Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

Ernelle Dudley Orr-Rayburn passed from her earthly life on June 21, 2021.  She spent her last days surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.

Ernelle was born May 7, 1928 in Crystal Hill, Virginia to Thomas O. Dudley and Mary Martin Dudley.  Ernelle spent her childhood growing up in Roxboro, North Carolina and graduated from...

Jun 21, 2021

Jannie Ann Kilsby, 77, of Sweeny, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2021 in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Jannie was born on December 16th, 1943 in Damon, Texas to David and Margaret VonCannon.

Jannie was a loving mother, sister, aunt, granny and friend to those that knew her. She loved simple things in life such as...

Jun 19, 2021

Eddie Glyn Durham, age 83, of Brazoria, Texas passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie was born January 19, 1938 to Oswald and Lois Durham in Thornton, Texas.  He attended Thornton High School and married his High School Sweetheart, JoAnn Truitt on October 11, 1957.  Eventually they relocated to Brazoria...

Jun 19, 2021

Florena Anne Kloss, age 58, known as Lorrie to her friends and family, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at M.D. Anderson Hospital surrounded by her husband, Kenny, and daughters, Sarah Beth and Olivia. Lorrie bravely battled leukemia for two years. She was an example of courage, faith, and strength throughout.

Lorrie was born March 20, 1963...

Jun 19, 2021

Nancy (Lynn) Gwendolyn Lindner, age 89, of Brazoria, Tx passed away Saturday, June 19th. Lynn was born July 21, 1931 to Jack and Nancy Sibbitt in Manchester, England.

She travelled the world before settling down in Brazoria, Tx. She was married to John Lindner and was the mother to Lisa Parker and Nancy Herrin.

She...

Jun 14, 2021

James Ray Nail, 90, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.  He was a longtime resident of Pearland, Texas and spent his final years in Sweeny.

He was born August 27, 1930 in Houston, Texas to Homer and Maude Nail.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister...

Jun 13, 2021

Peter Michael Lucas, 76, of Freeport, Texas formerly of Corsicana passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Peter was born January 18, 1945 to the late Verna Catherine (Evansco) and Ernest Gordon Lucas.

Peter enjoyed fishing, messing around with his guns and having a good cigar every now and then.

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Jun 12, 2021

Mattie Pearl (Jeanette) Tipps was born July 18, 1931, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Cisco, Texas on July 18, 1931 to the late Bertha E. (Ludwig) and William Bone.

She has spent the last few months surrounded by lots...

Jun 6, 2021

James Edwards Jones, Sr. 79, of West Columbia passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 surrounded by family at his residence.  James was born on February 2, 1942 to the late Lucille Elizabeth (Tabor) Jones and Charles Edward Jones.  James was preceded in death by his parents and sister Glenda Darlene.

James graduated from Eunice High School,...

Jun 5, 2021

Karissa Ann Reid, age 31, of Sweeny, Texas went to heaven to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 5:24 a.m. after a hard-fought battle with cancer, but she never gave up. #warriorsneverstopfightingTeamKarissa

She was born Karissa Ann Dobesh on January 4, 1990 in Richmond, Texas to Judy Ann (Matlock) and Darwin Dobesh.

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Jun 3, 2021

Kim Eric Billings, 62, loving husband, father, and brother was called home by our Lord on 6/3/2021, peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones.

Kim was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 28th, 1959 to Dale and Eva Billings. He was raised in Brazoria, Texas where he met his wife Patricia of 33 years. They wed...

Jun 2, 2021

Bobby Lynn Rollins, 56, of Sweeny passed away, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Bobby was born August 24, 1964, in Garland, Texas, to Hallie Mae Rollins.

Bobby had many things that he loved, but most of all he loved his family and grandchildren.

Bobby is preceded in death by...

May 31, 2021

Jose Manuel Juarez, Jr., 39, of Seguin, formerly of West Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Jose was born April 1, 1982 in San Jose de Ojo Zarco, Mexico to Luz Maria (Rivera) and Jose Manuel Juarez, Sr.

Jose was member of the Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant family, the eldest of the four sons.

May 31, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Shaw Sr., 71, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home in Pledger, Tx. Kenny was born December 14, 1949 in Wharton, Texas to DeAlbert and Jackie Shaw.

He graduated from Edna High School where he met his wife, Betty Sue Shaw, of 49 years. They went on to have 2 sons, Kenneth...

May 30, 2021

John Franklin Dominy, 76, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home in West Columbia, TX.  He was born in Cleveland, TX to James C. Dominy and Therma Lee Dominy on November 20, 1944.  John spent his childhood in Lissie, TX, graduating from East Bernard High School before joining the U.S. Army.  After his service, John earned his...

May 29, 2021

GEORGE DEAN CLEVELAND, SR. of Brazoria, Texas passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in Lake Jackson, Texas.  He was 91 years old.  George is the son of George Edward Cleveland and Jessie Eleanor Cleveland formally of Freeport, Texas.

George proudly attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.  He became a civil,...

May 29, 2021

Martha Ann Carollo, 82, beloved mother, Mimi, and friend, passed away to eternity on May 29, 2021 in Houston, TX.

Martha was born in Kilgore, TX to Benjamin and Alfrieda (Gerjes) Woodall on August 13, 1938, and was raised in Sweeny, TX.

She was married to William Larry Autry of West Columbia, TX in 1957...

May 26, 2021

Frederick Jacob “Fritz” Wilke, 83, of West Columbia, passed away at home on May 26th, 2021. He was born in West Columbia, TX on September 9th, 1937 to Fritz Wilke and Florence Ann (Kilsby) Wilke.

Fritz had a long career as a plant worker before retiring from BASF. He enjoyed farm animals, playing Santa Claus at Christmas,...

May 25, 2021

Mary Ann “Memaw” Graue, 75, of Brazoria, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her residence.

Mary was born October 25, 1945 in Bay City, Texas to the late Mary Arzilla (Burt) and Troy Leonard Meador.

Memaw enjoyed her dog, fried chicken, playing games, reading true crime novels, cooking in the deli at Stewart’s,...

May 24, 2021

Elizabeth Wynell Hairrell Butler Crow, 85, of Sweeny, TX passed from this life on Monday May 24, 2021.  She was born on August 18, 1935 in Peeltown, Texas to Luther E. and Opal B. (Thompson) Hairrell. Wynell enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and the rest of her family. She also enjoyed polka dancing, watching John Wayne...