Obituaries

Feb 23, 2022

Stanley L. Sprague, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home in Sweeny, Texas. Stanley was born on September 19, 1948, to Kathleen L. Jennings and Wm. T. Sprague. He graduated from Milby High School in 1967 and went on to receive his master’s plumber’s license.

Stanley enjoyed photography, crossword puzzles, and spending time...

Feb 23, 2022

Margie Fay Ainsworth, a beloved mother, Sister, and Nana, 84, of Brazoria, Tx, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her residence. Margie was born September 26, 1937, to Johnny and Willie Lee Williams, in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Margie attended Columbia High School and afterwards settled in Brazoria, Tx.

Margie loved her family and enjoyed spending time...

Feb 23, 2022

Norma Jean Bryer Papa, 85, went to be with the Lord at her home with her husband at her side on February 23, 2022, at 10:00AM. She laid down to rest and received the best rest of her life.

Norma was born April 21, 1937, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Woodrow Chase Byer and Virginia Dray Byer. Norma...

Feb 22, 2022

Doris Virginia Chafin, 87, of Brazoria peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 2:36 PM. She was born to Nolan H. and Mary Lee Plunk on April 8, 1934, in Waukegan, Texas.

Doris was a secretary for Swift Packing Company when she met the love of her life, Jim...

Feb 21, 2022

Wesley Kyle Shanks, left his earthly home for a heavenly one at the age of 40, due to natural causes on Monday, February 21, 2022. Wesley was born June 20, 1981, in Freeport, Texas.

He is survived by his parents Sandy and Galen Shanks of Wild Peach, TX, Brother Michael and Wife, Cassie Shanks and niece and...

Feb 16, 2022

Melissa Carol Autry, 56, passed away peacefully February 16, 2022, at 9:00 P.M. in Houston, Texas. She was born in Freeport, Texas on May 21, 1965, to Steve Walters and Keeta Singleton. Melissa graduated from Columbia High School in West Columbia, Texas. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She will be greatly missed.

Melissa...

Feb 14, 2022

Ricardo Rios, age 65, of Brazoria, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 14, 2022. Rick was born on August 22, 1956, to the late Juan and Rita Rios of Seadrift, Tx.

Upon graduating from Calhoun High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Margie Trevino Rios, and moved to Brazoria County where he was employed...

Feb 10, 2022

Marilyn Orr, 90, of Sweeny, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Marilyn was born on February 17, 1931, to B. E. (Doc) and Zelma (Bruce) Curlee in West Columbia, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dan Orr and brother, J. M. (Sonny) Curlee.

Marilyn is...

Feb 4, 2022

Sandra Cuba Powell, 84, of West Columbia, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022. Sandra was born August 3, 1937, to Lloyd and Marjorie Dorton in Freeport, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tommy Cuba, and husband Kennith Powell.

She was loved and will be greatly...

Feb 4, 2022

Carolyn Sue Conant, 77, of Brazoria, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022, in Lake Jackson, Texas surrounded by her family. She was Born July 5, 1944, in Sherman, Texas to Archie and Alta Dodson.

She was an amazing woman, wife, daughter, sister, mother, Mino, cousin, aunt, sister-in-law, and a friend whose love...

Feb 2, 2022

Jane Ellen Pate, age 70, of Sweeny, passed from life on earth to heaven on Feb 2, 2022. Jane was born on January 10, 1952 to Granville and Lois Hastings in Abilene, Texas.

Jane truly loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and always supported them in their interests and activities. She was blessed...

Jan 31, 2022

Ernest French, 96, of West Columbia passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home on French Lane. Ernest French was born March 9, 1925 to John French and Winnie (Beldin) French in West Columbia, Texas. Ernest served in the Navy during World War II. He successfully owned and operated French’s Packing House for many years in addition...

Jan 31, 2022

Lovalee Ella Christ Horak, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born on May 10, 1928, to Ella (Mesecke) and Fritz Christ in Needville.

She grew up on a farm where she worked along side of her family. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1946.

Lovalee married L.J. “Cotton” Horak...

Jan 30, 2022

Clive Merle Brown Rush, 93, of West Columbia, Texas passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Bay City, Texas. She was born June 16, 1928, in Lake Jackson, Texas to the late Merle (Stratton) and Perry Maxey Brown.

Clive was a member of the Christian Center. She enjoyed singing solo’s and playing the piano at church. She...

Jan 30, 2022

George Dorman Tipton, also affectionately known as “Tip,” 81, of West Columbia, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his home.

Tip attended Levelland High School and settled in Midland, then Lake Jackson. He and his wife, Sherry, were married on June 1, 1972, and were looking...

Jan 28, 2022

Bryan Scott White, 36 of Damon, Tx passed from this life on Friday January 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bryan was born June 08, 1985, to Ronnie and Terry White in Sweeny, TX. He attended Needville High School and Penn Foster Home school. He joined the Navy and served for 3 years. He...

Jan 26, 2022

Lauren Ashley Anderson, 38, of Lake Jackson, passed from this world to her Savior’s side on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was at Brazosport Hospital fighting her hardest battle, and her heart just wore out. Lauren Ashley was born on December 5th, 1983, to Danny Anderson and Lorenda Butler Anderson Drabek.

Lauren grew up in the First...

Jan 22, 2022

George Dwayne Watkins 63 of West Columbia, Texas passed away Saturday January 22, 2022, at Baylor St. Luke’s Hospital. Born November 15, 1958, to George and Jerrie Watkins.

Treasured by his wife of 43 years Cindy Watkins and loved by his son Larry Gregg, wife Darlene and daughter Sarah Watkins along with grandchildren Taylor Ashley, Phillip, Brittanie,...

Jan 21, 2022

Carol Hood, 74, of Brazoria, Tx., passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 30, 1947, in Raceland, Louisiana to Julia Elizabeth (Echols) and Charles Percy Carter, Jr.

Carol attended Sweeny High School. Also, enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids, going to the beach with her girlfriends, and looking at...

Jan 18, 2022

Juan David Balderas, Sr. 69, of Sweeny, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence. Juan was born in Edinburg, Texas on April 9, 1952 to the late Severiana (Corona) and Lazaro Balderas.

Juan is survived by his daughter Jessica Balderas; sons Juan David Balderas, Jr. and Jimmy Balderas and wife Erika Janette and their children...