Obituaries
Mildred Ilene Buchanan Carlton
Sep 5, 2025
Mildred Ilene Buchanan Carlton
Born June 19, 1935, in Weldon, Texas, to W.V. and Ruby Buchanan, Mildred Ilene Carlton went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 90.
Mildred began her career with Brazoria Telephone Company, where she worked as a telephone operator and later in the switch frame room. After retiring, she continued serving...
Pastor Edward Livingston Boineau
Sep 5, 2025
Edward Livingston Boineau
December 21, 1963 – September 5, 2025
West Columbia, Texas
The Rev. Edward Livingston Boineau, Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Sweeny, Texas and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Palacios, Texas, died on September 5, 2025.
Pastor Boineau was born in Columbia, South Carolina. He married Peggy Herbold in 1985, while he was on his journey to becoming a minister...
Margaret Louise Masters
Sep 1, 2025
Margaret Louise Masters, born on October 27, 1955, in Swindon, England, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Galveston, Texas. She was a beloved member of her community and will be remembered for her kindness, dedication, and the many cherished memories she created throughout her life.
Margaret enjoyed a fulfilling career as a baker for the Sweeny Independent School District,...
Chief Jerry Vardaman Murphy
Sep 1, 2025
Retired Sweeny Police Chief Jerry Vardaman Murphy died Monday, Sept. 1, at age 84 after a brave battle against lung cancer. He was best known for serving the City of Sweeny for nearly three decades and for being a great husband, Dad and Papaw.
Murphy was preceded in death by his wife, longtime Sweeny teacher Faye Murphy, and they were married...
Elizabeth Ann Fowler
Aug 29, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Horky) Fowler passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and entered into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, August 29, 2025 on her dear father’s birthday.
Betty Ann was the oldest child born to her parents, Louis & Elda Horky in Freeport, Texas on July 30, 1940. Betty Ann lived in Brazoria County all her life...
Floyd David Randle
Aug 28, 2025
Floyd David Randle was born on September 19, 1963, to LeRoy and Lula (Thompson) Randle in Edna, Texas. Floyd was a happy, active child and enjoyed playing with his brothers and teasing his sisters. Floyd loved his family and was profoundly grateful for the sacrifices his mother made to keep the family together. He took every opportunity to show his...
Shanell Donna Tilley
Aug 27, 2025
On February 3, 1975 in Sinton, Texas a baby girl was born to Cornell Morgan Tilley and Shelia Diane Gipson Tilley whom they named Shanell Donna Tilley. She was affectionately known to family as POOH.
Shanell was reared in Refugio, Texas where she attended public school. She loved reading, fishing and rock and roll music. She was family oriented and enjoyed...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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