Obituaries

Everette J. Gouner

Everette J. Gouner

Jun 17, 2013

Additional services will be handled by David Funeral Home of Jeanerette in Jeanerette, LA. www.davidfuneralhome.com

Dorsel Clifton White

Dorsel Clifton White

Jun 12, 2013

DORSEL CLIFTON WHITE died June 12, 2013, in Christus St. Catherine Hospital in Katy surrounded by his family. He lived in the Brookshire-Pattison area for the last 30 years. He was born in Ward, West Virginia to Ben and Gladys (Barnett) White. In 1949, he moved to Indianapolis. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served...

Dominic Joseph Giametta

Dominic Joseph Giametta

Jun 12, 2013

DOMINIC JOSEPH GIAMETTA was born February 2, 1945, in Houston, Texas to parents Sam Joseph and Frances (Mangiameli) Giametta. He passed away June 12, 2013, in Houston, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68. Dominic grew up and attended school in Houston, graduating from St. Thomas High School in 1963. On May 9, 1983, he...

Berl Joe Gassner

Berl Joe Gassner

Jun 3, 2013

The Angels came and gently carried our Daddy and Grandfather, Berl Joe Gassner, Sr., to be with our Lord on June 3, 2013. Berl was born in Secor, Illinois to Thomas and Maude Gassner on November 13, 1915. They returned to Brookshire, Texas in 1918. Berl was a devoted husband, daddy and grandfather. He served as Water Superintendent for Brookshire...

Paul Eugene Totman

Paul Eugene Totman

May 29, 2013

Paul Eugene Totman was born March 15, 1923, in Acadia, Kansas, to David Henry and Emma Lewis Cox. In his youth, Paul was known by his family as Gene. His immediate family consisted of an older brother Beryl, five younger sisters; Mary, Evelyn, Eva, Virginia, Louella and youngest brother, Allen. He was raised in Missouri and attended school there. His...

Sloan Olivia Schubert

Sloan Olivia Schubert

May 19, 2013

Friends who wish may make memorials to: Jamie and Brady Benefit account c/o Austin County State Bank P.O. Box 1466 Bellville, Texas 77418

Richard Eugene Leigh

Richard Eugene Leigh

May 18, 2013

Richard "Dick" Eugene Leigh, Jr., M.D., peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, the 18th of May 2013, at the age of 95. Dr. Leigh was born in Houston, Texas, on the 15th of February 1918, to Richard Eugene Leigh, Sr. and Inez Procter Leigh. He graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1935, received his Bachelor of Arts from...

Andrea L. Davila

Andrea L. Davila

May 18, 2013

ANDREA (LLEVERINO) DAVILA passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 18, 2013, after her courageous battle with Alzheimer''s. Andrea was born February 4, 1920, in Waelder, Texas, to Seferino Lleverino and Francisca (Montalvo) Lleverino. She was one of five children. She grew up in the Fayetteville County area, where the entire family moved from farm...

Bill A. Woodham

Bill A. Woodham

May 9, 2013

Billie Auzie Woodham of Fulshear, Texas, passed in peace, Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 87 years of age. Born September 6, 1925, in Slocomb, Alabama, the son of Auzy and Mary Anna Woodham, Bill was a country boy with humble beginnings. His father was a farmer and carpenter and his mother was kept busy raising Billie and his 9 brothers...

Henry W. Luhn

Henry W. Luhn

Apr 22, 2013

HENRY WERNO LUHN was born May 30, 1928, to parents Werno Adolph and Johanna Goebel Luhn in the Coshatte Community outside of Bellville, Texas. He passed away April 22, 2013, at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 22 days. Henry was raised in the Coshatte and Bellville communities of Austin County, Texas. He started school when he was...

Connis Knight Ryan

Connis Knight Ryan

Apr 21, 2013

CONNIS (KNIGHT) RYAN, 83, of Bellville, Texas, passed away April 21, 2013, in a Brenham nursing facility. Connis was born October 22, 1929, in Austin, Texas. The daughter of Arthur and Ethelee (Strickland) Knight, she grew up in California and attended school in California, and Port Arthur, Texas. Connis married John Ryan on July 12, 1974, in Houston, Texas. They...

