Obituaries

Michele Nora Jelinek

Michele Nora Jelinek

Oct 11, 2025

Michele Nora Jelinek, age 84, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Georgetown. Memorial service arrangements are currently pending and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Nobles Funeral Chapel.

A full obituary will be published in the coming days.

Bessie Ann Lys

Bessie Ann Lys

Oct 5, 2025

Bessie Ann McDonald Lys, age 91, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. Bessie Ann was born January 15, 1934 in the Macy Community of northeastern Brazos County. She was the third child of Sam H. McDonald Sr. and Bessie T. Blazek McDonald. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 5 PM...

Louise Patterson

Louise Patterson

Oct 3, 2025

Louise Patterson, 89, of Hearne, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th at 11 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel, and will be officiated by Reverend Wesley Jackson. Visitation will occur at 10:00 am, with interment occurring after the service at Stoneham Cemetery. Arrangements...

Sandra Kay Turner

Sandra Kay Turner

Sep 30, 2025

Sandra Kay Turner, 71, of Anderson, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

She was born on January 12, 1954, in Anderson County, Texas, to the late Homer Hamby and Edna Earl Ellis. Sandra was the second child and the eldest daughter among her siblings. She is preceded in death by her brother, Howard Hamby, and...

Lydia Torres

Lydia Torres

Sep 25, 2025

Lydia Torres, 78, of Navasota, passed away Thursday, September 25, at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center.  To honor her wishes, no public service will be held.  Cremation services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Edward "Ed" Hulsman, Jr.

Edward "Ed" Hulsman, Jr.

Sep 13, 2025

Edward Hulsman Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, mentor, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of dedication, discipline, and love for his family, students, and community. Visitation with friends and family will be held Friday, September 19, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Brosig Performing Arts Center. Funeral services will be...

Rickey G Katkoski

Rickey G Katkoski

Sep 13, 2025

Rickey G. Katkoski, lovingly known as “Popo,” passed away surrounded by family on September 13, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1956, in Navasota, Texas, to Harold and Annie Katkoski. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with a rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM....

Joe David Saffle, Sr.

Joe David Saffle, Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

Joe David Saffle of Richards, Texas, passed away and to his heavenly home on Friday, September 5th, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1944, in Houston, Texas to Joe Henry Saffle and Mary Christine Copeland Saffle and was the last and remaining child of four siblings.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Linda Gail Raney...

Betty Lee Dunn

Betty Lee Dunn

Sep 4, 2025

Betty Lee (Heidbreder) Dunn, 95, died peacefully of natural causes at her ranch home near Navasota, TX, on Thursday afternoon, September 4, 2025. She was born January 26, 1930, in York, NE, the daughter of Walter August Heidbreder and Mabel Clara (Learned) Heidbreder.

Betty grew up on a farm outside of York where she enjoyed attending school, participating in youth livestock...

Frances Louise (Hyman) Griffith

Frances Louise (Hyman) Griffith

Aug 24, 2025

Frances Louise (Hyman) Griffith, 80 of Plantersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Ed Kucera officiating. A luncheon will take place afterwards. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Frances was born in Houston, Texas on August 7,...

Stephen "Steve" Dean Dupree

Stephen "Steve" Dean Dupree

Aug 22, 2025

Steve Dupree, 72, of Navasota, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in College Station. Visitation will be Friday, August 29, 2025, from 5 to 7pm. Saturday service on August 30, 2025, at 10:30 am, with visitation at 9:30 am, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow with Military Honors in Oakland Cemetery. Services are in the care of...

Joyce Stolz Havard

Joyce Stolz Havard

Aug 17, 2025

Joyce Stolz Havard, 78, of Navasota, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in her home. No public service will be held honoring Joyce’s request. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Joyce was married for forty-four years to her husband, Morgan. They enjoyed trips to Bandera where they made many friends while dancing and listening to country...

Amelia Copado

Amelia Copado

Aug 16, 2025

Mrs. Amelia Copado, 88 of College Station, passed away Saturday, August 16 at her home.  Visitation with family and friends will be held Friday, August 22, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel.  Funeral services will be Saturday, August 23, at 10:00 AM at Faith Outreach Christian Center with Rev. Henry...

Joan Louise Wehrman Sampson

Joan Louise Wehrman Sampson

Aug 3, 2025

Joan Louise Wehrman Sampson, age 82, of Navasota, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with family by her side at an assisted living facility in Round Rock, Texas.

Visitation with family and friends will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM with a rosary immediately following at 6:30 PM....

JimBoy Harrington

JimBoy Harrington

Aug 3, 2025

James “JimBoy” Rayburn Harrington II, 81, of Navasota, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with his family by his side.

JimBoy was born in Navasota on January 12, 1944, to the late James Rayburn and Lillian Harrington. He attended Navasota High School where he was an accomplished football athlete. Upon graduation he enlisted in the...

Brenda Sue Diehl

Brenda Sue Diehl

Jul 31, 2025

Brenda Sue Diehl, 73, of Plantersville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with a rosary immediately following at 6:30 PM with a dinner served at The Western Steakhouse....

Roger "Rip" Vezurk

Roger "Rip" Vezurk

Jul 31, 2025

Roger “Rip” Vezurk, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home in Anderson, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a rosary immediately following at...

Thomas Bennett

Thomas Bennett

Jul 30, 2025

Thomas Elton Bennett, 80, of Iola passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Lake Grove Cemetery with Rev. Mac Vaughn officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Thomas was born on June 19, 1945,...

Linda Ann Hughes

Linda Ann Hughes

Jul 29, 2025

Linda Hughes, 78, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in College Station. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Anderson, TX with Rev. Larry...

Hollis Hood

Hollis Hood

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. Hollis Hood, 87, of Navasota, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 25, 2025. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, August 16, at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church of Navasota with Rev. Clyde Larrabee & Rev. T.J. Green officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Hollis was born...