Obituaries

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...

Mr. Robert Nolan Barth

Mr. Robert Nolan Barth

Oct 1, 2023

Mr. Robert Nolan Barth, 61, of Navasota and formerly of Baytown, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00pm Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nancy Simpson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Robert was born in Texas City on May 10, 1962, to Nolan William and...

Ms. Sydney Layne Arthur

Ms. Sydney Layne Arthur

Sep 28, 2023

Sydney Layne Arthur was born September 10, 2001, in Houston, TX, to Todd and Donna Arthur of Navasota. A Nursing student at Hill College, Sydney was the girl who wanted to try everything – such as volleyball, basketball, showing pigs, snow skiing, and anything else.   According to her brother, Forrest, she was terrible at all these things, but finally found...

Mrs. Vela Mae (Holsenbeck) Becker

Mrs. Vela Mae (Holsenbeck) Becker

Sep 25, 2023

Mrs. Vela Mae (Holsenbeck) Becker, 80, of Navasota, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 27 th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel, 402 East Blackshear, Navasota, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday,...

Madelaine Carol Jackson

Madelaine Carol Jackson

Sep 14, 2023

Madelaine Carol Jackson was born on February 11, 1947, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Orin and Betty Jo Leathart. She passed away in Houston, Texas on September 14, 2023. She is survived by husband, Sherman Jackson of Houston; daughters, Katherine Hallenbeck and her husband, Christopher and Brenda Richey and her husband, Gene of Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Shelby Thigpen and her husband,...

Linda Bay

Linda Bay

Sep 14, 2023

Linda Bay, 70, from Richards, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Navasota. Visitation will be from 10 to 11am, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. Graveside service will begin at 12 noon, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Longstreet Cemetery in Richards. Services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Linda Bay was born...

Karl Ray Smith

Karl Ray Smith

Sep 7, 2023

Mr. Karl Ray Smith, 50, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, September 13, at 11:00AM at the Navasota Lions Club Building followed by a lunch reception. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Born in Lumberton, Mississippi on July 10, 1973, to Eddie Earl and Betty Jo Smith, Karl...

John LeFlore

John LeFlore

Aug 31, 2023

John LeFlore, 79, of Navasota, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2023. Visitation with family and friends will be held Tuesday, September 5, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Christ Our Light Catholic Church followed by a parish rosary at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 6, at the church with Rev. Giovanni Nguyen and...

Mrs. Carolyn O. Kellogg

Mrs. Carolyn O. Kellogg

Aug 28, 2023

Carolyn Kellogg, 85, of Iola, passed away on Monday, August 28 2023, in Bryan. Texas. Graveside viewing will begin at 10 am, with services starting at 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, at Evergreen Baptist Church in Iola. Services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Carolyn was born to her parents, Red and Mamie Ogletree on November 2nd,...

Mr. Solon Douglas Coleman

Mr. Solon Douglas Coleman

Aug 25, 2023

Mr. Solon Douglas Coleman, 68, passed away in Quito, Ecuador on August 25, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18, at 11:AM. The service will be held at the AA club, 8373 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Navasota Texas at 4:00PM. Doug was born on March 1, 1955, in...

Mrs. Joanne Grube Floyd

Mrs. Joanne Grube Floyd

Aug 24, 2023

Joanne Grube Floyd, 72, of Roans Prairie, passed away at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in College Station, TX surrounded by family on August 24, 2023. Visitation is Monday, August 28th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel, Navasota, TX. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 29th at 10:00 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with...

Mr. John Dee Bertling

Mr. John Dee Bertling

Aug 22, 2023

John Dee Bertling, 85, passed away on August 22, 2023 at his home in Port O'Connor, Texas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will immediately follow at 10:00 AM with Rev. Tim Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery in Iola, Texas. Arrangements are...

Mr. Thomas Eugene Upton

Mr. Thomas Eugene Upton

Aug 5, 2023

Thomas Eugene Upton, PE, Aerospace Engineer, age 77, of Navasota, Texas passed away August 5, 2023. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, at St. Stanilaus Kostka Catholic Church with funeral service immediately following with Father Adam McClosky officiating. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church Cemetery. Arrangements are...

Mrs. Mary Valadez Sanchez

Mrs. Mary Valadez Sanchez

Jul 31, 2023

Mary Sanchez, 83, of Navasota, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, in College Station. Visitation will begin at 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be at 11am, Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the funeral home. Officiating services is Daniel Aguilar. Services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Mary was...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Walkoviak Sechelski Nowak

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Walkoviak Sechelski Nowak

Jul 25, 2023

Elizabeth Nowak, 89, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Anderson. Her visitation will begin at 5pm with the Rosary recited at 7pm, both at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am, Friday, July 28, 2023, at the church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Stoneham. Services are in...

Mr. Jorge Alejandro Perez

Mr. Jorge Alejandro Perez

Jul 23, 2023

Jorge Perez, 40, of Navasota, formerly of Dickenson, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. A memorial service honoring his legacy will begin at 10am, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Armando Villa. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Jorge Perez, was born on Thursday, December 23, 1982, to Lino and Doris...

Mr. Barry Gene Willis

Mr. Barry Gene Willis

Jul 11, 2023

Barry Willis, 64, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in College Station. A visitation will be from 6 to 8PM, Friday, July 14, 2023, with his funeral service at 10AM, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Enon Cemetery in Iola. Pastor John High will officiate. Services are in the care of...