William Eugene Markwood, affectionately known as Bubba, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in New Braunfels after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on May 4, 1963, in Alexandria, La., Bubba was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew him.

Eleanora Vlasta Poncik Coufal, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Pauls Valley, Okla. She was born Aug. 8, 1932 to the late Peter and Vinnie (Orsak) Poncik. She was united in marriage to Lee Bernard Coufal March 17, 1952 in Nelsonville. She spent all of her married life working side by side with Lee in the fields picking cotton and growing crops, hauling hay, raising cattle, hogs, taking care of the farm and raising the family.

Donna Lee (Brandes) Bridwell, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in West Point, on March 24, 2026. Born on March 1, 1943, in East Bernard, Donna lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a passion for her heritage and interests.

Adrian Henry Fritsch, 99, of Columbus passed away on March 23, 2026 at TruCare Living Center in Columbus. Adrian was born on Dec.

With heavy hearts and unwavering faith in God’s promises, we announce the passing of Harley Roger Weyand, a loving and devoted husband and father, a faithful Christian, and a servant of the Lord, who entered eternal rest on March 1, 2026 at the age of 90.

Funeral services for Ralph Wenke, 79, of Serbin, are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by the Giddings American Legion York Post 276, will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

Clifford James Ermis, affectionately known as C.J., Born on Dec. 14, 1964, in La Grange to Basil and the late Anne Ermis, C.J., spent his formative years surrounded by the love and support of his close-knit family. He was a cherished brother to Norman Ermis and his wife Rita, who fondly remember him as a kind and generous spirit. C.J.’s journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on March 10, 2026, in West Point.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Randle “Randy” Norwood, who passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 80. Randy was born on Jan.

Funeral services for Gilbert Krause, 86 of Giddings are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Funeral services for Ken Weiser, 94, of Northrup, took place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by the Giddings American Legion York Post 276, immediately followed in the church cemetery.