Obituaries

Kelton Dave Sebek, age 62, passed away and went to meet Jesus on November 4, 2025. Kelton lived loud — not just in volume, but in spirit. He was a man of simple stories, big opinions, and an even bigger heart. A proud graduate of Northbrook High School in Houston, he gave thirty-four years of...

Michael (Mike) Dwayne Prewitt, age 72, of Chappell Hill, Texas, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and dog, Sadie. He was born in Baytown, Texas, on December 12, 1952, to John and Elizabeth Prewitt. A 1972 graduate of...

Janice Rose (Wagner) Fairlie of Brenham, TX peacefully entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025. Janice was born in Brenham, the youngest of a big family, to Henry and Esther (Niemeyer) Wagner on October 17, 1957. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill...

Shawn McLemore, affectionately known as "Guru," “Mack,” “Shawny 2-Guns,” Souldreadchef " and “Johnny Big Rig,” passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 50 in Austin, Texas. He was born in Woodland, California but lived a true country life in Burton, Texas. Shawn lived a life marked by...

Kenneth Clark McRee passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on November 5, 2025 in Brenham, Texas. He was born on February 18, 1962 in Waco. Ken, or Kenny, to his friends, became an RN later in life and enjoyed helping others and working with his patients. He was a huge sports...

The family of Jerry Dean Jacob, 90, of Carmine, Texas, is saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home in Carmine. Jerry was born on June 24, 1935, in Carmine, the "baby" of the family to the late Emil Paul Jacob, Jr. and Laura Augusta Krause. He grew up in the...

Virginia Meschwitz, age 81 of Brenham, passed away Sunday November 2, 2025. She was born November 19, 1943 to parents Joe E. and Zofie (Mazyn) Moszkowicz in Chappell Hill, Texas. She attended Chappell Hill schools. In 1964, she married Carl “Bobo” Meschwitz in Brenham. She was a homemaker and...

Donald Alan Ricks, age 67, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025. Born on March 11, 1958, in Paducah, Kentucky, Don was the son of Jesse and Lorella (Kirks) Ricks, Jr. He was raised in the Methodist faith and graduated from Christian County High School in 1976. Don went on to earn...

Donald Edwin Cornett, born 2-27-37 in Wendover Kentucky, lost his life in a traffic accident just west of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas on Tuesday, 10-14-25. He was 88. Don was traveling home from a doctor visit. Don lived with his wife, Katherine, for many years in and around New Ulm, in...

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...