Obituaries
Virginia Lee Menefee
Feb 11, 2026
Virginia Lee Menefee
(March 3, 1932 – February 11, 2026)
Virginia Lee Menefee passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The oldest child of Lee and Carrie Schneider she was born in the small community of Gobble Creek. She lived there surrounded by a large extended family until her family moved to Louise where she graduated high school. She went on to...
Nelva June Wells
Feb 10, 2026
Nelva June Thomas Wells, lovingly known as Momma, Granny, and Gigi, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on June 28, 1941, in Kennard, Texas, she was the daughter of H.C. “Kick” Thomas and Ethel Lois Thomas.
Nelva graduated from West Columbia High School in 1959 and continued her education at...
David Benjamin McRae
Feb 6, 2026
David Benjamin McRae of West Columbia, Tx age 78 went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his wife on February 6,2026 in West Columbia, TX. David was born September 30, 1947 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Dr. Matthew Earl McRae and Barbaranelle Parker McRae. In 1968 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served for...
Jesus Lopez
Feb 4, 2026
Nos reunimos con gran pesar para conmemorar la vida de Jesús López.
Jesús fue un hombre cuyo espíritu y calidez conmovió la vida de muchos. Fue un amado Esposo, Padre, Abuelo, Hermano, Tío, Suegro y Amigo, cuya calidez y bondad conmovió la vida de todos los que lo conocieron. Pasó sus últimos momentos en el Centro Médico Baylor Saint Lukes en...
Carolyn Stovall Duke
Jan 29, 2026
Carolyn Stovall Duke December 5, 1936 – January 29, 2026
Carolyn went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2026, in Lake Jackson, Texas, leaving behind a family who will forever feel her absence and cherish her legacy of faith and love.
She was born on December 5, 1936, in Garrison, Texas, where she grew up alongside her...
Trent Daniel Motley
Jan 23, 2026
Trent Daniel Motley, 40, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, on January 23, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1985, in Lake Jackson, Texas, to Rick Motley and Dayrol Lee Kime.
Trent graduated from Columbia High School in 2006. Despite his intellectual disability and cerebral palsy, Trent had a huge personality and lived his life full of laughter,...
Jerridan "JERRY" Masters
Jan 23, 2026
Obituary for Jerry Masters
Jerry Masters was born May 18, 1950 to Lonnie and Helen Masters in Rotan, Texas. He passed away from natural causes on January 23, 2026 at the age of 75. He had lived in the Brazosport area all of his life calling Freeport his home.
In his younger days, he had an affinity for fast cars. He used...
Pearl Laverne Granville
Jan 22, 2026
Pearl Laverne Beverly Granville was born on July 28, 1941, to Robert Beverly Sr. and Susie Patterson Beverly in Brazoria, Texas. Pearl attended Charlie Brown High School in West Columbia, Texas, where she participated in Track and Field. She was baptized at an early age at Hall Chapel Baptist Church.
On June 3rd, 1961, she married Aaron Lee Granville in Bailey’s...
Domingo Garza
Jan 21, 2026
Domingo Garza
04/8/1951 – 01/21/2026
On January 21, 2026 in Sweeny, Texas Domingo Garza peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1951 in Bay City, Texas to his parents Albert Garza and Maria Mendez Garza.
Domingo was a lover of life. His infectious smile and his warm personality with his trustworthy nature drew people to him...
Betty Hodges
Jan 20, 2026
Funeral Services for Betty June Hodges will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home, 634 S Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486 with Bro. Paul Kucera Officiating. Burial will follow at Old Columbia Cemetery – West Columbia.
Public Visitation will be on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at...
Robert Lionel Finch
Jan 18, 2026
Robert Lionel Finch, born on July 11, 1959, left this world on January 18, 2026. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend whose memory will live in hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Robert was born in Falfurrias, Texas, but spent his formative years in various parts of South Texas before his family settled in Sweeny, Texas,...
Wilbur Kirkpatrick
Jan 11, 2026
Wilbur Lee “Bill” Kirkpatrick, 85, of Brazoria went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Born on October 22, 1940, in Alvin, Texas to father Toby Ross and mother Rena Meyning Kirkpatrick.
“Bill” attended school in Louisiana and was a graduate of Lafayette High School in 1958
In 1962 Bill married the love of his life...
Joyce Elaine Campbell
Jan 10, 2026
Joyce Galyean Campbell
August 7, 1937 - January 10, 2026
Her parents Cordes L. Galyean and Roberta Bullock were married June 16, 1935. Joyce was the first of 3 daughters born to the couple. She was born in Alba, Wood County, Texas on August 7, 1937, at the home of her maternal grandparents who lived just down the road from her parents....
William D. Smith
Jan 3, 2026
He was lovingly referred to as "Peepaw" to his grandkids, "Dad" to his daughters, and "Smitty" or "Yankee Bill" to his friends and colleagues. He was a man of many layers.
On January 3, 2026, we said goodbye to Dad, a date that also marked his 50th wedding anniversary with his loving wife, Paula.
He lived his life his own way, following...
John Wesley Laughlin
Dec 22, 2025
John Wesley Laughlin was born in West Columbia on July 13, 1946 and passed away in Big Spring, Texas on December 22, 2025. He was the son of Dean & Mildred Laughlin. Raised in West Columbia, John graduated from Columbia High School in 1964 and was active in the Columbia Methodist Church having 12 years of perfect Sunday School attendance....
Bernadette Dlizabeth Krause
Dec 21, 2025
Bernadette Dlizabeth Krause, age 55, of Damon, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 21 years, Dwayne Krause and her loving family on December 21, 2025.
Bernadette was born on January 24, 1970, in Sugar Land, TX, to Donald Hyde and Elizabeth (Andel) Duke.
Bernadette is preceded in death by her father - Donald Hyde, Grandfather -...
Josefa Almaraz Cruz
Dec 19, 2025
Josefa was born to Encarnacion & Virginia Almaraz on July 31, 1941 in Brownsville, Texas. She went to be with the Lord, December 19, 2025, in Damon, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 65 years.
She leaves behind two children, Virginia Cruz Morris and spouse Charles, Juan Antonio Cruz...
James Roger Hensley
Dec 8, 2025
James Roger “Jim” Hensley, age 80, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife of 60 years, Linda. A man of deep faith, steady service, and genuine kindness, Jim lived his life guided by compassion, integrity, and a heart for others.
Born on January 24, 1945, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, he was...
Jimmy Lee Ayers, Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Jimmy Lee Ayers, Sr., 79, of Houston, Texas, was welcomed into God’s care on December 7, 2025.
Jimmy was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on November 24, 1946. He spent his life in many places he called home, including Sikeston, Missouri; Fort Myers, Florida; Sweeny and Brazoria, Texas; and most recently Houston, Texas.
Born into humble beginnings, Jimmy learned the value of hard...
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