Obituaries

Mary Evelyn Maddox, age 88 of Brenham, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born October 11, 1936 in Gladewater, Texas to parents Errell and Maurine (Eaves) LaRoe. She was educated in the schools of Farmington, New Mexico. From an early age, Mary loved to dance. After graduation,...

David Wayne Berckenhoff, age 63, of Brenham passed away December 6, 2024. David was born on December 1, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Jimmie and Delores (Berger) Berckenhoff. David graduate in 1980 from Waltrip High School in Houston. David met Karen Dean at a dancehall in Houston and they married...

Roy B. Schroeder, 79, of Brenham passed away December 7, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Brenham. Roy B. was born in Washington County on August 28, 1945 to Roy H. and Dula (Lehmann) Schroeder and was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Brenham High...

James Ray McClanahan, age 75, passed away on October, 28, 2024. James, known to most as Jamie, was born to Thomas E. and Elizabeth (Worcester) McClanahan on March 13, 1949 in Harlingen, Texas. Jamie was raised in La Feria, Texas and graduated from High School there. At a young age Jamie was in...

Herbert Edward Rust, 79, of Burton, TX, died on December 1, 2024. Herbert was born in Brenham, Texas on April 8, 1945 to Della Spreen and Herbert Albert Rust. He was baptized on May 13, 1945 by Rev. A. J. Mohr and confirmed August 23, 1959 by Rev. Albert Holck at Eben Ezer Lutheran of Berlin....

Bertha Rose Krause Geick, 86, passed away November 23, 2024. Bert was born on January 22, 1938 to Henry Sr. and Louise Jozwiak Krause. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Church where she made her First Communion and Confirmation. She married the love of her life Clyde, on March 31, 1956....

Fran Farrell Davant, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Chappell Hill, Texas, on October 23, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on September 25, 1933, Fran’s life was full of adventure, accomplishment and an enduring devotion to nature and...

Alisa Elaine King, known as “Cookie” passed away November 6, 2024 with her family by her side. Alisa's legacy is one of love, warmth, and dedication to her family. Born in Brenham on October 3, 1969 to Richard Charles and Juanita Mathis. She graduated from Brenham High School and attended Texas...

Amy Diane Furgiuele, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on February 12, 1970, in Galveston, Texas, Amy was a light to everyone who knew her. From a young age, she was known for her deeply rooted faith, her warmth, and her sharp,...

Jimmie R. Hrachovy of Brenham, age 75 passed away November 6, 2024. He was born November 26, 1948 in Crosby, Texas to Jim and Viola (Zapalac) Hrachovy. As a kid he picked a lot of cotton in the fields. He enjoyed fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Jimmie served in the U.S. Army. After...

William Donald Arnold, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Born on April 5, 1942 to Melvin and Bonnie Arnold, William grew up in Wewoka, Oklahoma, where he attended school before pursuing higher education at Texas Tech University. There, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business,...

Sharon Mae Wilder, PhD, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Brenham, Texas. Sharon was born on November 29, 1949, in Houston, Texas to the late Hugh and Rita Wilder. She graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1968. She continued her education by earning a Bachelor’s degree...

Roger Brinkmeyer, age 91 of Brenham, died November 1, 2024. Roger was born January 1, 1933 to Fritz and Mary (Muelberger) Brinkmeyer in the Sandy Hill Community of Washington County. He was educated in the Sandy Hill Schools and Brenham High School. On December 27, 1953, he married Doris...

Hilton Coleman Thompson of Burton, Texas, passed away at age 79 on October 27, 2024. Hilton was born on August 19, 1945 at the Burton Hospital in Burton, Texas to James Allen and Flara (Green) Thompson. The youngest of four children, he was the unexpected surprise. Hilton spent his formative...

Kimberly Rena Hembry was born in Brenham, TX November 19, 1985 to parents Tim and Kristine (Jacobs) Hembry. Kim lived life to the fullest sharing God’s love. She attended Brenham’s First Baptist Church School and Brenham Christian Academy, graduating in 2004. She was a cheerleader and active in...