Obituaries

Dennis Leslie Benton, 75, passed away on September 20, 2026 in his home. He was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Reue Benton for 35 years. Born December 28, 1950 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada, he was the son of Lloyd and Clara Benton. After graduating from UNLV, he began a long career...

It is with great sadness that the family of Patti Swenson announces her sudden passing at home on August 24, 2026. She was born in Bryan, Texas on September 28, 1952, and always called Texas home through her many relocations. Her parents, James and Shirleen Daniel, preceded her in death. Her...

Loretta Earl (Thomas) Wamble was born December 29, 1948, to Lealus Thomas and Betty (Briscoe) Thomas in Ringgold, Louisiana. She was the oldest of seven children. She dedicated her life to Christ at the age of 12. She was educated in the Oklahoma public school system, graduating from Douglass...

Kelly Baker Wagner Bauerkemper, age 61, of Round Top, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1965, in Brenham, Texas, to Raymond Paul “R.P.” Wagner, Jr. and Willie Mae Boeker. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby, Texas, and...

Natalie Ann (Januszewski) Wesneski, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026. Natalie was born on January 27, 1935, in Brenham, Texas, to Frank and Mary (Konieczny) Januszewski. She married Harold Wesneski Sr. on October 25, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, Texas. They...

Paula (Hogan) Baker, 70, of Brenham, passed away peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus on September 26, 2026 surrounded by her family. Paula was born on November 20, 1955, to AC and Lavelle (Loyd) Hogan in Port Arthur, Texas. She was baptized and confirmed at First United Methodist Church by...

Darnell Mae Kaase Surrett, affectionately known as “Nane” (or “Nanny”) to her family and “Ma” to her friends who became family, was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1943, to Eugene Henry “EH” and Mabel Louise (Seidel) Kaase. She grew up in the Nelsonville area, attended Bellville High School,...

Nathan Cole Pitts, 30, passed away in his home on October 2, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Danny and Donna Pitts, grandmother Frances Juanita Pitts, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Houston, TX, Nathan moved with his parents to Burton, TX, in 2013. He attended Brenham High...

Karol Dorris Behne, 70, of Burton, Texas passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, her beloved animals, and the peaceful beauty of the property she cherished. Born on July 6, 1956, in Baytown, Texas at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital, Karol grew up with...

Carolyn Jane (Hites) Daniels, 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Carolyn was born on March 29, 1942, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, to Leonard Leroy Hites and Vannie Kathryn (Wickline) Hites. Carolyn worked in healthcare for most of her life. Even after retirement, she remained a...

Shirley Williams Giese, age 89, of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. Shirley was born on May 13, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Arthur W. Williams and Clara Richardson. She was baptized at First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas, where she was a lifelong member. A...

Danny Byron Goss Jr., age 69, of Brenham, passed away on August 18, 2026. Danny was born on September 26, 1956, in Beaumont, Texas, to Danny Byron Goss Sr. and Emma (Reddick) Goss. He grew up in Beaumont before later making his way to Caldwell, Texas. It was while living in Caldwell that Danny...

Irene Renee White, age 96, passed away on September 5, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1930, to Eugene and Enola Buford. In 1942, at the age of 12, Irene and her family moved from Abbeville, Louisiana, to Port Arthur, Texas. At the age of 17, she met and married Johnny White on September 20,...

Lawrence Emil Wisnoski, 87, of Waller, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1939, to Leon and Theresa Wisnoski. Lawrence graduated from Reagan High School in the Heights and went on to serve in the National Guard Tank...

Paula D. Ullrich, 43, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Brenham, Texas. Paula was a member of Industry Brethren Church, where she was baptized and raised in the Brethren faith. Paula was a loving daughter whose greatest joy was spending time with her family. She...