Obituaries
Charles Kennedy, Jr.
Apr 15, 2018
Charles Wesley "Wes" Kennedy, Jr. passed away at his home in Damon, Texas on Sunday, April 15, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends who all loved him dearly, after a hard-fought battle against esophageal cancer. Wes was born to Mary Ruth and Charles Wesley Kennedy on December 26, 1959 in Richmond, Texas and grew up...
Jeffery Myers, Jr.
Apr 13, 2018
Jeffery Cecil Myers, Jr. was born October 20, 1990. He was taken from us far too soon on April 13, 2018, in a tragic car accident. Jeffery was raised in Wild Peach, Texas and continued to live there his entire life. He was very proud to be from "the Peach" and from the great state of...
Billye Brown
Apr 10, 2018
Billye Faye Watts Brown, 85 years old, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 10, 2018 at her country home that she loved so much. She was born to Otis Franklin Watts and Clara Faye Watts in Alvin, Texas on October 4, 1932. She married R. L. Brown in West Columbia on his birthday,...
Malcolm Atwood
Apr 8, 2018
Malcolm Price Atwood, 89, of Sweeny, TX passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born in Edinburg, TX on November 19, 1928 and reared in Johnson County near Cleburne, TX. Malcolm was a resident of Sweeny for 39 years. He was employed in the Sweeny I.S.D. from l975-l986. He began as Assistant Superintendent and ended...
Lois Lord
Apr 7, 2018
With heavy hearts, the family of Lois May Phelps Lord announces her passing after a long illness, on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the age of 88 years. Born in Dimmitt, Texas, Lois lived in Garland, Texas during the years preceding her death. During her life, she was a devoted wife and mother, and caretaker to...
Hugo Castro
Apr 7, 2018
Hugo M. Castro, 74, passed from this life on April 7, 2018 at his home in Damon. He was born in Honduras to Saul & Blanca Castro on Dec. 13, 1943. Funeral services will be held at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Damon on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 10 am with Father Marty...
Morris Cloudt
Apr 5, 2018
Morris Cloudt passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018, just three months shy of his 91st birthday. He was born July 23, 1927 to Freddie & Lena Cloudt in Seguin, Texas. He lived in the Damon area most of his life. Dad enjoyed taking care of the family homestead and raising cows outside of Damon;...
Barbara Sophia
Apr 1, 2018
Barbara Jean Sweeny Sophia, 82 of Brazoria, passed from this life on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on March 15, 1936 in Bay City, Texas to Stanley and Annie (Hayes) Sweeny. Barbara was a direct descendant of John Sweeny, who founded the City of Sweeny. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren....
Joyce Newell
Mar 29, 2018
Joyce Marie Newell, 68 of Brazoria, passed from this life Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1949 in Syracuse, New York to David and Mabel (Dunn) Newell. Joyce loved spending her time reading, playing games, crocheting and making crafts for the grandkids, and spending time with her family. Joyce is survived by...
Oliver Wisch
Mar 22, 2018
Oliver Louis "Bud" Wisch, 90 of West Columbia, Texas passed away March 22, 2018. Bud was born January 3, 1928 in West Columbia to Frederick Louis Wisch and Jessie Myrle Wisch. He is survived by his beloved wife Annette; his son Scott Wisch and daughter-in-law Cheryl Wisch,; daughter Dea Provenzano and son-in-law Mark Provenzano; grandsons Matthew...
Barry Finch
Mar 21, 2018
Barry Finch, 62, of Brazoria passed away at his home on March 21, 2018. Barry was born in Roanoke, North Carolina on March 15, 1956 to Edward Woodrow Finch and Pearl Ann (Kitty) Tisdale Finch. Barry hitchhiked to Texas where his life began in 1976. He met the love of his life, Mary Ann. They were...
Stanley Burke
Mar 21, 2018
Stanley Dane Burke, 64 of Sweeny, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born on December 20, 1953 in Mercedes, Texas to Billy (Bill) and Nola Dell (Maloy) Burke. Stanley worked for Phillips/Conoco Phillips for over 30 years. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the First...
Gene Livanec
Mar 4, 2018
Eugene (Gene) Ladd Livanec, 79, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, peacefully at his home surrounded by many loved ones. He was born May 30, 1938 in El Campo, Texas to Ladd and Katie Livanec. Gene was a member of the Junior Volunteer Fire Department, Gulf Rescue Squad, and the National Guard. Funeral...
Katherine Gillaspie
Feb 24, 2018
Katherine Jean Gillaspie, 82 of Sweeny, passed from this life Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born on February 22, 1936 in Old Ocean, Texas to Paul and Wanda (Piosecky) Hanicek. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Yelderman Memorial Park in Damon, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, February...
Gloria Sanders
Feb 22, 2018
Gloria A. Tanner Sanders age 79, passed from this earth peacefully on February 22, 2018 into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She entered this world on December 17, 1938 in the rural township of Holly Ridge Louisiana. Gloria was the eldest daughter of Benjamin Tracey (BT) and Eula Tanner of Watsonville...
John King
Feb 21, 2018
John Wayne King, of Brazoria, Texas went to be the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born on April 6, 1945 in Angleton, Texas to John Albert and Myrtle (Gilbert) King. John Wayne grew up in Wild Peach and graduated from West Columbia High School. He was an avid...
Alice Taylor
Feb 19, 2018
Alice Darnell Taylor, 67 of West Columbia, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born on October 16, 1950 in Freeport, Texas to Arnold Leon and Mary Frances (Plant) Simons. Alice was known to have a contagious smile and gave the best hugs. She had a great love for God and...
Gayle Forson
Feb 14, 2018
Gayle Forson, 91 of Katy, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She was born on July 24, 1926 to the late Henry and Ida Powell in San Antonio, Texas. She worked as the switchboard operator for the Cypress Fairbanks School District Administration Office for over 30 years. Gayle was often referred to as "The...
Edward Pisklak
Feb 9, 2018
After a long and storied life of 100-1/2 years, Edward V. Pisklak, of Brazoria, TX passed away peacefully on Friday, the 9th of February, 2018, at his residence. Edward, the third of 9 children, was born the 21st of August, 1917, in Wallis, TX to Czechoslovakian parents, Edward and Sophie Pisklak. He married Annie Hruby Pisklak...
Hazel Dacke
Feb 9, 2018
Hazel Marie Dacke went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2018 at the age of 91. Hazel was born on February 4, 1927 in Oklahoma, moved to Matagorda County as a child, and lived in Brazoria County most of her life. She loved traveling by RV all over the U. S. with...