Obituaries

Feb 26, 2025

Oscar Pressel passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born in Farmville, Virginia on May 15, 1949. After retiring, he moved to Bellville, Texas to be near his son and grandson and came to love Texas but his roots were in Virginia on the family farm.

Oscar put himself through college and graduate school where...

Feb 19, 2025

Rona Heather Wolford, a cherished member of her family and community, was born on September 2, 1976, in Johnson City, Tennessee. She departed from this world in Brookshire, Texas, on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will be fondly remembered by those who had the privilege to know her.

Rona had a deep-rooted passion for...

Feb 18, 2025

JAMES MICHAEL “Jamie” KRUPALA, 63, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home. 

He was born September 30, 1961, in Bellville, the son of Paul Krupala and Ethel Gray Krupala. Jamie grew up and attended school in Bellville. For many years, Jamie owned and operated a foundation repair company, Lifetime Foundation Restoration. Later, Jamie owned and operated...

Feb 16, 2025

Sherri Lynn Veselak Grell, age 69, of Bellville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in Bellville. Sherri was born on April 10, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harmon and Rachel Levy Veselak. She grew up and attended school in Woodland Hills, California. On July 7, 1979, Sherri was united in marriage to the love of her life,...

Feb 10, 2025

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Feb 8, 2025

BARBARA JEAN (HABY) OWEN, 89, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.

She was born November 6, 1935, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Rufus Jacob and Gerardine Carolyn Sievers Haby.  Barbara grew up and attended schools in the San Antonio area, graduating from St. Gerards Catholic School.

She...

Feb 4, 2025

Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Ashley Pérez. Nacida en Richmond, Texas, Ashley creció en la cálida y unida comunidad de Wallis, Texas, donde se formaron sus valores y carácter. A lo largo de su vida, mantuvo un vínculo especial con Sealy, Texas, un lugar que siempre tuvo un lugar especial en su corazón y donde forjó relaciones...

Feb 2, 2025

Guy (Steve) Mahler, 72, of Orchard, Texas, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family, in Chappell Hill, Texas. 

Steve was born October 3, 1952, in Rosenberg, Texas, the son of Leon and Patti Mahler. He grew up in Orchard graduating from Orchard High School in 1971, where he was...

Jan 29, 2025

Terry Lee Johnson Jr., 54, of Bellville Texas passed away suddenly of cardiac arrest Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Terry is survived by his wife: Tina Johnson; children: Amanda Brooks and her husband, Justin, Dustin Johnson, Woodrow Johnson, Anelise Johnson, Kara Johnson, and stepdaughters: Lexi Cline, Hanna Myers-Rivas, and her husband, Jorge, Megan Myers and...

Jan 29, 2025

William Stephen Jackson (Billy), age 100, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in his home in Bellville Texas.

Billy was born on October 20, 192,4 in Bellville, Texas the third and youngest child of Katrina (Lyth) and Abner E. Jackson. Bellville would always be his home after living a short time in Clifton, Texas. He attended Bellville...

Jan 23, 2025

Warren Zeph Holoway, 69, of Hempstead, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2025. He was born August 26, 1955, in Covington, Kentucky, to Jack Holoway and Carolyn (Holzfoster) Holoway. Warren grew up in the Houston area and attended Sharpstown High School. He went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Warren was united in marriage to...

Jan 21, 2025

Karen Renee Crocker, 56, of Brookshire, Texas, tragically passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.

Born on July 3, 1968, in Richmond, Texas, Karen was the cherished daughter of Bill Crocker and Joyce Dobord. She had a passion for baking and often delighted family and friends with her delicious...

Jan 15, 2025

Betty Burgess Verret, 88, of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Sealy, Texas. She was born August 7, 1936, in Morgan City, Louisiana, the daughter of Alvin and Violet Burgess. She grew up in Louisiana where she graduated from school. Betty was united in marriage to Larry Verret, on December 8, 1956, in Berwick, Louisiana. They...

Jan 14, 2025

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Chuck Scianna, age 71 of Bellville, Texas, passed away peacefully January 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born June 22, 1953, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to Charles and Beverly Favre Scianna.  He attended school in Bay St. Louis and graduated from Bay High in 1971.  After graduation,...

Jan 13, 2025

DAVID LEE KENNEPOHL, 80, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home. He was born July 10, 1944, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Albert and Frances Kennepohl. David lived in many places and could be called adventurous. He started in Indiana and New Mexico before joining the Army. He was united in marriage to Glenda in El Paso,...

Jan 2, 2025

Maria Ester Robles Born on April 6, 1946, in Brownsville Texas, went to her eternal rest place on January 2nd, 2025, daughter of Alfredo Moreno and Petra G Casiano. She was married to Reynaldo Robles for 59 years in whom she met in San Benito TX, the love of her life. They lived in Sealy for over 40 years. Ester...

Jan 1, 2025

Jack and Bobbie Sterling With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of Bobbie Collins Sterling and Jack Dunn Sterling who passed away within days of each other after 39 years of love and devotion. Bobbie’s soul entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2025, at the age of 65. Jack, 78, followed her only seven days later on January 8,...

Dec 27, 2024

BRIAN JOSEPH FELCHAK, 52, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in Montgomery, Texas.

He was born March 17, 1972, in Houston, Texas, the son of Edward Anderson “Andy” Felchak, Sr. and Arvilla “Susie” Lee McWilliams Barksdale.  Brian grew up and attended schools in the Bellville and Trinity areas before graduating from Trinity High School...

Dec 27, 2024

Robert Patrick Brady, 81, a long term resident of Houston, Texas, known to family and friends as Pat, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born on September 30, 1943, Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Louise F. Brady Fassett Hall. He was a well loved son, brother and uncle to his many nephews and...

Dec 17, 2024

EDITH ONA “Edy” (SCHRAMECK) McCOY, 79, of Brenham, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with close family at her bedside. She was born January 26, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Authur Edwin and Lois Lorene (Bruner) Schrameck. Edy grew up and attended schools in the Okmulgee area. She was employed with Cameron Iron Works in the...