Obituaries

May 4, 2020

Bob Mercier went to be with his Savior on May 4, 2020 at the age of 85. Bob was born October 9, 1934 in Winona, Minnesota to Donald and Edith (Hoffman) Mercier.

He is survived by his wife, Rita (Robinson); brother, Dr. John Allen (Bobbi); sister, Michelle (Ralph); children, Michael (Sharon), Stephen (Jane), Gene (Claudia), Donald (Margie),...

May 3, 2020

Christopher Robert Engman, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41 on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

Chris was born in Freeport, TX on October 14, 1978. He was raised in Brazoria and attended Columbia High School where he was a part of the Columbia marching band drum line. He...

Apr 25, 2020

Jerry Wayne Downs of Brazoria, TX was called to his eternal resting place on April 25, 2020, at the age of 74. Jerry entered this world on February 9, 1946, being born in Freeport, TX, to William Ervin and Florence (Simms) Downs. Jerry was a proud US Army veteran who bravely served his country March 1966 – June 1972...

Apr 25, 2020

Jessie Eberhart Nail; devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; longtime resident of Pearland and Sweeny, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2020.

She was born Jessie Laurene Eberhart to Dale and Edna in Pawnee, Oklahoma on July 11, 1932. She was the oldest of four children, loved working at the local movie theater and preschool as...

Apr 25, 2020

Zeno Rudolph Cooper, 84, of Brazoria, passed from this life on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Sweeny, Texas. He was born on June 24, 1935 in Bunker Hill, Mississippi to Harold and Herma (Harrison) Cooper.

He loved many things in his life, but most of all was his Lord Jesus Christ. He loved his family, deer hunting,...

Apr 24, 2020

Armond Royce Philmon, 84, of Sweeny, passed from this life on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Silsbee, Texas to Armoulia and Vada (Umfrid) Philmon.

A private family graveside will be held at Sweeny Cemetery.

Armond is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Jo” Philmon; sons, Darrel Shane Philmon and...

Apr 24, 2020

Claude Radford (CR) Atkinson, 93, of Sweeny, passed from this life on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born on June 21, 1926 in Blooming Grove, Texas to Claude Atkinson Sr. and Lou Tisha Chambers Atkinson.

CR was an avid fisherman. Although he couldn’t swim, he was fast to take off to set the hook even if...

Apr 21, 2020

Thomas Paul Jenkins, 54, of West Columbia, peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Paul was born in Waco, Texas to Charles and Rita Jenkins on June 4, 1965.  He graduated from Columbia High School in 1983. After attending the University of Texas and Texas State Technical Institute, he spent the rest of his...

Apr 21, 2020

Wilson David Yaws was born December 13, 1937 to Reed and Ida (Collins) Yaws in Leesville, Texas.  He entered his eternal home on April 21, 2020 in West Columbia, Texas. David graduated from Smiley High School in 1957. In 1955, he met the love of his life, Gillis Pauline West. They were married on March 1, 1958 in Leesville,...

Apr 16, 2020

After a 95 year life-journey, the angels welcomed Arlene Virginia McLeod home on Thursday, April 16, 2020.  She grew up in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and after marrying Cliff spent over 50 years in Austin, TX.

Arlene dedicated her life to Jesus at a young age, and was a faithful servant all her life. She was a member...

Apr 7, 2020

Bobby was born June 6, 1944 in Angleton, TX to Curtis and Vera McAdams, who have preceded him in death.

Survived by his wife, Glenda McAdams; brother, Wayne McAdams (Henrietta)' step-son, Mike Boff (VeeAnn); and step-daughter, Tammy Boff Lincecum (Gary). 5 grandchildren, Leah Edwards (Chuck), Trevor Lincecum, Stephanie Boff Novak, Sabrina Harrison (Robert), and Mandi Lincecum. 10 great grandchildren.

Apr 3, 2020

Beverly Jean O’Quinn, 80, of Brazoria passed from this life on April 3, 2020 in Sweeny.  She was born in Lake Forest, Illinois on Aug. 11, 1939 to John B. and Evelyn Davis.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, William;  sons, David L. O’Quinn and Paul D. O’Quinn; daughters, Ruth Anne Stewart and Mary Beth...

Apr 3, 2020

John Thomas Pingelton, 61, of Damon passed from this life on April 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Freeport to Johnny Joseph and Shirley Mae Pingelton on March 4, 1959.   He served proudly in the U S Marine Corp.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 10 am...

Apr 3, 2020

Roger “Buddy” Allen Azbell, 70, of Brazoria, passed from this life on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1949 in Bastrop, Texas to Charlie (Roger) and Pauline (Perkins) Azbell.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kay Azbell; daughter, Rajetta Azbell; son, Robert Azbell  and wife, Tena; brother, Chuck Azbell and...

Apr 2, 2020

Mary Alice Schultz Gormey, 94, passed from this life on April 2, 2020 in Houston surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 26, 1925 to Jacob and Minnie Schultz.

Mary lived her 94 years, 3 months and one week in many places that included Jones Creek, Broaddus and Seabrook, Texas.  She...

Apr 2, 2020

Kind, caring, loving, fun, strong, funny, faithful. Over the past several days, as people have heard the news that my mother was in hospice, messages kept flowing in. Everyone was sending love and their thoughts of how my mom has touched their lives. These words were mentioned over and over. Tina Hansen Amason was born May 5, 1959 in...

Mar 31, 2020

Phyllis Gupton Weems, of West Columbia, passed away March 31, 2020 at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born to Phillip and Margaret Gupton on July 11, 1923 in West Columbia, TX. Phyllis is survived by daughters, Fran King (Jack), and Mary Hill; son Steve Weems (Rhonda); grandsons, Nick Jenkins (Deanna),...

Mar 22, 2020

Sharon Landry, a long time residence of Brazoria Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born August 8, 1942, in Sulphur Louisiana to Calvin and Agnes Bellow. She married the love of her life, Willie (Bill) Landry, October 8, 1961. Sharon devoted her life to raising her three girls,...

Mar 20, 2020

Barbara Jean (Martin) Engberg died on March 20, 2020 at her residence in West Columbia,Texas. She was 82. Barbara was born on May 9, 1937 in Arcade, New York to the late Francis "Buster" Martin and Jennie Martin Williams. She married Richard Allen Engberg in Hamburg, New York on December 28, 1974 and was married for...

Mar 15, 2020

Sandra Kay Dupont, 62, of Lake Jackson, passed from this life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Victoria, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1958 in Victoria, Texas to Robert and Lena (Martens) Letlow. Sandra was married to her husband, Ernest Albert Dupont, III for 40 years. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday,...