Obituaries

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Nov 1, 2024

Surrounded by the family he loved so deeply, Thomas Brooks Moore passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on November 1,2024, at 4:55pm. A man who loved and lived according to Scripture now lives in the truth of II Corinthians 5:18, “Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be absent from the body and...

Kay McKinney

Kay McKinney

Oct 28, 2024

Kay McKinney, 89, of Plantersville, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at her residence. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Nobles Funeral Chapel with John Botkin officiating. Interment will immediately...

Felipe Villegas

Felipe Villegas

Oct 26, 2024

Felipe Villegas, 78, of Navasota, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Spring, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10 am, Saturday, November 2, 2024, and the funeral service at 11 am, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Service arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Felipe was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico...

Joel Medina

Joel Medina

Oct 25, 2024

Joel Medina, 40, of Navasota, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in St. Luke’s The Woodlands. The visitation will begin at 5 pm, with the Rosary Recited at 7 pm, on Monday, November 4, 2024. Funeral Service will begin at 11 am, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Both services will be in the Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in...

Charles Owen Thornhill

Charles Owen Thornhill

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Owen Thornhill was born November 23rd 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He entered  heavens gates on October 23rd 2024, in College Station.

He was a Navy veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Charles passed, surrounded by his immediate family full of love.

Charles is survived by his wife of 40 years Patti Schwinn Thornhill, his children Sarah Worley...

Steven W. Bunch

Steven W. Bunch

Oct 20, 2024

Steven W. Bunch, 62, of Navasota, passed away Sunday, October 20, at his home.  Cremation services have been entrusted to Nobles Funeral Chapel, and a celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Navasota Lions Club Hall.

Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Oct 18, 2024

William Monroe “Bill” Foster, loving and devoted father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on October 18, 2024, in Anderson, Texas at the age of 80.

Bill was born on September 26, 1944, in Shiro, Texas, to Thurman Allie Foster and Addie Ardelle Hair.

Bill graduated from Anderson-Shiro High School in 1962 and went on to attend...

Francisco Martinez - Borjas

Francisco Martinez - Borjas

Oct 17, 2024

Francisco Martinez-Borjas, 58, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Bryan. Visitation will begin at the family home in Bryan at 4 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the family will remain vigil with Franciso throughout the night. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Bryan....

Kenneth Randall Priem

Kenneth Randall Priem

Oct 14, 2024

Kenneth Randall Priem

September 11, 1941 - October 14, 2024

Kenneth was born in Austin, Tx, on September 11, 1941, to Gottlieb Henry and Ava Lee Priem.

He was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 14, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife Judy McCracken Priem and his eldest daughter M'linda Kathleen Priem. He is survived...

Dorothy Juanita "Nita" Burnett

Dorothy Juanita "Nita" Burnett

Oct 4, 2024

Dorothy Juanita “Nita” Burnett, 84, of Houston, passed away Friday, October 4, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, in Lee Cemetery in Walker County. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Nita was born in Richards, TX, on August 29, 1940, to Charles “Red” Hogue and Zelma Juanita (Harman) Hogue, and...

Jenna K. Gregory

Jenna K. Gregory

Sep 27, 2024

Jenna Gregory, 54, of Plantersville, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 12 noon, on Saturday October 12, 2024, at the family property in Plantersville. Cremation services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Jenna was born on Saturday July 25th, 1970 to her parents, Jimmie James and Ruth Brownell Browne in...

Charles E. Leiber

Charles E. Leiber

Sep 18, 2024

Charles Edward Leiber, devoted husband, loving father, proud Scooter, and dear friend to all, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2024, in Navasota, TX surrounded by his family at the age of 67.

Charles Leiber was born on March 29, 1957, in Navasota, TX, to Edward Leiber and Janet Stegemoller Leiber.

Charles graduated from Navasota High School in 1975....

Thomas William "Tommy" Voelter

Thomas William "Tommy" Voelter

Sep 3, 2024

Mr. Tommy Voelter, 91, of Navasota, passed away Tuesday, September 3, at Navasota Nursing & Rehab.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 7, at 10:30 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Anderson with Rev. Matthias Dinger officiating.

Tommy was born on July 7, 1933, in Anderson, Texas, and was a lifelong Grimes County resident. He was the owner...

Kenneth Harlan Clary

Kenneth Harlan Clary

Aug 31, 2024

Kenneth Clary, 73, of Navasota, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Navasota. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Memorial services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM, with David Dickson, Jr. officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. 

Kenneth was born in Huntsville, Texas,...

Harlan James Jochen

Harlan James Jochen

Aug 31, 2024

Harlan James Jochen, a proud father, devoted husband and dear friend, passed peacefully at his home with family at his side on Saturday, the 31st of August 2024, at the age of 72.

Born in Weimer, Texas on the 18th of August to parents Nelson and Alice. Harlan and his two sisters grew up in Schulenberg on their family's ranch, which...

Marcia Wynell Newton-White

Marcia Wynell Newton-White

Aug 30, 2024

Marcia White, 67, of Navasota, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home in Navasota. A Memorial Service will be held at County Line Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA on Saturday, October 12th at 11am. Cremation services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Marcia White was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on August 11, 1957, to her...

Barbara Jean Cummins

Barbara Jean Cummins

Aug 22, 2024

Barbara Jean Cummins, affectionately known as Bobbie, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 22, 2024, at the age of 85. 

Born on July 7, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother whose warm presence and unwavering support touched the lives of all those who called her Mema.  

In her years, Bobbie served as...

Richard Spradlin

Richard Spradlin

Aug 20, 2024

Richard Spradlin, 84, of Navasota, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in St. Luke’s Health – The Vintage, in Houston. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Toy...

Sherman Laroy Isenburg

Sherman Laroy Isenburg

Aug 18, 2024

Sherman Isenburg, 76, of Navasota, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Grimes County. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2024, with the funeral service at 10am, Friday, August 23, 2024, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery where Sherman will be laid to rest along side his son...

LaNell Jean Szymczak

LaNell Jean Szymczak

Aug 13, 2024

We celebrate the life and legacy of LaNell Jean (Mueller) Szymczak, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and a pillar of strength within her community who passed on August 13, 2024. Born on July 23, 1952, in Brenham, TX, LaNell graduated from Brenham High School in 1970, and dedicated over 40 years to a successful career in the banking...