Jeffrey was born in Brenham on June 27, 1978, and grew up in Navasota. He began assisting his family at the funeral home at a young age.

After graduating from Navasota High School in 1996, he attended Texas A&M University and received a Bachelors of Science degree in agriculture development in August 2002. Jeffrey then briefly worked for an industrial supply company as an inside sales consultant before making a change in career to the health and life insurance business. 

On August 1, 2005, Jeffrey joined his father Douglas full-time at the family business and graduated with honors from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston in December 2006. 

Jeffrey enjoys spending time with his wife, Natalie, and his three daughters, Alexia, Zoe, and Madelyn. 

Currently, he is serving on the Board of the Navasota I.S.D. Education Foundation. He is active with the Navasota Evening Lion's Club (where he is a Past President), the Navasota Lodge #299 & Washington Lodge #18 A.F. & A.M. (where he is a Past Master, Past District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District 29-B), and the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce (where he is a Past President). 

Jeffrey formerly served with the Board of the Southeast Texas Funeral Directors Association where he served as a Past President, the Texas Funeral Directors Associations Services Inc. where he served as a Past President, the Grimes County Jaycees, the Board of the Grimes St. Joseph Health Care Council, the Board of the Friends of Grimes County, and the Navasota Volunteer Fire Department. 

In 2018, he was awarded the Funeral Director of the Year for the State of Texas by the Texas Funeral Directors Association. He and his family are members of the First Baptist Church of Navasota where he serves as a Deacon. His main concern is that he continues the compassionate service his family has offered so many others throughout the years.

Elvin was born on November 24, 1954 in Austin, TX. He lived in Austin until 1971 when he enlisted in the United States Army. 

After serving four years in the military, he went to work for an air conditioning engineering firm and moved to Houston in 1990. Elvin continued to design air conditioning units until he enrolled at Common Wealth Institute of Funeral Services in 2000. 

After graduating from the mortuary school, he worked for Aldine Funeral Chapel in Houston for five years. Elvin then moved to Navasota and joined the staff at Nobles Funeral Chapel. He loves serving the families of Navasota and being part of the Nobles family.

Ricky Alderete is  excited to be part of this growing community and has an openness to serve you and your family as a funeral director. 

He has served in funeral care for 25 years, spending 16 of those years as a licensed director and crematory operator. Being a family member of Nobles Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is a blessing to him as he serves our community.

Ricky believes that there is no greater commitment he can undertake than to serve your family during a difficult time. Serving with professional compassion, empathy, honesty, integrity, and love are the values he brings to your family. These traits were formed many years ago while in seminary and at the beginning of his career as a funeral director.

He volunteers with the Citizens Fire Alumni Academy Association with the College Station Fire Department (Immediate Past President), Bryan Police Citizens Police Alumni Academy Association (President), Brazos Leadership 2014, BCS Chamber of Commerce, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church (Lector / Cantor).

As a graduate from Bryan High School, The College of Santa Fe (Bachelor of Arts), The University of St. Thomas (Master of Divinity), and Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services (Honorable Mention), Ricky is fully prepared to serve you and your family.

Ricky believes that family and friendships are key to any successful person, and he is most grateful to his parents, siblings, and the abundant nephews and nieces he has in the family. His friendships are important to him, and he honors each one as family.

Yvonne was born in Lakenheath, England, on April 9, 1985, and grew up in Oakland, CA, before relocating to Brenham, TX. 

She began assisting with various companies as an Administrative Assistant at a young age. After graduating from Brenham High School in 2003, she attended Blinn College and received an Associates of Arts degree in Music with an emphasis on vocal performance in August 2007. Yvonne also attended Grand Canyon University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Studies in December 2015. 

She briefly worked for Miller-Joseph Mortuary as an office administrator and funeral associate in Bellville, TX, and Allen & Dave Funeral Home in Brenham, TX, as a funeral associate. Yvonne is currently attending Grand Canyon University while pursuing a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health with emphasis on trauma. 

On October 19, 2022, Yvonne joined the staff at Nobles Funeral Chapel. She enjoys serving the families within the Grimes County area and providing compassion, resources, and emotional comfort through her warm hugs. Most importantly, Yvonne enjoys spending quality time with her family and especially her son, Kishjon, and empowering her friends and others to become the best version of themselves through self-care and self-love.

Steve Johson ministered in Central Texas churches for almost forty years. After his retirement in 2020, he joined the staff at Nobles Funeral Chapel. The son of an Air Force serviceman, Steve was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1957.

Before moving to Navasota, Steve enjoyed his roles as Education Minister, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor. He holds a B.A. in Religion, a Master of Divinity in Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry degree.

Steve and his wife, Lou Vonne, love living in Navasota. Family is their special joy: daughter, Audrey and son-in-law Jamey Yadon (Waco); Isaac and Cristina Johnson, plus their three sons (College Station). Their pastimes include reading, yard work, and enjoying state parks across Texas. Steve serves as secretary for his neighborhood homeowners association.

Steve and Lou Vonne are eager volunteers in their local church. Steve still preaches occasionally in area pulpits. Serving families through Nobles Funeral Chapel is a natural extension of his vocation as pastor.