Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Sandra Cuba Powell, 84, of West Columbia, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022. Sandra was born August 3, 1937, to Lloyd and Marjorie Dorton in Freeport, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tommy Cuba, and husband Kennith Powell.

She was loved and will be greatly...

Feb 2, 2022

Jane Ellen Pate, age 70, of Sweeny, passed from life on earth to heaven on Feb 2, 2022. Jane was born on January 10, 1952 to Granville and Lois Hastings in Abilene, Texas.

Jane truly loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and always supported them in their interests and activities. She was blessed...

Jan 31, 2022

Lovalee Ella Christ Horak, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born on May 10, 1928, to Ella (Mesecke) and Fritz Christ in Needville.

She grew up on a farm where she worked along side of her family. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1946.

Lovalee married L.J. “Cotton” Horak...

Jan 31, 2022

Ernest French, 96, of West Columbia passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home on French Lane. Ernest French was born March 9, 1925 to John French and Winnie (Beldin) French in West Columbia, Texas. Ernest served in the Navy during World War II. He successfully owned and operated French’s Packing House for many years in addition...

Jan 30, 2022

George Dorman Tipton, also affectionately known as “Tip,” 81, of West Columbia, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his home.

Tip attended Levelland High School and settled in Midland, then Lake Jackson. He and his wife, Sherry, were married on June 1, 1972, and were looking...

Jan 30, 2022

Clive Merle Brown Rush, 93, of West Columbia, Texas passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Bay City, Texas. She was born June 16, 1928, in Lake Jackson, Texas to the late Merle (Stratton) and Perry Maxey Brown.

Clive was a member of the Christian Center. She enjoyed singing solo’s and playing the piano at church. She...

Jan 28, 2022

Bryan Scott White, 36 of Damon, Tx passed from this life on Friday January 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bryan was born June 08, 1985, to Ronnie and Terry White in Sweeny, TX. He attended Needville High School and Penn Foster Home school. He joined the Navy and served for 3 years. He...

Jan 26, 2022

Lauren Ashley Anderson, 38, of Lake Jackson, passed from this world to her Savior’s side on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was at Brazosport Hospital fighting her hardest battle, and her heart just wore out. Lauren Ashley was born on December 5th, 1983, to Danny Anderson and Lorenda Butler Anderson Drabek.

Lauren grew up in the First...

Jan 22, 2022

George Dwayne Watkins 63 of West Columbia, Texas passed away Saturday January 22, 2022, at Baylor St. Luke’s Hospital. Born November 15, 1958, to George and Jerrie Watkins.

Treasured by his wife of 43 years Cindy Watkins and loved by his son Larry Gregg, wife Darlene and daughter Sarah Watkins along with grandchildren Taylor Ashley, Phillip, Brittanie,...

Jan 21, 2022

Carol Hood, 74, of Brazoria, Tx., passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 30, 1947, in Raceland, Louisiana to Julia Elizabeth (Echols) and Charles Percy Carter, Jr.

Carol attended Sweeny High School. Also, enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids, going to the beach with her girlfriends, and looking at...

Jan 18, 2022

Juan David Balderas, Sr. 69, of Sweeny, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence. Juan was born in Edinburg, Texas on April 9, 1952 to the late Severiana (Corona) and Lazaro Balderas.

Juan is survived by his daughter Jessica Balderas; sons Juan David Balderas, Jr. and Jimmy Balderas and wife Erika Janette and their children...

Jan 16, 2022

William James Ferrell was born on November 24,1936 in Denton, Texas to Morris and Pauline Clement Ferrell

Although Jim was an only child, he shared many wonderful memories of growing up in Krum, Texas with his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.   Krum is a rural area and Jim attributed the farm work of his youth...

Jan 16, 2022

Richard Boulis, 85, of Brazoria passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1936, in Findlay, Ohio to the late Ruth Naomi (Sands) and Don Wilson Boulis. After high school in Sandusky, Ohio, he attended General Motors Institute in Defiance, Ohio.

Richard served six years in the United States Army. His...

Jan 13, 2022

Richard Dale Chafin, 85, of Sweeny passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Richard was born on August 4, 1936 in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas to J. B. (Bert) Chafin and Merle (Putman) Chafin.

Richard graduated from West Columbia High School in 1954. He attended Wharton and Alvin Junior Colleges. Richard served in the...

Jan 13, 2022

Roger Holcomb, 77, of Sweeny, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 13, 2022, peacefully at his home. Roger was born March 26, 1944, in Clay County, West Virginia to the late Charles and Lucille Holcomb.

Roger attended school in Fola and then joined the Unites States Army. He married his wife of 52...

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...