Recent Obituaries

Zachary Thomas Gore

Feb 9, 2025

Zachary Thomas Gore, 34 of Brenham passed away February 9, 2025 in Hallettsville, Texas.

Zachary was born May 25, 1990, in El Paso, Texas to Thomas and Frances Ahrens Gore. He completed the ‘Gore Boys' along with his big brothers Kristopher and Jason. When Zach was 10 weeks old, his entire family moved to Brenham, Texas and this became what he...

Larry Pustejovsky

Feb 7, 2025

Larry Pustejovsky passed away February 7th, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born August 8th, 1937 in El Campo, Texas. His parents were Alfred Anton and Amelia Hajovsky Pustejovsky.

Larry proudly served his country in the Coast Guard. He was a retired welder.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Calvin. He is...

Zoe Nonemaker

Feb 7, 2025

Zoe Catherine Lehmann Nonemaker died on February 5, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital at College Station, Texas, from a recurring medical condition that took her from her beloved Nonesuch homestead in Hempstead, Texas. She was born October 5, 1935 at her family's home, 549 East Third Avenue, Roselle, New Jersey, the fourth child and only daughter of Zoe Eleanor Pegg...

Colleen Ybarra

Feb 2, 2025

Colleen Barry Ybarra was a woman so incredibly full of life and love, that it became contagious to those she encountered on a daily basis. She was always so positive and caring. When her Irish eyes were smiling, you knew you were in good company.

No matter what stage of life you knew Colleen, you would be remiss to notice that...

Jeanette Kraker

Feb 1, 2025

Jeanette Wagner Kraker of Livingston, Texas passed away on February 1, 2025 at the age of 79.

She was born on June 26, 1945 in Brenham, Texas to Henry and Esther Niemeyer Wagner and was baptized on July 29, 1945. Her confirmation date was March 22, 1959.

Jeanette graduated from Brenham High School in 1963 and prior to her retirement she was...

Gaylain Ann Keenan

Jan 31, 2025

Gaylain Ann Keenan peacefully passed into heaven on January 31, 2025. Born on June 7, 1943, in Harlingen, Texas, to Theodore and Kathleen Low, Gaylain's life was marked by love, devotion, and a passion for helping others. She earned her master’s degree in education and dedicated her career to teaching children with special needs, making a lasting impact on all...

Charles Hix Martin, Jr.

Jan 31, 2025

Charles Hix Martin, Jr. 83, of Brenham, Texas passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1941 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Charles Hix and Eddie Mae Gilbert Martin.

On August 16, 1980 he married Sherry Ann Moreland.

Charles willingly served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict (1962-1966) serving as a radio code...

Larry Joe Koch

Jan 31, 2025

Larry Joe Koch, 82, of Brenham, Texas passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born January 19, 1943 in Brenham, to Dennis and Odell Mitchell Koch. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Brenham. For over 23 years he worked at Brentex Mills and then on to Wallace Computer Service for an additional 15 years.

He and his...

Linda Carolyn Keaton

Jan 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the Keaton family announces the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Linda Carolyn Keaton, who left us on January 31, 2025. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Nonnie, and big sister, who was deeply adored by all who knew her.

Born on September 17, 1943 in Houston, TX, Linda lived a full...

Sharon Scott

Jan 27, 2025

Sharon Harmel Scott, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2025, just days before her 80th birthday. The world lost one of its kindest and most generous souls on this day.

Born on February 1, 1945, in Burton, Texas, Sharon was a proud member of the Burton community. Known affectionately as "Sharp Shootin'...

Victor Guerrero

Jan 27, 2025

Victor Guerrero, 19, earned his heavenly wings on January 27, 2025. Victor was born on March 10, 2005 in Galveston, Texas to Victor and Maria Guerrero.

Victor era una persona con un corazon enorme, siempre con una sonrisa que lo caracterizaba, amable con todos y con unos sentimientos de oro, con un amor inmenso a su familia, siempre pensando en...

Darlene Faye Heckmann

Jan 27, 2025

Darlene Faye (Herrmann) Heckmann, 79, died on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Brush Country Nursing Home in Austin.

She was born September 11, 1945, to Alvin and Geneva (Rosenbaum) Herrmann in Brenham, where she grew up the oldest of four children. She was baptized October 14, 1945, and confirmed April 10, 1960 in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brenham. She...

John Buford Langston

Jan 25, 2025

John Buford Langston, 93, the husband of Mary Glenn (Coker) Langston, passed away Jan. 25, 2025 in Brenham.

He is preceded in death by his son, Hardy Tate Langston, died 11/19/1979.

Buford is survived by his wife, Mary Glenn Langston, his daughter Doris Denise Flanagan and his son, John Buford Langston, Jr. 

He and Mary Glenn would have been married for 50 years...

Timothy Wiede

Jan 25, 2025

Timothy Arnold Wiede, 79 of Brenham, Texas died on January 25, 2025.

Timothy was born in Meridian, TX., on November 5, 1945 to Eva and Arnold Wiede. He was baptized on November 11, 1945. He was one of three children, having a brother and sister. After completing High School, he pursued his career in the Pipeline industry and worked...

Bonnie Scheffer

Jan 20, 2025

Bonnie Sue Scheffer, 75 of Brenham, Texas died on January 20, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Napa, CA., on February 24, 1949 to Virginia and William Quinly. She later was baptized at the age of 17 at Christian Church of Everton, Missouri. She attended Everton High School and had numerous employers over...

Michael Charles Holder

Jan 19, 2025

Michael Christopher Charles Holder, 68, of Brenham was called home on Sunday, January 19, 2025 after a courageous and tough battle with cancer. He went peacefully from the comfort of his home in the presence of his wife, Susie, by his side.  

Michael was born in Brenham, Texas to Clarence Donald Holder and Mary L. Horak on November 18, 1956....

Robert Daugherty

Jan 17, 2025

Robert Glen Daugherty, 90, passed away on January 17, 2025. Glen was born on October 31, 1934 in Breckenridge, Texas to Leonard and Maybell Daugherty.

Services will be planned for a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham, Texas. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Albert Fred Moehlmann

Jan 17, 2025

Albert Fred Moehlmann, 80, of Kerrville, Texas died January 17, 2025, in a San Antonio hospital with family and friends by his side.

Albert was born in Brenham, Texas on September 28,1944 to Charles Frederick Albert Moehlmann and Lydia Wieghat Moehlmann. He was a graduate of Brenham High School and was active in FFA. After graduation, he attended Blinn College, then...

Mark Allen Stegent

Jan 13, 2025

Mark Allen Stegent of Eustace, TX went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with a rare and aggressive form of colon cancer.

 He was in clinical trials/research studies in Dallas. He donated his body to the colon cancer research team. It will take 2 to 3 years for research to...

Darlene Smith

Jan 12, 2025

Lavonne Darlene Smith, 90, of Brenham, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Borger, TX to Willie and Wilma Price Riley. She graduated from Borger High School and Wayland Baptist University. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo. She was very involved in Fellowship Baptist Church and was...