Obituaries

Jack Wilford Miller, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend left this world on April 17, 2022 to be with his Heavenly Father. A memorial service celebrating his life, will be held at San Felipe United Methodist Church in San Felipe, Texas on May 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow immediately after graveside services.

Willie Joe Nowak, beloved father, brother and friend, passed away March 29, 2022, at his home in Wallis. He was 73 years old.

Edith (Edi) Zapalac was born in East Bernard, Texas on August 28, 1930 to Annie and Clement Vecera. She grew up in East Bernard, Texas and married the love of her life, Wille P. Zapalac at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard on February 22, 1949. Willie P. and Edi were married for over 70 years and had two children, Danny and Yvonne. Together with their children, they made their home in Sealy and were members of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Willie Joe Nowak, beloved father, brother and friend, passed away March 29, 2022, at his home in Wallis. He was 73 years old.

Born Binia Arcine Force on December 1, 1938, in Maryville, Missouri to parents Vigil Force and Marceline Emerson. She passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022, at her daughter’s home surrounded by much of her family.

Ramon Navarro Hernandez, (72) died peacefully at home on March 29th at 4:44 p.m. He was married to Maria Navarro and they had three daughters: Rocio, Deusdedith, and Maria Elena Navarro.

Janie Hrachovy, 78, of Brenham and the wife of Dr. James Hrachovy passed away April 4, 2022.

Jimmie Ayres (89), died at home in Weatherford, Texas on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 2:45 a.m., from complications of congestive heart failure. Born Jimmie Lea Walls on January 19, 1933, at the Jameson family farm near Welch, Oklahoma to Freddie Franklin (Frank) Walls and Myrtle Bea Jameson-Walls.