Obituaries

Bill Cavin, 91, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2026, just days before his 92nd birthday. A man who lived life to the fullest and laughed often, Bill’s life was defi ned by service, humor, and an expansive devotion to his family. Born in Corpus Christi, Bill proudly served 20 years...

Aden Victoria Johnson, 25, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2026. Born on February 21, 2001 Aden was a beautiful, smart, and deeply thoughtful young woman whose radiant spirit touched everyone she encountered. Aden graduated from James E. Taylor High School in 2019 and went on to earn...

Alvin Louis Novosad, 86, of Chappell Hill, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2026. Born on August 2, 1939, Alvin was the son of Jerry Charles Novosad and Helen Milberger Novosad. He grew up in the Edge, Texas community and attended Bryan schools, graduating from Stephen F....

Ora Nell (Wensel) Chernosky passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Brenham, Texas. Ora Nell was born August 3,1928 to Reinhardt and Alma (Dierking) Wensel. She was baptized on November 25,1928 at St. James Lutheran Church, New Wehdem, Texas. She was confirmed on March 29, 1942. Ora Nell...

Walter Vasut, 80 of Brenham, passed away April 20, 2026. Walter was born in Fayetteville, Texas November 11, 1945 to parents Walter Ben and Evelyn (Kovar) Vasut. He attended Fayetteville schools. Walter enjoyed restoring and driving classic cars. He also enjoyed watching baseball and football...

Mrs. Cynthia Jane Haithcock Sawyer, age 85, passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2026. She was a gentle and faithful woman whose life was defined by quiet service, devotion to her family, and kindness toward others. Cynthia was born July 1940, in Clarksville,...

Martin August Coles, age 75, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home in Brenham, Texas. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Luanne Appel Coles, his son, Andrew Coles and wife Corinna, and his three daughters, Grace Slatunas and husband Shawn, Anna Gaspar, and Caroline Neumann and...

Pauline Sander Jacobs, age 75, of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1950, in Brenham, Texas, Washington County, to Steve and Theresa (Kwiatkowski) Nowak. Pauline was baptized, received her first holy communion and confirmation at St. Stanislaus...

Skye Marie Shumpert was born November 7, 1983, in Brenham, Texas. She was called to her eternal home on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Cindy Clay and Mark Shumpert. Skye was affectionately known as a shining light in the lives of all whom had the privilege...

Ronald Allen Shyer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at the age of eighty-five. He was a true gentleman, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather who treasured time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered...

Kevin (Khuong) Tran was born on March 20, 1963, in Saigon, Vietnam. He was the second youngest child out of 10 from his mother Oanh (Nguyen) Tran and father Thinh Tran. Kevin migrated to America alongside most of his siblings and lived in various states; two of his favorites being Hawaii and Texas....

Gertrude Hohlt, longtime resident of Brenham Texas, died March 15, 2026 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 97. Gertrude was born August 18, 1928 in the German-American farming community of Prairie Hill, Texas to John W. Haas and Frieda Witt Haas. Her first language was German which she spoke until her...

Clarence Roy Martin, 94, of Brenham passed away March 9, 2026. Clarence was born February 10, 1932 in Houston, Texas to Adam and Helen (Weber) Martin. He was born the second oldest of 8 children where they grew up on the family farm on the Southeast side of Houston. Clarence graduated from St....

Jane Long Hielscher, 82, of Brenham passed away March 3, 2026. Jane was born to Gary and Sarah (Fuqua) Long in Huntsville, Texas on October 2, 1943. Jane grew up in Shiro, Texas, where she and her twin sister were raised by her mother and her grandmother, Fannie Davis Fuqua. Jane was a 1962...

Coleen Rhea Murphey, age 87, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2026. Coleen was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, to the late Paul Metcalf and Eva Grace Venture. She spent many years building a life centered around family, faith, and creativity. On December 3, 1987, she married Jewel William...