Obituaries

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

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 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 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

Robert Ray Pearson, 75 of Brazoria, passed from this life on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Angleton, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1945 in Conroe, Texas to Charles and Anna (Evans) Pearson. Robert proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the 101st Airborne. He retired after 31 years with Dow...

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...

Jan 1, 2021

Sherry Lynn Bolton, 73, of Lake Jackson, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Humble, TX. where she often stayed at her 2nd home in order to be close to her daughter, son-in-law and 2 of her grandsons. She was born September 21, 1948, in Alvin, Texas to the late Gloria (O’Connell) and Richard Eernisse.

Sherry graduated...

Jan 1, 2021

Kenneth Coy Montgomery passed away suddenly at the age of 49 on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He is survived by his wife Peggy, children, Jordan, Bryant, stepdaughter Emilee, stepson Reece, 3 much loved grandsons, and parents Kenny and Ann.

Coy was known for his kind and loving heart. His life may have been cut short, but he...

Dec 29, 2020

David Austin Smith, 98, left this earth on December 29, 2020 in Sweeny, Texas. David was born in Moncton, New Brunswick Canada July 8, 1922, and became a naturalized US citizen in 1951. David is preceded in death by his father, Robert Archibald Smith; mother, Annie Ethel Steeves; loving wife, Lena Helen Mathews; and three brothers. He is survived...

Dec 29, 2020

Dominga Gutierrez, 88, of Sweeny, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in Pearland, TX.

Dominga was the loving wife of Candelario Gutierrez, Sr. who preceded her in passing to heaven in 2016 after 71 years of marriage. She was born to Jose Nicanor Castillo Ordonez and Maria Blasa Vega Ordonez on Feb....

Dec 28, 2020

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14

Evelyn Jane Yearout was born and received into the loving arms of Jesus on December 28th, 2020. She was the most beautiful baby and a true gift from God....

Dec 27, 2020

Naomi Wilson Pena, age 87, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma and raised there by her mother Clara Tobacco and her father, Louis Wilson. She was sent to the Haskell Indian Boarding School in Lawrence, Kansas where she received her education. She later met and married...