Obituaries

May 23, 2024

DUANE DAVID HEFFNER, 43, of Wharton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Richmond, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Duane made an early arrival on St. Patrick's’ Day, March 17, 1981. In the spirit of the occasion, the delivery nurse commented, “He’s ok. Just a little green.”...

May 17, 2024

Private obituary

May 14, 2024

Manuel Andres Juarez, 72, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away at his daughter’s home in Pattison on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after battling with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Manuel was born on January 8, 1952, to Jose Dolores and Guadalupe (Noriega) Juarez in Austin, Texas. After high school, Manuel furthered his education, graduating from Texas A&I University Kingsville. He...

May 10, 2024

BEATRICE MARIE “Bee” GRIGAR CARPENTER, 75, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in Katy, Texas. She was born April 7, 1949, in Rosenberg, Texas, the daughter of Alfred Anton, Jr. and Otillie “Tata” Virginia Hajdek Grigar.  Bee grew up and attended schools in Sealy, graduating from Sealy High School in 1967.  She was employed as a bookkeeper,...

May 8, 2024

Kenneth “Neal” Harlow, 87, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Neal was born on February 7, 1937, in Glen Rose, Texas, to L.C. and Edyth Estelle (Newman) Harlow. He grew up in the Dallas area, attending Crozier Technical High School and Duncanville High School. Papa Neal lived in Duncanville before making his home...

May 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dolores Marie Balusek October 30, 1943 – May 6, 2024 Dolores Balusek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother or memaw as she was known, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away May 6, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1943, to Hugo and Margaret Somer Brast in Sealy,...

May 6, 2024

Lynn Alvin Dixon, 63, of Wallis, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Lynn was born on December 13, 1960, in Houston, Texas, to Billy Mac and Elizabeth (Hargett) Dixon. He grew up in Old Ocean, Wallis, and Simonton, Texas, attending Brazos High School and West Columbia High School. Lynn applied his talents for many years...

May 2, 2024

Francisco was a family-oriented man — he loved spending time with his parents and family. He was very close to his friends, whom he considered family as well. Francisco loved spoiling his niece and nephew, who loved him as much as he loved them. He was extremely close to his brothers and sister, and he was very excited about a...

Apr 28, 2024

Harold Richard Buckley was born in Sheldon, Texas on January 28, 1926. Harold gained his wings on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was the son of John William Buckley and Alice Brasher Buckley. Survivors include daughter, Debbie and son-in-law Ronnie Pilcik of Industry and two granddaughters, Amanda Pilcik of Industry and Brittani Firestone, and two great-granddaughters, Sophie...

Apr 21, 2024

George Thomas Maguire, 81, of Brenham, TX passed away at his home Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born November 2, 1942, to Clarence Richard Maguire and Frances Duval Gonzales Maguire in Galveston, TX. George graduated from Ball High School in 1961 in Galveston, TX. He immediately joined the United States Air Force and completed basic training...

Apr 16, 2024

Deborah Kay (Phillips) Miller, 71, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Deborah was born January 26, 1953, in Bellville, Texas, to William and Norma (Nelius) Phillips. She grew up in Brookshire and Orchard, Texas, graduating from Royal High School. Deborah furthered her education at Lone Star College, earning an associate degree as a...

Apr 14, 2024

KIM RENEE SCHMIDT, 57, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home. She was born March 3, 1967, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Stanley and Joyce Macat Schmidt.  Kim grew up and attended school in Bellville. She was employed as a machinist for Quality Machine in Sealy.  Kim took great pride in...

Apr 13, 2024

Shirley Tucker Charpiot October 4, 1926 - April 13, 2024 Shirley Tucker Charpiot passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024. She was born in Houston on October 4, 1926, to Mary Louise “Lou” Isbell and Elza Jeremiah Tucker, natives of Woodville, Texas. She was the youngest of five siblings. After attending schools in...

Apr 13, 2024

Obituary is pending at this time.

Apr 11, 2024

Obituary pending

Apr 10, 2024

Private cremation

Apr 9, 2024

DELINDA CELESTE HALTOM HOWER, 65, of Bellville Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. She was born October 25, 1958, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of William and Celeste Hohmann Haltom.  Delinda grew up and attended schools in the Cypress area, graduating from Cy-Fair High School. Delinda was employed as a manager of a...

Apr 7, 2024

Cornelius Boggs, Jr., 75, of San Felipe, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Cornelius was born on March 1, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas, to Cornelius, Sr. and Jewell (Immicke) Boggs. He grew up in San Antonio before making his home in San Felipe. Cornelius was a manager at a newspaper for many years. He...

Apr 5, 2024

Jones Robert Kramer, the beloved son of Sara and Robert, was welcomed into Jesus's arms on April 5, 2024.

He is the cherished brother of big sister, Sutton, and big brother, Will. Jones weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz., was 20 inches long, and was perfect in every way.

We grieve his life we won’t get...

Apr 5, 2024

John was born May 16, 1931 in Midland Park, NJ to his parents, John and Catherine Hamersma.  John was one of five children.  He was preceded in death by Annamae and Cornelia Hamersma, Jessie Keyser, and Marie Downs. Anne Marie was born June 15, 1932 in Warwick, NY to her parents, John and Marie Keyser.  Anne Marie...