Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Tichacek went rejoicing into heaven on February 17th, 2023. She was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 27th, 1961, to Lester Dale (LD) and Jacqueline (Jackie) Garrett.

Beth was known for her kindness. Her mother said "As a child, Beth loved to give gifts. She would have gifts for everyone when no one else...

Feb 17, 2023

Faye Lathem Murphy, 82, lived a life filled with joy, love, boldness, service, faith, and activity. Born November 28, 1940, the beloved wife, mom, Nana and friend to many passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2023.

Faye was born in Walnut Grove, Miss., and earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Mississippi State College for Women. She taught...

Feb 14, 2023

James Phillip Stewart, 57, of West Columbia, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Dorothy Stewart, grandparents James and Maxine Stewart and George and Martha Rab.

Jimmy graduated from Columbia High School class of 1984 and then continued his education at ITT Technical Institute...

Jan 30, 2023

Jimmy V., 93, passed away at his home January 30, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mid Wright; daughter, Terry Wright; grandson, Kevin Nettles; and son-in-law, Ben Thompson.  He is survived by daughter, Debby Thompson; son, Steve Wright (wife, Kim); seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  He had many, many friends and...

Jan 27, 2023

Nola Rena Timmer of Lake Jackson, Texas went to her heavenly home on January 27, 2023. She was born in Crowley, Louisiana to Remus and Belzie (Dronet) Abshire.

Nola attended the Lighthouse Baptist Church along with her loving family and church family. She was a homemaker and loved to cook and care for her family and brought...

Jan 21, 2023

Eristeo “Eddie” Garza, Jr., 46, of Brazoria, TX, was called home by his heavenly Father on January 21, 2023.  Eddie was born on December 31, 1976, in McAllen, Texas, to Eristeo “Eddie” Garza, Sr. and Norma Garza Betancourt.

Eddie graduated from Columbia High School in 1996.  He excelled in football and track.  He was also a member of...

Jan 19, 2023

Shirley Jean Scott, age 89, was received in Heaven into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ January 19, 2023, just one day shy of her 90th Birthday. She was born on January 20, 1933 in Rockdale, TX to parents R.E.“Doc” Curlee and Zelma “Brucie” Curlee.

Shirley spent her life loving and taking care...

Jan 16, 2023

Geraldine (Jerri) Dunham, 88, passed away quietly Monday January 16, 2023 due to the effects of a stroke.

Geraldine was born June 25, 1934 to Floyd and Lela Bilbrey in Carter, Oklahoma.  She attended school in Carter and enjoyed riding her horse and playing basketball.  She was Valedictorian of her graduating class.  After graduation, she was working...

Jan 14, 2023

Tommy Gene Hightower, Sr., of West Columbia, Texas, passed to his heavenly home surrounded by his oldest son and family members on January 14, 2023, to be in the presence of Jesus, his lovely wife, Linda and son, Tim. Gene was seventy-six years old and lived a life full of family, adventure, sports, church and work. He was born...

Jan 12, 2023

George Higdon, 87, of Brazoria, Texas passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Angleton Hospital.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.  Burial will be held the following day on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00pm at Pearsall Cemetery in Pearsall, Texas....

Jan 9, 2023

With her husband and daughter by her side, Dorothy Boleyn, 88, of Sweeny, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Dorothy was a loving wife and mother, devoted to her family, a lifelong Sweeny resident, cherished friend, and member of the First Baptist Church. She gifted her family with many...

Jan 8, 2023

Thomas “Tommy” Lee Howard, 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 8th in Houston, TX. Tommy was born in Houston, Texas on April 16, 1954. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cherri Howard; daughters Megan Woodling (Steve) and Emily Howard; brothers Louis Howard (Donna), Harvey Howard (Liz), Kenny Howard (Susan), Scott Howard (Julie); sister Donna Hutchins...

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

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 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 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...