Obituaries
Bridget Grace Young
Jul 9, 2026
Bridget Grace Young, 53, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Graveside service, date and time, honoring her life will be announced shortly. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
A complete obituary is soon to follow.
LaRue McGary
Jul 9, 2026
LaRue McGary, 82, of College Station, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Bryan. Graveside services will begin at 10am, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Old Oakland Cemetery, Roans Prairie. Services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
LaRue was born to her parents Gerald and Eula Bernell McMahon, in Harlingen, Texas on Thursday, December 30, 1943.
Her dreams...
Esther Duplechian
Jul 4, 2026
Esther Duplechian, 88, was born on September 17, 1937, in the Bays Chapel Community of Montgomery County to Hudson and Ruth Hoke Fulgham on the family homestead. She earned her high school equivalency and began working at an early age. Esther was employed by the Bryan Walmart before transferring to the Navasota location, where she faithfully worked for many years...
Janet Ann Mauer
Jun 24, 2026
Janet Mauer, 87, of Caldwell, Texas, formerly of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Caldwell. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel. An inurnment graveside service honoring her life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars, Iowa.
Janet...
Maribele Tristan
Jun 23, 2026
Maribele Garcia Tristan, 44, of Hockley, entered eternal glory on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home. Join us as we celebrate a lady of great faith and courage during visiting hours from 5 pm to 7 pm, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, when we will recite the rosary at 7 pm, at Nobles Funeral Chapel...
Elbert Lamar Mitchell
Jun 12, 2026
Elbert Lamar Mitchell, 85, passed away on June 12, 2026. Born on January 20, 1941, Elbert grew up in Navasota, Texas, a place that remained close to the story of his life. He was a beloved and cherished presence to those who called him family and friend, remembered especially for his loving spirit, generous heart and unwavering reliability. Elbert built...
Joe Eddie Dyer
Jun 12, 2026
Joe Eddie Dyer ("Grumps"), 89, of Navasota, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2026. A small burial service will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. at the Madeley Chapel in Oakland Cemetery in Navasota. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 20, from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 5D...
Cora Louise Ford
Jun 8, 2026
Cora Ford, 91, of New Waverly, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Conroe. Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
A complete obituary is soon to follow.
Gail Yvonne Boone
Jun 5, 2026
Gail Boone, 83, of Bryan, formerly of Navasota, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bryan. Gail’s family will receive guests during visiting hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. A funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in...
Darrell Wayne Lauter
Jun 3, 2026
Darrell Wayne Lauter, 69, a beloved husband, father, and PawPaw of Bryan, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Bryan, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Nobles...
H. LaVearne Backhus
May 29, 2026
Henry LaVearne Backhus, 81, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation with family and friends will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026, beginning at 3:00 pm at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. A parish rosary will follow at 5:00 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated...
Dr. Robert Frank Riley, Sr. D. Min.
May 21, 2026
Dr. Robert Frank Riley Sr., 75, of Ackerman, MS, who graced this world from Februrary 10, 1951 to May 21, 2026, was a beacon of light and cherished minister, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend, and spiritual son, whose presence brought joy to all who knew him; but most importantly he was a child of God. Funeral...
Alfred Ripper, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Alfred Ripper Jr., affectionately known as Big Al was born December 13, 1960, in Houston, Texas, to Shirley and Alfred Ripper Sr., made his final grand exit on May 8, 2026 at 65 years old.
Al loved serving his community through organizations like the Lions Club and Crime Stoppers, and for a time served as a Little League umpire. He also...
JoAnn Cole
May 7, 2026
JoAnn Lane Cole, 89, of Bedias, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026, in Conroe, Texas. Her celebration of life will be held at Champion Forest North Klein Church, 4515 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring, Texas on Tuesday, May 12, with visitation at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am. The ceremony will be officiated...
Nannie Lee Lindsey
May 4, 2026
Nannie Lee Lindsey passed away on May 4, 2026, at 7:41 pm with her girls around her, listening to stories and laughing with her. Visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with funeral services following at 1:00 PM. Interment will be held in Old Oakland...
Gene Allen Nichols
Apr 30, 2026
Gene Nichols, 86, of Millican, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Bastrop, Texas. Graveside services honoring his life will begin at 10am, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Oakland Cemetery, 801 6th Street, Navasota, Texas 77868. His son-in-law, Jeff Shiver will officiate the service. Services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
Gene Allen Nichols, was born to his...
Clayton Aubry Teer
Apr 29, 2026
Clayton Teer, 92, of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Methodist Houston The Woodlands Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service will begin at 10 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Singleton Bible Fellowship Church, 13263 Highway 90 North, Bedias, Texas. Rev. Floyd Hoke will...
Hilario "Larry" Cantu, Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Larry Cantu Jr., 66, of Navasota, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Family will receive guests during visiting hours, from 5pm to 7 pm, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and his Life Celebration Service with TDCJ Honors will begin at 11am, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Officiating the funeral service is...
John Patrick Lewis
Apr 20, 2026
John Patrick Lewis entered into eternal rest on April 20th, 2026. He was born June 30th in Pasadena, Texas to George Hilery Lewis and Ferol Jeannine (Jefferson) Lewis.
John is survived by his children Elizabeth Betsy Craft and her husband Greg, Bruce Buchanan, Miranda Lewis, Melissa Rantz, Robert White and his wife Lauren, grandchildren Caleb Craft, Jacob Craft, Jenesis Taylor, Matthew...
Josephine A. Zaragoza
Apr 18, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of our beloved sister in Christ, Josephine Arispe Zaragoza, who entered her eternal home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 86. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by the family and friends who cherished her deeply. After a lifetime of faithful service and missionary devotion,...
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