Our sweet Flora Alice “Maxine” Reeder Strickland, lovingly known as Nany, passed peacefully on Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born Oct. 25, 1940, in Meridian, Miss. After attending Meridian High School in Meridian, she went on to enjoy raising her children as one of her favorite things.

Judy Bowman, age 80, passed away on Jan. 30, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia.

Virginia Mae “Ginger” Marshall, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026, in La Grange, at the age of 86.

Annie Mae Berckenhoff, of Moulton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished member of her community, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Wallis on Aug. 1, 1938, she was the daughter of Joe and Annie Matocha Dirba. Annie married the love of her life Robert Berckenhoff on Oct. 20, 1959 and were blessed with 67 wonderful years. Together, they had five children; Barbara Koliba; Robert Lee Berckenhoff (Melissa); Betty Roznovsky (Ronnie); Mary Gardovsky (Phillip); Ronald Berckenhoff (Carol); 12 grandchildren: Sara Koliba Brown (Dusty); Otto Koliba II (Caitlan); Lauren Roznovsky-Loos (Travis); Eric Roznovsky (Tasha); Bradley Berckenhoff, Amanda Berckenhoff-Wenske (Christian); Clayton Gardovsky (Brittany);Dillon Berckenhoff; Blake Berckenhoff (Brianna); Matthew Berckenhoff, John Berckenhoff; eight great grandchildren: Annabelle Montemayor, Rylan Brown, Jacob Wenske, Walker Roznovsky, Noah Wenske, Charlotte Wenske, Grace Gardovsky, and Addison Wenske.

Mildred Anita (Skalitsky) Froehlich, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2026, in Katy, surrounded by the warmth of her family. She was born on Jan. 18, 1938, in Frelsburg.

Jacob John “Buddy” Mach, 91, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2026.

Charles Michael “Mike” Faith, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Jan. 12, 2026.

Raymond Scott Chapman, 67, of La Grange, passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, surrounded by close family.

Hugo Hilmar Stein, Jr., born on May 14, 1934, in Flatonia, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2026, in San Antonio. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather whose life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to family, professional excellence, and passion for lifelong learning.

Dana Lemay Carey, age 73, of Round Top, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2026, surrounded by family.