Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

WILLIAM TODD HOUSLEY, 56, of Austin, Texas, formally of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Spring, Texas. He was born September 30, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Billy Vernon Housley and Carolyn Sue Housley. Todd grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, before joining the United States Army, and was stationed at...

Sep 12, 2023

ESPERANZA MARIA “MIMA” TREVINO-PURNELL, 48, of Cypress & Brookshire Texas, gained her angel wings at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 MiMa was born October 4, 1974, in Bellville, Texas, to Johnny Trevino and Irene Chavez Trevino.  Mima married her best friend, Willie Earnest Purnell on July 31, 2006.  MiMa and Willie proceeded...

Aug 30, 2023

WILLIE D. “Billie” SCHOVAJSA, JR., 78, of Bleiblerville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home. He was born January 14, 1945, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Willie D., Sr. and Annie (Surovik) Schovajsa.  Billie grew up and attended schools in the Bleiblerville area.  He was united in marriage to Danita Stark, on March...

Aug 30, 2023

Jaqueline Marie (Stull) Ryan, 60, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Jaqueline was born May 17, 1963, in Parma, Ohio, to Herman Theodore and Josephine Delores (Onorato) Stull. She grew up in Stow, Ohio, graduating from Stow High School in 1981. On May 7, 1983, Jaqueline was united in marriage to Kelly Ryan in Houston, Texas. She...

Aug 26, 2023

Janet Vivian Scott, 84, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Janet was born May 11, 1939, in Oregon City, Oregon, to Theodore Curtis and Mary Alma (Lacy) Wallace. She grew up in the Milwaukee area, graduating from Milwaukee High school. Janet resided in Beaver Creek, Oregon, from 1974-1981, then in central and eastern Oregon...

Aug 17, 2023

THOMAS RAY (Tom) BOUQUET, 72, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Bellville, Texas. He was born August 12, 1951, in Hearne, Texas, the son of Leonard Edward and Evelyn Machac Bouquet. Tom grew up watching his dad work cattle and train horses on the Welder Ranch in Victoria, Texas. When Tom was old...

Aug 15, 2023

Sabrina Alegria, 41, of Brookshire, Texas, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Sabrina was born May 13, 1982, in Laredo, Texas, to Genaro Alegria and Irene Vera Alegria. She grew up in Merced, California, graduating from Golden Valley High school. In 2001, Sabrina made her home...

Aug 12, 2023

Rhonda Gollmer Ewbank passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, with her loving husband holding her hand.

Rhonda was a Valentine’s Day baby, born on February 14, 1955, and was raised in Bellville, Texas.  She loved growing up in the small community and enjoyed the freedom it provided.  One of her joys was being a twirler in...

Aug 9, 2023

Donald Lloyd Turner, 83, of New Ulm, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2023. He was born July 4, 1940, to Clarence Homer Turner and Ora Dean Welch in New Hope, Arkansas. Don grew up and attended school in Dierks, Arkansas. After high school graduation, he attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he received his...

Aug 5, 2023

Obituary is pending at this time.

Aug 5, 2023

Tim Gaines Curtner, 89, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Tim was born March 3, 1934, in Juliff, Texas, to Mabrey Clyde Curtner and Sadie (Stapleton) Nichols. He grew up in Maridian, Texas, graduating from Meridian High school. Tim proudly served in the United States Army and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal....

Aug 4, 2023

Roberta Faye (Beason) Pope, 83, of Bellville, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Bellville, Texas.

Roberta was born January 3, 1940, in Powderly, Alabama, the daughter of Robert Victor Beason, Jr. and Agnes (Burgess) Beason. In 1948, Roberta and her family moved to Houston, growing up in the Heights area and graduating from Regan...

Aug 2, 2023

Ruth Geick Engeling, 93, of Brenham, TX, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ruth was born on January 21, 1930, to John & Ida (Weide) Geick in the Wiedeville Community near Brenham, Texas. She was a graduate of Brenham High School in the class of 1948. From there she continued her education at Blinn Jr. College,...

Jul 28, 2023

Steven Key Compton

February 25, 1958 – July 28, 2023

What a life!

Born in Denver City, Texas, and raised in Midland and McCamey, Steve Compton was a West Texas boy through and through. The lessons he learned from small-town living and from working for his grandfather in the oil fields as a...

Jul 24, 2023

AARON KELLER RETTIG, 46, of Industry, Texas, passed away suddenly Monday, July 24, 2023, in Brenham, Texas. He was born September 25, 1976, in Canon City, Colorado, the son of Earl Eugene and Carolyn Ann Keller Rettig. Aaron grew up and attended schools in Midlothian, Texas, graduating from Midlothian High School. After graduation, he attended Sam Houston...

Jul 20, 2023

VADA SUE (CROW) JORDAN THOMPSON, 78, of Bellville, Texas. Passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Katy, Texas. She was born September 11, 1944, in Hempstead, Texas, the daughter of Russell Nathan and Vada Searcy Phillips Crow. Vada grew up in the Pine Island area, graduating from Waller High School in 1962. Vada was united in marriage to Gary Jordan...

Jul 17, 2023

ETHAN JAMES REEP, 12, of Bellville, Texas, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, July 17, 2023, in Sealy, Texas.

He was born November 14, 2010, in Brenham, Texas, the son of Andrew Douglas and Heather Kathleen (Owen) Reep.  Ethan grew up in Bellville and attended Bellville Junior High School.  He enjoyed going to school and learning new...

Jul 12, 2023

Matthew Glen Simonson, 27, of Bellville, Texas, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Bouquet Canyon, California. Matthew was born on January 16, 1996, in Katy, Texas to his parents Russell and Katherine Simonson, and spent his childhood between Katy, Buchanan, Michigan and New Ulm, Texas. As a child, he loved reading,...

Jul 11, 2023

Suzanne Gaskamp Abel, age 64, of Kyle, Texas passed away July 11, 2023. Suzanne was born December 7, 1958, in Houston, Texas, to Marvin L. and Wylma (Patrick) Gaskamp.  She grew up in Houston, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School. Suzanne furthered her education at Austin Community College. On April 3, 1979, Suzanne was united in...

Jul 11, 2023

RAYMOND PAUL McKINNEY, 94, of Bellville, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, July 11, 2023, in Houston. His wife, Ruth, was with him until his final moment. He was born February 11, 1929, in Houston, Texas, the son of Robert B. and Doris A. (Ohrnberger) McKinney. Raymond grew up in Houston and started working for the railroad at age 16. He...