All Obituaries

Nola Rena Timmer of Lake Jackson, Texas went to her heavenly home on January 27, 2023. She was born in Crowley, Louisiana to Remus and Belzie (Dronet) Abshire. Nola attended the Lighthouse Baptist Church along with her loving family and church family. She was a homemaker and loved to cook and care for her family and brought much love and joy to those around her. She provided care for her grandchildren and the family pets. She loved to laugh and was known for her beautiful smile that would...

Eristeo “Eddie” Garza, Jr., 46, of Brazoria, TX, was called home by his heavenly Father on January 21, 2023.  Eddie was born on December 31, 1976, in McAllen, Texas, to Eristeo “Eddie” Garza, Sr. and Norma Garza Betancourt. Eddie graduated from Columbia High School in 1996.  He excelled in football and track.  He was also a member of many clubs.  Eddie worked at Red Top while in High School.  He graduated from Universal Technical...

Shirley Jean Scott, age 89, was received in Heaven into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ January 19, 2023, just one day shy of her 90th Birthday. She was born on January 20, 1933 in Rockdale, TX to parents R.E.“Doc” Curlee and Zelma “Brucie” Curlee. Shirley spent her life loving and taking care of others, her big family and later all of her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren who called her “MawMaw” and who she adored and...

Geraldine (Jerri) Dunham, 88, passed away quietly Monday January 16, 2023 due to the effects of a stroke. Geraldine was born June 25, 1934 to Floyd and Lela Bilbrey in Carter, Oklahoma.  She attended school in Carter and enjoyed riding her horse and playing basketball.  She was Valedictorian of her graduating class.  After graduation, she was working as a bank teller in Sayre, Oklahoma when she met Tomeleigh Dunham.  They were married in 1954 and spent several years...

Tommy Gene Hightower, Sr., of West Columbia, Texas, passed to his heavenly home surrounded by his oldest son and family members on January 14, 2023, to be in the presence of Jesus, his lovely wife, Linda and son, Tim. Gene was seventy-six years old and lived a life full of family, adventure, sports, church and work. He was born November 25, 1946, to Ward and Jo Hightower in Mineral Wells, Texas. His school years were spent in West Columbia, and he graduated in 1965. He attended Sam Houston...

George Higdon, 87, of Brazoria, Texas passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Angleton Hospital. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.  Burial will be held the following day on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00pm at Pearsall Cemetery in Pearsall, Texas. George Higdon was born on November 23, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas. His careers were Ford Dealership Mechanic, State Highway Patrol...

With her husband and daughter by her side, Dorothy Boleyn, 88, of Sweeny, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2023. Dorothy was a loving wife and mother, devoted to her family, a lifelong Sweeny resident, cherished friend, and member of the First Baptist Church. She gifted her family with many sweet memories and honored traditions, often poured her love into her cooking and spent time caring for others. Family was everything to her and her loving presence will be...

Thomas “Tommy” Lee Howard, 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 8th in Houston, TX. Tommy was born in Houston, Texas on April 16, 1954. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cherri Howard; daughters Megan Woodling (Steve) and Emily Howard; brothers Louis Howard (Donna), Harvey Howard (Liz), Kenny Howard (Susan), Scott Howard (Julie); sister Donna Hutchins (Tom); and grandchildren Kayla, Kory, Karly, Kinly, and Andrea Woodling. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents,...

Delores Baxter Tipp was born June 8, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama to James Monroe Baxter and Berniece Baxter. She died peacefully on January 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children.   She is survived by her children:  Dora A. Cook (fiancé Billy Joiner), Robert William Tipp, Sr. (Gail), Debbie Wiemken (Jimmy), William E. (Buddy) Tipp (Teresa), Phil A. Tipp (Kaylan), John E. Tipp (Kami).    Grandchildren: Curtis New (Michele), Jennifer Tipp-Manasco (Mark),...

Anna “Murrel” Renfroe-Denbow was taken by the angels to answer our Lord and Majesty’s call from this earthly life into the Eternal Kingdom on January 5, 2023, at the age of 92, while surrounded by her loving family. Murrel was born on June 28, 1930, the third of five children born to the late Don Jean Covington and Edna Ira Lamb-Covington, in Phillips, TX.  Growing up she enjoyed a childhood where she was taught the value of a dollar, hard work, and family. Family was...