Recent Obituaries

Thomas Rogers

Nov 27, 2024

Thomas Brooks Rogers was taken to be with his Savior on November 27, 2024 at the age of 80.

Born in Big Springs, Texas December 31, 1943 to Brooks and Helene Rogers. He graduated from Jefferson High School, San Antonio, Texas and attended Rice University, then transferred to Trinity University graduating with a MS in mathematics. While in school was...

Terry Overton

Nov 25, 2024

Terry W. Overton was born in Corpus Christi on September 16, 1948 to Charles William Overton and his wife Mary Louella Sawyers. His siblings were Bill, John, Margaret (died as an infant) and James.

He attended Miller High School where he played Coronet in the band. After graduation he took a few jobs learning things... such that the rest of...

Daniel Kieke

Nov 23, 2024

Daniel George Kieke of Burton passed away peacefully at his home on November 23rd, 2024. Daniel was born on June 17, 1929 to Alex and Martha (Gerland) Kieke. He was baptized in Carmine, Texas and confirmed at Winedale.

On May 8, 1948 he was married to the love of his life, Ila Wagner at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greenvine. They were...

Betty Randermann

Nov 22, 2024

Betty Marie Randermann, 78, passed away on November 22, 2024. Betty was born September 4, 1946 in Brenham, Texas to Raymond and Odell Schultz.

Betty retired from Blinn College after serving meals for 25 years out of the cafeteria. She loved church and doing her devotionals morning, noon and night but most of all she loved her family.

Betty is preceded in...

Wilma Lou Coleman

Nov 18, 2024

Wilma Ramsey Coleman passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the age of 93.

Born on June 14, 1931 in Pampa, Texas, Wilma Lou was the youngest child of Leon and Lucille Ramsey. She had two older brothers, Johnny and David. When she was a youngster, the family moved to Sherman, Texas, where Wilma spent her childhood, graduating from Sherman...

Darren Hinze

Nov 17, 2024

Darren Dale Hinze, 52, of Camden, AR passed away on November 17, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1972 to Dale and Carolyn Marie (Nobles) Hinze in Brenham, TX. He was baptized on August 6, 1972 and confirmed on March 23, 1986 both at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham.

He was employed as a Safety Coordinator in the Oilfield...

Russell Neil Cobb

Nov 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son Russell Neil Cobb who died suddenly on November 16, 2024. He was born June 19, 1967, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Walter Neil Cobb and Wanda Russell Cobb. He moved with his family to Houston in 1971. He attended and graduated from Cy-Fair High School. Russell...

Tom Kaminczak

Nov 9, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Kaminczak, born on December 18, 1939, in Chappell Hill, Texas, to Steve and Cecilia Vezorak Kaminczak, passed away on Saturday, November 9th. A beloved husband, father, and businessman, Tom's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, service, and community. 

After graduating from Brenham High School in 1958, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army, honorably serving for three...

Bobbie Jo Alexander

Nov 8, 2024

Bobbie Jo (Sorrells) Alexander, age 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024. She passed away peacefully at her home in Brenham, Texas, with family and caregivers by her side.

Bobbie Jo was born in El Reno, Oklahoma on January 11, 1930. She was the...

John Kenjura

Nov 8, 2024

Driving down the gravel backroads of Latium at a leisurely 20 mph, a cold beer or two in his console and nature’s music streaming through the open windows – that was John’s favorite way to close out each day. He began his final ride, back in the driver’s seat, early November 8, 2024.

John Kenjura Jr. was born into a Polish...

Sylvia Ashorn

Nov 8, 2024

Sylvia Ann Bernhardt Ashorn, 80, of Burton, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2024 in College Station, Texas. Sylvia was born on July 2, 1944 to Walter and Mildred Finke Bernhardt in Brenham and was baptized on August 27, 1944.

Sylvia was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. She met her future husband, Olan Ashorn, at the Bill Mraz Dance...

Sallie Moody

Nov 7, 2024

Sallie Mae Moody, 94, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2024. Sallie was born on June 22, 1930 in Franklin, Texas to Rufus and Elvia James.

Sallie was a devoted wife and mother. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 34 years before her retirement in 1985. Sallie was a faithful church member of the First Baptist Church in...

Lorinda Delaughter

Nov 4, 2024

Lorinda Kaye DeLaughter, 68, joined her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2024. Lorinda was born on September 21, 1956 in Houston, Texas to George and Marie Hendrickson.

Lorinda loved so many things in this life, first and foremost, her family. She also loved singing worship songs to the Lord, decorating her home, remodeling and interior design, rehabilitating old furniture,...

Wilma Wittneben

Nov 4, 2024

On November 4, 2024, God in His mercy, gathered the soul of Wilma Wittneben, 95, Into His loving presence.

Wilma was born at home on Tuesday, March 19, 1929, in the Welcome community of Austin County, Texas to Arthur and Ethlein Glaeser Maurer.

She grew up on the farm, and remembered as a very young child walking hand...

Ma DeHernandez

Oct 31, 2024

Maria Hernandez, 57, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 31, 2024.

Visitation for Maria will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with the Holy Rosary recited at 6:30 PM at Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham Texas. Funeral Mass will be held...

Joyce Burchfield

Oct 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Burchfield, age 84, on October 29, 2024. Born on June 21, 1940, Joyce lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and friends.

Joyce was the beloved wife of J.W. Burchfield, with whom she shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by...

Paul Uschak

Oct 28, 2024

Paul Uschak passed away on October 28, 2024 at the age of 73. Paul was born on November 20, 1950 to his parents Ivan and Justyna Uschak in Niderhousen, Germany. 

 Paul married Rita Twardowsky in 1971, and to that union two children were born, Adam and Holly. Paul worked in the oil field business, and was a helicopter mechanic in the...

Mary Ripper

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Juanita Ripper, 94, of Brenham passed away on October 28, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Brenham Church of Christ with Pastor Tim Huffmann.

Mary was born on January 29, 1930 in Levelland, Texas to Calvin Grant Ivie and Lola Cozette Ivie. On June 3 1958 she was united in...

Lewis Reed

Oct 26, 2024

Lewis Michael "Mike" Reed of Somerville, Texas passed away at the age of 65 on October 26, 2024, after a life filled with love and laughter. Mike was born on January 17, 1959, in Lampasas, Texas to David Burl and Allie Mae (Belcher) Reed. He was the youngest of six children. After high school, Mike moved to Houston where...

Eugene Menking

Oct 25, 2024

Chief Master Sergeant USAF retired, Eugene Edward Menking, Jr., 102, of Brenham, Texas passed away on October 25, 2024, in Brenham.

Eugene was born in Schulenburg, Texas on October 23, 1922 to Dora Mueller Menking and Eugene Edward Menking. He attended school through the 8th grade and joined the United States Air Force at age 18. He served in the U.S....