Obituaries

Bonnye Raye Kersh

Bonnye Raye Kersh

Oct 1, 2023

 

Bonnye Raye Kersh

   Feb. 21, 1941 ~ Oct. 1, 2023

 

Bonnye Raye Kersh died Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Brazoria Texas. Bonnye was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Corpus Christi Texas to Grady and Margie Whitley.

 Bonnye graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1958. She then attended Durham Business College in Victoria Texas. She married Dean Kersh...

Joan Nesbie Williams

Joan Nesbie Williams

Sep 24, 2023

Joan Nesbie Williams, a beloved member of the community and a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 24, 2023. Born on January 14, 1933, in Nacogdoches, Texas, Joan lived a remarkable and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.Joan was raised and graduated from high school in Kilgore, after graduating, she dedicated her professional career to...

Helen Irene Mitchell

Helen Irene Mitchell

Sep 22, 2023

Helen Irene Mitchell, 95, of Sugarland, Texas was guided into the arms of the lord September 22, 2023. Helen Mitchell was born May 29, 1928, in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Alice Pearl Foster and David Matthew Vandaveer.

She graduated from Neodesha, Kansas high school and worked at Philips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where she met and married the...

Barbara Ellen Hawkins

Barbara Ellen Hawkins

Sep 18, 2023

Barbara Ellen Hawkins, a beloved member of the Lake Jackson community and previous owner of Nosegay Florist, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2023, in Tyler, TX. She was born on September 15, 1931, in Port Bolivar, TX, to the late Minnie Mae Gibson and Jacob Schultz.Barbara's journey in life was marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to her...

Anne Eileen Coughlin

Anne Eileen Coughlin

Sep 14, 2023

 

Anne Eileen Coughlin

January 3, 1925 ~ September 14, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anne Eileen Coughlin, a loving wife, mom, and mom mom. Anne, also known as Arma to her closest family, left this world peacefully at her home in Little River, SC. She was born on January 3, 1925,...

Diane K. Benge

Diane K. Benge

Sep 14, 2023

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Diane K. Benge passed into the arms of the Lord on September 14, 2023 in her Brazoria home.  She was 68.  She was born on February 6, 1955 in Freeport, TX to the late Melba Jean Tuggle Kelley & Emmitt Louis Kelley.Diane grew up in Brazoria county, and met and married the love of her life here.  She married...

Mary Lou Reid

Mary Lou Reid

Sep 10, 2023

Mary Lou Martin Reid passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Three Rivers, TX on February 9, 1948, to Staton and Joyce Martin of George West, TX. She graduated from George West High School in May 1966. She then went on to graduate from Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1970, transferring to...

Jose "Odilon" Guerrero

Jose "Odilon" Guerrero

Sep 2, 2023

Jose “Odilon” Guerrero, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on September 2, 2023, at his residence in Damon, Texas. He was born on December 18, 1940, in San Jose de Ojo Zarco, Guanajuato, Mexico to Pablo Guerrero Guerra and Maria de Socorro Guerrero Lopez.

Jose lived a life full of hard work and dedication. From a young...

Ann Marie Polka

Ann Marie Polka

Sep 2, 2023

Ann Marie (Metcalf) Polka, age 90, left her earthly body on September 2, 2023.  She was born on October 6, 1932, to Jesse (Buck) Metcalf and Laura (Lobue) Metcalf in Houston, TX.  She attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in Houston.

Ann married James “Pancho” Polka in 1951 and they moved to Brazoria, TX in...

Randall Eugene Harrington Jr.

Randall Eugene Harrington Jr.

Aug 31, 2023

 

Randall Eugene Harrington, Jr.  (Randy, Bud) passed August 31, 2023, at 84 years old.  Randall was born January 23, 1939, in Galveston, Texas to Randall and Ora Harrington.He is preceded by his wife of sixty years Deanna Harrington, parents Randall and Ora Harrington, Sister Shirley Buckner, Brother Emitt Harrington.He is survived by his daughter Denise and husband George Holley,...

Janice Eileen Sims

Janice Eileen Sims

Aug 31, 2023

Janice Matula Sims was called home to be with her friend and savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born November 3, 1949, in West Columbia, TX and raised in Damon, TX on the family’s 80-acre farm. Janice grew up surrounded by family, friends, and animals, and maintained those close ties with all throughout her life.

After...

Gerald Lynn Toler

Gerald Lynn Toler

Aug 12, 2023

Gerald Lynn Toler, of Lake Jackson, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was 84.  He was born on October 10, 1938, to Albert Leslie Toler and Ida Tull in Marlin, Texas. During his life, Gerald exhibited deep passion for his family, friends, and God. He was an...

Edna Louise Joice

Edna Louise Joice

Aug 4, 2023

 

Edna Louise Joice, beloved mother and grandmother, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 4, 2023, in Sweeny, Texas. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Bay City, Texas.

Family was one of the most important things to Edna. On May 16, 1958, she married the love of her life, Marvin, and remained married for 55...

Joyce Juanita Fails

Joyce Juanita Fails

Jul 29, 2023

Joyce Juanita Fails, 92, went to her eternal resting place with the Lord on July 29, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1931 to Roy and Hattie Thompson in Clifton, Tx.

As a 16-year-old, Joyce was in high school in Texas City, Tx. and survived the horrific explosion of the “S. S. Grandcamp” (a ship loaded with fertilizer containing...

Joyce Nell Willoughby

Joyce Nell Willoughby

Jul 25, 2023

Joyce Willoughby of West Columbia, Texas, peacefully passed away in her home on July 25th, 2023 with loved ones at her side. Joyce was a loving wife, doting mother, and adoring grandmother who touched the lives of many.

Joyce was born on September 28th, 1940 in Beaumont, Texas to Mattie Byrd Payne and Howard Roy Payne. She graduated from Sweeny...

Louetta Pitts Carroll

Louetta Pitts Carroll

Jul 24, 2023

Louetta Pitts Carroll, a beloved teacher known for her passion and dedication, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was born on December 24, 1933, in Coleman, Texas. 

Family was everything to Louetta. She married the love of her life, Billy Fred Carroll on July 6, 1951, in Coleman, TX and they remained married for 63...

Manuel Richard Campus

Manuel Richard Campus

Jul 17, 2023

Manuel Richard Campus, a retired truck driver who cherished his family and friends, has passed away at the age of 65. Born on October 19, 1957, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Manuel was raised by his loving mother Ada.

Throughout his life, Manuel displayed a strong bond with his loved ones. His devotion to his family and friends was unmatched as he...

James Robert Boyd

James Robert Boyd

Jul 16, 2023

James Robert Boyd Jr. of West Columbia, Texas, passed away at his home on July 16th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 8th, 1945, in Bay City, Texas to Doug and Eula V Boyd.

He grew up in Sweeny, Texas. After graduating from Sweeny High School in 1963, James Robert attended Wharton County Junior College...

Clara Gertrude Matejka

Clara Gertrude Matejka

Jul 15, 2023

In Memory of

Clara G. Matejka

December 18th, 1935 – July 15th, 2023

 

Clara G. Matejka passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th in Angleton, TX.  She was 87 years of age at the time.  She had a long and difficult road the past three years after suffering a stroke in 2020 along with vascular dementia.  But at last,...

Antonio Jose Trevino

Antonio Jose Trevino

Jul 6, 2023

 

Antonio “Tony” J. Trevino passed into the arms of the Lord at his Brazoria residence on Thursday July 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, he was 81.  Tony was born in Bonus, Texas on January 24, 1942, to the late Julia Limas and Cisto Trevino.

 

Antonio grew up and attended high school in El Campo, Texas.  After...