Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lou Schooler of Sweeny, TX, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Lee Schooler of 59 years, sister to John Carl Jr. and Virginia Ellen, devoted mother of five: Ricky Lynn, Deborah Quinn, Bridget Gayle, Janet Leigh, and Jeanette Leah; loving grandmother of seven: Jason,...

Feb 13, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) Roy James was born December 2, 1944 in Delta, Colorado to Robert and Emma James.  He grew up in Colorado and then his family moved to Stanfield, AZ where he graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in Case Grande, AZ in 1964. He lettered in football and band. He married Jowanna Tennison on January 25, 1966...

Feb 13, 2021

Don Schulte, 84, of Sweeny passed from this life Saturday, February 13th at Sweeny Hospital. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas on August 2, 1936. He moved to Brazoria where he worked at the feed store and coached little league in the 50’s. Don moved his family to Sweeny in 1963. He became a well-known businessman and owner of...

Feb 12, 2021

Douglas Milton Reid, 81, of Sweeny, Texas was born on October 10, 1939 in Tool, Texas and met his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday February 12, 2021.  Doug was born in Tool, Texas to Blanche Wood Reid and William Glen Reid in 1939.

He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1958.  Doug attended Schreiner Junior...

Feb 10, 2021

Joy Belle Trahan, 81, of Belton, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White, Temple, Texas after a short battle with COVID-19 until our Lord and Savior took her peacefully to heaven.

Belle was born on March 5, 1939 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Ezra and Ruby Jordan. On October 22, 1955, she...

Feb 10, 2021

Marvin Edward Netzel, 86, of Clute, TX., passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Mr. Netzel was born on August 23, 1934 to the late Floyd B. and Ida Marie (Gragert) Netzel.

Feb 7, 2021

Tommie Sue Helton, age 66, of Wild Peach, passed away Sunday morning, February 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late August and Ruby Helton.  She is survived by her beloved son Elric “Ric” Helton, and two brothers, James and Michael Helton, and numerous other family members.

Tommie Sue was a “Tomboy” and a...

Feb 5, 2021

Stephen Leland Walters Jr- “Stevie”- was born on October 16, 1961 in Freeport Texas. He passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 as he took his final flight to heaven on the wings of a snow white dove. Stevie grew up in Jones Creek and always lived in Brazoria County.

He was a simple man with a...

Feb 3, 2021

Ronald James “Ron” Reed, 53, of Brazoria passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Sweeny, Texas.

He was born on August 9, 1967 in Freeport, TX to Ronnie & Marketia Reed.

Ron graduated from Columbia High School in 1985. A short time later, he married the love of his life, Beetsie on December 5,...

Jan 29, 2021

Joan Bownds Frankum, 84, of Brazoria, TX passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021, at her home.  Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Roy Bownds, and her sister, Edith Lorene Bownds.

Joan was born on Friday, October 23, 1936 in Houston, TX.

Living the life of a...

Jan 27, 2021

Ramido Escobar, 67, of West Columbia, TX., passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Victoria, Texas. Ramido was born July 20, 1953 in El Campo, Texas to the late Angelita Rivera and Ramond Escobar.

Mr. Escobar was preceded in death by his parents Ramond Escobar and Angelita Rivera, grandparents Marcos and Angelita Escobar, and Modesto and...

Jan 25, 2021

Johnnie Ray Carpenter

August 26, 1951-January 25, 2021

Johnnie Ray Carpenter, 69, of Brazoria Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 25, 2021.

He was born on August 26, 1951 in Freeport, Texas to Marcus Ray Carpenter and Mable Dean Hale.

Johnnie was the 2nd...

Jan 18, 2021

Donald Earl Wilson, 87, of Brazoria, Texas passed from this life on, Monday, January 18, 2021 in Angleton, Texas. He was born on April 15, 1933 in West Columbia, Texas to Martin and Pearl Wilson. Donald attend and graduated high school West Columbia, Texas. He also attended Wharton County Junior College.

On October 23, 1953, Donald married...

Jan 17, 2021

Honey was born Gena Frances Williams on November 6, 1919 in West, Texas to Alvin Benjamin Williams and Aline (Bowen) Williams. She grew up in West, Corsicana, and Waxahachie. She was the great-great-grandniece of President James K. Polk and a descendant of Reformer John Knox and William the Conqueror. Honey left this world on January 17, 2021 in Angleton,...

Jan 15, 2021

Raymond Dee Pugh, Sr. (Pud), went to be with The Lord on January 15, 2021 at the esteemed age of 92. He was born on April 4th, 1928 in Morris Chapel, Tennessee to James and Roxye Pugh. It was there that Pud vividly remembered riding to town in the family wagon. He moved to Texas along with his parents and eight...

Jan 14, 2021

Marilyn R. Simpson of Sweeny, Texas passed away on January 14, 2021. She was born in Guymon, Oklahoma on September 25, 1946 at her Grandma Pierce’s home and was raised in the Glenrose/Unity area near Guymon on her parent’s farm and ranch. She was a genuine country girl who enjoyed the outdoors and spent all her spare time riding...

Jan 12, 2021

Carroll (Jackie) Clyde Reid, Jr., 76, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed from this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Named at birth Carroll Clyde Reid, Jr. he was affectionately known by all his friends and family as “Jackie.”  He was born on December 31, 1944 in Galveston, Texas to Carroll Clyde Reid, Sr. and Victorine Stone Reid. ...

Jan 12, 2021

Charles Elroy Tielke, Sr. was born in Ganado, Texas, on February 2nd, 1931. He peacefully passed away while surrounded by family at home in West Columbia on January 12th, 2021 at the age of 89.

Happily married to Donna Delores Tielke on January 26th, 1952, they had two sons and a daughter.

Graduating from Needville...

Jan 10, 2021

Linda Jean Corrie Greer, 78, of West Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her great love, Garold Leon Greer, after 62 years of marriage; her mother, Jodi Catherine Prather Corrie; her father, Paul Lee Corrie; and her brother, Joseph Paul Corrie are also awaiting...

Jan 10, 2021

Wanda Adelia Taylor, 92, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away in Country Village Care in Angleton, Texas on January 10, 2021. She was born on March 10, 1928 in Flatonia, Texas to John (Lump) and Martha (Wilson) Reid.

Wanda was a devoted wife, mom, and homemaker. She was active in sports in high school and later in...