Obituaries

Charles Lee Bostrom

Charles Lee Bostrom

Aug 19, 2025

Charles Lee Bostrom, born on March 17, 1952, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home in Sweeny, Texas, on August 19, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments, a testament to the deep connections he fostered throughout his life.

Charles dedicated many years of his career serving as a Probation Officer for Brazoria County,...

Billie Sue Whitaker

Billie Sue Whitaker

Aug 13, 2025

Billie Sue Whitaker passed from this earth on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at home with her family by her side. She was born to Samuel Norman Whitaker and Tena Martha (McComb) Whitaker on March 12, 1935 in Alto, Texas. She grew up in several places across Texas including Alto, Danciger, and Wild Peach. She married Kenneth Ray Richardson on April...

Rebecca Elston Brown

Rebecca Elston Brown

Aug 12, 2025

Rebecca Elston Brown, beloved mother,, and friend passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Pflugerville, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on April 1, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, Becky lived a life filled with love, compassion, and creativity.

The heart and soul of her family, Becky was everything a mother should and could be—kind, understanding, loving, and caring. Her...

Theresa Ann Hluza

Theresa Ann Hluza

Aug 5, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Theresa Hluza

*February 14, 1935 – August 5, 2025

With deep love and gratitude for a well lived life, we announce the passing of Theresa Ann Hluza, of West Columbia, TX who departed this world peacefully on August 5th at the age of 90. Born on Valentine’s Day in El Maton, TX in 1935, Theresa brought warmth and...

Evelyn Joyce Wallace

Evelyn Joyce Wallace

Aug 4, 2025

Evelyn Joyce "Evie" Wallace, age 94, of Sweeny, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 16, 1931, in Refugio, Texas, to Clyde Jack Smith and Susie Faye Rose Smith, Evie was a woman of deep faith, radiant joy, and unwavering love. She was baptized...

Edmund Earl Trafton

Edmund Earl Trafton

Jul 24, 2025

Edmund Earl Trafton was born April 11, 1946, to Ivan Trafton and Clara Lucille Mills. He left this world with his wife of 38 years, Cheryl Giesie Trafton by his side. Edmund was an incredible father and grandfather and will be loved and cherished by his sons, Chris Trafton of Tucson, Arizona; Cody Thomas of Brazoria, Texas. Granddaughter, Caiah of...

William Montgomery Greenwood, II

William Montgomery Greenwood, II

Jul 23, 2025

William (Bill) Montgomery Greenwood, II, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully in Houston on July 23,2025 at the age of 85. He was the second child of Fay Dell and Dr. William Greenwood of West Columbia.

During his growing up years in West Columbia, Bill was like the Pied Piper of dogs and could be found wherever a bunch of...

Charlotte Karen Gabriles

Charlotte Karen Gabriles

Jul 23, 2025

Charlotte Karen Gabriles (Weidig) passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 15,1949 to Elga Iola Weidig (Martin) and Robert Irving Weidig. Charlotte lived a full and vibrant life marked by a fierce love for her family, a bold entrepreneurial spirit, and a loving heart.

Charlotte is survived by her loving husband Jerel Gabriles,...

Diane Streetman

Diane Streetman

Jul 22, 2025

Janice Diane Streetman, 79, of Sweeny, passed away on July 22, 2025, She was born on September 8, 1945 in Angleton, Texas to the late RT and Myrtle (Shugrue) Warren.

Diane is survived by her daughters, Pam Bohac and husband Larry, and Christina Dingee and husband Chris Reioux; grandchildren, Caylor Dingee and fiance David Pye, Marcus Reioux, Amesti Aranda and husband...

James Edward Jones

James Edward Jones

Jul 19, 2025

James E. Jones affectionately know as “Pee-Paw”, or recently “PuPU”, born August 17, 1930 to Marie and James Jones in Springfield Illinois. Passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family at 94 years old at home in Sweeny, Texas.

