Obituaries
Herbert Yackel
Jul 13, 2016
Herbert J."Pete" Yackel, 82 of Brazoria, Texas went to be with his loving wife of 65 years, Rita Yackel on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 8, 1933 in El Campo, Texas to Jessie and Verna Lou (Lampkin) Yackel. He spent his early years in the Oil...
Mary Smith
Jul 12, 2016
Mary Alice Smith was born in Norman, Oklahoma (Tecumseh) at home to Duncan E. Bess and Gladys Banning Bess on July 21, 1926. At an early age moved to Sautel, California. Went to school for three years with Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Baker) at West Wood Village Junior High in Sautel, California. From Sautel, parents moved...
Elaine Drozd
Jul 12, 2016
Elaine Marie Drozd, 83 of Brazoria, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born September 10, 1932 in La Grange, Texas to Paul and Mollie (Rainosek) Brunner. She was a registered nurse and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...
Bobbie Foster
Jul 12, 2016
Bobbie Lee Foster, 64 of Bay City, Texas a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born August 10, 1951 in Bay City, Texas to Billie Wayne and Mabel Evelyn (Cottongame) Wilkinson. She was an Electronic Technician for Intermedics for over 17 years and worked at Brazoria Electronics prior to...
Joe Schaefer
Jul 11, 2016
Joe Dudley (JD) "Pap-Paw" Schaefer, 94, born July 18, 1921 in Webster County, Mississippi to Antley Joseph and Thera Doshie Schaefer, passed away at his home on Monday, July 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Being raised in Mississippi, there he met the everlasting love of his life Edna Lucille (Lucy) Mullen and were married...
David Dugan
Jun 30, 2016
David "Michael" Dugan was born on September 7, 1984 in Taylor, Texas. He was an energetic baby who brought joy and added adventure to David and Lillian's home. Michael grew into a little boy who loved to get into everything he could. He had a head full of beautiful curls that everyone noticed. He was very...
Edwin Dierks
Jun 26, 2016
Edwin Henry Dierks, Sr. of Sweeny, Texas left his earthly body Sunday, June 26, 2016 to go Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Clara Ruth Dierks. He was born October 21, 1926 in Sugar Land, Texas to Johann F. and Elizabeth Amelia (Pilz) Dierks....
Leonard Meier
Jun 25, 2016
Leonard Oscar Meier, 77 Brazoria, Texas passed away, Saturday, June 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1938 in Birch, Texas to Otto and Leona (Poehl) Meier. He was a Maintenance Electrician by trade and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Brazoria. Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Thursday, June...
Gail Glasgow
Jun 20, 2016
Gail Brown Glasgow, 64 of Van Vleck, Texas passed away on June 20, 2016 at MD Anderson Hospital. She was a wonder wife, mother and friend. Everyone she met loved her. She was born November 18, 1951 in Snyder, Texas to OR and Wilma Brown. She was a secretary for the construction industry for many years....
Evelyne Shannon
Jun 20, 2016
Evelyne Inez Shannon, 96, of West Columbia, Texas passed away June 20, 2016. Evelyne was born on April 2, 1920 to Charles and Inez Morgan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grover R. Shannon, Sr.; her 2 brothers, Charles and Cedric Morgan, and 6 sisters, Helen Trammell, Hazel Harbison, Florence Buehler, Verona...
James Darrell
Jun 19, 2016
Jim Darrell, 76, of Sweeny, Texas passed away June 19, 2016. Jim was born in Phillips, Texas on February 19, 1940 to Raymond and Roxy (Rogers) Darrell. He married the love of his life, Judy Langley on March 28, 1959 in Phillips, Texas. They were married 57 years. He was an active member of New Shores...
Weston Phillips
Jun 18, 2016
Weston James Phillips went to join his heavenly father on Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by numerous family and friends he touched during his seven years with us. Weston was born to Kailey Holian of Needville, TX and James ‘Tony' Phillips of Damon, TX on February 12, 2009 in Richmond, TX. Weston is survived by his...
Willa Ondras
Jun 17, 2016
Willa Mae Ondras, 74, departed this world June 16, passing away peacefully in her sleep that evening. Rosary and visitation will take place Monday, June 20,2016 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Services will take place Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...
Linda Margrave
Jun 16, 2016
Linda Jean Margrave, 67, of Brazoria passed from this life on June 16, 2016 in Katy, Texas. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany on June 1, 1949 to Hubert L. & Maria S. Jarrett. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Brazoria at 10:00am. The family...
Anita Villegas
Jun 10, 2016
Anita Villegas, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away June 10, 2016. She was born March 9, 1946 in Taft, Texas to Rafael and Aurelia (Castillo) Martinez. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00am, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Freeport with Father Jesse Garcia officiating. Burial...
Kathy Martin
Jun 8, 2016
Kathy Martin, 55 of Brazoria, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was born March 1, 1961 in San Augustine, Texas to Hollis Raymond and Margaret Neely (Landreth) Wall. She was a housewife and received an associate's degree from Brazosport College. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Jay Martin of Brazoria; son,...
David Mitchell
Jun 6, 2016
A. David Mitchell, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away June 6, 2016 at the age of 66. David was born November 7, 1949 in Las Saenz, Texas to Aubrey and Helen Mitchell. He spent his final years doing what he loved, working as a ranch hand for the Weather's family with his grandson, Korben. David is preceeded...
Col. Powers
Jun 5, 2016
A courageous Air Force Pilot, father, husband, brother, and friend, Col. (Ret) William R. Powers passed to his heavenly home Sunday morning, June 5, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill was born January 1, 1930 in Meridian, MS. The family moved to West Columbia, where Bill grew up and graduated from Columbia High School...
Katelyn Strother
Jun 1, 2016
Katelyn Kristine Strother (Katie-Bug) flew home to heaven at 12:10 pm on June 1, 2016. She was 18 years, 11 months and 3 days. Katelyn blessed her family on July 4, 1997. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Clemen Strother Sr., her cousin, Kyle Keith and her paternal grandparents. She is survived by...
Gloria Sellers
May 30, 2016
Gloria LaVerne Sellers, 80 of Sweeny, Texas passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born October 22, 1936 in West Columbia, Texas to Howard E. and Gladys Bergen Redding. She was a payroll clerk for JC Penny's for many years. Graveside services will be held 10:00am, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Sweeny Cemetery with Pastor...





