Obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

Richard Donald Golightly, passed away on March 23, 2022, at the age of 90. Mr. Golightly was born April 1, 1931 in Edwardsville, PA.

Memorial arrangements are pending.

Mar 21, 2022

Jeffrey Bendit, age 71, of Brazoria passed away peacefully March 21, 2022, in Lake Jackson, Tx. Jeffrey was born on October 8, 1950, to Benjamin and Mary Bendit of Glen Rock, New Jersey.

He attended Widener College Class of 1972 (formerly Pennsylvania Military Academy) while joining the United States Army. In 1978, Jeffrey graduated from the Thurgood...

Mar 16, 2022

Shirley Jeanene (Brown) Brant, age 83, of Brazoria passed away March 16, 2022, at her home.  Shirley was born March 5, 1939, to Garlin Brown & Lillian McCarthy in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was married to Frank Clifford Brant Jr. and was the mother to Barry Brant & Anita Fleming.

Shirley married the love of her life,...

Mar 16, 2022

Elsie Mae Wallace, 99, of Brazoria, TX passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, in Angleton, TX.  Elsie Mae was born on July 26, 1922, in Matagorda County to Robert & Emma Powell Walden.  She attended Columbia High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brazoria.  Elsie Mae married Howard Wallace on November 14, 1940. ...

Mar 15, 2022

Steven Carl “Steve” Symm passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the age of 57. Steve was born June 3, 1964, to Richard and Dolores Symm in Freeport, Texas. He grew up in Lake Jackson, TX and was a Brazoswood High School graduate, Class of 1982. He lived most of his adult life in Sweeny, Texas and worked...

Mar 15, 2022

Martha Collins Doolen, 75, of Sweeny, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born December 1, 1946, in Lufkin, Texas to the late Nina Mae (Lester) and Edgar Oscar Collins.

Martha graduated from Sweeny High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church Sweeny. Martha enjoyed cooking, but most of...

Mar 13, 2022

Rosalie Teresa (Hanicek) Kelley, 89, of Missouri City and formerly of West Columbia passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was born June 25, 1932, in Damon, Texas to Wanda (Piosecky) and Paul Hanicek.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy Knight, sister Katherine Gillaspie and brother Walter Hanicek.

Rosalie is survived...

Mar 12, 2022

Virginia “Arline” Patton Lesher of Sweeny, Tx left her earthly body on March 12,2022, to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life in Heaven.  She was 90 years old, born on February 1, 1932, in Pampa, Tx to Jackson Jones “Jack” Patton and Bertha Mabel Bowers Patton.

She married Marvin Ralph Lesher,...

Mar 9, 2022

Laury Ann Maroul, 60, of West Columbia, TX passed from this life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at UTMB Hospice with her loving husband of 40 years at her side.

Laury was born to Ben and Ann Ferrell of West Columbia, TX on September 11, 1961. She attended West Columbia High School where e she met her...

Mar 6, 2022

Charles Wayne Morris, 82, of Sargent, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Texas. Charles was born August 17, 1939, in Wharton, Texas to Electra Juanita (Keener) and Odell Morris.

Growing up at the Morris’ home in Sweeny was the place to be. Shari and Mike’s friends were always...

Mar 6, 2022

James Orville "Tubby" Meador, age 77, of Sweeny, Texas, entered his Heavenly Home on Sunday March 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Tubby was born on May 2, 1944, in Bay City, Texas, to Troy and Mary  Meador.

Tubby attended Sweeny Schools and graduated with the Class of 1962.

After High School...

Mar 5, 2022

John Vernon Landry, Jr, 84, of West Columbia passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Galveston, Texas. John was born March 22, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Thelma Maria (Gasquet) and John Vernon Landry.

John graduated from LSU with a Chemical Engineering Degree. He worked at Dow Chemical as a leader, went on to become part...

Mar 4, 2022

Tusun Pratt, 71, formerly of West Columbia, Texas passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Tusun was born March 30, 1950, in South Korea. She moved to the United States at the age of 20 where she settled in Los Angeles, California where she studied acupuncture.

She was a member of the Korean Baptist Church...

Mar 1, 2022

Art Ramirez, age 76, of Brazoria, TX passed away on March 1, 2022. Art was born on October 23, 1945, to Guadalupe and Pilar Ramirez in New Gulf, Texas. After graduating from Boling High School, he attended The University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in math in 1968. He taught and coached at Flatonia...

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...