All Obituaries

Kirby Emery Lehrmann, 93, passed away on November 27, 2020.  Kirby was a lifelong member of Washington County and was well-known and loved in his community. For those who wish to pay their respects, you may visit Memorial Oaks Chapel on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 1 from 7:00 a.m. to noon for the viewing. Funeral services will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ of Burton on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Burial...

Earl “Skipper” Stegemoller, 91, passed away on November 26, 2020. Skipper was a lifelong resident of Washington, Texas, and was well-known and well-loved in his community. For those who wish to pay their respects, you may visit Memorial Oaks Chapel on Sunday, November 29, 2020, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm for the viewing. Funeral services will be held at Frieden’s United Church of Christ of Washington, on Monday, November 30, 2020, at 10:00 am. The family looks forward to...

Ava Lou Marvel, age 87, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on November 23, 2020. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on August 23, 1933, the middle child of three daughters born to Claude and Mary Tillman. At the age of two and a half, her family moved to Houston, Texas, where she resided until her marriage in 1952. Ava attended and graduated from Sam Houston High School, where she was a member of the Black Battalion Drill Squad. Ava met her future husband, Robert “Bob”...

Donnis Edd Ivy went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2020 at the age of 84 years and six months. He was born on May 19, 1936 to Melton Edd and Theo (Rocka) Ivy in Camden, TX. He married his wife, Mary Jane Moon, on February 6, 1981. At an early age the family moved to Houston, TX where they made their home. At an early age he was employed at several different places. His last employment was at Garret Brass as a foreman, where he was employed for twenty-eight years. Mr. Ivy was a member...

It is with great heart ache that the family of Samantha Jo Holle, age 25, announces her passing after a sudden tragedy on Friday, November 20, 2020. Samantha was born on May 8, 1995 in College Station, Texas to Ken and Andrea Holle. She attended First Baptist Church School and was a graduate of Brenham High School where she enjoyed being a part of the Technical Theatre Program. Samantha received her B.S. in architecture from Texas A&M University in 2018. She was loved by her family and...

Jackie Hueske went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2020 after a lengthy hard-fought battle with cancer. Jackie leaves behind a loving husband of 51 years, 3 amazing children, 2 beloved daughters-in- law, 5 precious grandkids, numerous wonderful loving nieces and nephews and canine companion Tilly. A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2020 and from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 with the family present from 12:00 p.m....

Guss Neumann, 94, of Brenham, died November 15, 2020, in College Station. Visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. Mr. Neumann was born March 16, 1926, in Brenham, to Fritz and Rosa (Spinn) Neumann. He served in the U.S. Navy and in World War II, and during his employment years he worked for Tielke Garage, Brenham Wholesale and Herrmann’s...

Christine Josephine Sweet, 86, of Houston, TX, died on November 14, 2020. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Everardo Cazares officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Sweet was born on April 17, 1934...

James Lehmann, 90, of Brenham, TX, husband of Edith Lehmann, died on November 8, 2020. Services are pending at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833, 979-836-4564.