Recent Obituaries

Jan 21, 2021

LeeRoy Robert Winkelmann, 87, of Bellville, died Jan. 21, 2021, in Katy.

The family asks that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced at visitation and the service.

Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. The family will be present from 4:00-6:00 p.m....

Jan 21, 2021

James McCune Jr.

1936-2021

Judge James D. McCune Jr. was born on May 15, 1936 in La Porte, TX.

Right out of high school in 1954, he joined the Marines and was stationed in San Diego, California. After being discharged in 1957 he decided to look up a girl he knew from high...

Jan 18, 2021

Robert Alexander Pennison, 81, of Chappell Hill, died Jan. 18, 2021, in Houston.

Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 23 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville with Mike Smith officiating.

Mr. Pennison was...

Jan 17, 2021

It has been said that the greatest task ever given a man is to raise a family. Felton Wayne Cox was born in Clegg, Texas on July 24, 1940 and passed on January 17, 2021 receiving comfort from his family.

Felton’s steadfast dedication to his family extended to his community where he served in numerous roles:  Ricardo ISD...

Jan 17, 2021

Adele Kroll

1922-2021

Claricedel (Adele) Andrews Kroll entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Adele was born June 6, 1922 in Houston, Texas to William LaMont “Monty” Andrews and Thelma Blackman Andrews in Houston, Texas.

Adele graduated from John H. Reagan High School in Houston, Texas where she was a...

Jan 15, 2021

Mark Allen Meyer, 50, of Brenham passed away on January 15, 2021 in Bryan, TX.  He was born February 7, 1970 in Brenham, TX to Edwin G. and Evelyn Faye (Wilks) Meyer.  He was baptized on April 26, 1970 at Grace Lutheran Church, Brenham, TX and confirmed on March 31, 1985 at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin, Brenham, TX....

Jan 13, 2021

Travis Frankie Vlasek, 83, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Brenham, TX. He was born October 5, 1937 to Frank and Isabell Vlasek in Gonzales, TX. Travis was baptized on October 31, 1937 at St. James Church in Gonzales, TX.

On June 1, 1957, he married “the girl next door”, Catherine Hintzel in...

Jan 12, 2021

Danny Dean Watkins

June 8, 1953 – January 12, 2021

The measure of a man’s life is often measured simply by the day of birth and the day he leaves this life for the next. But for my husband, my son’s father, and for the many lives he has impacted during his brief sojourn on...

Jan 12, 2021

Patricia Barnett Sidwell

1955 - 2021

Patricia Barnett Sidwell saddled up for her last round up on January 12, 2021.  Always a fighter and never a quitter, the complications from a stroke were too much for this cowgirl.  Born in Houston on April 15, 1955, Patti was the eldest daughter of Bruce Ellsworth...

Jan 9, 2021

Isabel Swanson Lay “Bell”, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, in Brenham, on the birthday of her Beloved Mother. She was born and raised in El Campo, Texas by Otto and Myrtle Swanson with her three siblings, Carl, Johanna, and Ann, all deceased.

Isabel married her husband and war veteran William Harden Lay of...

Jan 8, 2021

Allen R. Stolz was born August 2, 1949 in Fort Worth, TX.  A few days later Henry and Lenora went to get him and bring him to his forever home in Burton.  Like many boys growing up on farms in the 50’s, days were filled with tending animals, working the fields, chopping or picking cotton, cutting corn tops, beef club...

Jan 8, 2021

Lloyd Arthur Behm passed away January 8, 2021 at the age of 82 in College Station, Texas.

Lloyd was born in 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York. His parents were Martha Gallman Behm and Arthur Louis Behm. His family moved to the Buffalo, New York area and Lloyd graduated from Williamsville Central High School. While serving in...

Jan 6, 2021

Mike Boswell, 67, passed away on January 6, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, TX. He was born February 17, 1953 in Columbus, GA, the son of Foye Boswell and Mary Katherine Deignan Boswell.

Mike attended Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, Georgia, followed by Loyola University in New Orleans, LA where he...

Jan 6, 2021

Jacob Yarter, 98, of Burton, passed away on January 6, 2021. Due to current public health concerns, no public services are being held at this time. Private interment will be held at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. A celebration of life is being planned at a later date.

Jacob Foster Yarter was born in Victoria, Texas on...

Jan 5, 2021

Fritz Schoenst died peacefully sleeping with Jesus in his home on January 5, 2021.

Fritz was born on December 3, 1937 to Fritz C. and Estella (Neumann) Schoenst in north Fayette County near Carmine. He spent his entire life in this area.

He was baptized in Martin Lutheran Church, Carmine by Pastor Barnette 2-3-1938 and...

Jan 4, 2021

Norma Lee Weiss, age 90, passed away on January 4, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham, Texas. You are welcome to arrive to the cemetery early if you’d like to visit with the family.

Norma Lee was born on October 18, 1930,...

Jan 4, 2021

Claudene Jacobs Stolz, longtime Brenham resident and wife of the late Roy J. Stolz, went to be with Jesus on the morning of January 4, 2021. Claudene was born October 12, 1926 in Goldthwaite, Texas, to parents Claude Franklin Jacobs and Letha Jane Smith Jacobs. She was named for her aunt Zelda Smith Rea and her father Claude and...

Jan 4, 2021

Shelly Hickman, 53, passed away on January 4, 2021 due to ongoing health complications. She was born and grew up in Houston, Texas. Shelly had dealt with health problems for many years, but she was a fighter and she never gave up. Shelly had been married for 34 years to husband James. She was devoted and supportive to her...

Jan 4, 2021

Muriel Irwin Lyons departed this life on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, 95 years ago. At the age of 5, Muriel showed promise studying the violin. By the age of 6, she was performing musically on the BBC radio every Friday during the Children’s Hour. Throughout Northern Ireland, Muriel competed in music festivals...

Jan 1, 2021

Suzanne Barttlingck Chalmers, age 71, passed away on January 1, 2021 in Brenham, TX.

Sue was born on September 10, 1949 in Houston, TX to Frederick William Jr. and Daphne Irene Davenport Barttlingck.

She graduated from Waltrip High School in 1968 and shortly after started working at Southwestern Bell Telephone.  Sue worked for SWBT for...