Recent Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2021

James Lehmann, dairyman, soldier, writer, family man; went on to his

eternal home with the Lord on November 8, 2020. He would proudly tell

you in his last few weeks, that he made it to 90.

Edith Lehmann, beloved wife, mother, friend; went on to her eternal home

with...

Dec 30, 2020

Charlie Ehrlund, 85, of Houston, TX, died on December 30, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with...

Dec 29, 2020

Elwood Jaster, 79, of Brenham, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 3, 2021, both held at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Texas.

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Dec 28, 2020

Loretta Kathleen Sisson was born on March 24, 1924, in Chicago, IL.

She passed away on December 28, 2020, at Kruse Village Skilled Nursing Center in Brenham, TX.

A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, TX. Burial will be held at 9:00...

Dec 25, 2020

Guy Vernon Layton, 92, passed away on December 25, 2020. Please join the family for visitation on Monday, December 28, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham, TX. Funeral services will be held at Frieden’s United Church of Christ, Washington, TX on Tuesday December 29 at 10:00 am, with burial following in the church cemetery....

Dec 22, 2020

Jerry Michael McAnally, 78, of Burton, TX passed away on December 22, 2020 in College Station, TX.

For those who wish to pay their respects, you may visit Memorial Oaks Chapel on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from...

Dec 21, 2020

William Henry “Bill” Hughes III, 74, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020 with his wife of 52 years by his side, in College Station, TX.

Bill was born on Nov 5th, 1946 in Coronado, California to William and Mary Hughes.  He grew up in Houston and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1966.  Bill married Mary...

Dec 18, 2020

Honk, honk, hoooonnnnk! That honking you hear is Esther Mae announcing her arrival into heaven.  Imagine the celebration and trumpet welcome as Esther Mae joined her Father and met Jesus!  Esther Mae (Stiewert) Klatte, age 84, died peacefully December 18, 2020 at home on the ranch with her children by her side.  She was born on July 14, 1936...

Dec 17, 2020

Bennie Driver, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, of Brenham, TX, died December 17, 2020, at the age of 97 years, 5 mons. and 9 days.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 21,...