Obituaries
Gayle E Tittle
June 9, 2025
Gayle Eugene Tittle of Centerville, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 9, 2025, one week following his 99th birthday. Family and close friends attended his final birthday party, and he enjoyed it thoroughly. Gayle was born June 2, 1926, to John and Ruth Tittle in Vilas, Texas, a rural community just outside of Temple. He attended...
Ezekiel Edward Suarez
June 7, 2025
Ezekiel Edward Suarez, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on April 7, 1985, in Houston, Texas, to loving parents Edward Jr. and Theora Marie (Goodwin) Suarez. He left this world on June 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and countless cherished memories.
Raised in the vibrant and bustling surroundings of Houston, Ezekiel graduated from Chavez...
Joe Hofferek
May 29, 2025
A Celebration of a Life Well Lived
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Bill Hofferek, a cherished soul whose life touched countless hearts and whose legacy will endure for generations to come. Joe passed away on May 29, 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of kindness, love, achievement, and devotion to family.
A funeral mass will...
Judy Elaine Hill
May 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Elaine Hill, who left this world on May 26, 2025, in Bryan, Texas, following an extended illness. Born on March 26, 1941, in Houston, Texas, Judy was a beloved daughter of the late John Bennett and Willie Faye (Wallace) Bouse. She was also preceded in death by her...
Jimmy Dale Pickett
May 26, 2025
Jimmy Dale Pickett, 68, of Houston, Texas passed away on May 26, 2025, in Houston, Texas. He was born on October 15, 1956, in Jacksonville, Texas to JD and Marlene Jean (Melcher) Pickett.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Kathleen Pickett of Houston, Texas; daughter, Kasey Pickett Armstrong (Brandon) of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Jude Jensen, Layla Blake, Tate Walker, and baby...
Donald Lee Martin, Jr.
May 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Lee "DJ" Martin Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world on May 19, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on October 3, 1978, in Houston, Texas, to Donald Sr. and Theresa (Emerson) Martin, DJ was a man who lived life on his own terms, balancing a...
James Doss Douthitt
May 18, 2025
James Doss "J.D." Douthitt departed this life on May 18, 2025, at the age of 85 years. He was born on May 7, 1940, in Flynn, Texas, to the late Averil and Mary (Grimes) Douthitt. Raised in the Flynn area, J.D. was a proud graduate of Normangee High School, where he laid the foundation for a life characterized by hard...
Don Allen Rossow
May 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Don Allen Rossow, who departed this life peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 19, 1944, in Gonzales, Texas, to John Richard and Mildred Alice (Froehner) Rossow, Don lived a life characterized by dedication, passion, and love for his family and community.
Don was an esteemed electrical...
Amalia Reyes Sigford
May 15, 2025
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Amalia "Molly" Limas Reyes Sigford, who departed peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 15, 1947, in Bryan, Texas, Amalia was the cherished daughter of Mage and Delores (Cadriel) Limas.
Amalia was much more than a homemaker. She was a...
Venita Ann Bartmess
May 8, 2025
Venita Ann Bartmess left this world to join God on May 8, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. She was born Venita Ann Richmond, in Oakwood, Texas on November 11, 1943. She was the daughter of Madeline Powell of Oakwood, granddaughter of Annie Edge of Grapeland, and great-granddaughter of Floria Garrett of Grapeland.
Venita was a kind and loving daughter, sister, mother, wife...
Delores Ann Ackley
May 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Delores Ann (Hull) Ackley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, who departed her earthly home for a heavenly one on May 4, 2025, surrounded by her dear family. Delores was born on February 17, 1953, in Harris County, Texas, to James Maxie Hull Jr. and Annie...
Arthur Russell "Art" Little
April 24, 2025
Art was a lot of things: an army man, railroad worker, a welder and fabricator, a celebrated Vietnam War veteran, and most importantly, a beloved family man.
Art accomplished it all through his hard work and raw talent in spite of growing up in circumstances that would have crushed a lesser man. Art did not see obstacles as barriers: he used...
Tommy Pascal Sherman
April 19, 2025
Tommy Sherman, a beloved member of the Centerville community, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on December 12, 1945, in Palestine, Texas, to A.C. "Buck" and Mary (Tubbs) Sherman. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Centerville, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Tommy dedicated thirty-one years...
Virginia Lee Keeling
April 13, 2025
Virginia Lee (Kays) Keeling was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on April 28, 1947, to parents, Fred and Elizabeth Maxine (Pitt) Kays, who were from New Mexico. She graduated from Brazosport High School in Lake Jackson, Texas, and from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Virginia met her future husband, Mickey Keeling, while attending college. After marrying, they lived in Rolla,...
Michael Wayne Burk
April 10, 2025
Michael Wayne Burk, born on April 11, 1951, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Robert Earl and Rosalind P. (Phares) Burk, passed away on April 10, 2025, at his home in Trinity, Texas. He lived a life dedicated to his work as an acoustic ceiling installer, a profession he took pride in throughout his career in the construction industry.
In 1977, Michael made...
Leo Donald Noey
March 31, 2025
It is with a heavy heart, yet a spirit of celebration, that we announce the passing of Leo Donald Noey, 87, of Centerville, Texas. Leo peacefully departed this world on March 31, 2025. Born on July 6, 1937, to Oscar and Freddie (Stokley) Noey in Leon County, Texas, Leo devoted his life to the joy of giving and the warmth...
Mary Jo Bell
March 30, 2025
Mary Jo Bell was born August 26, 1934, near Flo in Leon County, Texas. She died March 30, 2025, in Centerville, Texas. Mary Jo was the fifth child of her parents, William Ernest and Mary Adeline “Lina” Johnson Bell. She spent her childhood in Leon County, and attended school in Centerville. When she was a teenager, her parents moved to...
Lillian "Fredaleen" Madden
March 27, 2025
Fredaleen Madden, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 99 years. Born on October 10, 1925, in Marquez, Texas, to Oscar and Freddie (Stokley) Noey, Fredaleen lived a full and vibrant life, primarily in the Marquez area.
A longtime member of the Marquez Church of Christ, Fredaleen was known for...
Glenda Youvon Clark
March 21, 2025
Glenda Culton Clark was born in Leona, Texas, on March 16, 1952, to proud and loving parents, Georgia and Uben Culton Sr. She was affectionately called “Junnie” by family and friends.
At an early age, she accepted Christ, and attended Hillary chapel United Methodist Church in Leona, Texas. She attended Leona and Washington Perkins Elementary schools, later graduating from Frederick Douglass...
Janice Ann Rose
March 19, 2025
Janice A. Rose, born on June 17, 1940, in Houston, Texas, to Walter Ivan and Minnie Marie (Smith) Peppers, departed peacefully from this world on March 19, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. She was 84 years old. Janice was a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, and a treasured friend to many. Her life was a tapestry woven with...
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