Obituaries

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...

Jean St. John Larrabee

Jean St. John Larrabee

Aug 10, 2024

Jean St. John Larrabee, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2024 in College Station, Texas. Daughter of the late David B. St. John and Mary Thompson St. John, she was born February 12, 1927 in Calloway County, Kentucky. The family lived in Paris, Tennessee, where Jean attended and graduated from Grove High School. She attended Murray State University, then...

Nina Danford Lonis

Nina Danford Lonis

Aug 5, 2024

Nina Danford Lonis, 93, of Navasota, met Jesus on Monday, August 5, 2024, in Navasota. Graveside service will be held at 11 am, Friday, August 16, 2024, in Morton Cemetery in Richmond. Services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Nina Faye was born to William Robinson and Mary Etta Ross Robinson in Brazoria, TX. She was the last of...

Modesta Villegas

Modesta Villegas

Aug 3, 2024

Modesta Villegas, 72, of Navasota, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in her home. 

Her family requested they celebrate her life on her birthday of 73 years; with a visitation beginning at 10am, followed by her Celebration of Life Service at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 10, 2024, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Services are...

Lisa Buttafuoco Seigle

Lisa Buttafuoco Seigle

Aug 3, 2024

Mrs. Lisa Buttafuoco Seigle, 57, of Willis, Texas passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. Visitation with family and friends will be on Friday, August 9, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plantersville. A Parish Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass in celebration of her life will be Saturday, August...

Sharon Cunningham Swank Backhus

Sharon Cunningham Swank Backhus

Aug 2, 2024

Sharon Cunningham Swank Backhus was born on August 4th, 1947, in Austin, Texas to Benjamin F. Swank, Jr. and Ida Mae Harris Swank and died on August 2nd, 2024, in her beloved hometown of Navasota, Texas. She was 76 years old.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, August 5th at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota....

Roy Donald Seal

Roy Donald Seal

Aug 1, 2024

Roy Donald Seal, 87, Army Veteran, Tarleton graduate, shootist, construction engineer, died August 1, 2024, in his home. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Hico Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Arrangements are entrusted to Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Roy was born on September 3, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma on an Indian reservation hospital. He spent his last month’s...

Sewell E. Stewart

Sewell E. Stewart

Jul 26, 2024

Mr. Sewell E. Stewart, 80, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, in Bryan. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 30, beginning at 11:30 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church in Keith. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM at the church with Rev. Jeff Morgan officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral...

Glenn Garlin Vaughn, Jr.

Glenn Garlin Vaughn, Jr.

Jul 24, 2024

Glenn Garlin Vaughn, Jr., 83, of Navasota, TX, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Williams officiating. Lunch will be held at Millican Community Center immediately following funeral services.

Glenn was born January 13, 1941 to both Glenn Vaughn,...

Jon Scott Massey

Jon Scott Massey

Jul 10, 2024

Jon Scott Massey, 60, of Plantersville, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.  Cremation services have been entrusted to Nobles Funeral Chapel

He was preceded in death by his parents Cynthia Ann Tiger of Lubbock, Texas and Jon Massey of Belton, Texas.He leaves behind a wife, Nicole Massey, of Plantersville, Texas. Daughters Kimbra Moon and husband J.C. of Midland, Texas and Brandie...

Virginia Juanette Gaydon

Virginia Juanette Gaydon

Jul 9, 2024

 Virginia Juanette Gaydon, 85, left this world to be with her beloved husband and daughter on Tuesday morning July 9th 2024. She was a devoted wife, a devout Christian, and a most cherished Mammaw to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Juanette was born on July 17, 1938 in Malakoff, TX to Miles and Juanita Vannoy. On March 16, 1957 she...

Rogelio Morales, Sr.

Rogelio Morales, Sr.

Jul 2, 2024

Roy Morales, 60, of Navasota, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Grimes County. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, and the Rosary recited at 7 pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2024; the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, all services at Christ Our Light Catholic Church. Interment will follow in...

Bernard Anthony Berger

Bernard Anthony Berger

Jul 2, 2024

Bernard Anthony Berger, 72, of Navasota, Texas passed away on July 2, 2024, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, Texas. We lost a beloved man who filled many roles including husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bernard was known for his many gifts and his ability to empathize with and support others. He was such a creative and...

Gordon Miller Kelley

Gordon Miller Kelley

Jul 1, 2024

Gordon Kelley, 67, of Shiro, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2026, in Temple after battling cancer. Funeral Services will be at Shiro Baptist Church at 11 am, Friday, July 12, 2024. Interment will follow in the Independence Cemetery in Bedias. Officiating services is Pastor Jay Kott of Shiro Baptist Church. Funeral services are under the direction of Nobles...

Martin Espinosa

Martin Espinosa

Jun 27, 2024

Martin Espinosa, 89, of Navasota, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Navasota. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel with a rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Giovanni...

Geraldine Haney Voelter

Geraldine Haney Voelter

Jun 24, 2024

Our sweet and loving Geraldine Voelter, 94, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, June 24th, 2024 in Huntsville, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, Monday July 1st, 2024 at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Navasota Texas. Services are under the...

John Flores

John Flores

Jun 19, 2024

John Flores, 72, of Navasota, TX, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, TX. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church. A parish rosary will immediately follow at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on...

Billy Ray Gerke

Billy Ray Gerke

Jun 18, 2024

Billy Ray Gerke went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on June 18, 2024. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM, at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Navasota, Texas with Pastor Michael Nemeck officiating.

Billy Ray was born to Julius and Malinda (Zucknick) Gerke on May 15, 1948, in Navasota, Texas. He...

Steven David Schalit

Steven David Schalit

Jun 8, 2024

Steven (Steve) David Schalit passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 08, 2024, with his wife, daughter, and sister by his side. He was born to Marjorie Swiss and Lester Schalit in Vallejo, California, on May 11, 1951. No public service will be held at this time. Cremation services are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.Steve’s life revolved...

Opal Marie Perry

Opal Marie Perry

Jun 8, 2024

Opal Marie Perry, 88, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Navasota. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM, in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Anderson with Pastor Floyd Hoke officiating. Arrangements are under...