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DAVID LEE ZATOPEK

DAVID LEE ZATOPEK

On Dec. 12, 2023, David Lee Zatopek’s soul ascended to the holy embrace of his beloved Jesus. His prayers were answered; he has joined his mother and father and is now cradled in the loving arms of God the Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary. David ‘s work and service to God on Earth is done, and he was prepared and accepted his new role with the Almighty. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

STEVE URBAN

Steve James Urban, Jr. (Sonny) 87, of Columbus, Texas passed away at Parkview Manor in Weimar, Texas on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

JOYCE LILIE DEHMER

JOYCE LILIE DEHMER

Joyce Lilie Dehmer, 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023 in Columbus Texas. She was born on Nov. 18, 1935 to Henry Lilie and Lillian (Holub) Lilie in Columbus, Texas. Joyce grew up in Alleyton and attended school in Columbus graduating in 1953. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

DARRELL RAY PAGEL

DARRELL RAY PAGEL

Darrell Ray Pagel of Eagle Lake, loving husband, father, stepfather and grandfather, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023 at the age of 56 from his battle with stomach cancer. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

RICHARD CARLTON BARNES

RICHARD CARLTON BARNES

Richard Carlton Barnes, 85, of Weimar, Texas formerly of West Columbia passed away on Dec. 9, 2023 at OSA Heritage Homes, located in Katy, Texas, after a prolonged illness. He was born on Feb. 6, 1938 in Damon, Texas to Richard and Elva Barnes. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

CAROLYN DUYKA AUSTIN

CAROLYN DUYKA AUSTIN

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Carolyn Duyka Austin of Eagle Lake, Texas. She was 76 years old and passed away during hospice care in The Woodlands, Texas on Dec. 2, 2023. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

BOBETTE “BOBBIE” (SENF) BARTEN

BOBETTE “BOBBIE” (SENF) BARTEN

Bobette “Bobbie” (Senf) Barten, a beautiful woman with a heart of gold, a smile to remember, and loved by many. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

HERBERT HELMCAMP

HERBERT HELMCAMP

Herbert E. Helmcamp, Jr., was born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Houston, Texas to parents Herbert and Beatrice Helmcamp. Most of his childhood memories were of going to his Grandpa Helmcamp’s farm in Sedan; hunting rabbits, sitting with Grandpa on the porch or by the woodstove, visiting Oakland, camping and fishing on the Brazos River with his parents, older brother C. W., Uncle Leon, Aunt Mary, and cousin Leonard Helmcamp. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

ARLEN GENE BRUNE

ARLEN GENE BRUNE

Arlen Gene Brune was born to Arno and Alice Mae (Reeder) Brune on July 20, 1944 in La Grange, Texas. He saddled up for his last ride on Nov. 18, 2023 at the age of 79. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM

EWALD JOE SCHERTZ

EWALD JOE SCHERTZ

Ewald Joe Schertz, 86, of Frelsburg, Texas, passed away on Nov. 20, 2023 at his home in Frelsburg. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM

SYLVESTER TRUMAN PARR

SYLVESTER TRUMAN PARR

Sylvester Truman Parr, age 78, of Weimar, Texas, formerly of Cat Spring, peacefully passed away, leaving a legacy of love and dedication. Born to Claude and Leara Parr, Sylvester spent 26 years as a devoted employee of the San Bernard Electric Cooperative, where his strong work ethic and commitment shone through. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM

ELIAS ESPINOSA

Elias Espinosa, age 64, of Columbus passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in an Austin hospital. He was born on Nov.14, 1958, in Seymoure, Texas to the late Petronillo and Eloisa Yanez Espinosa. 11/15/2023 12:00 AM

JEARLDINE (JONES) RANDOLPH

JEARLDINE (JONES) RANDOLPH

Jearldine (Jones) Randolph was born on Feb. 6, 1942 by midwife in Matthews to Ernest Jones and Frankie King. 11/15/2023 12:00 AM

JOSEPH LEE TILL

JOSEPH LEE TILL

Joseph Lee Till, age 76, passed away on Nov. 11, 2023. Joe was born to Leo and Elizabeth Till on Feb. 6, 1947 in El Campo, TX. Joe grew up in Nada, TX and became a long-term resident of Weimar, TX for more than 50 years. He married his best friend, “Sissy” Mae (Jackson) Till on July 20, 1985. 11/15/2023 12:00 AM

DAVID GENE NEW

David Gene New, 67, of Columbus, Texas, was called home in August 2023. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

LLYOD DANIEL JOHNSON

LLYOD DANIEL JOHNSON

Lloyd Daniel Johnson’s life and lasting legacy was celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 near his home in Temple, TX. He passed away, peacefully, at the age of 88. He honorably served Colorado County in law enforcement in the 1970’s. He was featured in numerous local newspaper articles having been responsible for several drug busts, including articles which were recently unearthed as part of the Time Capsule from 1973. His oldest son helped to bury the time capsule when he was a student at Columbus Elementary. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

AUGUST JONES

August Henry Jones, Sr., 94, of Bernardo, passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. He was born on Feb. 6, 1929, and delivered by a midwife in his family home in Bernardo. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

SHARON RUTH GRAHMANN

SHARON RUTH GRAHMANN

Sharon Ruth Grahmann passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2023. She was born Aug. 5, 1944 to Ruth and Lawrence Grubert in Yoakum, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Cecilia Grahmann. Sharon is survived by her husband of 58 years, Fred Grahmann, her children Tina Stavinoha (Leroy), Michael Grahmann (Sonia), Joshua Grahmann (Ashley) and Shari Grahmann, her grandchildren Jordan Grahmann, Alicia Mattke, Camille Grahmann, Amelia Stavinoha, Emma Grahmann, Robert Stavinoha, Faith Grahmann, Maren Grahmann, her brother Larry Grubert (Doris) and her sister Debbie Lucke (Kenny). 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

JOHN NOSKA

John Dillion Noska, 28, of Rock Island, Texas passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Pearland, Texas. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

LYNDA CARROLL HOVEY COUNTS

LYNDA CARROLL HOVEY COUNTS

Lynda Carroll Hovey Counts passed away on Oct. 7, 2023, at the age of 83. Lynda was born in Houston on Aug. 10,1940 to Ivan and Louise Hovey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Richard Counts. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

TOM HOLLAND

Tom L. Holland, 100, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on Oct. 8, 2023 in Conroe. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM