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Geneva F. Kroll, age 90, passed away November 5, 2023. She was born near Roans Prairie, TX to the late Thomas I. and Annie Busa Walkoviak. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Floyd M. Kroll.
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Jessie Branch was born Sept. 28,1946 to proud parents, Ernest and Mavis Branch, in Grimes County. He was the third child of 10 siblings. Known as “Bubba” to his family and friends, At an early age, Jessie accepted Christ at Salem First Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Stevenson in Navasota. Jessie attended and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. After high school graduation, he served his country in the US Army. Jessie worked at Grocers Supply and Lowe’s for many years as a truck driver. After retirement, he later worked driving trucks periodically.
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Mr. Robert Nolan Barth, 61, of Navasota and formerly of Baytown, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nancy Simpson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
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Carolyn Finney Dobyanski, born on April 22, 1951, to Harold and Fay Finney, began her journey in the close-knit community of North Houston, Texas. She was raised with three brothers and attended Sam Houston High School, graduating in the class of 1969. On November 18, 1972, Carolyn embarked on a new chapter in her life when she married the love of her life, Thomas Dobyanski. Together, they built a life full of love, dedication, and shared dreams.
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Ethlynda Boenker Hensley, 95, of Navasota, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home with family by her side. Visitation were held Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Friedens Church of Washington. Funeral services immediately followed at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed in Friedens Cemetery with Rev. Eric Dehmer officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.
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Arthur Lee Smart Jr. was born April 7, 1953 in Navasota, TX to Arthur Lee Smart Sr. and Etta Mae. He was born April 7, 1953 and died September 20, 2023. A graveside service was 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., in Houston TX 77030 in lane two.
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Sydney Layne Arthur was born September 10, 2001, in Houston, TX, to Todd and Donna Arthur of Navasota. A Nursing student at Hill College, Sydney was the girl who wanted to try everything – such as volleyball, basketball, showing pigs, snow skiing, and anything else. According to her brother, Forrest, she was terrible at all these things, but finally found her passion in her love for horses. Sydney began riding horses and joined her family in the rodeo world at only 8 years old. Over the years, she strengthened her love of rodeo, becoming an accomplished and respected barrel racer.
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Mr. William Walter “Bill” Sullivan, 72, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2023 at his home in Navasota after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Seay officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. in Navasota, TX.
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