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Raymond G. Bigler
Dec 29, 2023
Raymond G. Bigler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 88 in Pearland, TX. Born on October 4, 1935, in Houston, TX to Pee Wee Parrin and Bernice Johnson Parrin.Raymond lived a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and service to his country. After graduating from high school, he proudly...
Donna Denise Frankum
Dec 25, 2023
Donna Denise Frankum, born on January 12, 1960, to Edward Lee Frankum Sr. and Joan Bownds Frankum, passed from this earth and entered Heaven on December 25, 2023, at the age of 63 years, 11 months, and 13 days.
Although Donna could not talk, she had her ways of communication and interaction. She brought much joy to her family....
Peggy Joyce Chancey
Dec 24, 2023
Peggy Joyce Chancey, beloved wife and mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated nutritionist, passed away on December 24, 2023 at the age of 77 in Missouri City, Texas. Born on March 16, 1946, in Houston, Texas to her loving parents and many siblings, Peggy lived a life filled with love, compassion, and a deep faith in God.Peggy had an impressive career...
Michael Albert Collins
Dec 16, 2023
Michael Albert Collins, 81, of West Columbia passed into the arms of the Lord on December 16, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois to Harold Cornelius Collins and Maurine McDada.
Michael's educational achievements were commendable. He earned two degrees from Georgia Tech through their co-op program and later graduated with a PHD from MIT...
William L. 'Bill' Smith, Jr.
Dec 15, 2023
William L. 'Bill' Smith, Jr.
June 30, 1935 ~ December 15, 2023
William L. "Bill" Smith, Jr. passed into the arms of the Lord, peacefully, on Friday December 15, 2023 at his Brazoria residence, he was 88. Bill was born on June 30, 1935 in Alexandria, LA to the late William L. & Barbara Laebens Smith.
Bill is survived...
Gillis Dale Hall
Dec 14, 2023
Gillis Dale Hall, 74, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:19 p.m. at Kindred Hospital in Sugarland, Texas following a stroke. Gillis was born on July 8, 1949 in Bellville, Texas to Mabry Wesley Hall Sr. and Sammie Louise Sowell Hall. He grew up in Hempstead, Texas before moving to Sweeny and graduating Class of...
Carrie Frances Bland
Dec 4, 2023
Carrie Bland, 80, of Brazoria, Texas went joyfully home to her Lord and Master on December 4, 2023. She was born to the late Hobert Francis Rackley and Ruby Pratt on June 15, 1943 in Bakersfield, California.
She loved her Lord, family, and friends and her Senior Bowling league. She retired from the United States Postal Service after delivering mail...
Fran "Chuggie" King
Nov 30, 2023
Fran (Chuggie) A. Weems King went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 30, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Jack and Phyllis Weems, November 16, 1943, in West Columbia, Texas where she grew up and graduated from Columbia High School. Fran was married to Jack King and was the mother to...
John Cameron Duffy
Nov 24, 2023
John Cameron Duffy, 71, of Guy, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1952, in Long Island Levittown, New York to John and Irene Duffy.Remembered as a kind and hardworking individual, John's passion for his work as an HVAC Technician was matched only by his love for a good cup of coffee and...
Melvin Earl Treesh
Nov 24, 2023
Melvin Earl Treesh, 84, of Wild Peach /Brazoria, Texas passed away Friday, November 24th at Baylor St. Lukes Hospital in Houston surrounded by his family. Melvin was born July 9th, 1939, in Wild Peach/Brazoria, Texas, just a few miles from his home to the late Edgar Dale Treesh and Erma L. Gilbert. He attended Angleton High School and then...
Brigette Lynn Aldridge
Nov 20, 2023
Brigette Lynn Aldridge, a loving wife and mother, passed away on November 20, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on April 27, 1994, in Angleton, Texas, Brigette was a gentle individual who touched the lives of everyone around her.
Brigette's nurturing personality shone brightly throughout her life. She always put the needs of others before her...
William Henry Kolojaco
Nov 14, 2023
William Henry Kolojaco, 79, of Brazoria, Texas passed into the arms of the Lord on November 14, 2023, after fighting complications from metastatic cancer. He was born on December 29, 1943, to the late Tony Kolojaco and Julia Krolczyk Kolojaco.
William was the third child of Tony and Julia Kolojaco. He attended elementary and middle school in Brazoria and graduated...
Grover Richard Shannon
Nov 10, 2023
Grover Richard “Dick” Shannon Jr., born on February 28, 1939, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, departed this world on November 10, 2023, in Sweeny, Texas. He is survived by his loving family, including his oldest daughter, Deb Kilgore, her husband Jim Kilgore, his brother Bill Shannon and his wife Bette, and son-in-law Glenn Sanderson, he was blessed with two granddaughters Kristi Brasel...
Donna Jeanette Nelson
Nov 10, 2023
Donna Jeanette Nelson, 89, of West Columbia passed into the arms of the Lord on November 10, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1934, in King City, California to Phillip Bianchi and Mayme Smith.
Jeanette went on to become a respected accounting clerk for the oil and gas industry for many years. Outside of work, Jeanette had a...
Leonardo Rodriguez
Nov 10, 2023
Leonardo Rodriguez, 86, of Sweeny, Texas was guided into the arms of the Lord on November 10, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1937, to Bruno Rodriguez and Aurora Rosalez in Goliad, Texas.
Leonardo devoted his career to the world of construction. As a general contractor, he showcased his expertise and skill in the industry. His determination and...
Billy Alfred Mason
Nov 5, 2023
Billy Alfred Mason passed away on November 5, 2023, 6 days after his 98th birthday and met his son Don and his wife of 69 years, Helen, in Heaven.
Born in Mackenzie, Alabama on October 30, 1925, Billy soon moved to Houston and enjoyed running the dirt roads with his brothers and cousins, usually in a car he rebuilt and...
Janet Jean Lyman
Nov 4, 2023
Janet Jean Lyman of Damon was guided into the arms of the Lord on November 4, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1955, in Fort Moore, Georgia to Janette Broughton and Floyd Dale Gulling Sr.
Jean obtained an associate degree in cosmetology and went on to become a highly respected and admired instructor in the field. Beyond her...
Thomas Gerald Baker
Oct 30, 2023
Thomas Gerald Baker, a devoted family man, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born on November 15, 1942, in Teague, TX, to the late Rueben Henderson Baker and Neva Mae Guyton Baker.
Thomas had an impressive career spanning over three decades at Dow Chemical where he worked as a supervisor. His...
Stephanie Michelle Novak
Oct 29, 2023
Stephanie Michelle Novak, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend was guided into the arms of the Lord on October 29, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1984, in Richmond, Texas to Stephen Boff and VeeAnn Boff.
Stephanie dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her children and embraced the joys and challenges that came...
William Thomas Cummings
Oct 29, 2023
William Thomas Cummings, 88, died with his family by his side on October 29, 2023, in Sweeny, Texas. He was known as Bill, W.T. and to many as “Wee Willie.”
He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Angie Cummings; his sister, Fan Mizell; three daughters, Theresa Garrett (husband Bobby), Lisa Fragale (husband Tom), and Connie McAda (husband Bernie);...
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