Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

DONALD RAY “Donnie” HENSKE, 72, of New Wehdem, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born November 17, 1950, in Brenham, Texas, the son of Lee Charles and Ellen Rose Bockhorn Henske.  Donnie grew up in the New Wehdem community on the family farm.  He started school in Kenney, before graduating from...

Jan 18, 2023

Beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother TIMOTHY WAYNE DERKS, SR., 64, of Sealy, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home in Bellville, TX. He was born August 7, 1958, in Long Beach, California, the son of Everett “Malcom” and Vivian Derks. Tim grew up with many beloved aunts, uncles, grandparents, and siblings and...

Jan 18, 2023

There are no services scheduled.

Lynn Joy Estes-waters, 65, passed away at her home in Brookshire, Texas, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Lynn was born March 19, 1957, in Columbia, Missouri to Jerry Sylvester and June Jay (Thurman) Estes.  She grew up in Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri, graduating from Lindbergh High School.  Lynn lived...

Jan 17, 2023

Aaron Wayne Carter, 46, beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 17, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 18, 1976, Aaron was a rambunctious, sweet little boy. He lived in Mississippi until his family relocated to Texas. Aaron spent most of his childhood in Sealy, Texas. He...

Jan 6, 2023

Steven Lynn Hammond, 72, of Bellville, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Steven was born February 11, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to John L. and Annie Lou Lynn. He grew up in the Houston area and graduated from Sam Houston High School. Steven was employed as a Plant Operator for over 21...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Leona (Dozier) Gless, 85, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas. Mary was born August 31, 1937, in Rosenberg, Texas, to Edward Nolan and Leona (Benbrook) Dozier. She grew up in Fulshear, Texas, graduating from Lamar Consolidated High school. Mary furthered her education at Texas Lutheran College in...

Dec 30, 2022

Bessie Loyce (Martin) Rhodes, 96, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Cypress, Texas. Bessie was born March 28, 1926, in Brookshire, Texas, to Elza and Aghney (Agopian) Martin. She grew up in Brookshire, graduating from Katy High School. Bessie furthered her education, earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the...

Dec 28, 2022

Betty Jane McAlister, 88, passed away at her home in Bryan, Texas, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Betty was born January 14, 1934, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Robert and Agnes (Hammonds) Trivitt. She grew up in Arkansas.  Betty and one of her sisters, Ann, moved to Durant, Oklahoma, where she met and...

Dec 25, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Jamie Elick, age 75 passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Christmas Day to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  How fitting that God would choose to bring Jamie home on his Son’s birthday as he was a man of unwavering faith.

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Dec 25, 2022

Johnnie's wife, Barbara, would like to let the Pattison and Brookshire community know of the passing of her husband. There are no services scheduled at this time, however, something may be planned later this upcoming year.

Dec 24, 2022

Julius John Jozwiak, 82, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Julius was born October 26, 1940, in Hempstead, Texas, to Charlie and Puarly (Mikolajewski) Jozwiak. He grew up in Hempstead, graduating from Hempstead High School. From 1962 to 1966, Julius served in the U.S. Army. He was a machinist for...

Dec 23, 2022

Sandra Lee (Veator) Sears, 74, passed away at her home in Brookshire, Texas, on Friday, December 23, 2022. Sandra was born June 17, 1948 in Syracuse, New York to the late Donald and Janet (Roberts) Veator.  She grew up in Manlius, New York, graduating from Fayetteville-Manlius High School.  Sandra continued her education at Onondaga Community College, earning...

Dec 22, 2022

Obituary pending at this time

Dec 20, 2022

Erlene Emma Waak Meinhart was born on the 19th day of November 1928 to Walter and Martha Waak in the Roach Prairie Community in Bellville, Texas. Erlene was an honor graduate from Bellville High School in the class of 1946. She then worked as a secretary for an attorney in Houston until her marriage to Robert (Bob) Meinhart. Bob was...

Dec 19, 2022

ROBERT RAND “Bob/Rob/Bobby” MERCER, 50, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was born August 22, 1972, in Houston, Texas, the stepson of the late Paul T. Krupala and son of Patricia (Laminack) Krupala. Bob spent his early years in Houston, before moving to Bellville at a young age. He attended schools in Bellville....

Dec 18, 2022

SARAH ANNA (HUGHES) PINKSTON, 96, of New Ulm, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at her home. She was born April 2, 1926, in Dexter, Missouri, the daughter of Nobel and Pearl (Bolton) Hughes. Sarah grew up and attended schools in the Michigan area, graduating from Trenton High School. After graduation, she enrolled in the Nursing program and later...

Dec 11, 2022

EDWARD BURKE “Pete” GAY, 79, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home. He was born August 23, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Charles Curtis and Otey Abilene (Kressenberg) Gay.  Pete grew up and attended schools in the Memphis area, graduating from Tredwell High School, and later graduating from Christian Brothers...

Dec 10, 2022

Martin Vences Maya, 47, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Martin was born October 7, 1975, in Michoacan, Mexico, to Julian Gonzalez and Maria Felicitas (Maya) Vences. He grew up in Michoacan before moving to Brookshire, Texas in 1997. Martin worked as a machinist in the oil & gas industry...

Dec 9, 2022

BEVERLY ANN (PAUL) CARR, 70, of Onalaska, Texas, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, in Brenham, Texas. She was born August 9, 1952, in Jena, Louisiana, the daughter of Homer and Cleta (Haley) Paul.  Beverly owned and operated Skeeters Ice House for many years.  In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Austin, Texas...

Dec 8, 2022

JERRY WAYNE “Butch” GOEBEL, 73, of Millheim, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Sealy, Texas. He was born September 21, 1949, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Alfred and Bonnie Sternberg Goebel.  Butch grew up in Millheim and attended schools in Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School.  After graduation, he enrolled in Blinn College.  Butch...