Obituaries

JAMES“BUBBA”DUKE James “Bubba” Duke, 86, passed away peacefully in Katy on May 12, 2026. He was born Aug.

CARL ELDON WEBER Carl Eldon Weber, of Sealy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 28, 2026.

Jan. 20, 1962- Feb. 11, 2026 Mark McMahon was born on Jan. 20, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jerry McMahon (1939– 2015) and Peggy Kindred McMahon. As the son of a U.S. Navy serviceman, Mark spent his early years living in both Virginia and Texas, experiences that helped shape his adaptability, discipline, and appreciation for community. The family eventually settled in the Songwood subdivision of Northeast Houston, which Mark would always consider home.

Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, Jan. 30, 2026, in New Braunfels, at the age of 83 years.

It is with deep love and sorrow that Edward (“Ed”) Janda, born in Sealy, Texas, on February 28, 1943, passed into the loving arms of God on Jan. 29, 2026. Edward was an extraordinary man, a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

Carla Dycus, 81, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026.

Esther Frances Merritt left for her heavenly home, at the age of 85, on Jan. 7, 2026.

Albina Mitchell, 84, of Sealy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 18, 1941, in Chappell Hill, Albina lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength.

Albina Mitchell, 84, of Sealy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 18, 1941, in Chappell Hill, Albina lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength.

Erna Mae (Class) Schriefer, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Katy. Erna Mae was born on February 8, 1939, in Eagle Lake, Texas, to Otto John Class and Lena (Menke) Class.