Obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

Dianna Lois Kelly, 71 of West Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Pearland, Texas. She was born on November 13, 1949 in Bay City, Texas to Donna (McClellon) Paul.

Dianna is survived by her husband of 51 years, Wallace William Kelly; son, Nathan Kelly and wife, Charlotte; daughter, Kristi Lowery; grandchildren, Shawn Lowery, Robert...

Dec 23, 2020

Luke C. Guidry, Sr., 81, of West Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1939 in Freeport, Texas to Luke and Anabel Guidry.

Luke retired from Dow after 33 years. He was an avid wood carver and enjoyed traveling with his wife Myrna...

Dec 20, 2020

“So Much to Do; So Little Time”

Motto Seniors, 1960

Larry was born to Curtis and Geraldine Voncannon on September 23, 1941 in Livingston, Texas. he attended school in Brazoria and West Columbia. After his college graduation he was drafted into the U. S. Army and was assigned to the 7th Army and sent to...

Dec 19, 2020

A private family ceremony will be held for Mary Elizabeth Goldsworthy Meacham who went to Heaven on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the age of 85.

Mary was born April 6, 1935 in Paris, Arkansas to James Opie and Ratha M. Goldsworthy. She graduated from Lonoke High School in 1952. On June 8, 1953 she married Roy...

Dec 18, 2020

Kim Patrick Teykl, 63, of Needville went home to join God and his family in heaven on December 18th, 2020. He was born December 9th, 1957 in Wharton, Texas to parents Donald and Vallie Teykl. Kim is one of 4 sons born to Donnie and Vallie.

He graduated from Needville High School in 1976, and from Wharton...

Dec 13, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, 2020, Delores Cossin Bailey, loving mother of five children, passed away at the age of 75.

Delores (Aunt Sis) was born on March 4, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia and moved to Texas around 1963. She was a successful business owner of multiple bait camps along the Texas Gulf coast, including Ernies #2....

Dec 12, 2020

Neomia Sue Laird, 80, of Brazoria, Texas, passed on December 12, 2020. Sue was born to the late Edward Lynne, Sr. and Frances Lapham, on July 14, 1940, in Houston, Texas. Sue graduated from Blinn Junior College with an Associates in Arts Degree and later from the Theological Institute of Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology. She married...

Dec 12, 2020

Lois Maxine Marrow passed from this life on Saturday December 12th at the age 87. She was born on April 7th, 1933 in Etna, OK to Floyd and Ina Venable.

On March 12th, 1955 Lois married Maurice Marrow and spent 65 wonderful years as sweethearts. Lois graduated from UCC in Corpus Christi TX and was a teacher...

Dec 11, 2020

James Price, Sr. of Freeport, Texas, died unexpectedly December 11, 2020.  He was born October 16, 1964 in Hemet, California. James’ pride and joy were his family, and being a dad and grandpa was his favorite titles. He worked at Brazoria Industrial Laundry and was very well known and liked among his coworkers and customers. He was always smiling,...

Dec 9, 2020

Gloria Ester Acosta, age 59, passed away on December 9th, 2020 due to cancer. She was born in Parral, Mexico to Diodoro and Elena Acosta, the oldest and only girl of four.

At the young age of 18, with her unmatched work ethic, she moved to America in pursuit of a better life. She was a devoted...

Dec 8, 2020

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Evelyn Christina Berge, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away at the age of 101. Evelyn was born May 28, 1919 in Waukon, Iowa to Ben and Stella Berger. She was the oldest of nine children. She taught in a one room schoolhouse before marrying Otto Berge on September 18, 1940. They had two children, Roxanne...

Dec 7, 2020

Cheyenne Iris Mae Kirkpatrick Weisinger, 20, of West Columbia, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 07, 2020.

She was born on December 06, 2000 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Toby and Christina Kirkpatrick.

Cheyenne was a loving and compassionate person with a fierce drive and competitive and nurturing nature. Cheyenne participated in numerous...

Dec 2, 2020

Louise Lavonne Drake was born October 13, 1928, in McIntosh, OK, and went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2020 in New Braunfels, TX.

Lavonne was raised in Pharr, TX and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, TX where she met Charles, her husband of 57 years. She loved children and...

Dec 1, 2020

Martha Lu Foreman Bell, 68 of Brazoria, passed from this life on Dec. 1, 2020. She was born in Bay City, Texas on October 8, 1952 to Weldon & Lucile Foreman.

A lifelong resident of West Columbia, she graduated from Columbia High in 1971. She worked for Brazoria County for 21 years, retiring as the head clerk...

Nov 25, 2020

Arlene Michele Wells (Michele), age 41, passed away peacefully at home holding her beloved husband’s hand on November 25, 2020, following a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, and now resides in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Michele was born October 27, 1979 in Houston, TX, the only child of...

Nov 25, 2020

Tony Robert Clark, 72, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away on November 25th, 2020. He slipped from this earthly realm at his home suddenly and unexpected.

Tony was born April 19, 1948 in Bay City, Texas to Ansel Robert Clark and Mary Skrla.  He was raised by Werner “Tiny” Flessner after the loss of his father when...

Nov 23, 2020

Marcus Roger Ward, 75, of Brazoria Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning November 23rd 2020 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Marcus was born in West Columbia Texas to Reiffert Vassar Ward and Retha Oleta (Jones) Ward on January 7th, 1945. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1964 and soon joined the Army...

Nov 19, 2020

H. K. Ainsworth, 90, of Brazoria, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Galveston, Texas. He was born on July 1, 1930 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Clarence and Deanie (Dupree) Ainsworth.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at C. T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in...

Nov 6, 2020

Jurehee Shannon was born July 9, 1941 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.  She married Grover Shannon on October 19, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pauline & Alton Lucas & brother, Ronnie Lucas.  Jurehee is survived by her spouse of 63 years, Grover R. Shannon, Jr. of Sweeny, and daughters, Debra Kilgore & her spouse, Jim Kilgore and...

Nov 6, 2020

Robert L. Prescott, 67, of Brazoria, Texas passed from this life on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on May 19, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas. He married Lynn (Larson) on January 3, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Prescott; his children, Chelsea Elliott, Crystal (Michael) Sandiford, Cody,...