Obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

James Ray Williams, age 71, of Jones Creek, TX passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at his home surrounded with his wife and family.  James was born on January 22, 1951, to parents James Paul and Dorothy Mae (Lewis) Williams in Freeport, TX.  He attended Sweeny High School, after which he worked various construction jobs before getting hired...

Oct 17, 2022

Today we gather to celebrate the life of Darlene Joy Allman.  She was 85 years old.

Joy was born November 2, 1936 to Dorothy and Fennimore Breese in San Antonio, Texas.  Joy like to tell the story that, per hospital tradition, the doctor lifted her up to see the Alamo right after she was born.

She...

Oct 16, 2022

Kenneth Bruce Beaird, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on October 16th, 2022, in Miramar Beach, Florida, with his wife, Fran, by his side. Ken was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Robert and Marie Rawlings Beaird on October 24th, 1934. The family relocated their home to Brazoria, Texas, when Ken was just a baby. He spent his childhood...

Oct 12, 2022

Nelda Irene Alford, 85, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Wisteria Place Retirement Living in Abilene, Texas.

Nelda was born in Houston, Texas to Elizabeth Ann and Ray Udell Durham on October 4, 1937.  She attended St Ann’s Catholic School and graduated from Lamar High School in 1955.  Soon after...

Oct 6, 2022

Sammy “Sam” Gene Ellison, 78, of West Columbia, TX passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. Sam was born December 18, 1943, in Mexia, Texas to the late Elmerene (Prater) and Samuel Floyd Ellison.

Sam was an avid fisherman and excellent racquetball and chess player. Most of all he was the best husband, father, Papa, and great Papa....

Oct 5, 2022

Joyce Yvonne Gore Stewart, 84, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away.  Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by her large family in her home.

Joyce was born August 16, 1938, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Thomas Clarence and Thelma Grace Gore.  On June 14, 1957, she married her true love, Vernon Ray Stewart.  They built together an enormous family...

Oct 2, 2022

Onto Lindy, 85 of West Columbia, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born January 4, 1937, in Thompsonville, MI. to the late Gail (Benson) and Onto Lindy.

Onto received his Civil Engineering degrees from Michigan State University and Stanford University, also a business degree from Michigan State University. His job in Civil Engineering took...

Oct 1, 2022

Kenneth Ray Frankum, Jr., 59, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home.  Ray was born June 30, 1963, to Kenneth and Barbara Frankum in Dallas, Texas.  He grew up in Sweeny, graduating from Sweeny High School in 1981. Ray was an avid reader, thespian, a talented artist, writer, and possessed an overall brilliantly creative...

Sep 26, 2022

Our beloved mother, Ruby Lee Lingo, 96, of Sweeny, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022. Ruby was born on July 18, 1926, in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Robert and Lillie Pate. On January 3, 1945, she married the love of life, Joseph A. Lingo, Jr.

After a lengthy career, she retired...

Sep 24, 2022

Charles M. "Trey" Kelso, III, 45, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2022 in Largo, MD after suffering a medical emergency earlier that week. He was born December 9, 1976 in Boston, MA.

Trey had more than 25 years of experience as Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician, 22 of those years to Prince George's County communities...

Sep 24, 2022

Barbara Lee Sexton, 81, of Brazoria, TX passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1941, in Palacios, Texas to Leroy and Nellie Adams.

Barbara is survived by children: Sherry Casterline, Ronda Sexton, Randy Sexton, and Robert Sexton; daughters-in-law: Veronica Sexton and Paula Sexton; son-in-law: John Casterline; grandchildren: Amy, Trent, Ryan, Rachel,...

Sep 14, 2022

Deborah Renee Wilhelm “Debs”, 48, of Sweeny passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She left this earth with her best friend Cocoa, by her side and entered Heaven to be reunited with her family and friends that passed before her.

She graduated from Sweeny High School in 1992, and chose not to attend graduation, instead went...

Sep 14, 2022

Mary Ellen Lubojacky, 92, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1929 to Trilby Ewing in Houston, TX. She enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found gardening or hunting and fishing.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, August Lewis Lubojacky and son, James Wayne Lubojacky. She...

Sep 13, 2022

Dorothy Ringgold, 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 13th at Legend Oaks Nursing Home, Kyle, Tx, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on August 12th, 1926. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John Nicholas Wright and Belle Wright, husband, Billy Ringgold, identical twin, Doris Carroll, sisters Mary Louise Gutzman and Hazel Butchee,...

Sep 13, 2022

Heaven gained an angel today along with pieces of all of our hearts.  We know the heavens are rejoicing because you are there and you continue to watch over all of us with all your love and no pain.

Juan S. Cruz was born to Eluterio and Guadalupe Cruz on June 24, 1941 in Mercedes, Texas.  He...

Sep 6, 2022

Charles Glenn Ivy was born April 29, 1938, in Bermuda Colony Dimmit County, TX and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, @ 6 P.M. 2022 at the age of 84

He is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Helen Ivy; wife Frances Ivy; 4 brothers, Roy Dean Ivy, Jack Ivy, Harrison...

Sep 6, 2022

Audrey Elizabeth Robicheaux Jones, daughter of Clayo and Osita Bourque Robicheaux, was born on November 26, 1926, in New Iberia, Louisiana. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 12:57 PM, as if she had planned it all, she laid back in the recliner to take a nap and woke up in Heaven! Her life of ninety-five years was destined for...

Aug 31, 2022

James “Bo” Blackstock, 54, of Brazoria passed away peacefully in his home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on August 31st, 2022 with his wife and brother at his side.

The family welcomes friends for a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 with Memorial Services scheduled for 2:00 PM at...

Aug 30, 2022

Marcia “Marci” Ann Chiovaro, 79, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Marcia was born on August 26, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Betty Jean (Wheelwright) and Elmer Robert Bauer. Marcia was married to Jack Chiovaro.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Betty Bauer, husband Jack Chiovaro, and brother...

Aug 25, 2022

Gordon F. Baxter, III, 75, of Rosenberg, TX, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, August 25, 2022, with his wife and one of his granddaughters at his side. Gordon was born December 4, 1946, to Gordon F. Baxter, II, and Mary O. Dailey Baxter in Port Arthur, TX. He attended French High School in Beaumont, TX, after which...