Obituaries

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...

Jun 25, 2020

Mary Jane Farmer, lifelong resident of West Columbia, passed away June  25, 2020, after a long illness.  She entered this world on February 20, 1944, in Bay City, Texas. Born to Robert Ruffin and Louise Scott Farmer, Mary Jane’s father was a descendent of a pioneering ranching family that lived in 19th Century Brazoria County long before Texas became...

Jun 24, 2020

Javier (JP) Valadez, 67, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 24, 2020. He entered this world on July 21, 1952 in Laredo, Texas, born to Mr. and Mrs. Juan Valadez. He is survived by his lovely wife Diane Wulf-Valadez, children Gina Valadez, Javier Rene Valadez, Roy Gilbert Valadez, Michael John Valadez, Dylan...

Jun 23, 2020

Linda Kay Knezek, 78, of Sweeny, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born on January 31, 1942 in Bay City, Texas.

Linda lived most of her life in Bay City and worked as a local realtor and taught school at Bay City ISD. She graduated from SW Texas State University and also...

Jun 23, 2020

Virginia Ann Lively Higdon, 80, of Brazoria, TX, passed away from this life at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born at home in Grapeland, TX to the late M.T. and Sylvia Lively on March 18, 1940. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, June Lively Garst.

Virginia is survived...

Jun 16, 2020

Lucy Agnes Kocurek Pierce of West Columbia passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was 103 years old. Lucy was born on January 21, 1917 in El Campo, Texas to Frank and Annie (Krenek) Kocurek. She remained in El Campo with her 6 sisters and 2 brothers until she married Dalton F. Pierce in 1935. From there they...

Jun 16, 2020

Maria Guadalupe Pena, 76, of Sweeny, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born on June 10, 1944 in Victoria, Texas to Francisco and Gregoria (Martinez) Rodriguez.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, June 26, 2020 at C. T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia.

Jun 15, 2020

Gerald Douglas Means, 80, of Jones Creek, passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born on September 14, 1939 in Liberty, Texas to John and Hattie Essie Means.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, June 19, 2020 at C. T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia. Burial will follow...