Obituaries

Aug 16, 2024

Private Graveside Service

FRANCES PAULINE BARTLETT, 84, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, in Clear Lake, Texas.

She was born July 20, 1940, in Blythe, California, the daughter of Claude Homer, Sr. and Lora Berton Wilson Bartlett.  Frances grew up in El Campo and attended Schools in Sealy and Brazosport.  After...

Aug 15, 2024

Pamela Ann Hovas, 76, affectionately known as Pammy, passed away on August 15, 2024, at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, John and Diane Hovas in Brookshire, Texas.  She was born in Fort Worth Texas on March 27, 1948, to Edward & Jean Hovas.

She grew up and attended school in Houston, Texas.  She graduated from...

Aug 14, 2024

Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Williams was called home on Wednesday, 14 August 2024. Kenny was born March 29, 1968, to Richard and Linda Williams in Houston, TX. He was the first grandchild of John and Vivian Mariner, Curtis and Mirtie Thompson, and older brother to Jeff.

Kenny was a man of many interests and as a result, a...

Aug 11, 2024

Michael David Johnson, 63, of Montgomery, TX, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Brookshire, TX.

Born on March 24, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, Michael was the beloved son of Kenneth and Angela Gallardo Johnson. He spent his formative years in Los Angeles and attended West Torrance High School, later building a life filled with love...

Aug 10, 2024

CAROLYN ANN STARK BUNCH, 81, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home with her family by her.

She was born August 30, 1942, in Rio Grande City, Texas, the daughter of Alexander and Hazel Krueger Stark.  Carolyn grew up and attended schools in the Burleigh community, graduating from Bellville High School.  After...

Aug 4, 2024

JOHN ELLSWORTH ADKINS, IV, was born August 20, 1941, to Colonel John and Jane Adkins at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was able to rise and run to the Lord on August 4, 2024. John was baptized early in life and raised in a Christian home. In high school, he was a member of the National Guard and when he...

Aug 3, 2024

JOHN E. THOMSON, III, lovingly known as Butch to his family and friends, entered into heavenly rest on August 3, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born October 12, 1950, to John and Helen Thomson in Lampasas, TX. Due to travel associated with his father's work, Butch's childhood was spent adventuring in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, North...

Aug 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tomas Arizola, Jr. on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Tomas was born in Fowlerton, Texas on February 2, 1947, and faced the hardship of losing his father at a young age. Raised by his mother, Antonia, and surrounded by loving brothers and sisters, Tomas was a pillar of strength...

Jul 29, 2024

RONALD LOUIS WALLACE, SR., 72, of New Ulm, Texas, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Cortez, Colorado. Ron was born January 3, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Louis and Margaret (Hrina) Wallace. He grew up and attended schools in the Youngstown area, graduating from Chaney High School in 1969. After graduation, he attended Youngstown State University, earning...

Jul 25, 2024

RUTH ALLYNE EMSHOFF McKINNEY, 90, of Brenham, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Brenham, Texas.

She was born July 15, 1934, in Brenham, Texas, the daughter of Herbert and Laura Rodenbeck Emshoff.  Ruth grew up and attended schools in the New Wehdem area.  She was united in marriage to Raymond McKinney, on April 22, 1955,...

Jul 23, 2024

MARVIN JAMES ULCAK, 79, of Bellville, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Marvin was born on October 3, 1944, in Shiner to Edwin Ulcak and Agnes Prasek Ulcak. He attended Shiner High School and after graduation, he decided to serve his country and enlisted in the US Army. He was stationed at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, and Camp Bullis in San...

Jul 21, 2024

DORIS (SHEDD) KNEISLY HOLMES, 88, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Bellville, passed away Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, in Magnolia, Texas. She was born December 5, 1935, in Taft, Texas, the daughter of Walter Leonard and Susie Viola (O’Neal) Shedd. She grew up and attended school in Taft, Texas.  She was united in marriage to Walter Albert...

Jul 21, 2024

Private burial SHARON ANDREWS McCULLOCH, 78, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was born September 18, 1945, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Clarence and Clarice Andrews. Sharon grew up and attended schools in Houston, graduating from M.B. Smiley High School in 1963. She was employed as a medical transcriptionist. Sharon was united...

Jul 18, 2024

MICHAEL BRIAN “Mike” WAYBOURN, 63, of Bellville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Bellville.

He was born on February 7, 1961, in Bellaire, Texas, the son of Ted and Joyce Waybourn.  Mike grew up and attended schools in the Bellaire area, graduating from Bellaire High School in 1980.  After graduation, he was employed with...

Jul 10, 2024

Dorothy (Ignasiak) Sistrunk, 89, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in her home, where she loved to be. Dorothy was born December 22, 1934, in Bellville, the daughter of Joe and Virgie (Krusleski) Ignasiak.  Dorothy grew up in Bellville Texas with her four siblings:  Victor Ignasiak, Rosealee Zediker, Floralee Duval, and Janette Cooper. Dorothy...

Jul 9, 2024

DANNIS RAY “DAN” WALLING, 76, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Houston, Texas.

He was born December 7, 1947, in Houston, Texas, the son of Norman Louis and Emma Geneva Crawford Walling.  Dan grew up and attended schools in the Lubbock area, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1966.  After high school, he...

Jul 7, 2024

Rebecca Ann Sanchez, “Becky Moreno,” 56, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, after a brave battle with ALS. Becky was born January 8, 1968, in Hempstead, Texas, the daughter of ReFugio "Joe" and Antonia Moreno. She worked many years as a caregiver for the elderly, where she made a lot...

Jul 5, 2024

Dusty DeWayne Falk, 51, a lifelong resident of Bellville, Texas, passed away suddenly Friday, July 5, 2024, in Sargent, Texas.

Dusty was born October 2, 1972, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Douglas Madison Falk, Jr. and Deborah June Mann Falk.  He grew up and attended school in Bellville where he played baseball and football, and showed pigs in the Austin...

Jul 2, 2024

Billy Wayne Hopmann, 80, of Waller County, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2024, due to heart and respiratory failure. He was born January 31, 1944, in the New Wehdem community (near Brenham), to the late Lonnie and Mildred Pieper Hopmann. He spent most of his childhood living in Point Comfort, where he developed a...

Jun 25, 2024

Ruth Anne (Copeland) White, 97, of Fulshear, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Ruth was born December 11, 1926, in Dallas, Texas, to Lane and Ruth Anne (Schendel) Copeland. On November 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to Allen Larkin White. A homemaker, Ruth found joy in taking care of and spending time with...