Obituaries

Jun 6, 2026

Charlotte Faye Slocum Leissner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Bellville, Texas. Born on June 17, 1953, in Watertown, New York, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Slocum and Gloria Dale Ottwell Slocum. She grew up in Houston, Texas, where she developed a lifelong passion...

Jun 5, 2026

Karen Joy Martin Pennison, a talented professional artist and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 5, 2026, in College Station, Texas. Born on May 28, 1944, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, Karen led a life filled with creativity, dedication, and love.

Daughter of the late Gaylen "Abe" and Ruth Martin, Karen was raised with an appreciation for artistry and...

Jun 3, 2026

Judith Lane Collins Houghton, born on November 24, 1939, in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, in Bellville, Texas. Her extraordinary life was one marked by unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and a deep love for her family—qualities that touched so many hearts along her journey.

She is the daughter of Julius "Rip" Patton Collins and Lander Sybil Reiszner...

Jun 3, 2026

Larry David Rapsilver was born on April 29, 1945, in Sealy, Texas to E.F. “Buddy” and Clara Rapsilver. He was called home to his Lord and Savior and to be with the love of his life, Janet Faye, on June 3, 2026.

Larry attended Sealy ISD and graduated in 1963. He attended Blinn College before being called to the service. Larry...

Jun 2, 2026

Fred Martin Streckfuss, a lifetime member of the community, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Brookshire, Texas. He was born on February 14, 1951, in Tyler, Texas.

Fred pursued his passion for nature by attending Sam Houston State University, where he studied horticulture, equipping him with knowledge that complemented his love of gardening later in life. Professionally, Fred was...

Jun 1, 2026

   Jo Ann Jones Hustede, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Brenham Nursing & Rehabilitation in Brenham, Texas.    Jo Ann was born on July 1, 1936 in Pattison, Texas. She was the oldest child born to Thomas Reese Jones, Sr. and Lera Inez (Greer) Jones. She...

Jun 1, 2026

Isabel Hernandez Coll, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a cherished member of her community, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Katy, Texas. Born on October 23, 1965, in the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Isabel's journey through life was marked by unwavering faith, dedication to service, and a spirit that touched all who knew her.

Isabel’s...

May 30, 2026

Rhonda "Gran" Nell Cotton Hopkins, a beloved wife, mother and devoted grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Bellville, Texas. Born on July 17, 1957, in Houston, Texas, Rhonda’s life journey was marked by her unwavering dedication to family and her steadfast commitment to her career and community.

Raised in Houston, Rhonda grew up with strong roots in Texas...

May 27, 2026

Marilyn Claire (Edgmon) Stevens was born in Purcell, OK, on April 18, 1947, the only child of Ward & Clara (Fischer) Edgmon. After graduating from high school, she went to the University of Oklahoma, earning a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. On her 20th birthday, a young man showed up to take her out on a blind date. Two weeks...

May 23, 2026

Brittyne Michelle Wilson, born on June 5, 1978, in Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, in Katy, Texas. With a contagious spirit and a joyful presence, Brittyne was someone who brightened the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.

From her early days in Katy, Texas, Brittyne cultivated a passion for creativity and activity. She...

May 11, 2026

Bobby H. Nelson, 90, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long and remarkable life defined by perseverance, ingenuity, generosity, and deep devotion to those he loved. 

Born in Houston during the Great Depression, Bobby overcame significant hardship in childhood and carried those early experiences with him throughout his life. Raised primarily by his mother, Estelle Owens, whose strength and sacrifices...

May 11, 2026

Roy Lee Worthy III, a beloved member of the Katy and Brookshire, Texas community, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 at the age of 70. Roy lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.

After graduating from Katy High School, Roy embarked on a diverse career as a welder, electrician, painter, truck driver,...

May 10, 2026

Maria Esther Padro Lizotte, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Sealy, Texas, at the age of 80. 

Born on May 19, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Maria was the cherished daughter of German and Maria Agosto Padro. At the age of six, she moved with her family to New York,...

May 4, 2026

Jimmie George Reinicke, 75, of Sealy, passed away May 4, 2026, in Katy, Texas.

He was born on August 10, 1950, to George and Lenora Reinicke of Bellville, Texas. Jimmie was an inquisitive child growing up and enjoyed knowing how things worked, which led him to pursue a career as a mechanic. Jimmie graduated from Bellville High School and went on...

May 2, 2026

Helen Louise Reue Williams passed away on May 2, 2026 at a Katy hospital. She was born November 17, 1940 in Washington County, TX to Henry Reue and Agnes Krause Reue. She graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1959. In November of 1959, she married William Don “Billy Don” Williams of Brookshire, TX, a union which lasted more than...

May 2, 2026

Zachary Taylor Bell passed from this Earth on May 2, 2026, at his home in Bellville, Texas.

Zachary was born in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2011. He was the son of Victoria Faber Bell and Michael Bell. Zachary had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. His smile was contagious.

Zachary was a Cub Scout and received multiple awards...

Apr 30, 2026

Winston Joseph Guillory, born February 4, 1944, in Louisiana, passed away on April 30, 2026, in Katy, Texas. A man whose very presence was imbued with a warm spirit, Winston brought immeasurable joy to those privileged to know him. Throughout his life, he was the embodiment of family devotion—his heart beat strongest in the company of loved ones, and his...

Apr 29, 2026

Paul "Buster" Henschke, a dedicated husband, father, papa, and uncle, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Bellville, Texas. Born on December 27, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, he lived a life rich with devotion to family, community service, and a deep passion for the outdoors. Buster never met a stranger and always had a welcoming smile. 

Buster was the beloved...

Apr 29, 2026

Apr 28, 2026

Darwin Rodriguez, a cherished son, brother, and devoted family member, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Brookshire, Texas. Born on November 17, 2005, in Houston, Texas, Darwin brought joy and warmth to all who knew him with his fun-loving spirit and deep devotion to family.

A graduate of Royal High School, Darwin was known for his vibrant personality and wide...