All Obituaries

Kenneth Ray Frankum, Jr., 59, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home.  Ray was born June 30, 1963, to Kenneth and Barbara Frankum in Dallas, Texas.  He grew up in Sweeny, graduating from Sweeny High School in 1981. Ray was an avid reader, thespian, a talented artist, writer, and possessed an overall brilliantly creative mind.  He loved Texas history, and graduated with a degree in Texas history from Sam Houston State University.  He was the...

Our beloved mother, Ruby Lee Lingo, 96, of Sweeny, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022. Ruby was born on July 18, 1926, in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Robert and Lillie Pate. On January 3, 1945, she married the love of life, Joseph A. Lingo, Jr. After a lengthy career, she retired from Sweeny City Hall as an Assistant City Clerk. She was active as a Pink Lady at Sweeny Community Hospital, Sweeny’s First Baptist Church, and Eastern Star for 50 plus years. Ruby and...

Barbara Lee Sexton, 81, of Brazoria, TX passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1941, in Palacios, Texas to Leroy and Nellie Adams. Barbara is survived by children: Sherry Casterline, Ronda Sexton, Randy Sexton, and Robert Sexton; daughters-in-law: Veronica Sexton and Paula Sexton; son-in-law: John Casterline; grandchildren: Amy, Trent, Ryan, Rachel, and Shelby; and great grandchildren: Jacy and Oceana. She is preceded in death by her parents Leroy and...

Deborah Renee Wilhelm “Debs”, 48, of Sweeny passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She left this earth with her best friend Cocoa, by her side and entered Heaven to be reunited with her family and friends that passed before her. She graduated from Sweeny High School in 1992, and chose not to attend graduation, instead went on a mission’s trip to Kalemie, Zaire. She helped with orphan babies and was always carrying one or two everywhere she went. Debs was a kind and...

Mary Ellen Lubojacky, 92, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1929 to Trilby Ewing in Houston, TX. She enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found gardening or hunting and fishing. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, August Lewis Lubojacky and son, James Wayne Lubojacky. She is survived by daughter, Doris Smith Ellis and husband, Mike of Huntsville, TX; son David L. Lubojacky of Brazoria, TX; grandchildren, Kim Davidson Sweet and...

Dorothy Ringgold, 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 13th at Legend Oaks Nursing Home, Kyle, Tx, with her family by her side.  Dorothy was born on August 12th, 1926. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John Nicholas Wright and Belle Wright, husband, Billy Ringgold, identical twin, Doris Carroll, sisters Mary Louise Gutzman and Hazel Butchee, brother Earle Wright, and nephew Ronald Carroll.  She is survived by her loving niece, Kathy Brown, nephew Charles...

Heaven gained an angel today along with pieces of all of our hearts.  We know the heavens are rejoicing because you are there and you continue to watch over all of us with all your love and no pain. Juan S. Cruz was born to Eluterio and Guadalupe Cruz on June 24, 1941 in Mercedes, Texas.  He passed away on September 13, 2022 in Damon, Texas surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his parents and six of his siblings. Juan is survived by his wife of 62...

Charles Glenn Ivy was born April 29, 1938, in Bermuda Colony Dimmit County, TX and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, @ 6 P.M. 2022 at the age of 84 He is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Helen Ivy; wife Frances Ivy; 4 brothers, Roy Dean Ivy, Jack Ivy, Harrison Ivy, Paul Ivy and 1 sister, Nancy Ivy. Charles is survived by his 1 sister, Susan McBride, 4 children, son Charles Ivy and wife Lynda, daughter, Florence Catherine Everett and husband Mark, son Doug Ivy and...

Audrey Elizabeth Robicheaux Jones, daughter of Clayo and Osita Bourque Robicheaux, was born on November 26, 1926, in New Iberia, Louisiana. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 12:57 PM, as if she had planned it all, she laid back in the recliner to take a nap and woke up in Heaven! Her life of ninety-five years was destined for that moment! At the young age of twelve, Audrey ventured out on her own. She proved early on that she was resilient and determined. At the age of sixteen, she married...

James “Bo” Blackstock, 54, of Brazoria passed away peacefully in his home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on August 31st, 2022 with his wife and brother at his side. The family welcomes friends for a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 with Memorial Services scheduled for 2:00 PM at CT Baker & Sons Funeral Home, 634 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX  77486. Bo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He had...