Obituaries

Dec 11, 2019

Ruby Irene Norton Vest, 85, of Tomball, Texas passed away on December 11, 2019, in Tomball.

She was born as Ruby Irene Norton on November 15, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana the first child of Myrtis Marion Norton and Lovie Anne (DeLee) Norton. While attending...

Dec 8, 2019

HILDA ANNA MENKE DEVEREUX, 97, of Bellville, Texas, passed away December 8th, 2019, in Bellville.

She was born June 12, 1922, in Weimer, Texas, the daughter of John Henry and Anna M. (Oeltjendiers) Menke. Hilda grew up and attended schools in Baytown. She was united in marriage to Benjamin F. Devereux, Jr., on December 25th, 1941, in...

Nov 21, 2019

Minter “Wayne” Merten, 72, of Hempstead, TX passed away peacefully while surrounded by family in his home on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

Wayne was born on October 17, 1947 in Hempstead, TX to Jesse James Merten and Lou Addie Keilberg.  He was a proud graduate of Hempstead High School, who had many hobbies and passions throughout his...

Nov 20, 2019

Betty Ann (Brown) Davis, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Brookshire, Texas.

Betty Ann was born on November 19, 1955 in Houston, Texas, the youngest daughter of Leslie Cletus Brown Jr. and Betty (Showers) Brown.  She grew up in Houston, graduating from Lamar High School.  Betty Ann was fortunate to spend most of her...

Nov 18, 2019

BRENDAN JAMES ARCENEAUX, 21, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at his home.

He was born July 5, 1998, in Houston, Texas, the son of Justin Arceneaux. Brendan grew up and attended schools in the Liberty area, graduating from Liberty High School and later attending Lee College. He was employed with Western International Gas...

Nov 15, 2019

Services pending

TESS MARIE DODGE FALK, 60, of Brenham, Texas, formally of Bellville, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, in Brenham.

She was born November 26, 1958, in Texas City, Texas, the daughter of Elton and Camilla (Benestante) Dodge. Tess grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from Dobie High School.

Oct 31, 2019

Graveside service

Oct 30, 2019

Mary Ruth Buford, age 84, passed away on October 30, 2019.

Mary was born February 27, 1935, to Nathan and Annie Shelton. She graduated from Reagan High School in Houston in 1953. On December 30, 1952, she married the love of her life, Carlton Buford. Together they raised two daughters, loved each other through good and bad...

Oct 29, 2019

Verda Bell Westerman, 99, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in Katy, Texas, one month before her 100th birthday.

She was born November 22, 1919, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Joseph W. and Ardala (Hildebrandt) Nolte. Verda Bell grew up and attended schools in Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School in 1937. She...

Oct 21, 2019

Private

Oct 20, 2019

Private

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia (Milford) Neelley, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at her home in Brookshire, Texas.

Patricia was born on May 8, 1929, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Richard and Caroline (Imhauser) Milford. She was united in marriage to Conrad V. Neelley, Sr. They made their home in Brookshire where Patricia was employed...

Sep 29, 2019

Our mom, Barbara Diane Gustafson Koy was born on March 30th, 1948, to Frank and Lucille Gustafson of Far Rockaway, New York. Along with her brother Bill and sister Marjorie, she navigated growing up in the culturally rich surroundings of New York City and the hustle and bustle of Long Island. She never forgot her New York roots, and...

Sep 24, 2019

Glen Dale Toman, 63, of Bellville, TX passed away suddenly on September 24, 2019.

Glen was born on May 18, 1956, to Ruby (Schiller) Toman and JJ “Buck” Toman, Sr, in Lake Charles, LA. After attending school in Bellville, Glen spent many years working in the oilfield on workover rigs and later became a machinist. He was...

Sep 22, 2019

JACK LEON KOVAR, 71, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, in Sealy, Texas.

He was born October 9, 1947, in Houston, Texas, the son of Edward William and Ina B. (Casanova) Kovar. Jack grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from Jones High School in 1966. He enrolled in Texas A&M...

Sep 15, 2019

MINDY MARIE (RICHTER) MOSES, 47, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, in Kenney, Texas.

She was born January 25, 1972, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Dennis and Patricia “Patty” Ann (Engelholm) Richter. Mindy grew up and attended school in Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School in 1990. After high school, she attended Blinn...

Sep 13, 2019

On Friday, September 13, 2019, the world lost a beautiful soul. Cynthia Charlene Brock McCaleb earned her wings after a brief, fierce battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Cynthia, (Cindy) was born September 1, 1953 to parents Jesse Brock I and Barbara Jones Brock. She was the oldest of four children and loved to keep her siblings in line!

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Sep 11, 2019

MARGARET ALICE (BIRTCHET) WALTON, 76, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Bryan, Texas.

She was born April 19, 1943, in Albany, Georgia, the daughter of Jackson G. and Hazel J. (Sharman) Birtchet. Alice grew up and attended schools in Huntsville, Lovelady and El Campo areas, graduating from El Campo High School in 1961....

Sep 4, 2019

Velma Hope (Gidley) Griffin, 93, of Katy, Texas, longtime Brookshire resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Katy.

Velma was born on December 16, 1925, in Belton, Texas, the daughter of James and Ruth (Stroud) Gidley. She grew up in Salado, Texas, graduating from Salado High School. Velma attended Scott and White Nursing School for...

Sep 4, 2019

LAURENCE MOATS “Larry” AUSTIN, 71, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Bellville, Texas.

He was born July 7, 1948, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of Robert Longfield Austin and Catherine Ruth (Morgan) Austin. Larry grew up and attended schools in the Bloomington area, graduating from Normal Community High School. He was self-employed as...