Recent Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Deborah Lynn Smith, 67, of Grangerland, TX, went to be with the Lord July 26, 2020, in Bellville, TX.

Deborah was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Conroe. She was married to James Tyler. Deborah was employed as a licensed vocational nurse after she earned her certification at Blinn College. Her passion was caring for geriatric patients for...

Jul 24, 2020

Claude Merle Crampton, 72, of Brenham, TX, died on July 24, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

He was born on May 15, 1948 in Joplin, MO to Claude and Neva Nadine Sigars Crampton.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory...

Jul 22, 2020

Charlie Rudolph Sontag, 88, formerly of Burton, TX, died on July 22, 2020 in Navasota, TX.

Due to Covid 19, a private family graveside service will be held for the family only.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social...

Jul 21, 2020

Corine M. Lopez, 89, of Brenham, TX, passed away peacefully to our Lord and savior surrounded by her family on July 21, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, TX with Father Everardo Cazares officiating. A rosary will be held...

Jul 16, 2020

Lena Marie McHarg, 100, of Brenham, died July 16, 2020, in Brenham.

She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Nashville, OH, to Glen D. and Beatrice (Hufnagle) Lane.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tamarr and Jonathan Knapp of Brenham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh B. McHarg....

Jul 16, 2020

Dennis Wayne Roemer, 67, of Industry, TX, died on July 16, 2020 in College Station, TX.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service at Memorial Oaks Chapel....

Jul 12, 2020

Henry Lockett Ganske was called home to the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the age of 86 years, with his wife by his side.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at Zion...

Jul 10, 2020

Ernest Ray Witte, 89, of Brenham, died July 10, 2020, at his residence.

Per family request, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Witte was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Lyons, TX, to Herman Sr. and Ida (Oppermann) Witte.

On Oct. 26, 1963, he was married to Gloria Jean...

Jul 6, 2020

Charlie J. Adamcik, 81 of Brenham went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Carmine Cemetery with Steve Westbrook officiating. For those attending the graveside service and wish to remain in their car, the service will be transmitted on FM 87.9...

Jul 3, 2020

Larry Lee Boykin, 82, of Brenham, TX, died on July 3, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Masonic Cemetery in Chappell, TX with Dr....

Jul 3, 2020

Dios llamo al cielo un angel mas el 3 de julio !en honor de Maria Avalos de parte de su esposo y sus hijos que la amaron en vida y hasta la eternidad!! a la gran mujer , Madre y esposa!! una mujer luchadora amorosa y deidada que nunca se rindio ante la adversidad!!

To plant Memorial...

Jul 2, 2020

Sheryl Marie Brinkmann, 63, of Brenham, died July 2, 2020, in Bryan.

Visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A family funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 8 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Michael Hernandez officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m....

Jul 1, 2020

Lloyd Clemens Brandt was carried away by the angels on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Hospice Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas after a rapid decline in health. He was accepted into his Heavenly home as promised to him by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July...

Jun 28, 2020

Edward Hartmann, 88, of Brenham, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Prairie Lea Cemetery with...

Jun 27, 2020

In accordance with CDC recommendations and the request of the family we will continue to practice social distancing during the visitation and service. If you are at risk or are experiencing any symptoms, we ask that you stay home. If attending, the family ask that you please maintain safe distancing and wear masks. Thank you.

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Jun 27, 2020

Rosa Lee (Zibilski) Williams, 86 died June 27, 2020 in Cameron, TX.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at St. John’s UCC Cemetery in Burton, TX with Pastor Darrin Holub officiating.

She was born on July 30,1933 to Willie and Estella (Stegmann) Zibilski in Burton, TX. She graduated...

Jun 24, 2020

Florene Blevins, née Brantley, of Brenham, Texas passed away on June 24, 2020 aged 95. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 76 years, Ralph; her parents; siblings Tom, Mae, Stella, Helen and Bette; daughter Sue and sons-in-law Bennie and Gene. Flo is survived by her beloved children Linda Blevins Fitzwater of New Ulm, Texas and...

Jun 24, 2020

In Loving Memory

Lela Diane Bates, 73, of Houston, TX, died on June 24, 2020 in Houston, TX.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s...

Jun 24, 2020

Robert Gene Bormann, 78, of Brenham, TX, died on June 24, 2020 in College Station.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Pat...

Jun 22, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Gebhart Wolf passed away Sunday June 21, 2020 in Brenham, TX. She was born in Bellwood, PA December 1, 1936 to Martha (Barley) and Lester Gebhart. She attended and graduated from Bellwood Antis High School, PA in 1954. Graduated with a diploma degree from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA 1957. She was married to...