Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

Johnny (JR) Johnson, Sr was born on August 11, 1946, in Lufkin Tx to Thomas Jefferson Johnson and Dorotha (Hambrick) and passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in Houston, Texas.

Johnny, who was known by most as JR, and was employed with Dow Chemical for 31 years where he retired in 2003. He was an active...

Aug 22, 2021

Sue Yvonne Sims, 89, of West Columbia, TX went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1932 in Montgomery County, TX to Thomas Milton Scarborough and Pearl Fuller Scarborough. Yvonne graduated from West Columbia High School in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart Ladell (Dale) Sims. Their marriage lasted 66...

Aug 20, 2021

Pauline Amelia Edling Powers, 88, of Sweeny, Texas, passed from this life on earth into the arms of God on Friday, August 20, 2021, in Sweeny, Tx. Pauline was born on May 07, 1933, to Waldo Edling and Anna Peppel Edling in Sweeny, Brazoria County, Texas.

She attended and graduated from West Columbia High School.  She met...

Aug 20, 2021

Ismael (Mel) Zepeda age 39 of Lake Jackson, Texas passed from this earth on August 20th, 2021 in Houston.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Lucio and Usdelia Zepeda and Oralia Reyes.

He is survived by his parents Rosie and Adam Zepeda Sr. His wife of 15 years Jennifer Zepeda. Children Caleb, Ryli,...

Aug 18, 2021

Paul Duane Davenport, age 68, of Bay City Passed away Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 in Bay City, Texas. Paul Davenport was born July 28, 1953 to Paul and Barbara Davenport in San Bernadino, California. After graduation from high school, he joined the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and afterwards settled in Prairieville, Louisiana and eventually he...

Aug 17, 2021

Mary Ann Bertram, 92, of West Columbia, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in her ancestral home in West Columbia, Texas.

Mary was born November 1, 1928, in Brookshire, Texas.  She was her daughter’s rock.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ashley and Christine Rivers; she was the last and will be joining...

Aug 13, 2021

Echo G. Waldby passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in Houston, TX. She was born in Oklahoma and spent much of her life there. In the early 1940's she moved to Washington D.C. for work. While there, she was inducted into the Cadet Nurse Corp. Echo attended the University of Oklahoma nursing school in Oklahoma City, graduating in 1946....

Aug 11, 2021

Joyce Ann Rucker was an adored wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was suddenly welcomed to God’s embrace on August 11, 2021, at age 78.

She was born on April 25, 1943, to Father; James Samuel Hagan and Mother; Francis Jewell (Alston) Hagan in DeQuincy, LA.  Joyce was raised in Ragley, LA attending Ragley High...

Aug 11, 2021

Dwayne Lyle Rucker was a cherished husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He suddenly returned to the hands of God on August 11, 2021, at age 78.

He was born to William Burl Rucker Jr. and Alice Loyd Rucker on January 30, 1943, in Monahans, TX. Dwayne was raised in Rising Star, TX where he attended...

Aug 10, 2021

Carl Hopson Stephens, Jr., 91, of Damon, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Lake Jackson, Texas.

He was born January 21,1930 in Victoria, Texas to the late Carl Hopson Stephens, Sr. and

He graduated from Crane High School and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Carl was a member...

Aug 6, 2021

Sheila Sue James known to many as “Lollie” passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. Sheila was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was born to Julian “Skinny” and  Irene Wave Danford on January 21, 1946 in West Columbia. Sheila spent her entire life in West Columbia and Brazoria where she was a...

Aug 6, 2021

Ronnie Gene Thomas, 66, of Brazoria passed away Friday August 6, 2021. Ron was born August 20, 1954 to “Red” and Martha Thomas of Clute, Texas. Ron leaves behind his loved ones Shawn Roberts, Travis Thomas, and Leah James. He is preceded in death by his father, Elton Durell “Red” Thomas.  He is survived by his mother, Martha...

Aug 5, 2021

Thomas Edward Badders, Sr. (Tommy), 88, of Brazoria passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born to the late John Edward Badders and Myrtle Marie Tupper-Badders in Silsbee, Texas on June 11, 1933.

Tommy graduated from Brazosport High School in 1951 and eventually hired on at Dow Chemical Company working as...

Aug 4, 2021

Mark Rayburn Atkins, 65, of West Columbia, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Mark was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 14, 1955 to Virginia Cathrine (Patteson) and Rayburn Bailey Atkins. He grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and graduated high school in 1974. He worked for Conoco Phillips and retired in 2011....

Aug 2, 2021

Howard went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 71.

Many knew him as Bubba “Bowers” Smith, stepson of the late Charlie Bowers. Some called him Smitty, others H.K., but everyone knew him as Bubba.

Bubba was born in Richmond, Texas on July 21, 1950. His...

Jul 30, 2021

Anna Maria Toscano Martinez, age 65, of West Columbia, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Houston, TX. Anna was born July 12, 1956 to Genaro And Guadalupe Toscano in Pleasanton, Texas. She was married to Otilio Martinez, Jr. for 33 years until his passing in 2008.

Anna was CBISD bus driver for over 20 years before leaving to enjoy her hobbies including traveling...

Jul 30, 2021

James (Red) Hargrave, 89, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Jean Hargrave. He was born in Pecos, Texas on April 1, 1932.

He is survived by his sons James Dee Hargrave and wife Elizabeth and Scott Hargrave and...

Jul 28, 2021

Ryan Craig DeLeon, age 31, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Ryan was born on September 21, 1989 in Lake Jackson, Texas to Amos and Bertha DeLeon. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 2008. A week after graduation he left for the U.S. Marine Corps and served four years...

Jul 21, 2021

Donna Halfmann, 68, of West Columbia passed away on Wednesday, July 21 in Sweeny.  Donna was born November 9, 1952, to Harrold and Sue Swift in Freeport, TX.  She attended Brazoswood High School, where she was a member of the first graduating class.

Donna married right out of high school and had 2 children, Kandy Shaw and...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert (Rabbit) Dale Felts, 67, of Sweeny, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Robert is survived by his brother Rickey Felts and wife Joanie; nieces Katie Peery and husband Cameron and Ashlie Felts; cousin Landon Peery.

Please join us on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Blue Dolphin, 423 TX-3, League City, TX...