Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Johanna Lynn Mansfield, 54, of Sweeny, Texas went to be with The Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Johanna was born in Akron, Ohio on October 9, 1967 to mother, Marianne Hill and father, Clayton Samels. Johanna attended Sweeny High School, graduating in the class of 1986. She then married her husband, Ben, on October 25th of that year....

Jan 7, 2022

Weldon W. "Skipper" Foreman Jr., 76, of West Columbia, Texas was called home by the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022, in West Columbia, Texas.  Skipper was born to Weldon and Lucile Foreman in West Columbia on September 2, 1945.

He graduated from Columbia High School where he excelled in academics as well as football. He then...

Jan 5, 2022

William “Bill” Henderson, 88, of Brazoria, Texas went to meet his Father on January 5, 2022.

Bill is survived by his children, son Dennis Henderson (Elizabeth) of Brazoria; daughter Kendal Denise Rylander (Charles) of Lake Jackson, sister Ann, brothers; Jackie and Lanny, step-sons Gary Hayes (Toni) of Sugarland; and Richard Hayes of Freeport.  Grandchildren include Courtney...

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald Vaughn Duncan, born April 1947 to Frank and Evelyn Blunck Duncan of Sweeny, TX, passed away March 1, 2022, at Needville Supreme Care with his wife Kathryn Renae Duncan of 42 years by his side. He also leaves behind two sons Ronnie Jr. -wife Laura; Randy- wife Vanessa and their mother and stepfather: Linda and JD Allen; 4...

Jan 1, 2022

Jesse Eugene Findley, age 96, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home in Sugar Valley surrounded by his family. Jesse was born December 12, 1925, to John and Mary Findley.

At 17 Jesse enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II as a Seaman First Class. After his service...

Dec 28, 2021

Bonnie Schrader Blue, 74, of Sweeny, Texas passed away December 28, 2021.  Bonnie was born February 13, 1947, in Bay City, Texas to the late Grover and Helen Coleman. Bonnie graduated from Sweeny High School and attended Wharton County Junior College. She continued her education by pursuing an accounting degree from the University of Houston Clear Lake, proudly worked...

Dec 17, 2021

Josefa “Josie” Gupton (78), of Sweeny, Texas, beloved mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 17, 2021. Josefa was born on March 21, 1943, in Laredo, Texas to Modesto and Maria Valdez.

Josefa was a retired educator but so much more could be learned from her life outside of the classroom. She...

Dec 10, 2021

David Lee Eversole, age 77, of Guy passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. David was born on December 16, 1943 to James Eversole and Montie Sweeny Eversole. After graduating Needville High School in 1962 he married his high school sweetheart Carolyn Kolojaco on August 25, 1962. He then went on to become a barber in Needville, Texas for over...

Dec 9, 2021

Rosmarie Meador, 82, of Angleton, Texas went to meet her Savior and Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at her residence. She was born October 14, 1939, in Augsburg, Germany to the late Barbara (Behmer) and Ludwig Schmalz. Rosie was proud to be a US citizen and she received her naturalization April 18, 1961.

Rosie was the...

Dec 5, 2021

Eleanor Catherine Smith Boeker (Dee), age 89, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Eleanor was born July 18, 1932, to Felix Eugene Smith and Catherine Brandolph Smith. She attended Cotulla High School.

Eleanor was a member of Sweeny Lutheran Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, history, and ranching with her husband.

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Dec 4, 2021

George William Allen, Jr., “Bill”, of Angleton, Texas, passed away at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas on December 4, 2021 after a battle with cancer.

A private memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be on Friday, December 17, 2021 at in the chapel of C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.

Dec 2, 2021

Glenn Marcus Sims was the sixth of ten sons born to Charles Edward Sims and Mary Edna Sims.  Born on July 11, 1926, in Damon Texas, Glenn passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021, at the age of 95 in Shreveport, Louisiana.  A proud, life-long resident of West Columbia, Texas, Glenn graduated from Columbia High School and joined the...

Dec 2, 2021

Ford “Sarg” Michael Sargent born October 15, 1966, in Corry, PA passed away December 02, 2021.

Ford is proceeded in death by his father Ford Sargent.

Ford is survived by his wife Linda Sargent, mother Nancy Johnson, brother/spouse Steve & Susan Sargent, brother/spouse Jon & Eveliz Gates, and sister Sheila Laegel. Stepfamily; Robert and Fasha...

Dec 1, 2021

Makayla Elise Wolverton, 8, of Sweeny, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 23, 2013, in Houston, Texas to Ross and Nicolle Wolverton.

Makayla attended Sweeny Christian School until the second grade and was then homeschooled. She enjoyed softball, horses, crafts, baking, and showing her calf.

Makayla is preceded...

Nov 30, 2021

Judge Melvin Curlee (Sonny), age 85, of West Columbia, TX passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Sonny was born August 2, 1936, to Robert Earl (Doc) and Zelma (Brucie) Curlee in Rockdale, TX. He attended school in West Columbia, TX and graduated from the West Columbia High School. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Nov 30, 2021

Ella Bertha Summers, 101, went home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Allen, Texas. She was born in the farmhouse in which she would be raised on September 18, 1920, in Ganado, Texas to Paul and Caroline Galow.

Ella graduated from Ganado High School.  She was raised in St. James Lutheran Church...

Nov 27, 2021

Areta (Rita) Nell Bell, 89, of West Columbia, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was born August 31, 1932, in Danbury, Texas to Perry Benson and Nellie (Francis) Wollam. Rita attended Danbury High School. She then went on to graduate Business School in Houston, Texas. She married her husband,...

Nov 27, 2021

LeRoy D. Shipp, age 74, of Damon, Texas passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. LeRoy was born December 6, 1946, to LeRoy and Darlene Shipp of San Antonio, Texas. LeRoy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served in Vietnam, and retired from the Marine Corps December 1985. LeRoy was married to Barbara. LeRoy was the father of David...

Nov 26, 2021

Joy Ann Rickaway, age 88, of Brazoria, passed from life on this earth to heaven on Friday, November 26, 2021.  Joy was born on October 20, 1933, to Albert and Elizabeth Herreth in Blessing, Texas.  She was the youngest of seven children.  Joy married Albert Rickaway in Blessing on Christmas Day, 1949.

Along with being a wonderful...

Nov 25, 2021

Funeral services for Betty Lane Christian, 96, of Wild Peach, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 3, 2021, at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas, with burial immediately following at the Christian family cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 2,...