Recent Obituaries
Bobby Thornton
Mar 27, 2026
Bobby Leigh Thornton, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2026. Bobby was born on February 4, 1941 to Harold Dupree and Christine Palmer Thornton. A visitation for Bobby will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, Texas....
Lori Dawn Wetherington
Mar 20, 2026
Lori Dawn Wetherington, 54, went into the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2026. Lori was born on October 6, 1971, in Miami, Florida to Harold and Ruth (Cheney) Wetherington.
Lori has resided at the Brenham State Supported Living Center for 45 years and has been loved and cared for by some of the staff members the entire time she...
Charles Landua
Mar 26, 2026
Charles Eugene Landua, 83, passed away early morning on March 26th, 2026 at the Community Care Living Center in Temple, Texas. He was born November 17th, 1942 in Burton, Texas to Charles H Landua and Nathalie (Rothermel) Landua. He was baptized on January 24th 1943 by Rev. Paul Czerkus at St. Paul Lutheran Church and confirmed on April 14th 1957.
Charles...
Lathel Lee Norris
Mar 26, 2026
Lathel "Lee" Norris passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Brenham Nursing and Rehab Center in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn, with Pastor Kelly Krieg officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m....
Dennis Ray Klene, Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Dennis Ray Klene, Jr., 56, of Porter, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1969, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Dennis lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family. In his early years, he was an avid athlete who enjoyed all sports. Following high school, he proudly served his country for...
Ross Rothermel Murphy
Feb 25, 2026
Ross Rothermel Murphy of Hempstead, TX, passed away peacefully the morning of February 25, 2026. Ross was born August 2, 1953, in Houston, TX, to Gerald Ross Murphy & Mary Louis Rothermel Murphy.
He graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in 1971.
He earned a BBA in Business Management from Texas Christian University in 1975, where he was a member of...
Vernell Mertz
Mar 22, 2026
Vernell Schilling Mertz was born on June 25, 1927 in Windedale, TX to Adolph and Olga Makowski Schilling. She was baptized on October 9, 1927 and confirmed on October 19, 1941 by Pastor Carl Ziehe at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greenvine where she continued as a life-long member. She attended Boundary and Greenvine schools. On November 16, 1947 she was...
Michael Duane Schovajsa
Mar 20, 2026
Michael Duane Schovajsa, 66, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Welcome, Texas on March 20, 2026. He was born February 13, 1960, to Raymond and Betty Schovajsa.
On July 2, 1983, he married the love of his life, Kerri Wittneben. Together, they were blessed with two sons, Chad and Cory.
Michael spent many years working as a truck...
Shirley Ann Schwarze
Mar 19, 2026
Shirley Ann Schwarze, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2026. Shirley was born on April 25, 1930, in Houston, Texas to Emanuel and Clara (Schroeder) Weiss.
Shirley was baptized in Houston, Texas on June 1, 1930. She was confirmed at Christ Evangelical Church in Houston, Texas on April 2, 1944. She attended schools in...
Ronald Eugene Hall
Mar 16, 2026
Ron was born on March 7, 1932, in Johnson City, Illinois and passed away on March 16, 2026, at his ranch in Carmine, Texas.
Ron was predeceased in death by his parents, Hershel Hall and Dorothy Tolbert Hall, the mother of his children, Eleanor Jean Hall, son, Michael Hall, daughter, Linda Hall Goodrich, Brothers Jerry Hall, Fred Hall, and sisters,...
Jimmie D Eckhardt
Mar 14, 2026
Jimmie Deone Eckhardt (Mayton), a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at Brenham Nursing and Rehab in Brenham, Texas, just one day shy of her 92nd birthday.
Jimmie was born on March 15, 1934, in Hope (Patmos), Arkansas to James Sevia Mayton and Opal (Taylor) Mayton. She married the love of her...
James Grimm
Mar 13, 2026
James Edward Grimm, 77 passed away in the early morning of Friday, March 13, 2026.
James was born on October 31, 1948 in Brenham, Texas to Raymond and Alma (Niemeyer) Grimm.
On July 3, 1966, James married the love of his life, Carolyn Schultz. He was employed by Grant Pride Co. for over 25 years before retiring. He was always...
Linda Faye Reid
Mar 8, 2026
Linda Hannath Reid, 76, of Brenham, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on March 12th, 10 am. Pastor Ogrodowicz will officiate. The family invites guests to attend a reception at Grace Lutheran Church immediately following the internment at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Linda Hannath...
Annie Malkey
Mar 4, 2026
Annie Malkey, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.
Annie was born on June 1, 1932, in Brenham, Texas, to Louis Jr. and Matilda (Koechler) Hermann. She was baptized, confirmed, and later married at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, a place that held deep meaning throughout her life and faith.
On December 23, 1951, Annie married the love of...
Michael Robert Shaver
Mar 3, 2026
Michael Robert Shaver, age 77, passed away on March 3, 2026 and is now resting peacefully in Heaven.
Michael was born on February 18, 1949 in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert and Helen(Hamm) Shaver. Michael’s father passed away in 1951. When his mother, Helen remarried, Walter Voloshen – Walt became the father who raised him along with half-sister, Lynne Voloshen.
Michael graduated...
Edith Kay (Schroeder) Erwin
Mar 3, 2026
Edith Kay (Schroeder) Erwin, 77, passed away on March 3, 2026.
Edith was born on July 24, 1948, in Brenham, Texas to Ira Lee Schroeder and Ida May Klar Schroeder. She was baptized on September 5, 1948, and confirmed on April 15, 1962, at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn.
She...
Ian EdwinCarl Wilkinson
Mar 1, 2026
Ian EdwinCarl Wilkinson, 44, passed away on March 1, 2026. Ian was born on November 20, 1981, in Houston, Texas to Alan and Gloria (Velasquez) Wilkinson.
Ian graduated from Brenham High School and then earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. Ian was a student of history and loved to talk about it. He would Research history everything from...
Charles Mueller
Mar 1, 2026
Charles Edward Mueller of Carmine, TX, passed away at home in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the age of 83.
Charles was born September 6, 1942 to Henry and Leonia (Petrich) Mueller in Brenham, Texas. He was baptized and confirmed at Greenvine Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Greenvine, TX.
On June 3, 1967 Charles married Charlene (Treude) at...
Dale Alvis Rhames
Feb 25, 2026
Dale Alvis Rhames passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 25, 2026, in Cedar Park, Texas at the age of 96. His last few days were filled with visits from family and friends. He was born to Thelma Madden Rhames and Willie Rhames in Rosenberg, Texas on September 25, 1929. Following his childhood years in Houston and Brenham, Texas,...
James Morgan Peacock
Feb 24, 2026
James Morgan Peacock, 91, was born on December 5, 1934, in Cleburne, Texas, and passed away on February 24, 2026, in Brenham, Texas.
James graduated from Texas A&M University in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following graduation, he proudly served four years in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant. He was stationed at Kirtland Air...
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