Obituaries

Dec 31, 2017

DARRYL LEE HATCH, 49, of Midland, Texas, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 31, 2017, in Comanche County, Texas.

He was born December 10,1968, in Houston, Texas, the son of Gordon Lee and Rochelle (Hodge) Hatch. Darryl grew up and attended schools in the Sealy, Texas, graduating from Sealy High School in 1988.  After high school, he...

Dec 29, 2017

Elsie McWilliams Maler, 88, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, at her home in Brookshire.  Born in Batesville, Arkansas on November 25, 1929, to Nathan and Effie (Sisk) Tosh, she moved to Houston at a young age. After completing high school in Houston, Elsie married George F. McWilliams, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1970. Together they had six...

Dec 24, 2017

Beatrice Alene (Andrews) Bock August 22, 1935 - December 24, 2017Alene found her way home on December 24th, 2017. She joins her  Husband, Donald George Bock, her Mother, Mattie Beatrice (Tate)  Andrews, her Father, Robert Curtis Andrews, her Brother, John Curtis  Andrews and many other friends and family members who will welcome her  to the kingdom of heaven.Alene is survived...

Dec 22, 2017

Private Cremation

Dec 20, 2017

Anita Mary Muskiet Sturm, 86, of Brookshire passed away on December 20, 2017, at her home in Brookshire, TX.  She was born in Sealy, TX on May 20, 1931, to John and Frances Muskiet.  She grew up on her family farms in the Mixville/Sealy area.  Anita graduated from Sealy High School in 1948.  On July 3, 1949 she married Ray...

Dec 18, 2017

  Robert Linton Griffin, 59, of Brookshire, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, in Brookshire. Robert was born September 19, 1958, in Houston, Texas, the son of James Hilton and Dorothy (Rapsilver) Griffin.  He grew up and attended school in Brookshire.  After graduating from Royal High School, he attended Texas A&M University.  Robert owned and operated Rapsilver Supply Company in Brookshire,...

Dec 18, 2017

It is with great sadness that the families of Kyle Mark Stevens announce his passing after a tragic car accident on Monday, December 18th at the age of 34.  Kyle was married to Sarah Jane Ruble on December 18, 2010.  He was an awesome father, husband, beloved son, brother and a good friend to all he met.  Kyle took pride...

Dec 8, 2017

ROSE MARY (WAGGONER) DALTON, 80, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, in Brenham, Texas. She was born December 1, 1937, in Spring Branch, Texas, the daughter of Silas and Ella (Kolbe) Waggoner.  Rose’s family was part of the founding families of Spring Branch.  She grew up and attended schools in the Houston area.  Rose was employed as...

Dec 5, 2017

Pending Obituary and services

Nov 26, 2017

JOANIE LEIGH BUMGARDNER, 40, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at her home, following a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 7, 1977, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of David (Bum) and Barbara (Lankford) Bumgardner. Joanie grew up and attended schools in the Katy area, graduating from Mayde Creek High School. Joanie loved...

Nov 20, 2017

DOROTHY MAE (KOHLER) HEIN, 64, of Pattison, died Monday, November 20, 2017 in Katy, Texas. Dorothy was born November 29, 1952, in Sealy, Texas, the daughter of Walter Roland and Ora Nell (Severin) Kohler.  She was baptized on March 29, 1953 by Pastor Liefer and confirmed on May 14, 1967 by Pastor Mutchtrove. She grew up and attended school in...

Nov 14, 2017

ELVERA ANN (McCLURE) BEAMAN, 64, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at her home. She was born May 13, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Marshall and Maddalena (Veri) McClure. Elvera grew up and attended schools in the Pittsburgh area, graduating from Edgewood High School.  She was united in marriage to Bruce Beaman on January 5,...

Nov 12, 2017

ROBERT E. "Bob" PURCELL, 81, of New Ulm, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, in Katy, Texas. He was born February 25, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William David and Nora (Welch) Purcell. At an early age, Bob and his family moved to South Houston. He attended schools in Houston, graduating from a Catholic high school....

Nov 10, 2017

JEANNETTE C. KOEN, 86, longtime Pattison resident, passed away Nov. 10, 2017, at her home in Pattison. Jeannette was born December 13, 1930, in Baytown, Texas.  She grew up and attended school in Waller, Texas, graduating from Waller High School. On April 16, 1952, Jeannette married James A. Koen in Houston, Texas.  Jeannette and Jim lived in North Houston for...

Nov 5, 2017

WAYNE “Doc” NORRIS, 87, of Bellville, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at his home, in his favorite recliner. He was born March 25, 1930, in La Porte, Texas, the son of Charles Ralph and June (Mason) Norris. Wayne grew up and attended schools in the La Porte area, graduating from La Porte High School.  He served...

Nov 2, 2017

MAULDINE LAMAR (STUESSEL) SCHUBERT, 81, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at her home. She was born November 4, 1935, in Cat Spring, Texas, the daughter of Theodore Ted and Annie (Bender) Stuessel. Mauldine grew up and attended schools in the Cat Spring area, graduating from Sealy High School.  She moved to Sealy at the age of...

Oct 31, 2017

David Craig Durham was born on November 19, 1943, in Sterling City, Texas, to Worth Barton Durham and Mary Josephine Durham.  David graduated from Sterling City High School in 1962 and was Valedictorian of his graduating class.  After high school David attended the University of Texas, where he was a member of the Longhorn basketball team.  David ultimately earned his...

Oct 28, 2017

Gladys Irene Pfeffer, 104, of Bellville, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Palestine, Texas. She was born in Bellville, Texas, on January 14, 1913, to Edwin and Myrtle (McCasland) Frank. She was united in marriage to Louis Pfeffer, on March 12, 1932, in Bellville and was married for 66 years until his death in April, 1998. Gladys...

Oct 26, 2017

LILLIE MARIE (SLOVAK) SHUPAK, 85, of Bellville, Texas passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017, in Brenham. She was born March 31, 1932, in Frydek, Texas, the daughter of Eddie and Mary (Schiller) Slovak. Lillie was baptized in Nelsonville, Texas, at the Nelsonville Brethren Church by Antone Matischka, and confirmed at Wesley Brethren Church in Wesley by Rev. Beseda, Jr.  She...

Oct 26, 2017

John Pattison Tatum passed away peacefully at age 70 on October 26, 2017, due to unexpected complications following cancer treatment.  John was born on July 23, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to John Richard and Corrie Pattison Tatum.  He graduated from high school in Pattison, Texas, before attending Texas A&M University where he was a proud member of Company E-2, Class...