Obituaries
Hilario "Larry" Cantu, Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Larry Cantu Jr., 66, of Navasota, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Family will receive guests during visiting hours, from 5pm to 7 pm, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and his Life Celebration Service with TDCJ Honors will begin at 11am, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Officiating the funeral service is...
John Patrick Lewis
Apr 20, 2026
John Patrick Lewis, 69, of Bedias, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in his home. No public service is scheduled at this time. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
A full obituary is soon to follow.
Josephine A. Zaragoza
Apr 18, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of our beloved sister in Christ, Josephine Arispe Zaragoza, who entered her eternal home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 86. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by the family and friends who cherished her deeply. After a lifetime of faithful service and missionary devotion,...
Emma Del Floyd Vaughn
Apr 15, 2026
Emma Del Floyd Vaughn, 101, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM with Pastor Marco Barnes officiating. Inurnment will...
Wanda Louise Wilson Byers
Apr 9, 2026
Our beloved 'Ma'...-
Wanda Louise Wilson Byers, 95, of Navasota, TX went to her final resting place on April 9, 2026, while at home surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will...
Janey Louise (Gripp) Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Janey Smith, 87, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in her home after a brief battle with cancer. Graveside service celebrating her life will be at 11:00 am, Friday, April 11, 2026, at Oak Park Cemetery in Alvin, TX where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Vodie La Von Smith. Services are in the...
James Ray Young
Apr 4, 2026
James Ray Young, 77, of Navasota, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 24, at 11:00 AM at Faith Outreach Christian Center with Pastor Henry Sanders officiating.
Thomas Patrick Baca
Mar 28, 2026
Thomas Patrick Baca, known to most as Pat, was born on April 15, 1949, in Navasota, Texas. He passed away on March 28,2026, just shy of his 77th birthday. Visitation with family and friends will be held Monday, April 6, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will...
Leon William Gorney
Mar 27, 2026
Leon William Gorney, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Navasota, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert...
Dick Lindsey
Mar 25, 2026
Ronald Richard “Dick” Lindsey, Sr., passed away on March 25, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow in Old Oakland Cemetery with Mr. Ricky Alderete...
Mark Allen Heinrich
Mar 22, 2026
Mark Allen Heinrich, age 67, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Navasota, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Zion Cemetery...
Danny Bailey
Mar 19, 2026
Danny Bailey, 80, of Richards, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, March 26, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, at 10:00 AM at Shiro Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Kott officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in Richards Fairview Cemetery....
Shirley Jean Essman
Mar 18, 2026
Shirley Jean Essman (Chernosky) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and great caregivers at St Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, Wednesday Mar 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Essman, Sr., parents August and Willie Mae Chernosky of Sugar Land, and brother-in-law Melvin Mayhood of Sugar Land. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Essman of Washington,...
Daniel Lee "Stump" Prescott
Mar 18, 2026
Daniel Lee "Stump" Prescott, 79, of Anderson passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, and quiet wisdom. Visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Nobles Funeral Chapel from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 10:00...
Evelyn Elaine Emshoff Russell
Mar 15, 2026
Evelyn Elaine Emshoff Russell, 75, of Bryan, formerly of Navasota, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born March 3, 1951, the daughter of Will and Sophie Becker Emshoff. Visitation will begin at 1 pm, with the funeral service at 2 pm, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow in Zion...
Betty Mann Worbington Burkhalter
Mar 10, 2026
Betty Mann Worbington Burkhalter, 87, of Caldwell, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A private memorial service will be scheduled by the family at a later date.
Betty was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 29, 1938, to Harold Loren Mann, Sr. and Marjorie Spencer Mann. Betty’s family relocated to Texas when she was 14...
Kathy Ann Tiller
Mar 10, 2026
Kathy Ann Tiller, 59, of Navasota, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Visitation with family and friends will be held between 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Madeley Chapel in Oakland Cemetery. Services will begin immediately following visitation at 2:00 PM in the Madeley Chapel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nobles Funeral...
David Dickson
Mar 2, 2026
David Dickson, Jr., earned his heavenly wings on Monday, March 2, 2026.
David was born to David Sr. and Vernel on January 9, 1938, in Anderson, TX. He graduated from Richards High School in 1955. He enrolled in Texas Southern University and left his studies to join the United States Air Force. After his service, he returned to Texas Southern University,...
Austin "Chick" Joseph Storey
Mar 1, 2026
Austin "Chick" Storey, 86, of Navasota, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Navasota. No public service is scheduled at this time. Cremation services are in the care of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
Charlie Edward Fajkus
Feb 25, 2026
Charlie Edward Fajkus, 79, of Navasota and formerly of Bellville for over 45 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in College Station, Texas.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Nobles Funeral Chapel. No public services are scheduled at this time.
Charlie was born on October 19, 1946, in Houston, Texas, to Charlie Adolf Fajkus and Helen Holick. He proudly served...
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