Obituaries

Aug 13, 2020

Jeanette Wilson, 87, of Sweeny, Texas, passed from this life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 23, 1933 in Henderson County, Texas to Bart and Frances McClintock. Jeanette was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweeny and of the local Eastern Star. She enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 11, 2020

Deanna Darlene “Dee” Harrington, of Brazoria, Texas, passed August 11, 2020, at seventy-eight years old.

Deanna was born in Galveston, Texas to Fred and Melvina Mraz. She is survived by her devoted husband of sixty years, Randall Harrington; son, Michael Harrington and wife, Tracey, daughter, Denise Holley and husband, George; along with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren....

Aug 7, 2020

Kathryn Adrian Stanger, 101, of Brazoria, passed from this life on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Angleton, Texas. She was born on March 31, 1919 in East Columbia, Texas to Albert and Ruth (Hagemeier) Beal.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Kathryn is survived by her son, Russell S. Stanger,...

Aug 5, 2020

Donna Lynn Hankins passed away on August 5, 2020. She was born on June 5, 1939 to Thomas and Violet Picha. Donna Lynn was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 59 years, James Hankins.

Donna Lynn is survived by her children, Lisha Smith (Mike), Keith Hankins (Grace) and Kurt Hankins (Wendy); four grandchildren, and...

Aug 2, 2020

Ronald Wayne Franklin was born August 27, 1938 in Houston, Texas and passed Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Galveston Texas. Ronald graduated from Sweeny High School in 1958 and he joined the Army that same year. He served his country until 1962. Ronald was a member of the Shady Acres Baptist Church.

Ronald was preceded in death by his...

Jul 30, 2020

Linda Sue Eubanks, 76, of Brazoria, passed from this life on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born on May 13, 1944 in Casper, Wyoming to Seward and Mavery (Keel) Trinkle.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the First Baptist Church of Brazoria with John Price officiating. Burial...

Jul 24, 2020

Mary Pressley, 62 years old of Richwood, TX, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020.

She was born to Anacleta and Joe Garza on November 7, 1957 in Wharton TX. Mary Graduated from Sweeny High School in 1978. She married Richard Julian Pressley on January 14, 1980.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Pressley;...

Jul 23, 2020

Henry Kenneth Jackson, 87, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 23, 2020. He entered this world on August 7, 1932 in Goose Creek, TX, born to Gleason and Elizabeth Jackson.

Henry is survived by his children, Kenneth Randy Jackson, Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Jackson (White), and Richard Vidmon Jackson. He was one of...

Jul 21, 2020

Mary Ruth Rector Minshew was born March 12, 1925 to McKinley and Mittie Rector in Dudley, Texas.

Mary Ruth met and married the love of her life Howard Minshew on November 17, 1943 before he joined the United States Army. Mary and Howard settled in West Columbia, Texas where she became the proud mother of two children...

Jul 18, 2020

Wesley Ray Gordon, 75, of Guy, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He passed at his home in Guy, surrounded by family.

Wesley was born on November 8, 1944, in Lindale, Texas, to States Wesley and Carrie Bell Gordon. He is preceded in death by both his parents, States Wesley and Carrie Bell...

Jul 15, 2020

Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done.

Shari Heard Boykin, 55, of Sweeny, Texas passed from this life from complications of Juvenile Diabetes (Type 1), on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Shari was born September 5, 1964, in Wharton, Texas to James Lewis Heard and Sue Kidwell Heard. She attended Sweeny...

Jul 15, 2020

Bernice Kathrine (Liebscher) Broz of West Columbia, Texas, passed away July 15, 2020 at the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Community in Needville. She was 96.

So ended a life of unfailing love and devotion to the pursuit of happiness for her family, her church and her community.

Born Nov. 29, 1923 in Oldenburg, Texas, Mrs. Broz...

Jul 10, 2020

Charlsye Helen Mobley, 95, of West Columbia, passed from this life on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Alvin, Texas. She was born on December 8, 1924 in Hope, Arkansas to Charles and Abbie (Mouser) Clark.

Charlsye is survived by her sons, Byron Mobley and wife, Tami, and Kim Mobley; her daughter, Ruth Sefcik and husband, Billy; grandchildren,...

Jul 8, 2020

William C. Edwards, known by friends and family as “Charlie” or “Hollywood”, 72, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 8, 2020. He entered this world on December 14,1947 in Madera, CA.

He is preceded in death by Jack and Ova Edwards and his 2 brothers. He is survived by his devoted wife,...

Jul 5, 2020

Brandon Lee Elliott, 24, of Victoria, Texas, passed from this life on, Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Houston, Texas. He was born on February 26, 1996 in Angleton, Texas. Brandon was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gaming, working out and car audio, but most of all he loved playing football.

Funeral services will be held 11:00...

Jul 3, 2020

Neta Mae Frankum, 82, born in Bay City, Texas, December 20, 1937, joined her sweetheart Norman in heaven on July 3, 2020.

She faithfully attended His Grace Assembly of God in Sweeny for 55 years where she served as a pianist, a loving mentor and as a smiling face who welcomed all. If you found yourself at...

Jun 30, 2020

Gerald Benson Sutton Jr. (Digger), 55, of Wild Peach, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2020 in his home. He was born on July 13, 1964 in Houston, Texas.  He is the son of Gerald B. and Madlyn Sutton.

Benson began working immediately after high school and he crafted his trade as a heavy equipment operator. He...

Jun 29, 2020

Jackie Kruse, 75, of Sweeny passed away on June 29, 2020 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land. She was born on January 14, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Geneva and D. M. McCoy.

She loved to play card games and spend time with her pup, Sugar.

Jackie leaves to cherish her loving memories;...

Jun 29, 2020

Darrin D. Crocker, 56, of Brazoria, passed away June 2020.

He was born August 1963 in Wharton, Texas to Delores and Clarence Crocker. Darrin attended Kilgore Junior College and the University of Houston, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Darrin was a cutup and always looking for a laugh but was willing to help...

Jun 26, 2020

Janet Pauline Avera Humphrey, of West Columbia, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. Jan was born on December 6, 1938 in Freeport, Texas to Winston and Esther (Paul) Avera. She was a lifetime resident of West Columbia and was married to her high school sweetheart George Harvey Humphrey for 64 years; they raised five girls.

Jan...