Emma Lee Kubin

Emma Lee Kubin, 93, of Bryan, passed away peacefully December 20, 2025, surrounded by her children.She was born on November 10, 1932, in the Cooks Point Community, Cooks Point.Emma attended school in Burleson County grades 1-8 at the Cooks Point School.

JOSEPHINE (HEIN) FERRELL

Josephine Marie Hein, 94, was born to Joe and Pauline (Mynar) Hein in the Harmony Community on May 1, 1931.She was baptized at Immanuel Evangelical Church of Lyons on November 8, 1931, and remained a member of Lyons Evangelical Church until the time of her death.

Grace Hannah Zwernemann

Grace Hannah Zwernemann, 28, of College Station, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.She was born on October 17, 1997, at Trinity Medical Center in Brenham.

Myra Elizabeth Blake

A funeral service for Myra Elizabeth Blake, 86, was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.Myra was born on Oct. 31, 1939, in Houston, to Albert and Ruth Rock. She was the first born of seven children.

Norman Thomas Hoffman

A graveside celebration of life for Norman Thomas Hoffman, 87, was held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.Norman was born on Nov. 16, 1938, to John and Alma Hoffman.The oldest of four children, he graduated from Austin High School in the class of 1957.

WALLACE “WALLY” HICKSON

Wallace Lee “Wally” Hickson (1936-2025), age 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, in Caldwell.Wallace was born in College Station and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan.

ROY PHARIS JR.

Graveside services for Roy Pharis Jr., 77, of Dime Box, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Hranice Cemetery in Dime Box, with Tim Pitts officiating.Edmund Roy Pharis Jr. was born on February 11, 1948, in Baytown, the son of Edmund Roy Pharis Sr.

Jane “Janie” Mitchell

Jane “Janie” Mitchell was born in Rigby, Idaho, on Jan. 29, 1959.Janie passed to the other side of the veil peacefully in her home in Caldwell, on Dec. 3, 2025.She grew up in the Mud Lake area, attending school in Terreton, Idaho.Janie worked with law enforcement in Idaho as a dispatcher.

ELBERT “AL” OBERTS

Little Oberts.A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2025, at Burleson County Cowboy Church, 300 CR 169, Caldwell, Texas 77836.Al dedicated 37 years to McDonnell Aircraft, where he took great pride in his work and the many friendships he formed throughout his career.

ROBERT JAMES “RJ” KING

and went on to play tackle football all the way through his senior year at Caldwell High School.As a child, RJ was a member of Cub Scout Pack 181. He loved Legos and would spend hours inventing new creations.