Obituaries

Ilene Flora

Ilene Flora

Apr 21, 2025

With hearts full of sorrow and gratitude, we share the passing of Ilene Fern Flora-a devoted wife, nurturing mother, proud grandmother, caring sister, and beloved friend-whose life was a beautiful reflection of love shared and memories made. Ilene passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 60, after facing health challenges with courage and grace.

Born in...

Robert Lee Phillips, III

Robert Lee Phillips, III

Apr 20, 2025

Robert Lee Phillips III

July 24, 2008 - April 20, 2025

(16 years old)

West Columbia, Texas

On July 24th, 2008 a baby boy was born in Galveston,Texas to Robert L Phillips Jr. and Nancy Phillips, whom they named Robert Lee Phillips III. Robert was a beautiful soul who lit up everyone's life from the moment he took his first breath. He had a...

Mildred Ruth Gillenwaters

Mildred Ruth Gillenwaters

Apr 20, 2025

Obituary pending, services will be private.

Edgar Thomas Jenn, III

Edgar Thomas Jenn, III

Apr 11, 2025

Longtime West Columbia businessman and community leader, Tommy Jenn, passed away peacefully Friday, April 11, 2025, at The Reserve at First Colony in Sugar Land from natural causes. He was a fifth generation West Columbian who had been involved in the retail furniture business for nearly 50 years.

Born in Houston on February 20, 1955, Edgar Thomas Jenn III was the...

Anita Arlene Chancellor

Anita Arlene Chancellor

Apr 9, 2025

Anita Arlene Chancellor, age 79, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 31, 1945, in Liberty County, a daughter of the late Luther Marce and Lottie Elizabeth Leftrick.

Arlene is survived by her best friend and husband of 61years, Johnny Joe Chancellor, two sons; Ernest Kelton Chancellor (wife Joyce)...

Mary Joyce Gregory

Mary Joyce Gregory

Apr 5, 2025

Obituary for Mary Joyce Childs Gregory

Mary Joyce Childs Gregory, age 90, of Brazoria, Texas, met her Savior face-to-face on April 5, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1934, to Jack and Louis Childs and lived a life filled with deep love, laughter, and legacy.

A woman of strength, wit, and heart, Mary worked for Southwestern Bell for 34 years and...

Thomas James Henderson

Thomas James Henderson

Apr 2, 2025

Tommy Henderson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born on December 20, 1948, Tommy lived a life defined by unwavering faith, deep devotion to his family, and a profound love for the outdoors. With an evangelistic heart, he was always ready to share his faith and offer encouragement—his quiet...

Pamela Darline Larson

Pamela Darline Larson

Mar 29, 2025

Pamela Darline Larson, born January 20, 1953, in South Charleston, WV, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2025 in Stafford, Tx, at the age of 72. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with family, friends, and community service.

Pam loved the outdoors. In her youth, she enjoyed riding horses, playing softball, and serving as a 4-H leader for her children....

Sylvia May Stikeleather

Sylvia May Stikeleather

Mar 22, 2025

Sylvia May Stikeleather, a beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 96. Sylvia was born in Houma, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Duffy Joseph Price and Lena Mary Roddy Price and one of seven children. Sylvia is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Peggy Jean Barak

Peggy Jean Barak

Mar 22, 2025

Funeral Mass Service for Peggy Jean Barak, age 78, of West Columbia will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St John the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Loggins Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest Cemetery, Sinclair St., West Columbia.

Visitation will also be on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM...

Wayne Lee Crosson

Wayne Lee Crosson

Mar 17, 2025

Wayne Lee Crosson, 82 of Sweeny Texas passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Wayne had his wife of 61 years near and other loved ones.

Wayne Lee Crosson is survived by:

Geraldine Crosson, wife to Wayne for 61years.

Children:

Alan Wade Crosson of Sweeny, Texas.

Kim Lynette Orchard of Sweeny, Texas.

Siblings:

Jerrel Crosson, brother, of Lake Jackson.

Mike Crosson, brother, of Lake Jackson.

Ricky Crosson, brother from...

Gerald Anderson Jordan

Gerald Anderson Jordan

Mar 16, 2025

Gerald “Jeep” Anderson Jordan peacefully passed away at the age of 86 on March 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, Jeep’s life was a testament to his deep love for his family and his unwavering commitment to those he cared for. He shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with Ruby...

Lorene Agnes Giles

Lorene Agnes Giles

Mar 15, 2025

Lorene Agnes Giles, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 93 in Angleton, Texas. Born on February 24, 1932, in Richmond, Kansas, Lorene spent her life embodying grace, elegance, and a deep love for her family and faith.

For many years, Lorene worked for General Motors in El Paso, Texas...

Carl Louis Tichacek, Sr.

Carl Louis Tichacek, Sr.

Mar 13, 2025

Born March 30, 1944, passed March 13, 2025. Carl was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting, trapping, and gardening were among his many hobbies. He was well known for his green thumb and trapping skills, everything he touched was sure to bloom beautifully and any animal he set out after was sure to be caught. Carl retired from the City of Freeport...

Martha Reyes Martinez

Martha Reyes Martinez

Mar 12, 2025

Martha Reyes Martinez, 71, of Sweeny Texas, peacefully went with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Martha was born in McAllen, Texas on January 25, 1954 to Elpidio and Oralia Reyes. Her hobbies included gardening, hummingbird watching, collecting knickknacks, going to garage sales, and sitting on her back porch with her...

Crystal Denise (Rossow) Hobbs

Crystal Denise (Rossow) Hobbs

Mar 9, 2025

Crystal Rossow Hobbs, 44, of Austin, TX, passed on Sunday March 9, 2025 in Austin, TX.

Crystal was born on January 1, 1981, in Galveston TX, to Georganna Rossow & the Late Carlie Jones and the granddaughter of late Robert and Ruby Rossow.

Crystal came to know Christ at an early age at the Miracle House of Prayer, Freeport, Texas.

She began her...

Shirley Jo Lowery

Shirley Jo Lowery

Mar 8, 2025

Our mother passed to her heavenly home on March 8, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren whom she loved fiercely. Shirley Joe Lowery was born on September 1, 1935, in Cherokee County, Texas to Mildred George and John Green Wallace.

She enjoyed a full life of riding horses, fishing, hunting, holidays and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her beloved...

Kenneth Wade Lott

Kenneth Wade Lott

Mar 5, 2025

Kenneth was born on February 2, 1930, to Matilda Brack Lott and William Ira Lott in Chester, Texas near Peach Tree Village, a former Indian Reservation in Tyler County. His Dad was a sharecropper mainly cotton farming and he grew up on the farm where he and his siblings had jobs to do on the farm. They raised most everything...

Jane Dee Howard

Jane Dee Howard

Mar 3, 2025

Jane Dee Wells Howard

It is with great sadness that the family of Jane Wells Howard announces her passing on March 3, 2025. We are glad to know she is having a music-filled celebration in heaven with her family & friends that have gone before.

Jane was born on June 23, 1933 in Lawrence, Kansas to Irl & Esther Wells. Music has...

Helen Bernice Pope

Helen Bernice Pope

Feb 28, 2025

Helen Bernice Pope, a beloved matriarch and towering figure in her community, passed into the arms of the Lord peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on December 20, 1926, in Caddo, Oklahoma, Helen was a bright spirit who carried her warmth and wisdom with her throughout her life.

Helen had a distinguished career, retiring as the...