Obituaries

Jun 1, 2020

There is no obituary at this time.

May 26, 2020

Demetra Ann (Dee) Lyons’ earthly journey ended and her Heavenly journey began on May 26, 2020 at her home in Bellville, Texas. She is currently laughing & praising God in Heaven. Her body and mind have been restored.

Demetra was born in Missouri on February 10, 1936 to Alvin and Clarene (McGee) Howell. Demetra was the eldest...

May 1, 2020

Private Cremation

CLAUDIA JEAN (HOWARD) THOMAS, 73, of Bellville, Texas passed away May 1, 2020, in Bellville.

She was born January 20, 1947, in Clermont, Florida, the daughter of Otis and Frances (Seals) Howard. Claudia grew up and attended schools in the Florida area.

She is survived by her sons: David Howard of...

Apr 19, 2020

Max Elwood Nehrkorn, Jr., 85, of Bellville, passed away at home on Sunday, April 19, 2020, after a short illness.

He was born on August 8, 1934 to Eleanor (Schroeder) and Max Nehrkorn, Sr.

He graduated from Bellville High School in 1953.

Max was united in marriage to Betsy Jane Lynch of Farmington,...

Apr 16, 2020

There is no obituary at this time.

Apr 14, 2020

CARMEN GRAWUNDER LUEDKE, 84, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Brenham, Texas.

She was born September 14, 1935, in Humble, Texas, the daughter of Edwin William and Leona (Graham) Grawunder. Carmen grew up in Racoon Bend and Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School and later attending Texas Lutheran University. She was employed in...

Apr 8, 2020

CHARLES WILLIAM ROGERS, 83 of Bellville, Texas famously known as “Slick Willie”, owner of Slick Willie’s Family Pool Halls, peacefully passed on April 8, 2020. His beloved wife, Mary, was by his side. He was born February 27, 1937 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Dorse and Jerry (Jones) Rogers. Bill grew up in Goree, Texas and attended New...

Apr 7, 2020

Stephen W. Waddle, 49, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Katy, Texas.

Stephen was born December 4, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of James R. and Bettye Ann (Jones) Waddle. He graduated from Clements High School in Sugarland, Texas. Stephen was employed as a supervisor with a container company. In his...

Apr 5, 2020

Private

Apr 3, 2020

DORIS JEAN STEPENS SHELTON, 86, of Jefferson, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, in Brenham, Texas. She was born July 20, 1933, in Conway, Arkansas, the daughter of Truman and Stella (Richardson) Stephens. She is survived by her daughter: Renee Foster and her husband, Buck, of Bellville; grandchildren: William Foster of Bellville and Christopher Foster of Brenham; and numerous...

Apr 1, 2020

Obituary and service is pending at this time.

Mar 29, 2020

Gwendolyn Eunice Paben, 95, a long-time resident of Brookshire, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Gwen was born November 25, 1924, in Hampton, Nebraska, the daughter of Peter and Esther (Larson) Koehn. She grew up in the Hampton area, graduating from Hampton High School and later nursing...

Mar 25, 2020

DR. JAMES H. LAMP, 95, of Bellville, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home with his children by his side. He was born on September 9, 1924, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Herman and Lillie (Brosig) Lamp. “Doc” grew up and attended schools in Bellville, where he played football and basketball for Bellville...

Mar 16, 2020

Ophelia (Phil) Albert passed away on March 16, 2020, at Rose Hill in Bellville, Texas.

She was born on April 5, 1924, in Lexington, Texas, to Charles and Mary Turner. Phil was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Turner, sister, Margaret Collie and husband of 54 years, Dalton (Dutch) Albert.

She attended...

Mar 10, 2020

LARRY GENE “Shorty” FALK, 71, of Bellville, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Bellville.

He was born July 5, 1948, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Otto, Sr. and Lottie (Mewis) Falk. Larry grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area. He was employed as a concrete truck driver for Huebner Concrete in Bellville...

Mar 10, 2020

Adrian Zavala, Jr., 21, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Adrian was born August 26, 1998, in McAllen, Texas, the son of Adrian Zavala and Nora Lopez. He grew up in the Brookshire area, graduating from Royal High School in 2017. Adrian had been employed as...

Mar 7, 2020

Sean Francis McQuhae, Sr., 84, of Waller, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his home.

Sean was born October 11, 1935, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Charles Allen and Frances (King) McQuhae.  He grew up and attended school in Corpus Christi, Texas. A 1954 graduate of Corpus Christi College Academy, Sean was a cheerleader his...

Feb 28, 2020

Brick Upton Diemer, Jr., 79, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, in Bellville, Texas. Brick was born August 15, 1940, in Houston, Texas, the son of Brick Upton Diemer, Sr. and Lasetta (Ehlert) Diemer. He grew up in the Brookshire area, graduating from Pattison High School. Brick was employed...

Feb 28, 2020

ERIC LAWSON SMITH, 52, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, in Houston, Texas.

He was born June 13, 1967, in Houston, Texas, the son of William Lawson and Sharon Joyce (Snyder) Smith. Eric grew up and attended schools in the Houston and West University area.

He was united in marriage to Laura...

Feb 22, 2020

Juanita Escobedo Avila, 67, of Katy, Texas, passed away in Katy on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Juanita was born on June 10, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Rumaldo and Juana (Machado) Escobedo. On January 12, 1978, Juanita was united in marriage to Mateo Avila in Houston, Texas. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...