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James Winthrop, Sr.
Jun 25, 2019
James L. Winthrop Sr., 74, of Brazoria passed from this life on June 25, 2019. He was born on May 2, 1945 in Lufkin to Jesse T. & Ruby V. Winthrop. James worked as a foreman for Dow Chemical for 29 years in the polyglycol unit. After his retirement in 1997, he loved spending time with...
Sharon Corley
Jun 22, 2019
Sharon Ann Corley, 72, of Brazoria, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at her favorite place, the River House, where she enjoyed cooking, crafting, and creating beautiful memories for her family. She was born on February 26, 1947 in Freeport, Texas to Joe and Norma (Bing) Hughes. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am...
Raymond Punch
Jun 13, 2019
Raymond J. Punch, 79, of Brazoria passed from this life on June 13, 2019 in Angleton surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lockport, La. on July 25, 1939 to Sylvere & Ariana Punch. Raymond was a very hardworking man who was loved by all who met him. He was one of a kind....
Anacleta Garza
Jun 11, 2019
Anacleta Esparza Garza, 84, of Sweeny, passed on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Angleton, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1934 in Moulton, Texas to Frederico and Estanislacla (Longoria) Esparza. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Pastor Tom Flores officiating. The visitation...
Anita Jones
Jun 6, 2019
Anita Ruth Jones, 75, of West Columbia passed from this life on June 6, 2019 in Richmond, Texas. She was born in Galveston on May 7, 1944 to Otto A. & Alma Louise Lampe. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia at 10:00 am. Burial will...
John Greenberg
Jun 5, 2019
John Hendrix Greenberg "Do things from the heart - not for the publicity" ~ Johnny John H. Greenberg, 68, of Brazoria answered the call to come home on June 5, 2019. He passed away peacefully at his residence after a long battle with ALS with his wife Gail by his side. He was born on June...
Jerry Russell
Jun 4, 2019
Jerry Mac Russell, born on November 30, 1954, went to his heavenly home at the age of 64, on June 4, 2019 after he won his battle with pancreatic cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He was immersed in the...
Kelly Borders Sr.
May 31, 2019
After a two year battle with cancer, a fight he truly fought, Kelly Lee Borders Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Kelly was born in Taylor, Texas on May 22, 1946 to Andrew and Ann Borders. He graduated from Brazosport High School in 1964. After high...
Alda Walker
May 29, 2019
Alda Faye Walker, 86, of Clute, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1933 in Chico, Texas to Charles and Lora (Ross) Ham. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Monday, June 3, 2019 at Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest with Kenneth Walker officiating. The family...
Charles Ercanbrack
May 29, 2019
Charles Eugene Ercanbrack, 66, of Brazoria, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born on August 25, 1952 in Freeport, Texas to Eugene and Mary (Cheatham) Ercanbrack. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home in Brazoria. Burial will follow at Brazoria Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday,...
Kimberly Frazer
May 26, 2019
Kimberly Jean Frazer, 51, of West Columbia passed away in Sugar Land on May 26, 2019. She was born in Galveston on November 15, 1967 to Samuel B. Hatfield Jr. and Linda Sue Cruthis Hatfield. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home in Brazoria. Visitation will...
James Cobb
May 25, 2019
James Howell "Jim" Cobb, also known as "Hal" to family and West Columbia classmates, came into this world at 3:15 AM on Wednesday, Novermber 5, 1941, and ascended into heaven at around 5:00 AM on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 at the age of 77. Jim was born at St. Patrick's Hospital in Hackberry, Louisiana to parents,...
Stephanie Svajda
May 25, 2019
Stephanie Svajda, 45, of Houston passed away on May 25, 2019 at her home. She was born in Richmond, Texas on February 10, 1974 to Cathy and Stephen Svajda. Stephanie is already greatly missed. "Aunt Steffy" was continuously caring, warm spirited, and was always there for her friends and family when needed. The family will receive...
Kendra Walden
May 19, 2019
Kendra loved life but her true love was her little "MiniMe", Maci. Kendra's smile and sense of humor would light up the room when she walked in. She made many friends through her work at Buffalo Wild Wings. Kendra graduated from Bellville High School in 2006. Kendra is survived by her daughter, Maci Jae (5 years);...
Maria Forson
May 19, 2019
Maria Josephina Henrietta Forson, 93, of West Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, May 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 27, 1926 in Roermond, Netherlands to Franciscus and Anna (Cuypers) Farber. Funeral mass will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with...
Jacquelyn Jenkins
May 14, 2019
Jacquelyn Weems Jenkins, a longtime resident of West Columbia, Texas, died Tuesday the 14th of May at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bay City, Texas on January 19th, 1942 to Jack and Phyllis (Gupton) Weems. Jackie graduated from Columbia High School in 1960. She then went to attend North Texas...
Gilbert Smedley
May 13, 2019
G. "Byron" Smedley, 59, of Sweeny, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. He was born on September 22, 1959 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Carl and Myrna Smedley. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, May 17, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with John Price officiating. Burial will follow at Sweeny Cemetery....
Barbara Boening
May 8, 2019
Barbara Ann Boening, 76, formerly of Sweeny, passed from this life on May 8, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Akron, Ohio on Jan. 5, 1943 to Wilbur G. Frazier Sr. and Fay E. Frazier. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church of Sweeny where she taught Sunday School and VBS...
Elvis Vela
May 7, 2019
Elvis Antonio Vela Perez, 21, of West Columbia passed from this life on May 7, 2019 in Angleton, Texas. He was born in Mexico to Maria DelCarmen Perez Vicente and Marcos Antonio Vela Tovar. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 am at Iglesia Centro Cristiano in West Columbia with Pastor...
William Orr, Jr.
May 5, 2019
William Alfred Orr Jr., 93, of Sweeny, Texas passed from this life on Sunday, May 5, 2019. He was born on February 1, 1926 in Sweeny, Texas to William and Devorah Adeline (Redding) Orr. How do you summarize a man's life? Is it even possible, especially in 60 photos and six inches of newsprint? Two to...
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