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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);...
Marilyn Mulloy
Oct 22, 2023
Marilyn Mulloy, 87, of Brazoria, Texas went home to the Lord on October 22, 2023. She was born to the late Roland Sheridan and Matilda Becker on July 29, 1936, in Summit, New Jersey.
She met and fell in love with Darrel Joseph Mulloy, to whom she was married for over 48 years, until his death on August 5, 2013. ...
James Edward Wilson Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
James Edward Wilson Jr. (Ed), age 90 of West Columbia, Texas went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Ed was born to the late James E Wilson Sr and Lela Mae Childs on January 17, 1933 in Houston, TX. Ed was a lifelong resident...
Patricia Ann McDowell
Oct 8, 2023
Patricia Ann McDowell, of Sweeny, Texas passed away on October 8, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was born to the late Johanna W. Nyland in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 25, 1961.
Patricia was known by her friends and family as being a devoted mother, aunt, daughter, and sister,...
Lester Paul Tipps Sr.
Oct 8, 2023
Lester Paul Tipps Sr., of Cedar Lane, Texas, passed away on October 8, 2023, at his home. He was born to the late Clarence Grant Tipps, and Mattie Pearl Bone, on September 30, 1949.
Lester was a very loving and kindhearted man, the best Pops, Paw Paw, Brother, Uncle, friend that anyone could hope for. He considered most of...
Annette Marie Elster
Oct 7, 2023
Annette Marie Elster, 61, of Damon, Texas went to her heavenly home on October 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Annette was born to the late Arnold Joe Svoboda and Tillie Pavlicek on July 11, 1962, in East Bernard, Texas.
Annette was a loving mother, devoted daughter and wife, and an outstanding grandmother. She worked as a bookkeeper,...
Betty Jane Schlitzkus
Oct 7, 2023
Betty Jane Schlitzkus, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Damon, Texas. She was born to the late Ludvik Jakubec and Annie Mikel on May 23, 1935, in her hometown of West Columbia, Texas.
Throughout her life, Betty found joy in being a homemaker and took pride in owning her own home....
Victor Gladwynn Ashbrook
Oct 5, 2023
Victor Gladwynn Ashbrook, 72, of Sweeny, Texas passed into the arms of the Lord on October 5, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1951, in Bay City, TX to the late Wayne Alvin Ashbrook and Hazel Schmidt.
Upon graduating high school, he became an operator in the oil and gas industry.
When he was not working, you could...
Karen Clark George
Oct 4, 2023
Karen Clark George, 72, of Brazoria passed into the arms of the lord on October 4, 2023. Karen George was born on September 2, 1951 to the late Raymond Peter Clark and Rose Marie Roberts Twitchell.
Karen moved to Texas with her family in 1955 and lived a long life as a resident in Brazoria, Texas. It is here...
Linda Jo Marrow
Oct 2, 2023
Linda Jo Marrow passed into the arms of the Lord on October 2, 2023 in her nephew’s Alvin, TX residence surrounded by her loving family, she was 82. Linda Jo was born in Mabank, Texas to the late Earl Harper and Eunice Myrick.
Linda’s journey in life started when she embarked on her career path of teaching for numerous...
Bonnye Raye Kersh
Oct 1, 2023
Bonnye Raye Kersh
Feb. 21, 1941 ~ Oct. 1, 2023
Bonnye Raye Kersh died Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Brazoria Texas. Bonnye was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Corpus Christi Texas to Grady and Margie Whitley.
Bonnye graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1958. She then attended Durham Business College in Victoria Texas. She married Dean Kersh...
Joan Nesbie Williams
Sep 24, 2023
Joan Nesbie Williams, a beloved member of the community and a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 24, 2023. Born on January 14, 1933, in Nacogdoches, Texas, Joan lived a remarkable and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.Joan was raised and graduated from high school in Kilgore, after graduating, she dedicated her professional career to...
Helen Irene Mitchell
Sep 22, 2023
Helen Irene Mitchell, 95, of Sugarland, Texas was guided into the arms of the lord September 22, 2023. Helen Mitchell was born May 29, 1928, in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Alice Pearl Foster and David Matthew Vandaveer.
She graduated from Neodesha, Kansas high school and worked at Philips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where she met and married the...
Barbara Ellen Hawkins
Sep 18, 2023
Barbara Ellen Hawkins, a beloved member of the Lake Jackson community and previous owner of Nosegay Florist, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2023, in Tyler, TX. She was born on September 15, 1931, in Port Bolivar, TX, to the late Minnie Mae Gibson and Jacob Schultz.Barbara's journey in life was marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to her...
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