“Pee-paw” graduated from Sweeny High School valedictorian and enlisted in the US Navy as a Hospital man, where he received the...

Nancy Anne Navasard

Nancy Anne Navasard

Jul 18, 2025

Nancy Anne Navasard, beloved mother, wife, and respected nurse (R.N.), passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 14, 1949, Nancy dedicated her life to nurturing others, first as a cherished family member and secondly through her professional career as a Labor & Delivery Nurse at Brazosport Memorial Hospital. Her commitment to caring for...

Dianna Lynn Tolbert

Dianna Lynn Tolbert

Jul 17, 2025

Dianna was born on May 6, 1961, in New Gulf, Texas to Daniel and Lorene Brown.

Dianna grew up in the Cedar Brake Community and was a faithful member of St. Mary AME Church serving as Sunday School Secretary and member of the choir until her health failed. She attended schools in West Columbia Texas and graduated from Columbia High School,...

Billy Glenn Davidson

Billy Glenn Davidson

Jul 17, 2025

Billy Glenn Davidson, 91, of Brazoria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 1, 1933, in Tyler, Texas.

Bill attended the University of Texas and was a lifelong fan of Longhorn football and baseball. He was also devoted to and proudly cheered for both the New York Yankees and the Houston...

James Walter Howard

James Walter Howard

Jul 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of James Howard announces his passing on July 17, 2025.

We are glad to know he was greeted with “Well done, good & faithful servant!” in heaven and had a celebration reunion with his family and friends that were “already there waiting for him” as he said many times recently.

James Walter Howard (aka...

Mary Ann Frazier

Mary Ann Frazier

Jul 15, 2025

On November 24, 1966 in Refugio, Texas a baby girl was born to Marion "Bubba" Whitmire and Laura Mae Whitmire whom they named Mary Ann Whitmire.

Mary Ann was reared and raised in Refugio, Texas where she attended public school; and graduated in the class of 1986. In her four years of high school, she was very active in sports. She...

Julia Adella (Listak) Goodrum

Julia Adella (Listak) Goodrum

Jul 11, 2025

Julia Adella (Listak) Goodrum

Mom was born in Rawlins, Wyoming, on August 12, 1943, to Vladimir Peter and Adella Listak as the first of nine children.

The Listaks moved back to Texas in 1944 (as soon as they could). The family farm was located in Brazoria where the US Post Office is located today. They had cows, pigs, chickens, and a large...

Robert P. Kuban. III

Robert P. Kuban. III

Jul 6, 2025

Robert Paul Kuban III

September 12th, 1955 – July 6th, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Kuban, who departed this life on July 6th at the age of 69.

Robert was born on September 12th, 1955, in Richmond Texas, to Willie Mae Kuban and Robert Kuban II of Needville. He lived a life marked by following...

Dr. Robert Bagnell Kelly

Dr. Robert Bagnell Kelly

Jul 4, 2025

Robert B. Kelly died peacefully on July 4th, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

He was born in Glendale, California on Nov. 21, 1929, to Donald and Jeanette Kelly. They moved to Wichita Falls, Texas before his first birthday, so he considered himself a Texan. He grew up in Wichita Falls and graduated from high school in 1946. In his senior year...

John Phillip Edmonson

John Phillip Edmonson

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Phil Edmonson

John Phillip Edmonson, born October 11, 1984, in Galveston, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, after a sudden illness. He left this world far too soon, but anyone who knew Phil knows his memory will forever stay young in our hearts.

Phil had a gift for making people laugh with his quick wit and...

Dean Kendall Kersh

Dean Kendall Kersh

Jul 4, 2025

Dean Kersh, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on July 4th, surrounded by loved ones.

Dean was born on June 3, 1939 to Elroy and Merle Kersh. He was the proud oldest brother of five boys. He attended Hallettsville High School where he spent most of his time participating in various sports; he famously scored 67 points...