Obituaries

Terry Sharp

Terry Sharp

Jan 20, 2024

Our beloved Terry Barton Sharp, passed away at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Conroe Texas on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by their loving staff and sister-in-law, Peggy. He was born on February 4, 1949, in Temple Texas to Scott and Izola Sharp. Terry attended high school in Temple and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968 and served...

Jane Cavanaugh Vicars

Jane Cavanaugh Vicars

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Jane Cavanaugh Vicars, 87, of Navasota, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at CHI St. Joseph College Station Medical Center. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 24, from 5:00-7:00PM at Christ Our Light Catholic Church with a vigil service following at 7:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 25, at 2:00PM at the church with Rev. Giovanni Nguyen...

Don Lemon

Don Lemon

Jan 15, 2024

Donald Wayne Lemon, 80, passed away at home on January 15, 2024, in Plantersville, TX. Don is survived by Billie Lemon- wife, Emily Priesmeyer - daughter and husband Jason Priesmeyer, Sarah Hart - daughter, Kyle Lemon - son and wife Cendra Lemon, Caroline Funderburg - granddaughter and husband Clay Funderburg, Natalie Blanchard - granddaughter and husband Jordan Blanchard, Madeleine Hart-...

John Bolton Foerster

John Bolton Foerster

Jan 12, 2024

John Bolton Foerster, aged 86, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, in Delaware, surrounded by his son, daughter, and granddaughter. A celebration of his life will be held on August 17, 2024, at 10 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Navasota, Texas. Inurnment (burial of the urn) will follow immediately in Oakland Cemetery.

John was born on August 20, 1937,...

Mrs. Jackie Smith Lofland

Mrs. Jackie Smith Lofland

Jan 11, 2024

Mrs. Jackie Smith Lofland, 72, of Richards, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, peacefully at her residence. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Crossroads Fellowship Church in Richards, TX, with Rev. Floyd Hoke officiating. Interment...

Barbara Gurka Szymczak

Barbara Gurka Szymczak

Jan 2, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Gurka Szymczak, 74, of Anderson, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 2. Visitation with family and friends will be Monday, January 8, beginning at 5:00 PM at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church with a vigil service following at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 9, at the church...

William "Travis" Stewart

William "Travis" Stewart

Dec 25, 2023

Travis Stewart, 38, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Bryan. Visitation will begin at 10AM, until the time of service at 11AM, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Evergreen Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Officiating services is Jeff Morgan, Pastor. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Travis was born on July...

Sammy Watson

Sammy Watson

Dec 18, 2023

Mr. Sammy Watson, 71, of Navasota, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 28, at 10:00 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. C. McAllister "Mac" Vaughn officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Sammy was born on July 31, 1952, in San Antonio, TX,...

Mr. Edward Cummings Kennard, Jr.

Mr. Edward Cummings Kennard, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

Edward “Ed” Cummings Kennard Jr., 78, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Anderson Baptist Church in Anderson, Texas on Friday, December 22, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10am, until the time of service at 11am. Interment will immediately follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements are under the...

Neil Keisler

Neil Keisler

Dec 6, 2023

Mr. Neil Keisler, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 6th. Visitation with family and friends will be Monday, December 11, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 12, at 10:00 AM at Richards Methodist Church with Rev. Reagan Cooksey officiating. Interment will follow in Bays Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles...

Janice James

Janice James

Nov 16, 2023

Janice James, 42, of Houston passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5, from 5:00-6:30pm at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. A Parish Rosary will follow at 6:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 6, at 10:00am at the church with Rev. Giovanni Nguyen officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in the church...

Mary Jane Langdon

Mary Jane Langdon

Nov 15, 2023

Mary Jane Langdon, 66, of Houston passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5, from 5:00-6:30pm at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. A Parish Rosary will follow at 6:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 6, at 10:00am at the church with Rev. Giovanni Nguyen officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in the...

Grace Valerie Stolz Parker

Grace Valerie Stolz Parker

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Grace Valerie Stolz Parker, 93 of Navasota, passed away Monday November 13 at St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday November 17, 2023 from 5:00-7:00pm at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Saturday November 18th at New Hope Church, with Dr. Max Brand officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, followed...

Mary Blanche Rightmer Hirsch

Mary Blanche Rightmer Hirsch

Oct 31, 2023

Mary Rightmer Hirsch passed away on Oct 31, 2023. She left this world just before her 80th birthday, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 6, at 2:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with visitation beginning an hour prior. Interment will follow in Field Store Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel....

Mr. Thomas Adair Hoffpauir Sr.

Mr. Thomas Adair Hoffpauir Sr.

Oct 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of Thomas Adair Hoffpauir Sr. December 24, 1938 - October 31, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tommy” Adair Hoffpauir Sr., a dedicated police officer who served our community for 34 years. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on October 31, 2023 at the age of 84,...

Mr. Elroy Walter Schoppe Jr.

Mr. Elroy Walter Schoppe Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

Mr. Elroy Walter Schoppe, Jr., 68, of Navasota, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at his residence. Cremation services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Carolyn Finney Dobyanski

Mrs. Carolyn Finney Dobyanski

Oct 21, 2023

Carolyn Finney Dobyanski, born on April 22, 1951, to Harold and Fay Finney, began her journey in the close-knit community of North Houston, Texas. She was raised with three brothers and attended Sam Houston High School, graduating in the class of 1969. On November 18, 1972, Carolyn embarked on a new chapter in her life when she married the love...

Mrs. Ethlynda B. Hensley

Mrs. Ethlynda B. Hensley

Oct 10, 2023

Ethlynda Boenker Hensley, 95, of Navasota, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home with family by her side. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Friedens Church of Washington. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Friedens Cemetery with Rev. Eric Dehmer officiating....

Mr. John Lantz Jr.

Mr. John Lantz Jr.

Oct 3, 2023

John Lantz, age 85, of Navasota Texas, passed away on October 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Celebration of his life will be held on October 14th, 2023 from 2pm-5pm at the Grimes County Fair and Expo in the Go Texan Building. Cremation service is in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel. John was born January 7, 1938, in Wheeling,...

Mr. William Walter "Bill" Sullivan

Mr. William Walter "Bill" Sullivan

Oct 1, 2023

Mr. William Walter "Bill" Sullivan, 72, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2023 at his home in Navasota after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Nobles Funeral...