Obituaries

Dec 6, 2018

Judge James A. Koen, 85, longtime Pattison resident, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born January 7, 1933, in Jacksonville, Texas, the son of Hugh Brown Koen and Bertha Elizabeth (Alexander) Koen.  He grew up and attended school in Hardin, Texas, graduating from Hardin High School.

Dec 1, 2018

IRENE ELLEN (WOOLEY) MOORE, 65, of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, in Houston. She was born November 10, 1953, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Marvin Middleton and Mary Ellen Fellers Wooley. Irene grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1972. She was united in marriage to...

Nov 27, 2018

Larry “Punk” Ratjen, 78, of Bellville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Larry was born in Sealy, Texas on April 15, 1940 to Henry Frank Ratjen and Alvina (Kollaja) Ratjen. He graduated from Bellville High School, and attended Blinn College. He served in the United States Air Force obtaining the Rank of E-4. He married Linda Bolten...

Nov 22, 2018

Willie Fred “Bill” Vest, 84, of Tomball, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2018, in Tomball.

He was born August 1, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Willie Fields and Mary Alberta (Blackwell) Vest. Willie graduated with a bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University. Willie was...

Nov 16, 2018

JACEY LYNN CRAWFORD, 22, of Bellville, Texas passed away Friday evening, November 16, 2018, in Spring, Texas. She was born August 5, 1996, in College Station, Texas, the daughter of James and Susan (Marshall) Crawford. She lived in Giddings and Belton before moving to Bellville, Texas. Jacey attended Bellville schools and graduated from Bellville Faith Academy in May of 2014....

Nov 16, 2018

C.F. “Buck” Kollman, 95, passed away from this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 16, 2018.  He was born on September 15, 1923, at Frelsburg, son of Percy Otto and Mary Leyendecker Kollmann.  He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg.  He attended the Herman Seminary School in Frelsburg, and graduated...

Nov 16, 2018

Ernest “Ray” Alexander, beloved husband of Rebecca ”Becky” Alexander, and cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was well known and greatly loved by the community and his family.  He served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War.  Ray led a life of service to the community as he...

Nov 4, 2018

BAILEE RAYE ACKERMAN BYLER entered this world on September 29, 1995 in Orange, Tx. She was presented to her mom and dad with a full head of blonde hair complete with a pink bow on top and big blue eyes. She departed this life on November 4, 2018 for her Heavenly home beside her husband William Troy Byler III shortly...

Nov 4, 2018

Bobby, or as he was more affectionately known as Bob, passed away in Columbus, Texas Sunday, 4 November 2018. He was born 5 April in Pawnee, Bee County, Texas to Hugh Douglas and Dovie Jewell (Billie) Phillips McCarn. He attended Calhoun County Schools, and graduated from Texas A&M in 1956. He was in the Corps in Company B, Infantry, and...

Nov 1, 2018

Robert Ferguson, age 90 of Bellville Texas, passed away November 1, 2018.He was born January 8, 1928 in Brenham Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Felix and Melissa Ferguson, brother Sonny Ferguson, sister Violet Cloyd, wife Delores Ferguson, and Great Granddaughter Renee Lillegard. He is survived by his Sisters Margie Williams & Jo Thompson, Brother Al Ferguson,...

Oct 31, 2018

On October 31, 2018, on only her third night of solo patrol, Deputy Sheriff Loren Y. Vasquez, 23, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away while responding to a high-priority water rescue during severe storms. Loren was born on March 2, 1995, in Reynosa, Mexico, the daughter of Adalberto and Blanca (Diosdado) Vasquez. After immigrating to the United States, Loren’s parents...

Oct 30, 2018

Betty Jean Eckermann Blaschke, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, in Arizona.She was born November 2, 1948, in Brenham, Texas, the daughter of Elroy and Doris Eckermann. She had three siblings, Clark Eckermann, Robbie Eckermann, and Tammy Kluna. Betty was united in marriage to Ronnie Blaschke, Texas, on January 20, 1968. They made their home in Tomball, Texas where...

Oct 29, 2018

Francis Roderick Kitzmiller was born on January 5, 1932 in Winchester, Indiana to parents J. Frances Kitzmiller and Leona Heaston Kitzmiller. Rod came from humble beginnings and was only two years old when his father passed away from tuberculosis. Rod’s Uncle, Jim Wall, husband of Mary Wall, Leona’s sister, served as a respected influence on Rod throughout his life. Both...

Oct 27, 2018

CAROLYN SUE (WILLIAMS) HOUSLEY, 80, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, in Bellville.She was born December 4, 1937, in White Deer, Texas, the daughter of Everett James and Lorraine (Berry) Williams. Sue grew up and attended schools in White Deer, graduating from White Deer High School. She also graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor’s Degree...

Oct 21, 2018

JUDITH LEE (JOHNSON) “Judi” WARMKE, 58, of Industry, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at her home.She was born November 10, 1959, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Harvey Lee and Wornall (Chetham-Strode) Johnson. Judi grew up in the Katy area, attended The Country School in Katy. She and her family owned and operated Johnson Lumber Company.Judi was united...

Oct 17, 2018

John Mark Necker, age 63, of Sealy, Texas, entered the gates of Heaven October 17th, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. John was born June 4th, 1955, the son of Edward and Ruth Necker, in Bellville, Texas.  John graduated from Bellville High School in 1974. John loved spending time with his family and helping others. He especially enjoyed...

Oct 17, 2018

Reba Thompson, 89, of Coushatte, passed away peacefully October 17th at her home on Thompson Hereford Ranch.Reba was born December 10, 1928 in Brenham, TX to Agnes and Jesse Gillespie. Reba graduated from Brenham High School in 1947, and then attended Blinn College. After college, she worked at Stone Abstract Co., and then in 1948 began working for Washington County...

Oct 16, 2018

Flossie Louise (Williams) Smith, 64, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on October 16, 2018. Flossy was born on October 30, 1953, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the daughter of Henry and Flossie (Worrell) Williams. She graduated from Peru High School in Peru, New York. Flossie worked as a barista at the Flying J Travel Center in Brookshire, Texas. She liked creating works...

Oct 6, 2018

James Terrell Kitchens, 79, of Bellville, passed away on October 6, 2018, in Houston, Texas.   James was born on October 25, 1938, in Rogers, Texas to Terrell and Gladys (Rae) Kitchens, and he grew up in Rogers and Texas City. James was used to traveling. He was a self employed truck driver. James always had a soft spot for animals.  ...

Oct 5, 2018

Shirley Jean Falk, 57, of Bellville, Texas, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 5, 2018.   She was born November 16, 1960, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Curlee) Gillam. Shirley was united in marriage to Larry Falk.   Shirley had the gift of serving others through being employed as a waitress. She took pride in her...