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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...
Anne Eileen Coughlin
Sep 14, 2023
Anne Eileen Coughlin
January 3, 1925 ~ September 14, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anne Eileen Coughlin, a loving wife, mom, and mom mom. Anne, also known as Arma to her closest family, left this world peacefully at her home in Little River, SC. She was born on January 3, 1925,...
Diane K. Benge
Sep 14, 2023
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Diane K. Benge passed into the arms of the Lord on September 14, 2023 in her Brazoria home. She was 68. She was born on February 6, 1955 in Freeport, TX to the late Melba Jean Tuggle Kelley & Emmitt Louis Kelley.Diane grew up in Brazoria county, and met and married the love of her life here. She married...
Mary Lou Reid
Sep 10, 2023
Mary Lou Martin Reid passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Three Rivers, TX on February 9, 1948, to Staton and Joyce Martin of George West, TX. She graduated from George West High School in May 1966. She then went on to graduate from Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1970, transferring to...
Jose "Odilon" Guerrero
Sep 2, 2023
Jose “Odilon” Guerrero, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on September 2, 2023, at his residence in Damon, Texas. He was born on December 18, 1940, in San Jose de Ojo Zarco, Guanajuato, Mexico to Pablo Guerrero Guerra and Maria de Socorro Guerrero Lopez.
Jose lived a life full of hard work and dedication. From a young...
Ann Marie Polka
Sep 2, 2023
Ann Marie (Metcalf) Polka, age 90, left her earthly body on September 2, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1932, to Jesse (Buck) Metcalf and Laura (Lobue) Metcalf in Houston, TX. She attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in Houston.
Ann married James “Pancho” Polka in 1951 and they moved to Brazoria, TX in...
Randall Eugene Harrington Jr.
Aug 31, 2023
Randall Eugene Harrington, Jr. (Randy, Bud) passed August 31, 2023, at 84 years old. Randall was born January 23, 1939, in Galveston, Texas to Randall and Ora Harrington.He is preceded by his wife of sixty years Deanna Harrington, parents Randall and Ora Harrington, Sister Shirley Buckner, Brother Emitt Harrington.He is survived by his daughter Denise and husband George Holley,...
Janice Eileen Sims
Aug 31, 2023
Janice Matula Sims was called home to be with her friend and savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born November 3, 1949, in West Columbia, TX and raised in Damon, TX on the family’s 80-acre farm. Janice grew up surrounded by family, friends, and animals, and maintained those close ties with all throughout her life.
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