Obituaries

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Augustus Gene Graves, who left this world on July 17, 2026 at the age of 21. Gus took great pride in his education and was a proud 2026 graduate of the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Avondale, Arizona, where he completed...

Rosalie Lena Elda (Spies) Moehring of the Latium community passed away on July 25, 2026, surrounded by her children, at High Hope Care Center of Brenham. Rosalie was born on June 20, 1932, in Carmine to Benno and Alma Cordes Spies. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and...

Lorraine was born on December 10, 1934, in Henrietta, Texas, to Henry Hudson Goettman and Ida Klemmer Goettman. She began her career in the 1950s with Pacific Telephone & Telegraph before continuing her employment with Southwestern Bell. Later in life, Lorraine worked as a legal secretary in the...

Charlotte Ann Duebbe, age 69, entered the kingdom of heaven on June 27, 2026. Charlotte Ann, lovingly known as “Charlie,” was born on July 20, 1956, in Macomb Township, Michigan, to Howard and Jeannine (Tischman) Cochrane. She graduated from Lakeview High School in Chicago, Illinois, and went...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jane Ullrich, who entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2026, at the age of 85. Betty was born on January 1, 1941, in Bellville, Texas, to Frank and Ester Surovik. She was baptized and confirmed in Nelsonville Brethren...

Clemence John Wiseniske passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, in Bryan, Texas. Born in Washington, Texas, to John and Helen Wiseniske, Clemence was baptized and confirmed at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill, Texas. He grew up with a deep appreciation for faith, family, and the...

Bernice Gurka, age 94, of Brenham passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Bernice was born on April 15, 1932, in Burton, Texas, to Oscar and Martha (Kind) Wolff, Sr. She attended schools in both Washington County and Robstown before returning to Washington County, where she married the love of...

Timothy Lee Andrews, age 79, answered his Savior’s call and went to his eternal heavenly home on June 20, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tim was born April 14, 1947, in San Jose, California, the son of James Lee and Molly Thayer (Kinkead) Andrews. He was a graduate from Exeter High...

Renate Davis passed away after 95 years of a long fruitful life. Renate was born on June 1, 1931 and survived the heavy bombings of WWII. Ironically, she met her first lifelong love Bill Davis at a youthful age of 15. Her mother unsuccessfully separated Renate and Bill, moving to the...

Dr. James Joseph Hrachovy, affectionately known to his community as "Doc Rock," went to be with his Lord and Savior, on June 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by his compassionate care, deep faith, and enduring work ethic. Visitation with the family will be at Brenham Memorial Chapel on...

Billy Ross Pope, 80, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, unwavering love, and a legacy rooted in family, hard work, and strength. Born on January 22, 1946, Billy was a true cowboy at heart. He believed in the value of an honest day's work, the...

Daniel Frederick DeRidder, a proud Dutch South African by birth and an even more proud Naturalized American citizen, was called to be with his Lord on June 25, 2026, in Round Top, Texas. He was a true Afrikaner with his primary language being Afrikaans until he came to the United States. He was...

Vera Mae Pyeatt, 86, of Brenham Texas, was called home by the Lord on July 2, 2026. Born on September 14, 1939, in Burnet, Texas, to Mabry and Eda Jackson, she was the sixth of 11 children. Married young to Ronald Pyeatt, she had three children, Sherry, Mallory, and Raymond (who she refused to...

Michael James Gajeske, 75, of Brenham passed away on June 19, 2026. Michael was born on June 2, 1951, in Brenham to T.W. and Bernice (Kramer) Gajeske. He was raised in the Lutheran faith and was both baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham. After graduating...

Alisha Yvonne Woods passed away Friday June 19, 2026 at High Hope Care Center of Brenham. Alisha was born July 27, 1979 to Brenda Darlene Wissinger. She was a resident of Brenham State Supported Living Center most of her life. Alisha was preceded in death by her mother Brenda Wissinger;...