Obituaries

Jun 26, 2025

Thomas Dean Williamson, a beloved family man and esteemed engineer, passed away on June 26, 2025, in Sweeny, Texas, at the age of 74. Born on October 8, 1950, in Luling, Texas, Thomas lived a life marked by dedication to his profession and profound love for his family.

Throughout his career as an engineer, Thomas exemplified commitment and diligence, earning the...

Jun 26, 2025

On October 5, 1956 God gifted Eric James Waddy, Sr and Mary Bell Frazier Waddy with a son whom they named Bruce Edwin Waddy affectionately known as “Skeeter”.

Bruce was born in Bay City, Texas and was reared in both Sweeny, Texas and Woodsboro, Texas. He graduated from Sweeny High School from the class of 1975. He became gainfully employed in...

Jun 25, 2025

John Elbert Cothron, an avid truck driver, passed away on June 25, 2025, in West Columbia, Texas. Born on July 13, 1966, in Sweeny, Texas, John dedicated many years of his life to his profession as an 'Over the road' truck driver, traversing the highways and byways of the country. His commitment to his career exemplified his hardworking spirit and...

Jun 25, 2025

VERNON ODELL POLK WAS BORN JANUARY 26,1954 TO THE LATE BILLIE POLK AND CHERRIE LEE EDISON POLK. HE WAS THE THIRD CHILD BORN INTO THIS UNION.

HE WAS BAPTIZED AT AN EARLY AGE BY REV. R. H. PAIGE AND ATTENDED VINEGROVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. HE ATTENDED PUBLIC SCHOOL IN VAN VLECK, TEXAS AND GRADUATED WITH THE CLASS OF 1972.  HE ALSO ATTENDED...

Jun 23, 2025

Everett was born in Riverton Wyoming November 23, 1936 to parents Hogan and JennieAsbell Dudley. He passed peacefully in his daughter and son in laws home in West Columbia, Texas on June 23, 2025.

Everett was preceded in death by his wife of 56 and a half years Gloria Tilley Dudley, whom he loved dearly. His parents Hogan and Jennie Dudley,...

Jun 22, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Hammond, 83, lovingly known as Kenny, passed away June 22, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at his home outside of West Columbia, Texas.

Raised in East Columbia, Texas, Kenny was a true cowboy, tending to his family’s horses and cattle from an early age. After graduating from Columbia High School, he enlisted in the army. Upon completing his...

Jun 19, 2025

Services to be held privately.

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

 Timothy Greene Pettigrew September 3, 1962 – June 18, 2025

Timothy Greene Pettigrew, 62, of Sweeny, Texas, peacefully passed away at home on June 18, 2025. Born on September 3, 1962, at Matagorda General Hospital to Delmar and Edna Earl Pettigrew, Tim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was defined by generosity, service, and an enduring commitment...

Jun 17, 2025

Cynthia Diane “Cindy” Jacobs passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on June 15, 1953, in Bay City, Texas, Cindy lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, and fierce independence.

She was the devoted mother of Robert Jacobs and his wife Lacy of Wimberley, Texas, and Chris...

Jun 15, 2025

Jean Erin Rhodes, 62, of West Columbia ascended quietly into the arms of God, finding her heavenly rest on Sunday, June 15, 2025

Jean was born on July 30, 1962, in Bay City, Texas, to Thomas Reneau and Wynell Sheffield.

Jean cherished moments spent with her grandkids. She enjoyed reading, watching documentaries and rescuing animals. Additionally, she took pleasure in taking trips...

Jun 13, 2025

Kathryn Goolsby, 76, of Brazoria, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her loving Savior on June 13, 2025, with her beloved husband Kenneth and family by her side. After a long and courageous battle with dementia, she left this world surrounded by love.

Born August 13, 1948, in Wharton, Texas, to Jack and Phyllis Greenberg, Kathy was the...

Jun 11, 2025

A' Kyri Star'Lynne Bell was born December 15, 2013 in Bay City, Texas, Tarshal Davis and Vernon Bell.

A Kyri attended Bay City and Van Vleck ISD and later transferred to the South Carolina school district. She was baptized at an early age at In God's Care community Church by Pastor L. D. Griggs, Sr.

Some of her many hobbies were dancing,...

Jun 11, 2025

May 27, 2025

Gladys Ann Hoffman, born on January 28, 1934, in Iago, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in West Columbia, Texas, on May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was a beloved matriarch who dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating cherished memories with her loved ones.

Throughout her life, Gladys demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her family,...

May 23, 2025

On Friday, June 23, 1933, God gifted Dorothy Pearl Lewis to the late Fletcher Norwood Lewis & Beatrice Birdie Black-Lewis. She was the youngest of 8 children in this union. Dorothy attended West Columbia public schools during segregation and graduated from Charlie Brown High School in the Class of 1953. She was a trumpeter, athlete and avid basketball player, well...

May 22, 2025

Sylvia (Cano) Gutierrez of Sweeny, TX passed peacefully on May 22, 2025 after a hard fought battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

She was born on March 19, 1952, in Karnes City, TX to Miguel and Josephine Cano.

She is joyfully reunited in heaven with her parents and her nephew, Gary Cano.

Sylvia is lovingly remembered by her husband Joe Gutierrez, daughter Jennifer Permenter,...

May 16, 2025

Vidal M. Villegas, Jr., a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Born on August 12, 1961, in Sinton, Texas, he filled his life with music, laughter, and love for his family and friends.

Vidal dedicated many years to the construction industry, working as a Mason, showcasing his strong work ethic...

May 13, 2025

Evia Sue Curtis Carr, of Sweeny, Texas, departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 83.

Sue was born on November 30, 1941, in Bay City, Texas, to David and Evia Curtis.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived her life...

May 8, 2025

Arthur Lynn Edison was born July 9, 1967, to Gifford Sr. and Beatrice Edison of Brazoria, Texas. Arthur grew up in the Mims Community in Brazoria Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age attending Zion Temple AME Church. He was involved in several church activities alongside his mother Beatrice Edison.

Arthur graduated from Sweeny High School in 1985. He attended...