Obituaries

Jul 28, 2021

Ryan Craig DeLeon, age 31, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Ryan was born on September 21, 1989 in Lake Jackson, Texas to Amos and Bertha DeLeon. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 2008. A week after graduation he left for the U.S. Marine Corps and served four years...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert (Rabbit) Dale Felts, 67, of Sweeny, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Robert is survived by his brother Rickey Felts and wife Joanie; nieces Katie Peery and husband Cameron and Ashlie Felts; cousin Landon Peery.

Please join us on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Blue Dolphin, 423 TX-3, League City, TX...

Jul 21, 2021

Donna Halfmann, 68, of West Columbia passed away on Wednesday, July 21 in Sweeny.  Donna was born November 9, 1952, to Harrold and Sue Swift in Freeport, TX.  She attended Brazoswood High School, where she was a member of the first graduating class.

Donna married right out of high school and had 2 children, Kandy Shaw and...

Jul 20, 2021

Allen Roy Elster, 69 passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021. Son to Arnold and Anna Belle Elster. Allen was born on May 14, 1952 in Richmond, Texas. He was a beloved Husband to his wife Helene Gail Elster who married on June 24, 1972 in Damon, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Helene...

Jul 19, 2021

Curtis Alfred Voncannon, Jr. of West Columbia, Texas, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home. Curtis was born on August 7, 1940 to Geraldine and Curtis Voncannon of Brazoria, Texas.  After graduating from East Chambers High School in Winnie, Texas, Curtis joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Londonderry, Ireland. He earned the rank of...

Jul 19, 2021

Linda Rivas was born Linda Kay Alford on January 22, 1969 in Pasadena, Texas, to Thomas Richard “Dick” Alford, and Nelda Alford.  Around 1980, the Alford Family moved to West Columbia, Texas and Linda was in the class of 1987 of Columbia High School. In 1988, she had enrolled at Brazosport College, where she became friends with Geoff Samuels...

Jul 15, 2021

Melvie Dye Campbell, 95, of Sweeny, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Sweeny, Texas.  She was born June 17, 1926 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to the late Fannie (Madden) and Louis Taylor Dye.

Mrs. Campbell retired from Sweeny Community Hospital after years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church Sweeny, Sweeny Hospital Pink...

Jul 13, 2021

Kenneth Floyd Hood, a longtime resident of Sweeny and West Columbia, Texas was born August 8, 1941, in Matagorda County, Texas to Alex and Maxine Hood. He entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the age of 79 sheltered in the loving arms of his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He married the...

Jul 9, 2021

William (Bill) Hiram Brumbelow, 88, of Damon, Texas passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 in Rosenberg, Texas. Bill was born June 20, 1933 in Damon, Texas to the late Carrie Mae (Follett) and Eldredge P. Brumbelow.

Bill graduated from Damon High School. He was a member of Hilltop Fellowship Baptist Church in Damon, Texas. Bill also served in...

Jun 30, 2021

Mac Hunter Barrow, 82, from Alvin, Texas, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on June 30, 2021, in Houston Methodist Hospital with his wife and son by his side.   Mac was born in Brazoria, Texas on June 4, 1939, to Madie and Melvin Barrow.  He was educated in Brazoria and West Columbia, graduating from West Columbia High School in...

Jun 28, 2021

James (Bo) Ringgold III, 75, of West Columbia, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Bo was born August 27, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to Anna Jane (Craig) and James Wyatt Ringgold II.

Bo graduated from West Columbia High School and Sam Houston State University. After graduating...

Jun 26, 2021

Luther Wesley Ford, Jr., (Papa Lou) 77, of Brazoria, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Luther was born in Crisfield, Maryland on August 13, 1943 to the late Catherine (Bowe) Ford Rease and Luther Wesley Ford, Sr.

Luther enjoyed drag racing, mud racing, boat racing, building...

Jun 25, 2021

Peter Richard Pitz, age 59, of Brazoria, Tx. passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Pearland, Tx. Pete was born August 7, 1961 to Lothar Pitz and Irene Frenzel in Bethany Deaconess Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Pete is preceded in death by his father Lothar.

Pete is survived by his mother Irene Pitz; fiancé Gina...

Jun 22, 2021

Douglas “Doug” Eugene Kanz, 82, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday,

June 22nd, 2021 from his home in Columbia Lakes, Texas.

Doug was born to William C. Kanz and Elnora Gentille in Mansfield, Ohio on January 14th, 1939.

He moved his family from Ohio to Texas in the...

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...