf Wolz, born February 24, 1933, passed away May 17, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a longtime resident of Caldwell, Texas.She was born and raised in Fannett, Texas, where she graduated high school.She then moved to Texas City, Texas, for 17 years.

Dr. Wanda Ann Collins

Services for Dr. Wanda Ann Collins, 71, formerly of Lyons, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 173 F.M. 60, Lyons, Texas, with Pastor Basil Lister, Officiating.Burial will follow in Lyons Community Cemetery, Lyons, Texas.Dr.

James T. Ables

Funeral services for James T. Ables, 96, of Sugarland, Texas, were held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas.J.T. was born on Feb. 29, 1928, in Kenedy, Texas, to Leonard Caswell Ables and Effie Mae (Pullin) Ables.

John Rodney Varner

John Rodney Varner, 67, Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Genprex, Inc.

JOHN KUBENA JR.

A funeral service for John Lee Kubena Jr. was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.John was born on June 16, 1964, in Houston.

CIARA SVEC

A funeral service for Ciara Marie Svec was held at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas.Ciara was born on Jan. 6, 1979, in Brenham, Texas, to Carolyn and Vincent Svec Jr.In high school, Ciara was a cheerleader and ran crosscountry.She was an avid cook.

NICOLE “NIKKI” McNEIL

A Celebration of her Life for Nicole “Nikki” Paige McNeil, 17, of Caldwell, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Yegua Center in Somerville.Nikki was born on July 17, 2006, in Brenham, Texas, to Aleasha Martinez and Jesse McNeil.

JO ANN MORAN

Jo Ann Bailey Moran of El Campo, formerly of Angleton, died May 1, 2024, at the age of 93.She was born October 26, 1930, in Rosebud, Texas, to Harvey Tillman Bailey and Lyda Jane Hicks Bailey.She is survived by her husband of 76 years, D. P. Moran of El Campo; sons, Micheal D.

LARRY SEE

Larry See, 67, a lifelong resident of Burleson County, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.Larry was born on July 9, 1956, to John William See, Sr. and Lillie Quitta See of Snook, Texas.

BILLY SHIFLET

A Military Service for Billy James Shiflet, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 3, 2024, at the Houston National Cemetery.Billy was born on Nov. 21, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to James Calvin Shiflet and Mary Lou White.Billy grew up in Houston and relocated to Caldwell, Texas after retiring.