Obituaries in Columbus, TX

JoAnn Darilek Sebesta passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026. She was born to William E. and Minnie (Pundt) Darilek on January 28,1933 in Schulenburg, Texas. She moved to Columbus during middle school when her parents purchased the Columbus Drug Store. JoAnn graduated from Columbus High Schoo...

Lewis Archie Botard, Jr., of Sheridan, Texas, passed away in Victoria, Texas on January 6, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born to Lewis Archie, Sr., and Clara Louise (Haegelin) Botard in Eagle Lake, Texas on July 29, 1954.Lewis worked for Colorado County, Precint One, in Weimar as a mechanic and jac...

Bennie Olsson Baeza, 85, died peacefully in Weimar, Texas on April 27, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1935, in Colorado County, Texas to Bennie and Annie Lou Baeza and graduated from Abilene High School in 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mike, and his siblings, Tony, Lynn, a...

Gary Wilson Cejka passed away on January 18, 2026, on his 76th birthday.Gary was born on January 18, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Davis Cejka and Pearl Foyt Cejka. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his first cousin, Robert Cejka, who was like a brother to him.Gary grew up in Houston with...

Cindy Marie Kovar, 68, of Columbus, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2026, surrounded by those she loved.Cindy was born on May 24, 1957, in Columbus, Texas, to Charles J. Walla and Eloise M. (Kalous) Walla. A lifelong resident of Columbus, she took great pride in her ho...

Carol A. Wolfe, age 77, went home to her Heavenly Father on January 8, 2026, in Rock Island, Texas.She was born on May 7, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Francis and Elizabeth Aiello. On June 29, 1968, she married the love of her life, David L. Wolfe, beginning a marriage filled with devotion, l...

Rosie Peters Shumbera, 95, passed away on January 5, 2026 after a short illness. Rosie was born on February 2, 1930 in Weimar to John Paul Peters Sr. and Agusta (Krueger) Peters. On July 19, 1949, Rosie married Adolph Joe Shumbera Jr. and enjoyed over 55 years together.Rosie enjoyed her seven gran...

Bradley Marshall Bryson, 65, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Sugar Land, Texas. He battled Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for 17 years, fighting a brave fight for his family.He was born on December 26, 1960 to Robert Smith Bryson and Jean Hazel (Harck) Bryson in Houston, Texas. O...

Joseph Godley Sr. was born on October 111951 to Mr. Johnny and Corine Godley in Simonton Texas.Joseph was a dedicated servant of Jehovah for 10 years.He dedicated his life and it was symbolized by baptism along with his son Joseph Jr. and sister Alice Godley.He was known as a loving and loyal servan...

Eurma Jean Lemons Jarvis Gordon was born on June 9 1937 to William Thomas Lemons and Rosie Allen Lemons in Elm Grove. Eurma Jean accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized and united with the St. Luke Baptist Church where her father faithfully attended. Upon moving to Eagle Lake she and her f...

Michael Wayne Thompsonwas born on November 24 1955Thanksgiving Dayto Mr. David Thompson Sr. and Mrs. Alma Lee Jones Thompson in Galveston Texas. Michael confessed JesusChrist as his Lord and Saviorand united with Avenue L Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend McKeen at just seven years old...

Herbert Baines Jr. lovingly known as HB was born to Herbert Baines Sr. and Lizzie Walker.He honorably served his country by joining the United States Air Force in 1952 dedicating more than two decades of service before retiring in 1975. Following his retirement he returned to his hometown of Oakland...