Obituaries in Columbus, TX

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...

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...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Mbalu Augusta Turner age 62 which occurred on Tuesday October 21 2025. She is survived by her husband Mr. Wilfred A. Turner daughter Mrs. Jeneba Enow and her husband Mr. Moses Enow grandchildren Sameria Banda Emilianna Enow and Mose...

Christopher S. Boone was born to Harold T. Boone and Patricia Ann Boone in Eagle Lake Texas. Christopher accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend R.J. Williams of Friendship Baptist Church where he sung in the choir. In the early 2000s Christopher moved to Houston Te...

Katherine B. FormbyMann was born in Garwood Texas to her loving mother Jessie B. Harris and father Mitchell Formby. Amongst this union she was the second oldest of four children. Katherine started her childhood education at Vox Populi School of Garwood ISD until 8th grade before moving to E.H. Henry...

Maurine Louise Butler Hahn, 84 of Lake Elsinore, California passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025.Born January 8, 1941 in Baytown, Texas, she grew up in Channelview. She married Guy Connie Hahn Jr. in 1960, and they were married for 49 years.Maurine volunteered faithfully at church, played in ...

On December 25, 2025, the world lost a beloved mother, wife, Nana, and homemaker, Elizabeth Aline Bariteau. Born on October 10, 1943 in Houston, Texas, Elizabeth was the daughter of Theodore "Ted" Kmoch and Flormye "Mae" Havel, and Louis J. Havel all whom have passed before her.In 1984, Elizabeth ma...

Erna Mae (Class) Schriefer, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Katy, Texas.Erna Mae was born on February 8, 1939, in Eagle Lake, Texas, to Otto John Class and Lena (Menke) Class. Upon her marriage to Harold Otto Schriefer, she became a proud United States Navy wife. Within days ...

Rev. J.V. Hamman gained his wings to be with our Heavenly Father on December 17, 2025, at the age of 94.J.V. was born in Edna, Texas on August 14, 1931 to John Voidel Hamman and Lucille Green Hamman. He joined the Army in 1948 and became a champion boxer until he was deployed to serve in Korea. He...

Henry Voitle Jr., 95, passed from this earthly world on December 22, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He will be joining all the family members who preceded him in death. His father Henry Voitle, mother Eufranzia Fojtik Voitle, sisters Lillie Mae Ahlschlager, Tillie Mae Guynes Kusy, Esther Mae Ulb...

Clyde Ashton Sr was born on November 21, 1945, in Columbus, Texas to Emil Ashton Sr and Sylvia Jackson-Ashton. He was the 7th oldest of 9 children.He was born and raised in Texas; the place he called home. He attended elementary school, middle school and graduated from high school.Clyde married his...