Recent Obituaries

Charles Hupe

Jan 4, 2025

Charles Ray Hupe died suddenly on January 4, 2025, at the age of 71. Charles was born on June 7, 1953 in Austin County to Wilfred and Vera Lee (Wagner) Hupe. He was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Industry, Texas. Charles was a graduate of Brenham High School.

Charles was united in marriage with Deborah Wellmann on July...

Tammy Sue Brauner

Dec 27, 2024

With hearts heavy yet grateful for a life so beautifully lived, we celebrate the journey of Tammy Brauner, who passed away on December 27, 2024 at the age of 62, surrounded by the family she so deeply cherished. After a courageous battle with cancer, Tammy’s unwavering spirit and love left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her. 

Born on April...

Charles Crumb

Dec 26, 2024

Charles Stewart Crumb, 80, passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to John Haskell Crumb and Edna Adele Kanady Crumb, who preceded him in death, also preceded in death by brother John Delbert Crumb, brothers-in-law Larry Frances Smalley, Blaine Manuel and Allen Wayne Hueske. He was baptized at age 8 in South Main Baptist...

Kimberly Roberts-Littleton

Dec 21, 2024

Kimberly Roberts Littleton returned home to her Lord after a long valiant fight with liver disease, December 21, 2024. She passed in the presence of her family and was surrounded by love.

Kimberly Kay Roberts was born in Tyler, Texas, on March 6, 1970 to Melton and Dana Roberts and later moved to Brenham where she grew up and graduated...

Elmer Marburger

Dec 19, 2024

Elmer Franklin Marburger, 83, of Brenham, Texas passed away unexpectedly on December, 19, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1940 in Burton, Texas to Benjamin and Meta Alaminsky Marburger.

Visitation with the family will be held from 4 until 6 PM on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, December...

Ottilia Nell Harrison

Dec 19, 2024

Ottilia Nell “Tillie” Moerbe Harrison entered her heavenly home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Tillie was born in Brenham, Texas on August 4, 1935 to parents, Eric W. and Dorothy (Haygood) Moerbe.

Tillie was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, the Women of St. Matthew’s and served in a Leadership Roll-Prayer Chain.

She married Robert Harrison, Jr. on August 12, 1995.

Preceding...

Patricia Ford

Dec 18, 2024

With a heavy heart we share the passing of Patricia Ann Ford of Burton. Patricia who was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and friend, passed away on December 18, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White in Temple.

Patricia was born November 21, 1949 to Harold Steven and Dorothy Ann Knittle McGill. On April 4, 1970 she was united in...

Ann Schroeder

Dec 18, 2024

Joy "Ann" Schroeder, 80, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 17, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1944, in Ranger, TX, to J.W. and Elizabeth Ball. Ann married the love of her life, Otto "Babe" Schroeder, in 1964, and they were separated only after his death in 2006. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and...

Donald Lee Andrew

Dec 18, 2024

Donald (Don) Lee Andrew, 78, passed away on December 18, 2024. Don was born December 5, 1946 in Dallas, Texas to Les Andrew & Betty Andrew (Perry).

 The family moved to Houston when Don was an infant, and he was raised and lived in Houston for 28 years. He graduated Reagan High School in Houston in 1965. Don married Sandra Nowlin...

Alvis Mueller

Dec 18, 2024

Alvis Roy Mueller (88) of Carmine, Texas was called home by His Heavenly Father on December 18, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, Texas.

Alvis was born on June 15, 1936, to John and Ida (Stebner) Mueller at home in the La Bahia/Burton Texas area. He started his education at Boundary School and Burton Elementary. When the...

Dorothy Hohlt

Dec 17, 2024

Dorothy Ann Lueck Hohlt, affectionately known as "Meme," entered eternal rest on December 17, 2024. Born at home on the family farm on November 26, 1937, Dorothy's life began on land cherished by her family since 1893. She grew up surrounded by love, raised with her parents, paternal grandparents, and great-grandfather. She often spoke of her great childhood, filled with...

Orvie Luedemann

Dec 15, 2024

Orvie Lee Luedemann 92, passed away on December 15, 2024. Lee was born at home in Green Vine, Texas on a snowy day March 11, 1932 in Burton, Texas to Albert and Lillie Deiss Luedemann. He attended school in Burton, Texas and Green Vine Baptist Church. When he was old enough he worked at a little shop across the road...

Eugene Cegielski

Dec 14, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Julian Cegielski, 84 of Chappell Hill, died December 14, 2024, in Friendswood, Texas. Survivors include his son, Alan Cegielski and wife, Tricia of Weimar, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Chris Santiff, of Houston; grandchildren, Shawn Santiff, Shannon Crawley, Shane Santiff, Shanber Gobert, Cayla Cegielski, Logan Cegielski, and James Thomas; great-grandchildren, Brittany and Chase Crawley, Vincent Santiff, Jacob...

Shirley Paetz

Dec 12, 2024

Shirley Ann (McCurry) Paetz passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Brenham, Texas. She was born on December 16, 1945, in Fresno, California, to Forrest and Edna (Spree) McCurry.

After graduating from high school Shirley attended college at South Texas Business School and then worked in sales in the retail industry.

She was married to Richard Henderson Theriot and...

Valerie Wrench

Dec 11, 2024

Valerie Jane Wrench, 82, of Bellville, TX passed away on December 11, 2024. Born on February 12, 1942 to Alfred and Ida Aurora Ott Westphal in Elkhorn, WI., she was a Business School graduate and a homemaker. She married Hubert Dean Wrench on August 26, 1961.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sally and John Craig, Jr.;...

Arnold Finch

Dec 8, 2024

Arnold Ray Finch, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Arnold resided permanently in Brenham for the last 9 years. He is retired from the Sugar Land Fire Department where he served for 25 years. He was the first full time fireman in Sugar Land and the first Assistant Chief. He also served as station chief and...

Jeanette Poehlmann

Dec 8, 2024

Jeanette Sander Poehlmann, 84, was called home by her Heavenly Father on December 8, 2024

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Craig Dohse officiating. Interment will follow in the...

Nancy Shoup

Dec 5, 2024

Nancy Gay Long Shoup, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. Born on September 21, 1932, in Moberly, Missouri, to Robert Ira Long Jr. and Helen Lavinia Sweet Long, Nancy's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family, community, and numerous organizations. Her father and two brothers...

Louis Albright

Dec 5, 2024

Louis Griffin "LG" Albright was born on November 16, 1934 in Houston, Texas to Ophelia Dye Albright and Louis Henry Albright. He completed his 90 year journey on earth on December 5, 2024.



He loved to share stories with his sister, Millie, from his younger years, and he continued to have stories all throughout his life as LG...

Ronald Edward Shifflett

Dec 2, 2024

Ron Shifflett passed away at home in Burton, Texas on December 2, 2024.

Born in Rosenberg, Texas to Harold Gene “Jack” and Elizabeth “Betty” Shifflett. Ron’s childhood was not an easy one, but it was a defining one- defining the amazing man that he became. He was a genuine man with a heart of gold.

Ron’s life spanned across several cities in...