Obituaries
Edward Henry Stavinoha
Aug 28, 2026
Funeral Mass for Edward Henry Stavinoha, age 84, of Sargent, Texas Matagorda County will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St Joseph Catholic Church, 219 CR 762, Brazoria, Texas 77422 with Father Tin officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM and the Rosary will follow at 9:30 AM. All...
Charles Franklin DeRiso
Aug 28, 2026
Charles Franklin Deriso, known by many as Charlie,Butch and the most important one PaPa passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure. Born on December 24, 1941, to Ina Franklin Betar in Lafayette, Louisiana, Charlie served in the Army, stationed in Germany, where he began a lifelong journey of service and camaraderie.
In 1974, he married Judy,...
Rodolfo Gonzales
Aug 24, 2026
Rodolfo "Rufus" Gonzales, age 76, of West Columbia, Texas, peacefully returned to His Heavenly Creator on August 24, 2026.
He was born on March 18, 1950, in Sebastian, Texas, to Tomas and Lazara Gonzales. After graduation, he attended a welding school in Brownsville, Texas, and came to Brazoria County, where he has resided for 50 years, to put his skills to...
Matthew Neil Warncke
Aug 23, 2026
Matthew Neil Warncke, age 43, of Sweeny, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Wharton, Texas on September 1, 1982 to the late Neil Norman Warncke and Brenda Owens Franks.
Matthew attended public school in West Columbia, Texas. He was a lover of life and the life of any occasion. He was an avid sports fan...
Tristan Michael Randy Fath
Aug 22, 2026
Tristan Michael Randy Fath, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was born on July 11, 2013, in Lake Jackson, Texas. His passing brings deep sorrow to all who loved him, and his memory will be held close with enduring love.
Tristan’s life, though far too brief, was precious from its very beginning. Born...
Kenneth Lee Setzer, Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
Kenneth Lee Setzer, Jr.
July 17, 1959 - August 22, 2026 (67 years)
Kenneth Lee Setzer, Jr., 67, of Sweeny, TX went to heaven on Saturday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Angleton, TX on July 17, 1959. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 1977 and then Southwest Texas State University in 1981 where he met...
Nicholas Allen Batchelor
Aug 19, 2026
Nicholas Allen Batchelor, affectionately known as Nick, passed away on August 19, 2026, in Bay City, Texas, at the age of 72. Nick was born in December 1953 in Missouri to Frank and Barbara Batchelor. He grew up in Guy, Texas, attended Needville High School, and later graduated from Texas State University.
In 1977, Nick married Alice Batchelor, and together they...
Cleveland Michael McGaughey
Aug 17, 2026
Cleveland McGaughey passed peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Cleveland Michael McGaughey was born on October 3, 1959, the youngest child of loving parents, Ruth and Edgar McGaughey. As a child, he was doted on by his older sister and enjoyed collecting coins and sneaking pieces of cake while successfully hiding the damage. When he was little, he was his big...
Gary Ladoyle Bagwell
Aug 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gary Ladoyle Bagwell
August 22, 1938 - August 9, 2026
Gary Ladoyle Bagwell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord August 9, 2026, at the age of 87.
Gary was born on August 22, 1938, to John Henry Bagwell and Mary Lou Smith. He was raised on a farm in...
Peggy Elaine Butler Giesie-Wetz
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Peggy Butler Giesie-Wetz
Peggy Butler Giesie-Wetz, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and cherished friend, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1946, and spent her life leaving a lasting impression on the many people blessed enough to know and love her.
Peggy...
Linda Kay Nall
Jul 29, 2026
Linda Kay Vest was born to Marvin Wayne Vest and Edrie Evelene McNew on March 1, 1947, Los Angeles, California. To join her an hour and 19 minutes later was her twin brother, Larry Ray Vest. They moved to Texas when they were 4 years old. Texas became their home. Linda enjoyed school at Meadow, Texas, Brownfield, Texas, Pecos, Texas,...
Frank Garland Bruce
Jul 26, 2026
Frank Garland Bruce passed away in the comfort of his home on July 26, 2026. Frank was born to Frank George Bruce and Mable Katie Bruce on March 23, 1935, on the bank of the Dugdemona river in Rochelle, Louisiana. Frank worked for 40 years to the day for Phillips Petroleum to provide a good living for his family before...
Clifford Wayne Russell
Jul 26, 2026
Clifford Wayne Russell Obituary
February 26, 1946 - July 26, 2026
Clifford Wayne Russell, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in West Columbia, Texas on July 26, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1946, to Jimmy and Lillie Russell in Tom Green County, Texas.
Clifford dedicated much of his working life with Texaco Oil in the oifield industry where his career...
Melanie Ann Guillory
Jul 25, 2026
Melanie Ann Guillory of Sweeny, Texas passed away on July 25, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.
Melanie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gene Guillory and her two children, daughter Somer Henry and husband Matthew, and her son Nicolas Guillory. She is also survived by her mother Mamie Stewart, sister...
Jennifer Elaine Zabcik
Jul 20, 2026
Jennifer Elaine Zabcik (née Luckenbach), 63, of West Columbia, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1963, in Lubbock, Texas, to James Earl Luckenbach, Sr. and Cora LaFern Luckenbach.
Jennifer leaves behind to cherish her memory her fiancé and companion of 15 years, Charles Gless, of West Columbia; her daughter, Brittany Elaine...
Orval Edward Shillingburg
Jul 13, 2026
Orval E. Shillingburg, 77, of Damon, Texas, passed from this life to eternal life Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, October 12, 1948, to Edward and Mary Shillingburg.
He married Donna Horton March 15, 1967, and remained married 52 years until her death in 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents Edward Shillingburg and Mary...
Barbara Lynn Harding
Jul 12, 2026
July 12, 2026, passing peacefully at the late hour of 10:20 PM surrounded by the care of hospice and her loving daughters; following a cancer diagnosis in June that had quickly spread, Barbara’s final days were focused on comfort, and she expressed beautifully that she was ready to be with her Lord.
Barbara was born in Houston, Texas, on November 15,...
Willa Faye Robertson
Jul 12, 2026
Willa Faye Robertson, age 97, of Clute, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
Born on November 29, 1928, in Covington, Texas, Willa was the daughter of Willie and Lucile Barfield. She married the love of her life, Jack T. Robertson, in November 1951, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work.
Willa dedicated much of...
Judith Eileen Hanson
Jul 10, 2026
Judith Eileen Russell Hanson
January 12, 1942 – July 10, 2026
Judith Eileen, passed away on July 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 12, 1942, to George F. and Kathryn Shine Russell. Mom was a proud Irish Yankee, who lived a beautiful life in Brazoria County, Texas for over 50 years.
She married George...
James Walter Munson
Jul 8, 2026
James “Jimm” Walter Munson was born February 3, 1954, to Walter Mordello & Betty Francel Munson in Freeport, Texas. He was raised in the Presbyterian Church. Jimm passed away on July 8, 2026. Both of Jimm’s parents proceeded him in death. He was the youngest of three children, his sister Marilyn Joiner of Shiner, Texas, and his older brother Mordello...
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