Obituaries

Timothy Norris Brooks, age 78, passed away and went to meet Jesus August 29, 2025. Tim was born in Shelby, North Carolina to Norris (Henry) and Janice (Whisnant) Brooks, whom he loved deeply. After graduating Chase high school in 1965 he took a job at Pittsburgh Plate Glass as a glass worker....

Cecil C. Stephenson, a Marine Veteran, husband and father, age 87, of Brenham, Texas passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Cecil was born on August 2, 1938, in Raceland, Kentucky, to Cecil and Margaret (Hicks) Stephenson. He graduated from Raceland High School in 1956 and went on to serve his...

Eddie Dale Vanderworth entered eternal rest at the age of 75 on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was born to Eugene and Ella Vanderworth in Fort Worth, Texas, but lived in Houston most of his life. Having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of...

LaVerne Helen (Brinkmeyer) Blasingame, age 92, passed away September 27, 2025. LaVerne was born in Wesley, Texas on May 21, 1933 to Charles and Malinda (Muegge) Brinkmeyer. She was married to George Richard Blasingame for 42 years and enjoyed traveling and socializing with bowling, cards, and...

Annie Elizabeth Moore, “Ann or Annie”, Mom, Gramma, Great Gramma, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, September 10, 2025. Annie was born August 8, 1932, in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Arthur Richard and Iva Elizabeth Horn. Annie attended college in San Marcos, Texas. On...

Larry James Felder, 77, of Brenham, TX was called to his eternal home Tuesday, September 2, 2025. After battling cancer and subsequent health problems, he passed away peacefully at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Shenandoah, TX surrounded by his family. Larry was born on November 19, 1947 to...

Frank Edward Brending, age 42, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Brenham, Texas to Glenda Surovik Ramirez and Roger Brending on January 15, 1983. Franks nieces and nephews were the children he never had and he devoted much of his time to them...

Adam Hale Baker, 45, of Houston, Texas, passed away, Sunday, July 20, 2025 in his home after battling Chronic Myeloid Leukemia for eleven years. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, November, 16, 1979. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in Traverse City, Michigan. He was a carpenter...

Joyce Marie Grimes, age 72, of Kenney, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2025. Joyce was born on June 16, 1953, in Brawley, California, to Robert Lee and Tavania Ruth (Arnold) Beerbower. She grew up in South Texas and graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School. After...

Randall Wesley Willoughby, age 73, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on August 16, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Independence, Missouri, to Lloyd Wesley Willoughby and Margaret Lynn Markley, Randy grew up with a love for family and the simple joys of life. He graduated from Truman High...

Walter William (Butch) Rodenbeck completed his earthly journey on August 19, 2025 at the age of 94. He lived a long and blessed life. He was born on October 7, 1930, to Arthur and Elsie (Broecker) Rodenbeck in Brenham, Texas. He became a child of God through baptism on December 7, and was...

Charles “Bubba” Janner, Jr. age 87 of Somerville, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, with family by his side. Bubba was born in Washington County on June 30, 1938, to Charles and Emma (Rust) Janner. He attended elementary school in the Mound Hill Community, was confirmed at Friedens...

Herbert L. Schramm went to his Heavenly home early Saturday morning, August 9, 2025. He was born September 8, 1943 to Herbert and Emma (Drevojanek) Schramm. Herbert was a man of God, strong in his faith. He always had his bible with him. Herbert was a very caring husband and father to his wife...

Leon B. Toubin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully the morning of August 15, 2025, at the age of 97. Leon, the son of Rosa (Levin) and Sam Toubin, was born in Houston, but grew up and lived his entire life in Brenham, Texas. Leon...

Raymond Lee Gibbs Jr., lovingly known as “Ray,” passed away on August 15, 2025, in Brenham, Texas, at the age of 72. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 25, 1952, Ray was the son of the late Raymond Lee Gibbs Sr. and Gloria Marion Humphrey Gibbs of Brenham, Texas. Ray grew up in Michigan and...