Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

Raymond Albert Meech, age 79, of Brenham passed away peacefully August 11, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to Benjiman and Cecile (Bacqué) Meech. After graduating from high school and attending the University of Southwestern in Lafayette Louisiana, Raymond entered the...

Frederick Charles Herbst II (Fritz), 76, a resident of Brenham, TX went to be with his parents and brother on the evening of July 26, 2025. Fritz was born December 15, 1948 in Borger, TX. He was the first child of Joseph and Isabel Teubel Herbst. The Herbst family moved around a bit while Fritz...

Richard Spartan Goodlett, 77, of Brenham passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. Richard was born on November 12, 1947, in Brenham, Texas, to William and Betty (Kocurek) Goodlett. After graduating from Brenham High School in 1966, he joined the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War. On...

Josephine Gomez Ramirez, age 98, of Brenham passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Josephine was born on March 10, 1927, in Goliad, Texas to Dionicio and Rosalia (Gomez) Ordonez. Josephine was a strong, God-loving woman who lived her life to serve the Lord. She...