Obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

Duane Eugene (Ike) Mosher was born June 15,1930 in Schenectady, NY, to George and Lillian Mosher, the youngest of their four children.

Ike lived the first 18 years of his life in Lockport, NY, leaving to enlist in the US Army, where he attained the rank of Corporal. He served in the Army Security Agency from 1948-1951....

Apr 15, 2023

Sandra Starr Shelton, 74, of Brazoria, Texas passed away on April 15, 2023 in Lake Jackson, Texas surrounded by her children. Sandra was born on February 18, 1949, to Mildred LaPlant in Orange, Texas.

Sandra attended high school in Bourbon, Missouri where she met the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Shelton.  They were married on October...

Apr 14, 2023

Bonnie W. Jones-Davis, 51, of Sweeny Texas passed away on April 14, 2023.  Bonnie was born July 7th, 1971, to Betty Hill and Charles Hill. Bonnie had two children that she adored, cherished and loved more than life itself, Mercedes (Buryel Stevenson) and Tyler Jones (Meghan). Bonnie was married to Jeffrey Davis from May 7,2022 to April 2023, and...

Mar 31, 2023

Lane Keller, 63, of Sweeny passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He was born January 22, 1960 in Bay City, Texas to the late Rex and Exa Mae Keller.

Lane graduated from Sweeny High School in 1978 then immediately started his welding career.

Awaiting Lane’s...

Mar 30, 2023

Aaron Edward Bailey, 74, passed away on March 30, 2023 in Lake Jackson, Texas from undiagnosed congestive heart failure.

He leaves behind his three children, Michelle Findley (husband Jason), James Bailey (wife Erica), and Sara Wright (husband Rick); 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Becky Guillot (John); brother, Jerry Don Bailey (Sherri); sister, Edith Hastings (Gary); and many...

Mar 27, 2023

Paul Lee Cooper, born July 31, 1966 in Freeport, Texas, passed away at his home in Brazoria, Texas on March 27, 2023. He is preceded in death by: Ian Kyndale Cooper (son), Joe & Irene Cooper (paternal grandparents), William & Marjorie Brazil (maternal grandparents).

He is survived by: wife - Kathryn Colleen Easley Cooper; parents - Joseph...

Mar 15, 2023

Lucy Leeann Rambo, 66, of Sweeny, Texas passed away on March 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Lucy was born on August 7, 1956 to Bonnie Faye Balestrine and 1st LT. Frank W. Balestrine in Houston, Texas.

Lucy graduated from Brazoswood High School. Afterwards, she went on to attend Brazosport College and Alvin Community College to further her...

Mar 14, 2023

Percy Ray Truitt passed away at his home on March 14, 2023 at the age of 80 surrounded by his loving family. Percy was born on July 5, 1942 in Brazoria, TX to Robert Allen and Carrie Mary Truitt. Percy was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Mary Truitt; his siblings Clara, Willie, Georgia, Jake, Buddy, Bill,...

Mar 10, 2023

Jay was a loving husband and father. He was a long-time resident of Brazoria County. He enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles, and living life to the fullest. Left to cherish Jay’s memory are his wife, Lona Meyer; his children; Jordan (Meyer) Shaw, Zachary Boone, Rocky Thomas, Bruce Meyer, and Lacy (Meyer) Wood; his brothers, Gary and Leslie Meyer, and their...

Mar 9, 2023

Kyle Thomas Boehnke, a kind and loving person, passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 26.

Kyle is survived by; his mother Kimberly Kershaw Boehnke, second mother, Lesa Pinkerton Boehnke, sister Brittany Kay Boehnke, brother Dustin McEntire, and Vanessa McEntire; grandparents Harry Albert and Pamela Jean Kershaw, Joyce Boehnke, and Verla Pinkerton; uncle Craig Alan...

Mar 2, 2023

Hollis Weldon Lewis, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence in Brazoria, with his family present. He was born in Bay City on October 19, 1948, to Hollis Weldon Lewis, Sr., and Doris Margie (Crow) Lewis. He married Sandra Lynn Reynolds on July 14, 1967.

Hollis was employed as a livestock inspector for...

Feb 28, 2023

Mamie Gay Walton Davenport, 84, of Brazoria Texas passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home.

Mamie was born in Broaddus, Texas to Roger Hillman Walton and Hazel Vivian (Holland) Walton.

Siblings:  Max Walton (Merilyn) of Nacogdoches, Hazel Sanders (Milton, deceased) of Fairfield, and Bonnie (Buddy) Windsor (deceased).

She was married to...

Feb 27, 2023

Bettie Jeane Vickery Schlitzkus of Damon went to her heavenly home on February 27, 2023.  Arrangements and services will be at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Visitation will be at 10:00am, funeral at 11:00am, followed by burial at Old Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia.

She was born on...

Feb 26, 2023

Doris Louise Wilson Buchanan, 78, of Brazoria, Texas passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 in her home surrounded by loved ones.  Doris was born January 29, 1944 to Woodrow Wilson and Easter Lilly Wilson in Lampasas, Texas.  She was a proud graduate of the Class of 1962 from Lampasas High School.  From there she went to Tarleton University then...

Feb 25, 2023

Dennis Wayne Gardner, 68 years old, of West Columbia passed away on February 25, 2023. Dennis was born on August 24, 1954 in Belton, Texas. He attended Copperas Cove High School, then settled in West Columbia, Texas and worked at Phillips 66. After 30 years at Phillips 66, he retired and then went back to work at 3M for...

Feb 23, 2023

Gloria Jean Harrison of Sweeny, Texas passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born Gloria Jean Knight on January 3, 1944 to Cecil and Ethel Knight of Boling, Texas. Gloria was a very kind and giving person, always willing to lend an ear or helping hand. She was dedicated to her family, but she especially loved her role as Nana. Nana could always be found in the audience of...

Feb 17, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Tichacek went rejoicing into heaven on February 17th, 2023. She was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 27th, 1961, to Lester Dale (LD) and Jacqueline (Jackie) Garrett.

Beth was known for her kindness. Her mother said "As a child, Beth loved to give gifts. She would have gifts for everyone when no one else...

Feb 17, 2023

Faye Lathem Murphy, 82, lived a life filled with joy, love, boldness, service, faith, and activity. Born November 28, 1940, the beloved wife, mom, Nana and friend to many passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2023.

Faye was born in Walnut Grove, Miss., and earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Mississippi State College for Women. She taught...

Feb 14, 2023

James Phillip Stewart, 57, of West Columbia, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Dorothy Stewart, grandparents James and Maxine Stewart and George and Martha Rab.

Jimmy graduated from Columbia High School class of 1984 and then continued his education at ITT Technical Institute...

Jan 30, 2023

Jimmy V., 93, passed away at his home January 30, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mid Wright; daughter, Terry Wright; grandson, Kevin Nettles; and son-in-law, Ben Thompson.  He is survived by daughter, Debby Thompson; son, Steve Wright (wife, Kim); seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  He had many, many friends and...