Obituaries

Jun 5, 2021

Karissa Ann Reid, age 31, of Sweeny, Texas went to heaven to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 5:24 a.m. after a hard-fought battle with cancer, but she never gave up. #warriorsneverstopfightingTeamKarissa

She was born Karissa Ann Dobesh on January 4, 1990 in Richmond, Texas to Judy Ann (Matlock) and Darwin Dobesh.

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Jun 3, 2021

Kim Eric Billings, 62, loving husband, father, and brother was called home by our Lord on 6/3/2021, peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones.

Kim was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 28th, 1959 to Dale and Eva Billings. He was raised in Brazoria, Texas where he met his wife Patricia of 33 years. They wed...

Jun 2, 2021

Bobby Lynn Rollins, 56, of Sweeny passed away, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Bobby was born August 24, 1964, in Garland, Texas, to Hallie Mae Rollins.

Bobby had many things that he loved, but most of all he loved his family and grandchildren.

Bobby is preceded in death by...

May 31, 2021

Jose Manuel Juarez, Jr., 39, of Seguin, formerly of West Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Jose was born April 1, 1982 in San Jose de Ojo Zarco, Mexico to Luz Maria (Rivera) and Jose Manuel Juarez, Sr.

Jose was member of the Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant family, the eldest of the four sons.

May 31, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Shaw Sr., 71, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home in Pledger, Tx. Kenny was born December 14, 1949 in Wharton, Texas to DeAlbert and Jackie Shaw.

He graduated from Edna High School where he met his wife, Betty Sue Shaw, of 49 years. They went on to have 2 sons, Kenneth...

May 30, 2021

John Franklin Dominy, 76, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home in West Columbia, TX.  He was born in Cleveland, TX to James C. Dominy and Therma Lee Dominy on November 20, 1944.  John spent his childhood in Lissie, TX, graduating from East Bernard High School before joining the U.S. Army.  After his service, John earned his...

May 29, 2021

GEORGE DEAN CLEVELAND, SR. of Brazoria, Texas passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in Lake Jackson, Texas.  He was 91 years old.  George is the son of George Edward Cleveland and Jessie Eleanor Cleveland formally of Freeport, Texas.

George proudly attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.  He became a civil,...

May 29, 2021

Martha Ann Carollo, 82, beloved mother, Mimi, and friend, passed away to eternity on May 29, 2021 in Houston, TX.

Martha was born in Kilgore, TX to Benjamin and Alfrieda (Gerjes) Woodall on August 13, 1938, and was raised in Sweeny, TX.

She was married to William Larry Autry of West Columbia, TX in 1957...

May 26, 2021

Frederick Jacob “Fritz” Wilke, 83, of West Columbia, passed away at home on May 26th, 2021. He was born in West Columbia, TX on September 9th, 1937 to Fritz Wilke and Florence Ann (Kilsby) Wilke.

Fritz had a long career as a plant worker before retiring from BASF. He enjoyed farm animals, playing Santa Claus at Christmas,...

May 25, 2021

Mary Ann “Memaw” Graue, 75, of Brazoria, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her residence.

Mary was born October 25, 1945 in Bay City, Texas to the late Mary Arzilla (Burt) and Troy Leonard Meador.

Memaw enjoyed her dog, fried chicken, playing games, reading true crime novels, cooking in the deli at Stewart’s,...

May 24, 2021

Elizabeth Wynell Hairrell Butler Crow, 85, of Sweeny, TX passed from this life on Monday May 24, 2021.  She was born on August 18, 1935 in Peeltown, Texas to Luther E. and Opal B. (Thompson) Hairrell. Wynell enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and the rest of her family. She also enjoyed polka dancing, watching John Wayne...

May 14, 2021

James “Jamie” Marvin Chenault, 96, of Sweeny, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his residence. Jamie was born December 22, 1924 to the late Allie Mae (Clark) and Barry Chenault. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents, brother and two sisters.

Jamie graduated from Sweeny High School and Abilene Christian College with a B.A....

May 9, 2021

Deborah Anne Barton,71, beloved Mother was called to her eternal resting place on May 9, 2021. She entered this world February 2, 1950 at 11:31 PM in Houston, Tx, born to Louis and Martha Smith.

She is survived by her son, Matthew DeGaugh; sister, Jennifer McVey; brother, Chuck Smith; and Mother, Martha Swint.

She was...

May 3, 2021

William Wadale (Wade) Strother, age 56, of Brazoria, Tx passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Galveston, Tx. Wade Strother was born June 26, 1964 to William and Linda Strother in Bay City, Tx.

He was raised in Sweeny, Tx and was an Alumni of Sweeny High School class of 1982.

With his...

May 2, 2021

Robert Joseph Drozd, 88, of Brazoria, Texas passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Houston.

Bob was born on June 27, 1932 near El Campo, TX to John F. Drozd and Ann Lillian Drozd (Janda). He graduated from El Campo High School and then attended Texas A&M University, where he received a degree in Floriculture. He was...

May 2, 2021

Lester Allen Livanec, from Brazoria, Texas was born on November 6, 1945 in Freeport, Texas to Ladd and Katie Livanec.  He went to be with our Lord on May 2, 2021 at the age of 75.

He retired from Dow Chemical after 30 plus years and finally took full retirement at the age of 70.

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May 1, 2021

George “Sonnyman” Preston Burke, age 83, of Brazoria passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with his family by his side.

George was born on June 8, 1937 in Elgin, TX to Waylan Stanley Burke and Nellie Elizabeth Burke (Weaver). He was a veteran who served in the US Army and was a member of The...

Apr 29, 2021

William Bernard Clinton, Jr. (Bill), 64, of Brazoria passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Lake Jackson, TX. He was born to the late William and JoAnn Clinton in Lake Jackson, TX on September 3, 1956. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 1975 and went on to work for Dow Chemical Company for over 35 years.

Apr 28, 2021

Domingo Vega, 68 of Damon, TX. passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2021. He was born March 8, 1953 in Gonzales, TX. to Ramon and Victoria Vega. Mingo, as everyone knew him by, lived in Damon his whole life. He worked in the oil fields behind the Damon Mound and later drove for Daily Truck Lines out of Damon...

Apr 23, 2021

Benny Eugene Kelley, 55, of Brazoria, TX, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1965 in Freeport, Tx to Samuel Kelley and Martha Kelley Monclova. After graduating from West Columbia High School, he married Vicki Mathews.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always the life of the...