Obituaries
Don Selman Cook
Nov 8, 2016
Don Selman Cook, 72, of Brazos Country, Texas died at his home on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. Don was born March 14th, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Dorothy Harris Cook and Enoch H. Cook. He grew up along with three siblings--Sue, Jack, and Jan--and attended school in McAllen, Texas from first grade through high school. He was in the...
Darren Dwayne Mensch
Oct 31, 2016
Darren Dwayne Mensch, 34, of Kilgore, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, in Longview, Texas. He was born January 18, 1982, in Pasadena, Texas, the son of Dwayne Mensch and Tracey Williams (Mensch) Powell. Darren grew up in the Pasadena area, attending Sam Rayburn High School. He was employed as a carpenter in the construction industry, was a...
Doris Gaddy Knight
Oct 26, 2016
DORIS GADDY KNIGHT, 85, formerly of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in Bryan, Texas. She was born July 10, 1931, in Dallas, the daughter of L.T. and Oletha (Mayes) Gaddy. After her mother’s death, she was brought up by her aunt and uncle, Spurgeon and Edna Gaddy. Doris attended schools in Jacksonville, Texas and graduated from Jacksonville...
Diane Elizabeth (Cook) Langley
Oct 14, 2016
DIANE ELIZABETH (COOK) LANGLEY, 71, of Carmine, Texas, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, in Austin, Texas. She was born August 7, 1945, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Bennett A. and Joyce (McCormick) Cook. Diane was united in marriage to Charles Langley. She was employed as a real estate agent. Diane is survived by her husband: Charles Langley of...
Dorothy Dale Mann
Sep 30, 2016
DOROTHY DALE MATEJOWSKY MANN, 76, walked peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family on, September 30, 2016. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend to many and was an angel to all who knew her. Dorothy was born, on September 21, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas to Florence and Harold Matejowsky. She...
Ruth Moreno Compean
Sep 30, 2016
RUTH MORENO COMPEAN, 65, of Hempstead, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at her home. Ruth was born April 5, 1951, in Brookshire, Texas. The daughter of Joe, Jr. and Tony (Cobia) Moreno, she grew up and attended school in Brookshire. On August 27, 1969, Ruth married Wallace Compean in Hempstead. They made their home in Hempstead before moving to...
Catalina Urquiza Melendez
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...
Brian Gerrard Pierce
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....
James Nicholas "Nick" Holland
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...
Robert Hammett
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...
Donald Robert Rooth
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...
Richard Neil Joiner
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...
Marvin Mewis
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,...
Harry Neal Walthall
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...
Edgar Edward Lewis
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...
Leroy William "Koke" Kokemor
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...
Bessie Lunsford
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...
Teddy Leon Jones
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...
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