Obituaries

Sep 25, 2016

CATALINA URQUIZA MELENDEZ, de 67 aos, de Brookshire, falleci el domingo, 25 de septiembre de 2016, en Katy, Texas. Catalina naci el 1 de mayo de 1949 en México a los padres Valente Urquiza Cruz y Maria Melendez Villegas. Hizo su casa en México hasta hace un ao cuando se traslad a Brookshire, Texas. Una madre fiel y abuela, Catalina...

Sep 15, 2016

BRIAN GERRARD PIERCE, SR., 63, of Cat Spring, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Bellville, Texas. He was born February 10, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Bevly and Catherine (Starlone) Pierce. Brian grew up and attended schools in Westwego, Louisiana. Brian was united in marriage to Jean Percle on November 10, 1973, in Westwego, Louisiana....

Sep 9, 2016

James Nicholas Holland, man of God and true gentleman, died Friday, September 9, 2016, at the age of 88. He moved on from this life to a new life of peace and health and joy forever more, with his Lord. Nick was born on November 25, 1927, to Minnie O''Dell Holland and Lan Morgan Holland in McAllen, Texas. His growing...

Sep 9, 2016

Robert E. Hammett passed away in Houston, TX September 2, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in 1941 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Lily Mae Wells Hammett and Thomas Nole Hammett. One of seven children, he grew up on a farm and became an entrepreneur long before he even knew the meaning of the word. While...

Sep 7, 2016

Donald Robert Rooth, 57, of Bellville, Texas passed away on September 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born to Robert and Stella (Floyd) Rooth on September 26, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he grew up. After finishing high school he attended and graduated from Okmulgee University with a degree in diesel mechanics. Upon graduation, Donald worked in the oil...

Aug 25, 2016

RICHARD NEIL JOINER, 73, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, in Houston, Texas. He was born September 15, 1942, in Bay City, Texas, the son of Cecil Orville and Fern Elizabeth (McCulley) Joiner. Richard grew up and attended schools in the in the Bay City area, graduating from Brazosport High School. He also attended Wharton County junior...

Aug 19, 2016

MARVIN MEWIS, JR., was born in Bellville, Texas, on May 8, 1945. He passed away Friday, August 19, 2016, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 68. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin, Sr. and Gloria (Delion) Mewis and grandson, Jason Maines. He is survived by his children: Tony Mewis, Sherrie and Ronda Eckharte Mewis, Christina Mewis,...

Aug 19, 2016

Harry N. Walthall "Poppy", 78 of Brookshire, Texas, passed to his eternal home on Friday, August 19, 2016. Harry was preceded in death by both of his parents, James Harrison and Bessie Viola Weaver Walthall, and four brothers, James, Melvin, Charles and Wayne R. Walthall, and two sisters, Dorothy "Dot", and Louise, and grandson Tyler Caraway. Harry honorably served this...

Aug 12, 2016

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Aug 8, 2016

EDGAR EDWARD "SHORTY" LEWIS, 72, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016, in Bryan, Texas. He was born December 16, 1943, in Liberty, Texas, the son of Lester and Mabel (Burkhart) Lewis. Edgar grew up and attended schools in the Humble area, graduating from Humble High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force from...

Jul 31, 2016

Leroy William Kokemor (Koke), age 85, of Bellville, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Bellville TX. Leroy was born December 17, 1930 in Burton, TX, to Robert H. Kokemor and Lillie (Winkelmann) Kokemor. He was baptized on February 22, 1931 at St. John Evangelical Church of Burton. On March 25, 1945, Leroy was confirmed at St. Paul''s Lutheran...

Jul 30, 2016

BESSIE JUNE (CLOYD) LUNSFORD, 93, of Bellville, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born June 1, 1923, in Bellville, Texas, to Raymond and Maude (Barrett) Cloyd. Bessie grew up and resided in the Bellville area throughout her life. She married Barney (Bones) Lunsford in March of 1942 in Bellville, Texas. Bessie was a member...

Jul 28, 2016

TEDDY LEON JONES, SR., 82, formally of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Sealy, Texas. He was born March 9, 1934, in Jefferson, Texas, the son of Worthie T. and Annie Elizabeth (Burk) Jones. Teddy spent his early years in Sandia, later moving to San Antonio at the age of six. He was united in marriage...

Jul 27, 2016

RUTH (WIESE) HENSKE, 95, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. She was born October 12, 1920, in Kenney, Texas, the daughter of Christophe and Augusta (Wenzel) Wiese. She was baptized and confirmed on March 25, 1934, at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg. Ruth attended school at Kentucky Ridge, graduating from Bellville High School. She received a...

Jul 11, 2016

MARY ALICE BOREN, 86, passed from this life at her home in Brookshire, Texas and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 11, 2016. Mary Alice was born December 30, 1929, in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents Lester Raymond Parker and Alma Eugenia Wingo Parker. She grew up and attended school in Shreveport. During her...

Jul 10, 2016

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Jul 7, 2016

Jul 6, 2016

JOE MACK BEARDEN, 83, passed away at his home in Weston Lakes, Texas on July 6, 2016. Joe was born in Dodd City, Texas on April 4, 1933, to Horace and Tennie (McElhannon) Bearden. Joe grew up in Gainesville, Texas where he attended and graduated from Gainesville High School. Joe worked for Texaco and Chevron as a geophysicist. He married...

Jul 5, 2016

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Jul 3, 2016

SHERRY LYNN LEE, 48, passed away in Sealy, Texas at the home of a dear friend, on July 3, 2016. Sherry was born in Fontana, California on November 7, 1967, to Robert Edward and Sharon Lynn (Sartain) Lee. She grew up in between Visalia and Pismo Beach, California. After graduating from Redwood High School in Visalia, Sherry attended Allen Hancock...