Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Jun 10, 2020

Jake Robert Truitt of Brazoria, passed away on June 10, 2020 at the age of 82.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at C. T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in Brazoria with Pastor David Pate officiating. Visitation will be 11:30 am until service time.

Jake was born October 21,...

Jun 7, 2020

Born in Los Angeles, California on August 24, 1934, Donna Delores Tielke passed away peacefully the morning of June 7, 2020 in Lake Jackson, Texas, as the age of 85. Married to Charles Tielke, Sr. on January 26, 1952, they had two sons and a daughter.

Graduating from Rosenberg, Donna went on to attain her LVN, and...

May 31, 2020

David Westbrook, 57, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2020. He entered this world on December 8, 1962 in Wharton, TX, born to Robert and Lira Westbrook.

He is survived by his wife Bobbi; two children, Sydney and Mitchell; mother, Dale; siblings, Dee and Paul; and numerous nieces, nephews...

May 31, 2020

Bessie Frances (Listak) Byrd-Mooring, 90, of Damon passed from this life on May 31, 2020.  She was born in Beasley, Texas to Vladimir Peter and Mary Margaret Listak on May 28, 1930.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Benjamin Alvin Mooring; her children, Arthur Mack Byrd, John Gary Byrd and Cheri Ann James;  brothers, Jerry...

May 30, 2020

Robert Dale Chancey, 77, of Sweeny, Texas was born March 5, 1943 in Cleveland, Texas and passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Annette; his children, Eddie & Becky, Doshia, Tondra & Dewayne, Robert & Pam; grandchildren, Tiffany, Markus, Candice &...

May 29, 2020

Madeline Kay Gotcher, 88, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Bay City,Texas.  She was born on May 22, 1932 in Bay City,Texas to Ernest and Winona (Johnson) Kay.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in Brazoria with Colby Wallace...

May 28, 2020

Robert Farmer (Bobby) Nairn, 85, of Sweeny, Texas, died with family members alongside his bed on May 28, 2020 at Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital.

Mr. Nairn was born on 02/27/1935 in El Campo, Texas to Ralph and Lela Nairn.

He graduated from Sweeny High School and attended Texas A&M University for 3 years where he...