Obituaries

Apr 13, 2026

William Joseph Coufal, 84 of La Grange, lost his battle with esophageal cancer on April l3, 2026. He was born on April 13,1942. He passed away peacefully at his home on his 84th birthday.

William was a proud Sergeant in the United States Army, a talented carpenter and an avid fisherman. He mostly loved spending time with his grandchildren. William was...

Apr 10, 2026

An obituary for Roderic Brian Coleman is pending at this time.

Apr 4, 2026

James David Wilhelm, 65 of La Grange, passed away April 4, 2026 after a 5-month long battle of liver and lung cancer.

He was born April 30, 1960 in Kermit, Texas to James and Dora (Holmes) Wilhelm.

He was baptized at New Testament Baptist Church (presently known as Crosspoint) in 1982.

He is preceded in death by his parents James A. Wilhelm and...

Mar 31, 2026

Carolyn Lee Stanley, a beloved homemaker known for her kindness and devotion to family, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Columbus, Texas. Born on February 11, 1946, in Hallettsville, Texas, Carolyn's life was marked by warmth, dedication and an enduring passion for those she loved.

Carolyn was a graduate of Hallettsville High School and furthered her education at Victoria Community...

Mar 27, 2026

Gabriel Joseph Mica, born October 27, 1982, in Houston, Texas, crossed over on March 26, 2026, in Flatonia, Texas.

Gabriel will be remembered for his 15 years of dedicated service with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Union Pacific, and most of all for the love, loyalty, and devotion he gave to his family.

He is survived by his parents, Robert...

Mar 24, 2026

Donna Lee (Brandes) Bridwell, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in West Point, Texas, on March 24, 2026. Born on March 1, 1943, in East Bernard, Texas, Donna lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a passion for her heritage and interests.

Donna was the loving wife of the late Dr. Jack...

Mar 21, 2026

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Stephanie Leeann Graven, who entered into heaven on March 21, 2026. Born in Fullerton, California, on November 22, 1983, and raised in Ontario, Stephanie was a proud graduate of Ontario High School. Stephanie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Gary and Mary...

Mar 8, 2026

John Roland Taylor, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully in his home in Austin, Texas, on March 8, 2026, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his family and cherished doggies “Nice Nala” and “Rosebud”. Born on December 6, 1937, in La Grange, Texas, John was a proud descendant of a German pioneer family that...

Feb 17, 2026

Joy Camille Hostetter, a beloved homemaker, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026, in Muldoon, Texas. She was born on July 29, 1940, in Houston, Texas, and dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving her community through her unwavering faith.

A wonderful mother and grandmother, Joy centered her life around the love for...

Feb 11, 2026

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13

With these words in our hearts, we announce that Pamela “Pam” Kay Powell, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on February 11, 2026. Pam was born on November 1, 1945,...

Feb 11, 2026

Ray Michael Hostetter, born on August 15, 1935, in Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, on February 11, 2026. He was a man of deep faith, strong convictions, and a lifelong dedication to serving others.

Mike graduated from Pershing High School in Houston. After high school, he honorably served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic for...

Feb 10, 2026

A memorial gathering is scheduled for 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, February 21, 2026 at Texas Farm Bureau Hall in Schulenburg. 

Roberta Anne Taylor, born on January 10, 1968, in Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026, in Columbus, Texas. She was a dedicated and loving mother, whose outgoing and fun personality touched the lives of many. Roberta worked...

Feb 4, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Donna and Thomas Morgan will be held at 11:00 AM, March 14, 2026 at the Cowboy Church on the Rock (13803 US-90, Beaumont, Texas 77713).

Thomas Alvin Morgan, passed away in his home in La Grange, Texas on February 4, 2026, just days shy of his 69th birthday. Born on February 14, 1957, in Galveston, Texas,...

Feb 2, 2026

Beatrice Leal Tamez, 95, was called to the Lord, surrounded by the love and faithfulness of her family on February 2nd, 2026. Bea was born on February 11th, 1930 in Las Violetas, a ranch in the Rio Grande Valley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Crispin "Speedy" Tamez, and her parents Julian Leal and Emilia Turner. She...

Feb 1, 2026

William Keith Finke, 71 of Flatonia, passed away at his home on February 1, 2026.

He was born in Waco on May 8, 1954 to Eugene and Doris (Allison) Finke. He married Bonnie Schwertner on October 27, 1996.

William is survived by his wife and son, Troy Finke (Heather Benson) of Houston.

Peace, love, dove – Keith

Services are under the Care and Direction...

Jan 31, 2026

Darlene Fay Weyand, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in La Grange, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on September 24, 1950, in Giddings, Texas, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Darlene graduated from...

Jan 29, 2026

Our sweet Flora Alice “Maxine” Reeder Strickland, lovingly known as Nany, passed peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born October 25, 1940, in Meridian, Mississippi. After attending Meridian High School in Meridian, she went on to enjoy raising her children as one of her favorite things.

In 1980, Maxine and her husband Bill, began what...

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 14, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Donna and Thomas Morgan will be held at 11:00 AM, March 14, 2026 at the Cowboy Church on the Rock (13803 US-90, Beaumont, Texas 77713).

Donna Jean Morgan, born on December 29, 1957, in Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Woodville, Texas. She led a fulfilling life, retiring from the Texas Department of Corrections,...

Jan 2, 2026

Marian Helen (Froehlich) Appelt passed into heaven to be with her Heavenly Father on January 2, 2026.

She was born December 22, 1934, to Roland and Alma (Teinert) Froehlich in Winchester, Texas.

On August 2, 1955, she married Alfred Charles Appelt of Schulenburg, Texas. She was married to Alfred (A.C.) for 51 years when he passed away in 2006.

Their union was blessed...