Recent Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

In loving memory of our mother, Joyce Smock Stewart, who passed away peacefully on Friday February 17, 2023. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Brenham at 11:00 am on February 25, 2023. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Joyce was the devoted wife to her late husband Ernie Stewart and loving...

Feb 14, 2023

Lois (Pohlmeyer) Holle, age 79, entered her eternal home on February 14, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 7:00am-7:00pm, Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Funeral services are scheduled for February 17, 2023 at 3pm (their 60th wedding anniversary) at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn. ...

Feb 10, 2023

Elena Victoria Hernández-Chona, 91, of Brenham, TX, passed away on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center in Houston.

A visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham on February 13th of 2023, from 2:00 to 7:00 pm; the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm. The funeral mass will be held at Saint...

Feb 9, 2023

Willie Draehn, Jr., 90, of Brenham, TX passed away on February 9, 2023. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023 also at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery...

Feb 8, 2023

Mary Kathlene Ledbetter-Woods, Kathlene to her family and friends, passed into Eternity with our Father on February 8th, 2023, one day after her 62nd birthday.

Kathlene was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and friend. She is the beloved “Mimi” of two grandchildren whom she adored with all her being.

She made friends of strangers and...

Feb 6, 2023

Ella Mae Ruemke, 92, of Brenham, TX passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Feb 5, 2023

Nancy Jane Rogers Holle, age 83, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Nancy was born in Houston, TX. on October 3, 1939 to Robert and Genevieve Rogers.  She attended Brenham High School where she participated in several extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading.  Upon graduation in 1958 she attended Blinn College, receiving an...

Feb 4, 2023

Howard Linford Bean Jr., 76, of Brenham, TX, died on February 4, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel...

Feb 4, 2023

Marilyn J. Fetrow, 74, a longtime resident of York, PA passed away Feb. 4, 2023 in Brenham, Texas.  Marilyn was born Sept. 18, 1948 in York, PA.  She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Verna (Landis) Newcomer, her husband of 39 years,  Robert D. Fetrow, and stepson, Robert E. Fetrow.

She...

Feb 4, 2023

Helen Lucille Bender Stewart, 95, of Chappell Hill, Texas, went to join her Lord and Savior, surrounded by loved ones, on February 4, 2023. Helen was born on January 31, 1928, to Lawrence Louis Bender and Emily Beckmann Bender, in Sealy, Texas. She attended Sealy High School, graduating in 1945, she was a drum majorette for the...

Jan 26, 2023

Allyne Amelia (Herrmann) Weiss, 96, of Brenham passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 26, 2023.

Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 2:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Weideville, with Pastor...

Jan 25, 2023

Paul Ray Pipes, one of a kind! He was born October 1, 1928 to David and Maggie Cale Brown Pipes in Truscott, Texas, Knox County. There were 8 children in his family. They are: Ben David, Billy, Paul, survived by Emma Lea, Ada, Peggy, Robert, and Tommy. He had many chores around the homeplace in the country, always dependable...

Jan 24, 2023

Rene Daniel Gonzalez, 56, passed away January 24, 2023.  He was born May 16, 1966 to Nelida and Benito Gonzalez, Jr. in Abilene, Tx.

While in High School, he enjoyed participating in FFA, particularly rodeo events (bareback riding).  Throughout his life, he enjoyed golfing, ranch work, showing Longhorns and time at the Bellville Country Club.  He was...

Jan 20, 2023

Carolyn Loesch, 79, passed away on January 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 24, at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral services will be at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 25, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Jan 20, 2023

Mary McCoy, 92, passed away January 19th and went to be with her Lord in Heaven.

Mary Louise Fox was born June 28, 1930 to Paul and Clara Fox in Dallas on June 28, 1930.  Mary married Jim McCoy and lived in Dallas until he graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree...

Jan 16, 2023

Alisha Rae Hopkins, 39, of Brenham, TX left this earthly world behind on January 16th, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior.

Alisha was born to Harlan and Jane Wunderlich Afflerbach on April 23, 1983.  Alisha graduated from Brenham High School in 2001 and went on to receive a degree from Blinn...

Jan 15, 2023

Darel Edward Roark, 65, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Baylor, Scott & White in College Station, Texas.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, Tx.

Darel was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2023

Fredrick Martin Stafford, 67, of Burton, and the husband of Pamela (Rivenbark) Stafford, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2023 at his home.

Fred was born September 9, 1955 in Houston to parents Russell Lee Stafford, Sr. and Agnes Noreen Burgess.

He attended San Jacinto College before embarking on a life-long journey as an entrepreneur.  He was also a published...

Jan 12, 2023

Marsha Diane White, 57, of Hempstead, TX, died on January 12, 2023.

A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at First Pentecostal Church, 1001 Prairie Lea Street, Brenham, TX.

Marsha was born on March 5, 1965 in Port Lavaca, TX to Charles Joseph and Katherine...

Jan 10, 2023

Nancy Lee Humphrey, 84, of Brenham, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2023.  Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on February 3, 1938, to Hubert and Mary Joe Jackson, she was the third of four children.

Following a family graveside burial, a celebration of life service will be...