Obituaries

Sep 6, 2024

ABILIO L. GOMES, 89, of Sealy, Texas, passed away September 6, 2024, at his home. He was born January 28, 1935, in Loures, Portugal, the son of Hilmdoro and Petronilia Frango Gomes. Billy grew up in Portugal, moving to the Unted States in 1966. Billy and his wife, Ines, lived in Bristol, Road Island, where they owned and operated Gomes...

Sep 3, 2024

Lois Marie Fletcher (Jackson), 75, passed away peacefully at home in Bellville, Tx, on September 3, 2024, with several family members by her side. She was born in Lennox, California (Los Angeles County) on November 24, 1948. She is preceded in death by her mother: Neldene Holmes Jackson, father: Robert Leon Jackson, brother: Larry Marvin Osborne, son: Christopher Terry Ables...

Aug 28, 2024

William Bernard Kitzman

Bill Kitzman was born October 6, 1931 to Henry Louis Kitzman and Martha Helen Ehlert Kitzman on Adams Flat Road in rural Waller County, Texas.  He was the fifth in a family of eight surviving children.  Although they had few worldly goods, they grew up as an exceptionally close and...

Aug 21, 2024

CHERYL LEEANN BARRON, was born August 28, 1961, in Richmond, Texas, and became of a citizen of God’s Glorious Kingdom on August 21, 2024.  Cheryl, the oldest of four, grew up on a ranch in Simonton, Texas.  Having Chavez as her last name gave her the opportunity to be first to grace her graduation stage at Lamar High School....

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...