Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

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

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 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 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

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 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 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...