Memorial Oaks Chapel

Crockett William Abraham, 6 years old, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 24, 2026, at his home in Independence, Texas, surrounded by his parents and brothers. Born on April 15, 2019, in Houston, Texas, Crockett was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. In his 6 short years of life, he lived fully and loved deeply. He was known for his love of hunting and fishing. He was an accomplished artist with a quick and witty sense of humor. He had a brilliant mind and genuine love and knowledge of the outdoors, animals, bugs, and dinosaurs. He made those around him feel seen, loved and important. Crockett is survived by his adoring parents Charles William "Chuck" Abraham and...

Wallace Carr Burgoyne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 86 in Houston, TX surrounded by family. A service celebrating Carr's life will be held at The Church of St. John the Divine on Thursday December 18, 2025, at 3pm.

James Frederick Arens, M.D. passed away on July 27, 2025, in his home in Brenham, Texas due to complications of congestive heart failure, renal failure and pneumonia. He was born in the home of his maternal grandparents in Hamel, Minnesota on April 20, 1934, to Frederick (Fritz) & Aurelia Arens. He grew up with his sister, Ellen Margaret Arens. After high school, he attended the Crosier Seminary in Onamia, Minnesota before attending Creighton University where he also graduated from Medical School in 1959. He then completed a rotating internship at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. Next, he completed a two-year anesthesiology residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA...

Mavis Lucille Kaminczak, 81, passed away on October 10, 2024, in Brenham, Texas. Mavis is survived by her husband , Tom; children, Steve Kaminczak and wife, Laura Hughes; Kathy Kaminczak, Annette Mayfield and Sandra Mayfield; grandson, Garrett Hughes; brother, John Terrell Slaughter, Jr. and wife Jane; and nephews, Scott Terrell Slaughter and John David Slaughter. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Alvin "Scooter" Schroeder, 82, passed away June15, 2024. Services will be Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brenham, Texas. For a complete obituary please visit the website for Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.

Virginia "Ginny" Elverson Welch, a beloved member of the Burton community, passed away on May 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication. Born on March 22, 1950, in Houston, TX, to Robin Andrew Elverson and Virginia Lee Thompson, Ginny's life was marked by a deep connection to nature and a passion for nurturing its beauty. Ginny pursued her education at Florida Southern University, where she earned a bachelor's degree, laying the foundation for her career as a skilled landscaper. Her hands transformed countless gardens and green spaces, each one bearing the imprint of her creativity and care. On January 13, 1979, Ginny embarked on a lifelong journey of love and...

Lanella Spinks Gray was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning, April 6, 2024, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. The beloved daughter of William Milton Spinks and Lillian Calvert Spinks, Lanella grew up in Kilgore, Texas during the East Texas oil boom, later contributing her stories about growing up in East Texas to the book, Just Between Us: Stores and Memories from the Texas Pines. She was a member of the famed Kilgore College Rangerettes in 1952, appearing with the Rangerettes on the Ed Sullivan Show, before attending Baylor University to study under legendary director and theater innovator, Dr. Paul Baker. Thus, began her lifelong...

AGNES BRACHER BARRETT - May 18, 1923 - March 15, 2024 Agnes Bracher Barrett, 100, passed away peacefully on March 15 at The Delaney at Georgetown Village in Georgetown, Texas where she had resided the past year. She was born on May 18, 1923, in Wallis, Texas to Emily Hodde Bracher and William Paul Bracher. After graduating from Port Lavaca High School where the family resided on a farm for many years, she attended and graduated from Texas State College for Women (now TWU) in Denton, Texas in 1944 with a B.S. degree in Business Education and a minor in Economics. She spent summer vacations studying Spanish at the Interamerican University in Saltillo, Mexico, Institute of San Miguel de...

Eugene David Bednar 9/23/1932-2/19/2024 After a long, full, life of wandering and returning home, Gene Bednar will return home to Latium, Texas, one last time Saturday, March 2, where he will be buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cemetery. The family is grateful to Ascension Seton Hospital and Compassus Hospice for the loving care they provided during Gene's final days. For more details: memorialoakschapel.com.

Eugene David Bednar 9/23/1932-2/19/2024 After a long, full, life of wandering and returning home, Gene Bednar will return home to Latium, Texas, one last time March 2, where he will be buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. For more details: Memorialoakschapel.com.

