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Thomas King was born September 3, 1948 to the proud parents Hamp King and Mary Straughter-King in Walker County. He was the eighth child of eighteen siblings. Thomas was affectionately known to many as "MANN KING."
At an early age, Thomas accepted Christ at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Shiro, TX. Later in life, Thomas joined Missionary Camp Baptist Church of Navasota, under the leadership of Pastor James Mable, where he remained a member until his passing. Thomas attended school in Navasota, and upon leaving George Washington Carver High School, he enlisted in the United States Army.
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Helen Todd Scott Finch, 97, a longtime resident of Navasota, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Woodlake Nursing Facility in Clute, Texas, after suffering a major fall in her home in Navasota.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Madeley Chapel of Oakland Cemetery with funeral services following at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jeremy Woodley, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Navasota will be officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Martha Warner Greer, 81, died peacefully of sudden complications and heart failure. She was born on September 29, 1941, in Lufkin, Texas and grew up in Navasota. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.B. and Tommie Belle Rhea Warner. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Michael Lee Greer and brother William Warner. They raised two sons, Michael Greer and wife Sharon and Mark Greer both of Bryan. She is also survived by grandchildren Benjamin Greer and wife Moriah, Matthew Greer, Jacob Greer and wife Tami, Tyler Greer and Ryleigh Greer. She also has six great-grandchildren and two great-grand granddaughters.
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Bettie Jane Kroll Wrobleski, 86, of Anderson, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan.
A gathering of family and friends was held Sunday, March 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Anderson. A parish rosary followed at 6:00 p.m. led by Deacon Russell Pasket. A Funeral Mass was celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Adam S. McClosky as the celebrant. The rite of committal took place in the church cemetery. A luncheon followed in the parish hall immediately following the interment.
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Mr. Eugene Milton “Sonny” Bright, 86, of Navasota, Texas, passed away
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph Health Hospital in College Station,
Texas. Services were held on Saturday, February 18 at St. Holland Baptist Church.
Arrangements were under the direction of All Families Mortuary, Hearne, Texas.
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Anthony "Sonny" Licce, 87, of Navasota, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph College Station Medical Center.
A gathering of family and friends was held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, at Lindley-Robertson-Holt Funeral Home. A parish rosary led by Deacon Russell Pasket followed at 7:00 p.m. Following Anthony's wishes, cremation followed.
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Mrs. Hertha Lee (Scherff) Isbell, 93, of Navasota, passed away on Wednesday, February 15. Visitation with family and friends was held Monday, February 20, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Nobles Funeral Chapel. A memorial service followed 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Caleb Schoenck (Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church of College Station, Texas) officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
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Terry Humphreys, 73 of Washington, Texas, passed away February 16, 2023.
Terry was born May 4, 1949 in San Antonio to Gussie and Phyllis (Harvey) Humphreys. He was a 1966 graduate of Highland High School in San Antonio and in 1970 received his Bachelor in Science Degree from Trinity University. Terry continued his education at Texas A&M University receiving a Master of Science Degree in Physics in 1982 and PhD in Physics in 1984. Terry thrived on work in science and technology. He was employed 1984-1998 by E Systems which then became Raytheon Technologies. He retired in 2014. On December 31, 1984, Terry married Barbara Kiel at Friedens United Church of Christ in Washington, Texas. He enjoyed cooking and loved animals.
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