Obituaries

Charlotte Ruth Long

Charlotte Ruth Long

Mar 22, 2025

Charlotte Ruth Long

Charlotte Long, 76, of Wharton, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at a Hillje nursing center. She was born on January 14, 1949, in Orange, Texas. Charlotte retired from Southwestern Bell after 35 years of service, beginning her career as a switchboard operator.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Orsak, and her brother, Herschel Williamson.

Charlotte...

Leonard Delphin Stammann

Leonard Delphin Stammann

Mar 15, 2025

Leonard Delphin Stammann

Leonard Stammann, 93, of Wharton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Rosenberg Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 14, 1931, in Wharton, Texas to the late Delphin and Rose Valis Stammann.

Leonard was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School in 1949. He served our country proudly in...

Steven V. Trevino

Steven V. Trevino

Mar 12, 2025

Steven V. Trevino, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on December 28, 1964, in Houston, Texas. He left this world on March 12, 2025, at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Conroe, TX, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Steven graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1982, where he began to carve out his path...

Juan Ortiz III

Juan Ortiz III

Mar 8, 2025

Juan “Pelon” Ortiz III

Juan “Pelon” Ortiz III was born on December 11, 1982, in Weslaco, Texas. He passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 42. He was a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana for 10 years.

Juan is the beloved son of Angela Y. Martinez; stepson to Hugo Vasquez; and treasured brother of Brooke Brightmon. His fur baby,...

William Frank Buford

William Frank Buford

Mar 7, 2025

William “Bill” Frank Buford

May 20, 1963 – March 7, 2025

William “Bill” Frank Buford, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on March 7, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on May 20, 1963, in Houston, Texas, Bill lived a life rich with passion and commitment to family and community.

Bill was known...

Carolyn Virginia Gerdes

Carolyn Virginia Gerdes

Mar 7, 2025

Carolyn Virginia Gerdes, 75 of Boling passed away on Friday March 7, 2025 in her home. She was born on September 22,1949 in Stevenson, Alabama.

 In her early childhood her family moved to Boling where she attended school, graduating in 1968. She married Jennings Austin Gerdes on June 26,1975. This marriage created a family and memories that will be cherished by...

Joseph Pospisil

Joseph Pospisil

Mar 6, 2025

Joseph Pospisil, Jr.

Joseph Pospisil, Jr., 83, of Boling passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in his home. He was born on August 10, 1941, in Flatonia, Texas to the late Joseph Louis and Georgie Cernoch Pospisil.

Joe was the eldest of eight children. Shortly after he was born, his family moved to Boling where he attended school. Because he only...

Dianne Kielman

Dianne Kielman

Feb 27, 2025

Cynthia Dianne Kielman, 79, of Wharton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on December 11, 1945, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Elvin and Annabelle (Hill) Whiddon.

Dianne grew up in Wharton as an only child, cherished by her parents. After graduating from Wharton High School, she attended Wharton County Junior...

Felipa Gutierrez

Felipa Gutierrez

Feb 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Felipa Gutierrez a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted homemaker, who entered eternal rest on February 22, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on May 1, 1930, in McAllen, Texas to the late Fidel Torres and Santos Hinojosa Torres.

Felipa dedicated her life to nurturing her family. As a housewife,...

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez

Feb 17, 2025

Jose Ramirez

On Monday, February 17, 2025, Jose Ramirez passed away comfortably at home, at the age of 86, with his wife, Consuelo, by his side. 

Born on August 27, 1938, in Glen Flora, Texas, Jose was the son of Sebastian and Natividad Lopez Ramirez. 

Jose married Consuelo Cardenas on June 27, 1963, in Wharton, TX. They built their home in nearby Stafford...

Marvin Lee Frizzell

Marvin Lee Frizzell

Feb 9, 2025

Marvin Lee Frizzell of Garden City, Kansas passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 79, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas with his family at his bedside. Marvin was born on January 10, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas.Marvin is survived by his children, Jason Owston and Stacey of Kempner, TX and Jennifer Fojtik and Jerry...

Gene Karasek, Sr.

Gene Karasek, Sr.

Feb 3, 2025

Gene Karasek Sr. passed into the arms of the Lord on February 3, 2025. He was born in East Bernard, Texas on September 2, 1938, to the late Joe and Annie (Hanzelka) Karasek. 

On November 8, 1958, Gene married the love of his life, Joan Marie Bartosh, in Blessing, Texas. He shared 63 wonderful years of marriage before Momma K went...

Timothy A Duyka

Timothy A Duyka

Feb 2, 2025

Timothy Arthur Duyka, 83 of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born on January 26, 1942, in Wharton, Texas to the late Joe Duyka and Lillian Horecka Duyka. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his brother Jody Duyka and his sister Sandy Wenzel, both of Needville. He...

Ann Tompkins

Ann Tompkins

Feb 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Tompkins, 91, of Wharton, who departed this life on February 2, 2025. She was born in Wharton on November 2, 1933, to the late Fred Johnston, Sr. and Leila Medsker Johnston.

Ann was a 1952 graduate of Wharton High School. She married W. W. “Buddy” Tompkins, III on September...

Dolores O'Quinn

Dolores O'Quinn

Jan 29, 2025

Dolores O'Quinn, 86, of Sweeny, Texas, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2025, at Oak Village nursing home in Lake Jackson, Texas. Born on October 28, 1938, in Crews, Louisiana in a log cabin to the late Hilton Clay Reynolds and Lee Hickman Reynolds.

 Dolores lived a life filled with love, devotion, and unwavering faith. She was a cherished daughter, beloved...

Melinda White

Melinda White

Jan 29, 2025

Melinda Sue White

 

Melinda White, 62, of Boling passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Sodalis Assisted Care Center in Wharton. She was born on February 23, 1962, in New Orleans, LA to the late Ross and Betty Asher Sterling.

 Melinda was raised in New Orleans, Conroe and Boling and graduated from Boling High School in 1980. Melinda had several jobs...

O. H. Ullmann, Jr.

O. H. Ullmann, Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

O. H. Ullmann, Jr., 86, of Wharton, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. He was born on May 17, 1938, in Wharton, Texas to the late Oswald and Helen Ullmann, Sr.

O.H. was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. He later attended Sam Houston State University where he played trumpet...

Keith Wayne Archer

Keith Wayne Archer

Jan 23, 2025

Keith Archer

 

Keith Wayne Archer, 65, of Boling went home and found peace with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1959, in Trinity, Texas. He graduated from Boling High School in 1978. Keith married Tyana Keton on December 5, 1981. He worked for Center Point Energy for 35 years and Boling High School...

Lucy Mata

Lucy Mata

Jan 23, 2025

Lucinda “Lucy” Mata, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at a hospital in Houston, Texas, at the age of 77. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 7, 1947, to the late Abundio Miniel and Isabel Escovedo Miniel.

As a dedicated housewife, Lucy embraced her family with an unwavering love and devotion. She...

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