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Maria Chavez Gonzalez
Oct 17, 2024
Maria Chavez Gonzalez, born on May 7, 1934, in Robstown, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2024 in Lake Jackson, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. A cherished matriarch, Maria dedicated her life to her family and her faith, providing warmth and guidance to all who knew her.
Maria was renowned for her vibrant personality and her love for everyone. Her...
Michael Keith Boone
Oct 16, 2024
Michael “Mike” Keith Boone of West Columbia, Tx died Wednesday October 16th peacefully
at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on November 25th, 1957, in Beaumont,
Texas.
He grew up in Lubbock and where his passion for riding motorcycles began and that was
carried on throughout his life. On of his biggest passions was joining the Sons of
Confederate Veterans...
Debra Kay Lanehart
Oct 16, 2024
Debra Kay Lanehart (71) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Debra was a lifelong resident of West Columbia, TX. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1971. While raising her daughters, she returned to school and graduated from the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a Baccalaureate in Accounting in 1999.
Debra established 1st Capital Business Services in 2002 and...
Lillian Bennett
Oct 14, 2024
Lillian Rasmussen Bennett, 84 of Spring, Texas quietly passed away at Misty Willow Nursing home Monday, October 14, 2024. Born October 29, 1939, in Mobile Alabama to Genevieve and William Rasmussen, Lillian was the eldest of five children Billy, Douglas, Sonja and Larry. The family moved to the Gulf Coast of Texas where Lillian spent her life, marrying the boy...
JoAnn Durham
Oct 14, 2024
JoAnn Durham, a beloved mother, wife, grandma, great-grandma, and dedicated lifetime Church Volunteer, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Born on December 8, 1938, in Selman City, Texas, JoAnn’s journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family and her community.
JoAnn was a proud graduate of Thornton High School, where she laid...
Crystal Ann Schuelke
Oct 12, 2024
Crystal Ann Schuelke, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passed away peacefully on October12, 2024, in Needville, Texas. Born on July 24, 1939, in Lockhart, Texas, Ann's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and cherished relationships that brought joy to those around her.
Ann's enduring spirit shone brightly through her proudest accomplishment: a joyful marriage to her husband, Franklin...
Linda Louise McDougald
Oct 7, 2024
Linda “Louise” McDougald, affectionately known to her friends and family as Lou, Louise and Granny, a beloved wife, mother, sister, granny, and great-granny, passed away peacefully at home in Sweeny, Texas, on October 7, 2024. She embraced her final moments surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Louise was born on March 27, 1943,...
William Henry Long Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
William H (Bill) Long 77, of Sweeny, passed away at his home on Saturday October 5, 2024. He was born in Wharton on October 14, 1946. He grew up in Sweeny and graduated from Sweeny High School in 1965. He loved his small town, and worked tirelessly on the Sweeny Texas history webpage and the Sweeny ISD Walk of Honor...
Phyllis Jeanne Mohr
Oct 4, 2024
Phyllis Jeanne Mohr, beloved librarian and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on October 4, 4, in Clute, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on October 1, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Phyllis lived a life marked by dedication to her profession and profound love for her family.
Phyllis had a distinguished career as a librarian at Merced College, Los Banos...
Shirley M. Winstead
2024
Shirley Winstead, age 90, of West Columbia passed away Thursday, October 3, in Houston, Texas. Shirley was born to Gordon and Rose Carl in Lima, Ohio, in 1934. She graduated from Milby High School in Houston and attended nursing school. She was married to Wallace Winstead and was the mother of six children, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of four....
Linda Kay Walden
Sep 30, 2024
Linda Kay Walden, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on July 22, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas, Linda lived a life filled with the love of Christ and kindness, always putting the needs of others before her own. Linda, a devoted family woman, along with her daughter Michele, owned and...
Ellen Mae Hays
Sep 29, 2024
Ellen Mae Sikora Hays went to be with our Lord on September 29, 2024. She was 92 years old. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her devoted and grateful family.
Ellen was preceded in death by her father, Adolph Sikora; her mother, Genevieve McCabe Sikora; and her sister, Betty Joyce Sikora.
She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Jack...
Shirley Ann Areson
Sep 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Areson, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away September 29,2024, in Brazoria, Texas. Born on September 4, 1939, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Shirley's journey through life was marked by kindness and love, qualities that enriched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Shirley dedicated much of her life to her family and her as the owner of A&S...
Leo Thomas Chretien
Sep 23, 2024
Dr. Leo Thomas Chretien, a beloved doctor, pharmacist, devoted husband, and caring father, passed away on September 23,2024, in Brazoria, Texas, at the age of 62. Born on December 14, 1961, in Newport, Rhode Island, He earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Leo dedicated his life to the practice of medicine and the well-being of...
Timothy G. Ryerson
Sep 19, 2024
Timothy Gilbert Ryerson, born on March 11, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Missouri City, Texas. He was a cherished husband, a dedicated family man, and a respected member of his community.
Timothy devoted nearly 40 years of his professional life as an Analytical Chemist for Conoco Phillips, where his expertise and commitment to his...
Levonia D. Buchanan
Sep 13, 2024
Levonia Dean Buchanan passed away peacefully at the age of 72 in the early hours of Friday, September 13th, 2024. Levonia was a devoted wife to Harold Thomas (Tom) Buchanan, Jr. and was proudest of being a nurturing mother to her three loving children: Shawn Thomas, Keely Dawn, and Penny Brooke. She was a lifelong member of the West Columbia...
Anton R. Hlavaty
Sep 7, 2024
Anton R. “Tony” Hlavaty passed on September 7, 2024 at his home. He was born September 14, 1935, to Martin and Annie Pivonka Hlavaty. He married the love of his life, Nelda Goggans on June 1, 1957, celebrating 67 happy years.
He is survived by his wife, Nelda; Son, J. Patrick (Cathy Thompson) Hlavaty; Daughter, Gerri Green; Grandsons, Lance (Denise) Green...
Teddy Carl Bowers
Sep 5, 2024
Teddy Carl Bowers passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Brazoria, Texas on September 5th, 2024. Teddy was born in Coleman, Texas on November 2nd, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Foster Bowers Jr. and Cherry June Bowers and his youngest brother Kim Bowers.
Teddy is survived by his wife Susan Slade Bowers, his...
JoeAnn Miller
Aug 30, 2024
JoeAnn Miller, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, passed away peacefully on August 30 2024, in Angleton, TX. Born on October 18, 1944, in West Columbia, TX, JoeAnn's journey was filled with warmth, laughter, and an unwavering love for her family and friends.
For many, JoeAnn dedicated herself to the service of others. This was evident in her service...
Rose Ann Smith
Aug 28, 2024
Rose Ann Smith, 74, of West Columbia peacefully passed from this life on August 28, 2024 at Sweeny Community Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving daughter and best friend, Leslie; sister, Glenda Marshall; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn & Catherine...
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