Recent Obituaries

Oct 6, 2020

Robert Dale Walker Jr. was born in Sacramento, CA. on April 2, 1951 to Fanchion and Robert Walker. He had two younger sisters, Carolyn Simmons and Jeanine Fairclough. From his first marriage to Karen Denny he had two children, Amy Williams and Ben Walker. He wanted his children to know that he was very proud of them, he admired...

Oct 5, 2020

Paul Dean Kirkland, 73, of Chappell Hill, TX, died on October 5, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Mr. Kirkland was born on April 27, 1947 in Linden, TX to C.E. and Thedola Welch Kirkland. He graduated college with an Associate’s Degree. He...

Sep 29, 2020

Joyce Marie Loesch Mackenroth, 75, of Burton, TX, died on September 29, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Cemetery.

A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday,...

Sep 28, 2020

Oren Edward Baker, 86, of Brenham, TX, died on September 28, 2020 in Brenham.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Prairie Lea Cemetery with Pastor Bobby Maltas officiating.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel....

Sep 27, 2020

Franklin Haarmeyer, 83, of Brenham, died September 27, 2020, in Brenham.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill with Rev. Shea Berbaum officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September...

Sep 23, 2020

Walter James Hueske, 88, died Wednesday September 23rd 2020 at his home in Gay Hill, TX. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Iva Jane (Blayney) Hueske; his son, Michael Hueske and his lady Celia Zapata; his Grandchildren Maxwell James Hueske and Madelyn Paige Hueske; his brother Floyd Hueske and his wife Patsy Hueske; his sister Joyce Lewis; his...

Sep 19, 2020

Elizabeth Lewer, 85, of Washington, TX, went to her heavenly home on September 19, 2020 in Bryan, TX.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The family will be present during the visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome to...

Sep 17, 2020

Bettye Jo (Holton) Lowe, 94, of Burton, TX; died on September 17, 2020 at her residence.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020 at First Baptist Church with Troy Sikes...

Sep 17, 2020

Wayne Eric Batson, 61, of Brenham TX; went home to be with the Lord far too soon on September 17, 2020. A visitation will be held at 7AM-7PM with family being present from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with...

Sep 16, 2020

Needa Faye Stubblefield Ross passed away peacefully in the presence of family on September 16, 2020, in Brenham, Texas. She was just nearing her 90th birthday when she suffered a stroke in her home.

Needa was a prolific painter. Painting was a touchstone for her, as she kept a separate studio on her property that was once...

Sep 13, 2020

Dr. Phillip Stewart Hassell, 64, of Independence, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13th, 2020 in College Station, TX. Phil was born January 10, 1956 in Houston, Texas to Beverly Williams. He received his undergraduate degree from Houston Baptist University, his Masters in Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary and his Doctorate of Ministry from Houston Graduate School of...

Sep 13, 2020

Virgil Earl Stiewert Sr., 87, of Brenham, TX, died on September 13, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., September 18, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.,...

Sep 13, 2020

Robert Howard (Bob) Welker, P.E. Retired, 93, passed away in Sugar Land, Texas on September 13, 2020. Bob was born in Honey Grove, Texas to Harold and Flora Welker. He was the founder of Welker Engineering Company, (known today as Welker, Inc.) and holder of 39 US Patents. With a gift for leadership Bob left his mark on his...

Sep 11, 2020

Bess Habekotte Burch, 91, widow of Cecil Burch, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in Bryan, TX. A funeral service will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Stephen Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Bess was born August 28, 1929, in New York...

Sep 2, 2020

Mary Louise Edwards, age 83, loving wife, mother and longtime resident of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mary was born on September 17, 1936, to Gregory and Paulina Cruz. She was the seventh of twelve children including three sets of twins.

She married...

Sep 2, 2020

Ronnie Lee Pohlmeyer, 77, of Brenham, TX entered into eternal rest on September 2, 2020 in Brenham, TX. Ron was born on February 2, 1943 in Brenham, TX, the son of Reinhardt and Edna Lueckemeyer Pohlmeyer. He was baptized on March 21, 1943 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill. On June 30, 1957, Ron was confirmed by...

Aug 28, 2020

Norman Lee Rode, passed away peacefully in his home, August 28th, 2020. He was a devoted husband and father, watchmaker, hunter and fisherman, friend and family to everyone who knew him. A resident of Brenham, TX, he is survived by his children, Allen, Daphne and John; stepchildren, Todd and Carrie; brother, Daniel; brother-in-law, Jack; and grandchildren, Peyton, Matthew, Raven,...

Aug 27, 2020

Edwin (Ed) Fisher, age 74, passed away in his home on August 27, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1946 to Gordon H. and Lucy Keffer Fisher of York, Pennsylvania.

Due to COVID, the family has decided to have visitation only. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

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Aug 25, 2020

Richard Knight, Sr., 53, of Chappell Hill, Texas, passed away on August 25th 2020 at his residence.

Richard was born on October 31st, 1966, in Houston, Texas to Milton and Mary Frances (Montgomery) Knight.

On February 10, 2010 he married Tresa Ganske.

Richard worked for Sealy Mattress and Leggett & Platt. Car mechanics...

Aug 21, 2020

Kay Louise Knippa Roberts died peacefully at home on August 21, 2020 from Lewy-Body Dementia. She was born on February 4, 1942 in Uvalde, to Gary and Lillian Knippa. After moving to Corpus Christi, Kay and her family were active members of Christ Lutheran Church, which was both a spiritual and social hub for her. Kay was a proud...