The sun set one last time for David Michael Dickson in Brenham, Texas on January 28, 2024. Dave was born May 4, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Hazel L. and Jacob Dickson. Growing up in Chicago he developed a passion for baseball and was a loyal Cubs fan, though you would often find him cheering for his southside White Sox too. When Dave was not watching baseball, collecting baseball cards, or corresponding with his favorite baseball players, he was playing baseball. His love of the diamond followed him through his time at Rich Central High School where he was a proud second baseman for the championship baseball team and built many of his lifelong friendships. It was...

Bobby L Bredthauer went to be with his Savior on January 16, 2024.Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19th. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Rehburg with burial following in the church cemetery. He was with Texas A & M University, Soil & Crop Science Department, in Cotton Research. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main St., Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Carl E. Schomburg, 95 died on Jan. 4, 2024 in Brenham, Tx. He was a retired University Professor from the University of Houston. He is survived by his wife, Anne Schomburg and nephews & niece. Family will have visitation from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 7th at Memorial Oaks Chapel. He will have a Graveside Service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8th at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham, Tx.

David Flinnoye Hopkins, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday November 26th, 2023 at the age of 83. A visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX on Tuesday December 12th with the family present from 5 - 7 pm. David was born on April 15th, 1940 in Houston, TX to his beloved mother Elizabeth Stockton Deavers and father David Flinnoye Hopkins, Sr. His childhood was spent around the country before most of his formative years in Galveston, TX. He graduated from Ball High School in 1958 and held many fond memories there centered around the beach and singing in various school and church choirs. He got to Texas A&M as fast as he could upon graduating and was a proud...

Frances Ann Navratil Bredthauer was born on May 2, 1930, in Brenham, Texas, to the late Annie Mae Navratil Gouldson and Frank Joseph Navratil. She passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 93. Frances grew up in Brenham where she enjoyed small town life, dear friends, and an authentic, old-fashioned sense of community. She was educated in the Brenham public schools, Blinn College, and the University of Texas at Austin. During her senior year at Brenham High School, she was elected Football Sweetheart by the 1947 football team, and was a majorette and twirler in the marching band. Frances served as Queen of Music when the Brenham Concert Band, under the...

Frances Ann Navratil Bredthauer was born on May 2, 1930, in Brenham, Texas. She passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 93. A private graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 11 at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham., Texas. A full obituary will be published in Sunday's edition. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham, TX 77833. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Lura Smith, age 86, passed away on July 9, 2023. A celebration of life is scheduled for August 5, 2023 at Friendship Baptist Church, 1071 Friendship Loop, Villa Platte, Louisiana 70586. Visitation is at 1:00 PM, service at 2:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. Lura was born on July 23, 1936 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to parents Lelius and Elizabeth Guillory. She grew up in Pine Prairie, Louisiana and spent the majority of her life there. She moved to Chappell Hill, Texas in 2018 to live with her daughter, Vickey Smith. Lura married Elvin Lee Smith and they made their home in Pine Prairie, Louisiana. Lura and Elvin were blessed with three daughters. Lura's number...

Vernell Mertz, 90, of Brenham, Texas, passed from this earth on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Vernell was born on October 24, 1932 to Waldemar and Etta Noak in Round Top, Texas. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30th, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 31st, also at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating. A private burial for family will follow. Vernell is survived by sons, Welton Mertz, Jimmie Mertz (Sue), Glenn Mertz, Darrell Mertz, Mark Mertz (Theresa); daughters, Karen Dittfurth (Steven), Melissa Baginski (Mike), and Loretta Mertz. She is also survived by 13...

Gus Franklin Mutscher age 90 died peacefully on February 26, 2023 in Brenham, Texas. Over the course of his life, he was a salesman, legislator, cattle rancher, baseball player, father, grandfather, judge, and philanthropist. He was known as a charming leader who had the ability to quickly connect with people of all backgrounds. For more than 25 years he served the citizens of the state of Texas as an elected official. A six-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, he served as Speaker during the 61st and 62nd legislatures. He subsequently served for 12 years as County Judge of Washington County. Gus was born within the Washington County community of William Penn, Texas in 1932...

Marvin Moon, 82, passed away on January 4, 2023. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on January 21, 2023 at 11:00 am. The family looks forward to visiting with you and hearing stories at the reception following the service. Marvin was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He loved his family and his country. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Services are in care of Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham TX 77833 979-836-4564 www.MemorialOaksChapel.com

Marvin Moon, 82, passed away on January 4, 2023. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on January 21, 2023 at 11:00 am. The family looks forward to visiting with you and hearing stories at the reception following the service. Marvin was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He loved his family and his country. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Services are in the care of Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham TX 77833 979-836-4564 To write a message to the family, visit www.MemorialOaksChapel.com