Obituaries

Apr 24, 2020

Claude Radford (CR) Atkinson, 93, of Sweeny, passed from this life on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born on June 21, 1926 in Blooming Grove, Texas to Claude Atkinson Sr. and Lou Tisha Chambers Atkinson.

CR was an avid fisherman. Although he couldn’t swim, he was fast to take off to set the hook even if...

Apr 21, 2020

Wilson David Yaws was born December 13, 1937 to Reed and Ida (Collins) Yaws in Leesville, Texas.  He entered his eternal home on April 21, 2020 in West Columbia, Texas. David graduated from Smiley High School in 1957. In 1955, he met the love of his life, Gillis Pauline West. They were married on March 1, 1958 in Leesville,...

Apr 21, 2020

Thomas Paul Jenkins, 54, of West Columbia, peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Paul was born in Waco, Texas to Charles and Rita Jenkins on June 4, 1965.  He graduated from Columbia High School in 1983. After attending the University of Texas and Texas State Technical Institute, he spent the rest of his...

Apr 16, 2020

After a 95 year life-journey, the angels welcomed Arlene Virginia McLeod home on Thursday, April 16, 2020.  She grew up in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and after marrying Cliff spent over 50 years in Austin, TX.

Arlene dedicated her life to Jesus at a young age, and was a faithful servant all her life. She was a member...

Apr 7, 2020

Bobby was born June 6, 1944 in Angleton, TX to Curtis and Vera McAdams, who have preceded him in death.

Survived by his wife, Glenda McAdams; brother, Wayne McAdams (Henrietta)' step-son, Mike Boff (VeeAnn); and step-daughter, Tammy Boff Lincecum (Gary). 5 grandchildren, Leah Edwards (Chuck), Trevor Lincecum, Stephanie Boff Novak, Sabrina Harrison (Robert), and Mandi Lincecum. 10 great grandchildren.

Apr 3, 2020

John Thomas Pingelton, 61, of Damon passed from this life on April 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Freeport to Johnny Joseph and Shirley Mae Pingelton on March 4, 1959.   He served proudly in the U S Marine Corp.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 10 am...

Apr 3, 2020

Roger “Buddy” Allen Azbell, 70, of Brazoria, passed from this life on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1949 in Bastrop, Texas to Charlie (Roger) and Pauline (Perkins) Azbell.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kay Azbell; daughter, Rajetta Azbell; son, Robert Azbell  and wife, Tena; brother, Chuck Azbell and...

Apr 3, 2020

Beverly Jean O’Quinn, 80, of Brazoria passed from this life on April 3, 2020 in Sweeny.  She was born in Lake Forest, Illinois on Aug. 11, 1939 to John B. and Evelyn Davis.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, William;  sons, David L. O’Quinn and Paul D. O’Quinn; daughters, Ruth Anne Stewart and Mary Beth...

Apr 2, 2020

Kind, caring, loving, fun, strong, funny, faithful. Over the past several days, as people have heard the news that my mother was in hospice, messages kept flowing in. Everyone was sending love and their thoughts of how my mom has touched their lives. These words were mentioned over and over. Tina Hansen Amason was born May 5, 1959 in...

Apr 2, 2020

Mary Alice Schultz Gormey, 94, passed from this life on April 2, 2020 in Houston surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 26, 1925 to Jacob and Minnie Schultz.

Mary lived her 94 years, 3 months and one week in many places that included Jones Creek, Broaddus and Seabrook, Texas.  She...

Mar 31, 2020

Phyllis Gupton Weems, of West Columbia, passed away March 31, 2020 at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born to Phillip and Margaret Gupton on July 11, 1923 in West Columbia, TX. Phyllis is survived by daughters, Fran King (Jack), and Mary Hill; son Steve Weems (Rhonda); grandsons, Nick Jenkins (Deanna),...

Mar 22, 2020

Sharon Landry, a long time residence of Brazoria Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born August 8, 1942, in Sulphur Louisiana to Calvin and Agnes Bellow. She married the love of her life, Willie (Bill) Landry, October 8, 1961. Sharon devoted her life to raising her three girls,...

Mar 20, 2020

Barbara Jean (Martin) Engberg died on March 20, 2020 at her residence in West Columbia,Texas. She was 82. Barbara was born on May 9, 1937 in Arcade, New York to the late Francis "Buster" Martin and Jennie Martin Williams. She married Richard Allen Engberg in Hamburg, New York on December 28, 1974 and was married for...

Mar 15, 2020

Sandra Kay Dupont, 62, of Lake Jackson, passed from this life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Victoria, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1958 in Victoria, Texas to Robert and Lena (Martens) Letlow. Sandra was married to her husband, Ernest Albert Dupont, III for 40 years. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday,...

Mar 9, 2020

Mary Joanna Worrell, 79, of Sweeny, passed from this life on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on May 4, 1940 in Big Spring, Texas to Ray and Lois (Tomlin) Stroder. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Sweeny Cemetery with John Price officiating. Jan is survived by her son,...

Mar 6, 2020

Nellie Fay Hoot, 78, of Brazoria, passed from this life with her family surrounding her, on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was born on September 4, 1941 in Tulsita, Texas to Rufus and Etta (Butler) Fox. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Brazoria First Assembly with...

Mar 2, 2020

Kathy Sue Krebs, 44, of West Columbia, passed from this life on Monday, March 2, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1975 in Laurel, Mississippi to Roy and Emma (Covington) Landry. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, March 6, 2020 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia. The family will be receiving friends...

Feb 28, 2020

Malcolm Rainouard, "Ray M" Cornett, Jr., of Quintana, Texas, passed from this life on February 28, 2020 at the age of 81 in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was born on June 17, 1938 in Wild Peach, Texas to Malcolm and Mary K. Cornett. Rays dedication to his family, Community and Country was unwavering. He served 20...

Feb 23, 2020

Lonnie Gene Mathews, 66, of Sweeny, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born on October 25, 1953 in Houston, Texas to Lee and Natalie (Glenn) Mathews. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Sweeny Cemetery with Leslie Davis officiating. Lonnie is survived by his son, Lloyd Alan...

Feb 22, 2020

Bettie Lee Brooks, 93, formerly of Sweeny, passed from this life on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Wharton, Texas. She was born on March 15, 1926 in Wallis, Texas to Walter and Agnes (Faltisek) Sell. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, February 28, 2020 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Thomas Lester...