Obituaries
Augustina Ostigin Arnold
Oct 26, 2025
Augustina Arnold, 83, of Houston, and formerly of Navasota, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Family and friends are invited to visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00...
Alice Jo Lantz
Oct 25, 2025
Alice Lantz, 85, of Navasota, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Brazos County surrounded by her loving family. Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Grimes County Expo Center “Go Texan” building from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
Alice was born in Lelia Lake...
Andrew Wishkoski
Oct 22, 2025
Andrew Walter Wishkoski, 87, of Bremond, Texas passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stoneham, Texas, with Father Edward C. Kucera, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at...
William "Vastine" Hughes
Oct 18, 2025
Vastine Hughes, 81, of Navasota, died one day after his 81st birthday on Oct. 18, 2025. He was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom, on Oct. 17, 1944 to parents William and Phyllis Downes Hughes. After his family moved to the United States, Vastine attended and graduated from Navasota High School.
Following graduation, Vastine enlisted in the United States Air Force and...
Kaeli Giselle Perez
Oct 12, 2025
Kaeli Giselle Perez, 2, of Navasota, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White hospital in Temple. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October...
Billy Bailey
Oct 12, 2025
Billy Bailey, 49, of Richards, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Caldwell, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church Plantersville, with a Rosary to follow at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 2 pm, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s in Plantersville. Interment will follow...
Michele Nora Jelinek
Oct 11, 2025
Michele Nora Jelinek, 84, of Georgetown, formerly of Navasota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12:30PM at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Navasota, with Reverend David Michael Moses officiating. Vigil services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:00PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel in...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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