Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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