Jana Viereck Wood

Jana Viereck Wood

Apr 18, 2013

Jana Viereck Wood was born June 3, 1957, to James and Judith Rascoe in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away April 18, 2013 in Bellville, Texas. Jana enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was employed as a sales clerk with the Bellville Beverage Company. Jana is survived by her DAUGHTERS: Karman Berry and husband, Joe, of Bellville,...

Nathan Scott Peschke

Nathan Scott Peschke

Apr 15, 2013

NATHAN SCOTT PESCHKE went to his final call on April 15, 2013. Nathan was born May 29, 1954, in Giddings, Texas to the late Nathaniel Peschke and Mrs. Betty Duke. He lived his childhood in the town of Schulenberg, Texas. Nathan was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Gaydosik on May 28, 1977, in Pattison, Texas. Together they had two...

Janet Marie Rushing

Janet Marie Rushing

Apr 12, 2013

JANET MARIE QUALLS RUSHING, 69, of Brookshire, passed away April 12, 2013, at her home surrounded by family after enduring a valiant but arduous battle with cancer. Janet was born March 11, 1944 in Monticello, Illinois. The daughter of Lowell Raymond Qualls and Mildred Louise Ward Qualls Daech, she grew up and attended school in Decatur and Monticello. Janet met...

Claren Ruth Dunk

Claren Ruth Dunk

Apr 7, 2013

CLAREN RUTH (ZOCH) DUNK, 73, longtime Brookshire resident, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Houston, Texas. Ruth was born January 3, 1940, in Winchester, Texas. The daughter of Eldor and Clara (Mitschke) Zoch, she grew up in Winchester where she attended the Lutheran Parochial School through the eighth grade. She then attended La Grange High School. Ruth married Robert...

Roger Lee Buchtien

Roger Lee Buchtien

Apr 5, 2013

ROGER LEE BUCHTIEN, 59, passed away on 05 April, 2013 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Bellville, TX to Lee Roy and Marie (Kaliszewski) Buchtien. Roger grew up in Bellville, TX where he graduated from Bellville High School in 1972 and then attended Blinn College in Brenham, TX. After attending...

Nancy Suzanne Buy

Nancy Suzanne Buy

Mar 29, 2013

Nancy Suzanne (Pattison) Buy was born on Saturday, April 22, 1961. The next day, the local priest announced at Sunday mass that a new soprano had been born. Over the next five decades, Nancy shared her angelic voice with her church and community. She also touched many lives through her teaching. Nancy passed away on March 29, 2013 less than...

Phyllis Neal McAdams

Phyllis Neal McAdams

Mar 26, 2013

Phyllis Neal McAdams of Pattison, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at the age of 88 in Katy, Texas. She was born in Gonzales, Texas to parents, Marcus Ted Kent and Arline Camille Kent. Phyllis is survived by DAUGHTERS: Clifford Camille Mauriello of Austin, Texas and Kathryn McAdams Wilson of Pattison, Texas; SISTER: Norma Ann Price of Hitchcock,...

Fred Otto Simon

Fred Otto Simon

Mar 17, 2013

Frederick "Fred" Otto Simon was born to Frederick Otto, Sr. and Marie Curtis Simon on August 28, 1929, in Houston, Texas. Fred, or "Pops" to those that knew him, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Fred, a true Renaissance man, was willing to share his knowledge with anyone and everyone whether they wanted to hear it or not. After...

Walter Leon Nail

Walter Leon Nail

Mar 16, 2013

WALTER LEON NAIL was born July 3, 1917, in rural Panola County, Texas, the son of George Homer and Louella Marshall Nail. Walter spent his early years working on the family farm to help his family following the loss of his father when he was 6 years of age. Walter married Maurine Grafton on March 1, 1937, in Panola County....