Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Delores Baxter Tipp was born June 8, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama to James Monroe Baxter and Berniece Baxter. She died peacefully on January 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children.

She is survived by her children:  Dora A. Cook (fiancé Billy Joiner), Robert William Tipp, Sr. (Gail), Debbie Wiemken (Jimmy), William E. (Buddy)...

Jan 5, 2023

Anna “Murrel” Renfroe-Denbow was taken by the angels to answer our Lord and Majesty’s call from this earthly life into the Eternal Kingdom on January 5, 2023, at the age of 92, while surrounded by her loving family.

Murrel was born on June 28, 1930, the third of five children born to the late Don Jean Covington...

Jan 2, 2023

Samuel (Sammy) Boddie, 76, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on January 2, 2023.

Sammy was born November 10, 1946, to Allie Mae and Troy Boddie in Livingston, Texas. He attended Leggett High School, where he played basketball and was a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA). It was there he met his first wife,...

Dec 30, 2022

Donald Lee Bosarge, 54, of Orchard, Texas, suddenly passed away on December 30, 2022.

Donnie was born in Sweeny, TX to Linda Bosarge, and the late Robert Bosarge on March 11, 1968.

He graduated from Brazos High School, where he played football. He studied Heavy Equipment Design & Operation at Central Texas College, and Structural...

Dec 30, 2022

James William Adams, 87, of Brazoria, Texas, passed on to his new heavenly life on December 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas, officiated by Pastor Holly Stone.  Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. ...

Dec 28, 2022

Loraine passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Ronald Keith Willcoxon Sr.

Parents H.G. Stremmel and Gladys Stremmel.

Left to cherish her memory are daughter Lori Lorene Willcoxon; son Ronald Keith Willcoxon Jr. and wife Cynthia and their children Andrew, Alyssa, Scarlett; great -...

Dec 26, 2022

Rafel Bailey Jr., 76, of Sweeny, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2022 after a long hard battle with Leukemia.

He leaves behind his three children Doug Bailey (wife Kalen), Darren Bailey (wife Christina), and Hollie Nail (husband Stuart); eight grandchildren, Brooke Bailey, Blayne Bailey, Brenna Bailey, Nic Nail, Garrett Nail,...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Olivan, a resident of Damon, Texas went to his eternal rest on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the age of 65.

Jeff (an only child), as he was known to family and friends, was born in Lyons, Kansas on January 2, 1957, to the late Pierre Olivan and Peggy Louise McNalley.

He was a husband...

Dec 22, 2022

Barbara Ann Lehman, 87, of Damon passed away at her home on Friday, December 16, 2022.  Barbara was born August 24, 1935, in New Gulf, TX to HV and Jessie Faye (Hoelewyn) Ferguson.  The 3rd of ten children, she was affectionately called “Bobby” by her family.  She attended Damon Public School and graduated from Needville High School in 1954....

Dec 16, 2022

Clydene F. Kees, 97, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed Friday, December 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 17, 1925, to the late Ida (Linsicombe) and Edward Foreman.

She graduated from West Columbia high school in 1945, and was the 2nd Band Drum Major in 1943, in the history of West Columbia high school.

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Dec 5, 2022

Christi Lynn Prihoda, 37, of Damon, Texas passed away from this life on Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends.

Christi was born on August 6, 1985, to David and Bonnie Christensen.  She graduated from Needville High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University.  Christi was a 6th grade teacher at...

Nov 28, 2022

Wayne Charles Morris of Sweeny, Texas passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022, at the age of 82. He entered the world on April 29, 1940, in El Campo, Texas to Clell and Beulah Morris. Ironically, Wayne and his only brother, Carrol, were both born on April 29, thirteen years apart. Wayne attended Brazosport High School. After high school,...

Nov 25, 2022

Beverlea Geraldean Knight, age 85, of San Felipe, Texas passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in Katy, Texas. Beverlea was born May 23, 1937, to Glen and Louise Leadford in Licking, Missouri. She attended the Licking schools and graduated in 1955. In 1961, she and her first husband, Leroy Keaton, moved to Texas and left their beloved State of...

Nov 24, 2022

Johnny Paul Polk, (J.P.), was born May 23, 1939, to William Guy Polk and Jesse Sennie (Landers) in Bedias, Texas. Johnny went to meet the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

J.P. graduated from Columbia High School with a special “class of 1957.” He pipelined for several years until the United States Army wanted him. After serving...

Nov 18, 2022

Linda Sherlean Anderson, 70, of West Columbia, a loving wife and mother, died Friday, Nov 18, 2022. Linda was born February 23, 1952, in Angleton Tx to Donald Earl Cox and Essieleta Olphelia Cox.

She was the eldest of four siblings, Mary Barker (Jerry), Donnie Cox (Johnna), Deborah Larsen (Len), and Jimmy Cox (Kim).

In 1970, Linda graduated from Angleton high school.

She loved the Lord, and...

Nov 18, 2022

Earl David Leeton, 94, of Sweeny, Texas passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 4, 1928, in Charco, Texas to the late Eccie (Mize) and Will Leeton.

Graveside services and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Sweeny Cemetery.

Nov 17, 2022

Ernest Albert Dupont III, of West Columbia, Texas passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 64. Ernest was born December 3, 1957, in Freeport, Texas to the late Mary Lou (Montgomery) and Shelly Alan Dupont.

In his spare time, Ernest enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. He served as a loyal employee of Kroger’s for...

Nov 15, 2022

Melvin Leo Richardson, 78, of Brazoria passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his residence. Melvin was born January 10, 1944, to William Pace Richardson and Flora Lenora (Rivers) Richardson in Mart, Texas.

He attended Mart High School, and then joined the US Air Force. After marrying the love of his life, Nancy Floor, in Florida,...

Nov 11, 2022

Beatrice Lepard Fields, 95, of Brazoria, died Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born January 25, 1927, in Union County, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Isaac and Laura Augusta Lepard.

Beatrice met Lewain Fields in 1951 and married him on November 23, 1953. They moved to Brazoria, Texas where Lewain worked for Dow Chemical Company. The enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2022

Genevieve Mary (Tourout) Woodruff, 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1941, to the late John and Catherine Tourout in Piccadilly, Newfoundland, Canada. She was one of sixteen children.

Genevieve met her late husband Robert Allen Woodruff of Freeport while he was serving in the...