Recent Obituaries

Owen Zeiss

May 22, 2024

Owen Henry Zeiss, the husband of Joan Schmid Zeiss was born in Brenham on November 27,1928 to Gladys Maye Whitmore Zeiss and William Henry Zeiss.  He passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 95. 

Owen, better known as “Bubba”, had a knowledge of Brenham history and loved to share it with everyone.  He grew up on Main...

Naomi Griffin

May 21, 2024

Naomi Dean Griffin, 79, of Spring, TX passed away on May 21, 2024. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with burial at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Crockett, TX.

Naomi was born July 7, 1944 in Hull-Daisetta, TX to Albert Earl “Jack” and Hazel Faroby (Junkins) Taylor....

Priscella Brazzel

May 20, 2024

Priscella Ann (Follmar) Brazzel, 78, passed away May 20, 2024, in Brenham, TX. Ann was born on January 27, 1946, in El Paso, TX to Clarance E. ("Buster") and Margaret (Davis) Follmar. Ann spent her early life in Houston, TX and graduated from Marian High School in 1965. She was united in marriage to Thomas Joseph Brazzel on May...

Jessie Knox

May 19, 2024

Jessie Lee Byram Knox was born in Avery, TX on May 15, 1929. She passed away in Brenham, TX on May 19, 2024 at the age of 95. A memorial service to celebrate Jessie's life is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th at 11 AM at the Vineyard Church of Brenham at 1401 S. Blue Bell Rd in Brenham, TX.

Jessie graduated...

Linda Straka

May 18, 2024

Linda “Lynne” Katherine Straka, 72, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, and is now walking the beaches with our Heavenly Father.  Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, TX.  

Lynne was born on July 27, 1951 in Houston, Texas, to parents Johnnie and Gertrude (Galla)...

Marice Wills

May 18, 2024

Marice Boyett Wills of Brenham, Texas, died peacefully May 18, 2024 at the age of 91.

Marice was born January 4, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to Phyllis Giles and Aaron Patrick Boyett. She married the love of her life, Marvin C. Wills Sr., on October 10, 1953 in San Marcos, Texas. The two resided in Brenham where they were charter...

Keith Twiggs

May 16, 2024

Keith Glenn Twiggs was born on November 18, 1923, to Glenn and Dollie Twiggs in Augusta, Kansas. After 100 years of living well on this earth, he graduated to his heavenly home on May 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and brothers-in-law, his wife of 75 years, Elizabeth, his daughter and son-in-law, Dollie and...

Jeannette Carroll

May 15, 2024

Jeannette Lee McBride Carroll, 87, of Wallis, TX, died on May 15, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Jeannette was born on July 3, 1936 in Marion, TX to James A. and Laura Kanier McBride. She was baptized at West University Methodist Church. She married her husband, Leonard Lamar, in...

Margarett Lavern Carmichael

May 14, 2024

Margarett Lavern (Sanders) Carmichael, 81 of Brenham passed away on May 14, 2024.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Snook Assembly of God with Pastor Dennis Bonnet officiating.

Margarett was born on July 31, 1942 in Abilene, TX to James Clinton Sanders and Audrey Victoria (Alexander) Sanders. She was united in...

Kenney Mueller

May 14, 2024

Kenney L. Mueller, 93, died May 14, 2024, in Brenham, Texas.

Kenney was born September 21, 1930, in Latium, Texas to Kenney and Emily Ackermann Mueller. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He attended Burton High School.

Kenney was inducted into the Army in February 1952 and served in the Korean War. He was awarded a bronze star...

Alvin J. Free

May 9, 2024

Alvin J. Free, 95, former resident of Brenham, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Bryan, Texas. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville with visitation prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Alvin was born on August...

Helen Gaskamp

May 8, 2024

Helen (Lange) Gaskamp, 93, passed away on May 8, 2024 in Brenham, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill with burial following in the church cemetery.

Helen was born in...

Virginia "Ginny" Elverson Welch

May 3, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Elverson Welch, a beloved member of the Burton community, passed away on May 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication. Born on March 22, 1950, in Houston, TX, to Robin Andrew Elverson and Virginia Lee Thompson, Ginny's life was marked by a deep connection to nature and a passion for nurturing its beauty.

Ginny pursued...

Gerald Jackson

May 2, 2024

In Celebration of the life of a wonderful husband and father.

Gerald Bradford Jackson, 79, of Brenham, TX passed away peacefully at his home in Brenham, TX.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2024, 10am at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.  There will be a time of gathering and visitation one hour prior to the...

Leopoldo Perez

May 1, 2024

Leopoldo Perez passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. He was born June 8, 1978 to his parents, Eustorgio and Rufina Perez in Santa Maria Del Rio, San Luis Potosi Mexico. He was one of eight children born to his parents. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jose Manuel Martinez; grandparents, Vicente Perez and Maria Mendez, Francisco Turrubiartes...

Douglas Allen Harmel

Apr 29, 2024

Douglas Allen Harmel, 72, of Burton, TX, passed away peacefully at his home in Burton, TX.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg with Pastor Alvin Luedke officiating.

Douglas was born...

Kimberly Dawn Barr

Apr 28, 2024

Kimberly Dawn Barr, beloved daughter, sister, and cherished member of the Brenham community, passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on October 8, 1973, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Kimberly brought warmth, joy, and resilience to all who knew her.

Kimberly was the daughter of Jimmy Barr and Patricia Ruzicka Barr. She faced life's challenges with unwavering...

Marvin Swaringim

Apr 25, 2024

Marvin Swaringim, 89 of Brenham passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

Marvin was born on June 2, 1934, in Flat River, Missouri, to Marvin Adonis Swaringim and Hazel Fay Swaringim. He was the oldest of 6 children.

Marvin H. (Buddy) Swaringim, an ordained Baptist Deacon who loved to serve the Lord and sing praises to His name. He was an avid agitator...

Johnnie Susen 

Apr 22, 2024

Johnnie (John) Willie Susen Jr, 59 of Bleiblerville went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2024.

Visitation will be Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5pm followed by a memorial service at 6pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham Tx officiated by Brother Mike Groseclose.

Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Duron Jr, Chris Duron, Michael Duron, Gary Haevischer,...

Cheryl Turner

Apr 20, 2024

Cheryl passed away on April 20, 2024 surrounded by family and friends in Houston, Texas. Born in Brenham, Texas to AnNell (Haevischer) Zwahr and Bruno Zwahr on August 7, 1960. Cheryl was a mother, daughter, grandmother, wife, sister, cousin, friend and “Nana” to many. She was baptized September 18, 1960 and confirmed April 7, 1974 at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church in...