Obituaries
Mary Katherine Carroll
Jul 2, 2026
Mary Carroll, 62, beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, Step-mother, and Sister, was called to his eternal resting place on July 2, 2026. She entered this world on November 8, 1963 in West Columbia, Texas. Born to Cecil and Martha "Ann" Dickson. Mary's life passions were centered around the people she loved, starting with Family. Her Husband Three Children, Two Stepchildren Twelve...
Leonard Wayne Tolbert
Jun 30, 2026
Leonard was born January 14, 1953, in Old Ocean, Texas to Lorene Tolbert and Webster Brown.
He grew up in the Cedar Brake Community, attending school in West Columbia, graduating from Columbia High School in 1971.
After graduating high school, he went to work for Dow Chemical in 1973 until his retirement in 2000. He returned to the workforce in 2005 working...
Beverly Charry Golden
Jun 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Beverly Charry Golden of Brazoria, Texas. Beverly passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1962, in Bay City, Texas to parents John Wesley Hull, Jr. and Martha Beverly Reeves.
Beverly will be remembered for the love she had for her family and friends, her kind...
Margaret Irene Chretien
Jun 22, 2026
Margaret Irene Chretien, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Sweeny Community Hospital.
Born on February 18, 1940, in Newport, Rhode Island, Margaret was the daughter of Theodora and Thomas Gannon. She lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and compassion, touching the lives of many through her caring nature and generous spirit.
Margaret will be remembered for the...
Earlene Middleton Miles
Jun 20, 2026
Earlene Middleton Miles passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Lake Jackson, Texas at the age of 97 surrounded by family. She was born on March 13, 1929 in Angleton and graduated from Angleton High School in 1947.
Earlene attended Southwestern Business University in Houston. After graduation, she began her career with Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas. Here she...
Jeanmaire Elizabeth Pempek
Jun 17, 2026
Jeanmaire Elizabeth Pempek, 88yo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 17, 2026 at Oak Village Healthcare Center.
Jeanmaire was born on 10/5/1937 in Chicago, Illinois. She married her sweetheart -HAP and they had four daughters. They finally made their way to Texas after leaving Chicago, but not before staying few years in Florida. Jeanmaire worked for the local school district and...
Melvin Ray Wallace, Jr
Jun 16, 2026
Melvin Ray Wallace Jr., “Mel”, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 74 years old.
Born on May 5, 1952, in West Columbia, Texas, Mel was the eldest son of Maragret and Melvin Ray Wallace Sr., both deceased. He was a dedicated worker who spent his entire career at Phillips 66/Conoco Phillips. He...
Carolyn Louise Logan
Jun 11, 2026
Carolyn Louise Logan
Carolyn Louise Logan, age 81, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away peacefully at Loving Legacy Assisted Living in Angleton, Texas, on June 11, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Angleton, Texas, Carolyn made Brazoria County her home for most of her life. She and her husband, Jerry, moved to their forever home in West Columbia...
Morris Gene "Buddy" Bailey
Jun 9, 2026
Morris Gene “Buddy” Bailey April 8, 1945 – June 9, 2026
Morris Gene “Buddy” Bailey, a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully after an 11-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on April 8, 1945, in Freeport, Texas, to Fletcher Hammond Bailey and Edna Earlene Hickey Bailey, Buddy lived a life defined by faith, family, hard...
Cannin Lee "Cannin Ball" Keefer
Jun 8, 2026
Cannin Lee Keefer, affectionately known as "Red" and "Cannin Ball," passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 21.
Cannin was a young man with an inquisitive mind and a unique perspective on the world. He had a gift for finding interest in almost anything and was known for collecting random facts, hobbies, and ideas that often sparked conversation...
Alberta Sparks
Jun 8, 2026
Alberta New Sparks, 96, fell asleep in death June 8, 2026. Alberta was born in Lavaca County, TX on February 27, 1930, to Floyd and Maggie New.
She married B.J. Sparks, April 14, 1948 in Brazoria, TX. They were married 61 years. Alberta and B.J. spent most of their time together working on their ranch or in their ministry. She was...
Reverend Bob Flowers
Jun 6, 2026
Reverend Bob Flowers
Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.”
On Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2026, Reverend Bob Flowers finished his earthly race and entered heaven to receive his heavenly rewards. He faithfully served Christ and preached the gospel for 74 years, and...
Donice Sharon Gibson
Jun 6, 2026
Donice Sharon Gibson
SWEENY – Donice Sharon Gibson, a lifelong resident of Sweeny, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on March 12, 1946, and spent her life devoted to serving others through countless acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity.
Donice had a special place in her heart for widows, widowers, and veterans....
Richard Cary Wright
Jun 4, 2026
Richard Cary Wright, 80, passed from this life on June 4, 2026.
He was born on July 1, 1945. Richard lived a life defined by devotion to family, perseverance through life's challenges, and a quiet strength that carried him through both good times and difficult seasons. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought comfort and...
Robert Eugene Jeffries
Jun 4, 2026
Robert Eugene Jeffries, affectionately known as Bobby, age 69 of West Columbia, passed away on June 4, 2026. A man full of life and endless energy, Bobby approached every day with a ready smile, a quick wit, and the confidence that there was nothing he couldn’t fix.
Born to Daniel Felix Jeffries and Hazel Adell Jeffries, Bobby carried forward a spirit...
Bobby Jene Edwards
May 27, 2026
It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bobby Jene Edwards, née James, a cherished soul born on August 25, 1945, in Brazoria, Texas, who departed this life on May 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas. A woman whose spirit was as vivacious as it was compassionate, Bobby Jene was a radiant presence whose fun-loving and...
Thomas Nelson Menefee, Jr
May 23, 2026
Thomas Nelson Menefee Jr. passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The oldest child of T.N. and Artie Mae Menefee, Tom was born in his grandparent’s home near Mexia, Texas on October 25, 1930. He graduated from Louise High School where he met the love of his life, Virginia, whom he married in 1950. After being stationed at Fort Knox,...
Kenneth Danford
May 20, 2026
Kenneth Danford, beloved husband, father, and “Doodad,” entered into eternal glory on May 20, 2026, at the age of 78. He passed peacefully, surrounded by the unwavering love of his family.
Born on November 21, 1947, in Brenham, Texas, to Earl Sr. and Lily Danford, Kenny grew up in Wild Peach, where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and...
Dr. Raymond Harold Britton
May 16, 2026
DR. RAYMOND HAROLD BRITTON
August 10, 1925 - May 16, 2026
Dr. Britton’s life was one of personal achievements and goals. He started life as the middle of five children on an oil lease in Oklahoma. His father and mother had moved the family there from West Virginia, so his father could take a job as the lease manager. Life on the...
Robert Myron DeMarco
May 15, 2026
Robert Myron DeMarco age 85 passed away on May 15, 2026 in Houston. Bob was born in Crookston Minnesota on May 3, 1941. Bob spent most of his life in Sweeny Texas where he built a life full of family, friends, hard work and dedication. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Robert retired from Dow after...





