Obituaries
Leatrice Keener
Apr 22, 2016
Leatrice Joy Keener, 78, of Sweeny passed from this life on April 22, 2016 at Sweeny Community Hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1937 in Clarendon, Texas to Albert James and Zula Mae Armstrong. Joy loved painting, crocheting, cooking, and gardening. She also loved spending time with grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family and friends. She enjoyed...
Paulette Cosby
Apr 21, 2016
Paulette Clayton Cosby, 73 of West Columbia, Texas passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Rio Mainland Center in Texas City. She was born January 6, 1943 in Wharton, Texas to Paul Henry and Georgia (Ellisor) Clayton. Funeral services will be held 12:00pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Pastor...
Gladman Lapointe
Apr 19, 2016
Gladman Joseph LaPointe, 81 of West Columbia, Texas passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Baker Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Friday, April 22, 2016 at Baker...
Freddie Sutton
Apr 18, 2016
Freddie Ray Sutton, 71 of Sweeny, Tx passed away in his home on April 18, 2016. He was born in Arcadia, MO on April 18, 1945. He served in the United States Army Reserves for 8 years; he was a 32 degree mason and a past worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star chapter...
James Lowery
Apr 16, 2016
James Ben Lowery, 75 of Richwood, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2016 at his residence. Benny was born in Freeport on Oct. 8, 1940 to Lonnie and Clarice Lowery. He graduated from Brazosport High School and later worked as a pipefitter and was a member of Local 211. He...
Delmar Pettigrew
Apr 10, 2016
In a few short words, how does one describe a man who has touched many lives? Delmar Monroe Pettigrew, 92, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, April 10, 2016. Delmar, also recognized as Pill, was well-known for his integrity, energy, decisiveness and competitive spirit. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, friends...
Jean Kelley
Apr 9, 2016
Jean Anne Kelley, 89 of Sweeny, Texas passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at her daughter's home in Richmond. She was born September 6, 1926 in Talco, Texas to James and Lou (Bowman) Morris. She was a bookkeeper for Norrell Construction for over 20 years. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at...
Bobby Mcduff
Apr 4, 2016
Bobby Eugene McDuff, 78, of West Columbia, Texas went home to be home with his Lord and Savior on April 4 2016. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cherished friend to many. He will be...
Carrie Robbins
Apr 3, 2016
Carrie Natalie Robbins, 81 of Brazoria, Texas passed away in Galveston on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born August 24, 1934 in Whitesville, New York to Archie and Anna (Buck) Converse. Carrie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Clair Robbins with whom she loved to team drive with for over 10 years; her...
Marie Nichols
Mar 23, 2016
Marie Nichols, 84 of Sweeny, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Houston, Texas. She was born January 31, 1932 in Kingsbury, Texas to Sidney Jack and Ima (McQueen) Hoots. She was a business owner as a oil pipe distributor, she loved fishing, painting and dancing. Memorial services will be held 2:00pm, Monday, March...
Margaret Ham
Mar 20, 2016
Celebration of Life for Margaret Marie Ham, 71 of Brazoria, Texas who passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 will be held 11:00am, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Tin Pham officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a rosary being recited at 7:00pm at Baker Funeral...
Walter Mccarthy, Jr.
Mar 17, 2016
Walter Turpin McCarthy Jr. 88, of Sweeny passed from this life on March 17, 2016 in Angleton, Texas. He was born in Washington D C on December 6, 1927 to Walter T. McCarthy Sr and Ruth Clark McCarthy. Walter joined the Navy 2 months before his 18th birthday and served from 1945 until 1948 on the...
Lawrence Lattie
Mar 14, 2016
On March 14th at 5:24 pm pneumonia took Lawrence (Larry) Lee Lattie from us. On that day a mighty heart beat for the last time. A heart that had shared blessings, laughter, love, and wisdom with the many lives it touched. There is a great sorrow for our loss, balanced with joy for the time we...
David Golden
Mar 11, 2016
David N. Golden, 56 of Brazoria, Texas passed away March 11, 2016 in Sweeny, Texas. He was born February 6, 1960 in Houston, Texas to Virgil A. and Jemilea Davis Golden. He was a heavy equipment operator, an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his family. He loved animals and his horse Harley. Memorial services...
Patrick Bernshausen
Mar 11, 2016
Patrick Odell Bernshausen passed from the earth on March 11, 2016 at the age of 65. He spent his entire life in Sweeny, Texas. While a youngster of age 10 or 11, he met his future wife, Cindi Minze, who lived right across the street on 6th street in Sweeny. Sadly they moved to Clute, Texas...
Roylene Monaghan
Mar 8, 2016
Roylene Estelle Monaghan, 85 of Sweeny, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Cypress Woods Nursing Home in Angleton, Texas. She was born December 22, 1930 in Georgetown, Texas to Roy and Willie Eunita (McNeese) McMurtrie. She was a registered nurse and most of her nursing career was spent working in nursing homes caring...
Bennie Thompson
Mar 7, 2016
Bennie Thompson, 71 of Damon, Texas passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Houston. He was born October 7, 1944 in Taylor, Arkansas to Harold Willard and Hattie Marie (Hall) Thompson. He loved to hunt and was a longtime car sales manager at Carroll Ford; but was well known for his orange trees....
Rene Shaw
Mar 7, 2016
Rene B. Shaw, 87 of Sweeny passed away Monday, March 07, 2016 at Memorial Hermann in Houston. He was born September 26, 1928 in Galveston, Texas to Howard and Melva (Broussard) Shaw. He was a switchman for Southwestern Bell until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Anne Lowth Shaw of Sweeny; son, Rene...
Arlen Birchfield
Mar 6, 2016
Arlen Glen Birchfield, 66 of West Columbia, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home. He was born November 4, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles and Kathleen (Braune) Birchfield. Graveside services will be held 2:00pm, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Columbia Cemetery with Deacon David Brake officiating....
Charles Stunz
Mar 3, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Henry Stunz, 71 of Richwood, Texas passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Colonial Oaks Assisted Living in Pearland. He was born February 2, 1945 in New Gulf, Texas to Raymond Hurst and Naomi Lewis Stunz. He owned his own mechanic business for many years. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Sunday, March 6,...