Obituaries

Joyce Newell

Joyce Newell

Mar 29, 2018

Joyce Marie Newell, 68 of Brazoria, passed from this life Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1949 in Syracuse, New York to David and Mabel (Dunn) Newell. Joyce loved spending her time reading, playing games, crocheting and making crafts for the grandkids, and spending time with her family. Joyce is survived by...

Oliver Wisch

Oliver Wisch

Mar 22, 2018

Oliver Louis "Bud" Wisch, 90 of West Columbia, Texas passed away March 22, 2018. Bud was born January 3, 1928 in West Columbia to Frederick Louis Wisch and Jessie Myrle Wisch. He is survived by his beloved wife Annette; his son Scott Wisch and daughter-in-law Cheryl Wisch,; daughter Dea Provenzano and son-in-law Mark Provenzano; grandsons Matthew...

Barry Finch

Barry Finch

Mar 21, 2018

Barry Finch, 62, of Brazoria passed away at his home on March 21, 2018. Barry was born in Roanoke, North Carolina on March 15, 1956 to Edward Woodrow Finch and Pearl Ann (Kitty) Tisdale Finch. Barry hitchhiked to Texas where his life began in 1976. He met the love of his life, Mary Ann. They were...

Stanley Burke

Stanley Burke

Mar 21, 2018

Stanley Dane Burke, 64 of Sweeny, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born on December 20, 1953 in Mercedes, Texas to Billy (Bill) and Nola Dell (Maloy) Burke. Stanley worked for Phillips/Conoco Phillips for over 30 years. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the First...

Gene Livanec

Gene Livanec

Mar 4, 2018

Eugene (Gene) Ladd Livanec, 79, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, peacefully at his home surrounded by many loved ones. He was born May 30, 1938 in El Campo, Texas to Ladd and Katie Livanec. Gene was a member of the Junior Volunteer Fire Department, Gulf Rescue Squad, and the National Guard. Funeral...

Katherine Gillaspie

Katherine Gillaspie

Feb 24, 2018

Katherine Jean Gillaspie, 82 of Sweeny, passed from this life Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born on February 22, 1936 in Old Ocean, Texas to Paul and Wanda (Piosecky) Hanicek. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Yelderman Memorial Park in Damon, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, February...

Gloria Sanders

Gloria Sanders

Feb 22, 2018

Gloria A. Tanner Sanders age 79, passed from this earth peacefully on February 22, 2018 into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She entered this world on December 17, 1938 in the rural township of Holly Ridge Louisiana. Gloria was the eldest daughter of Benjamin Tracey (BT) and Eula Tanner of Watsonville...

John King

John King

Feb 21, 2018

John Wayne King, of Brazoria, Texas went to be the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born on April 6, 1945 in Angleton, Texas to John Albert and Myrtle (Gilbert) King. John Wayne grew up in Wild Peach and graduated from West Columbia High School. He was an avid...

Alice Taylor

Alice Taylor

Feb 19, 2018

Alice Darnell Taylor, 67 of West Columbia, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born on October 16, 1950 in Freeport, Texas to Arnold Leon and Mary Frances (Plant) Simons. Alice was known to have a contagious smile and gave the best hugs. She had a great love for God and...

Gayle Forson

Gayle Forson

Feb 14, 2018

Gayle Forson, 91 of Katy, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She was born on July 24, 1926 to the late Henry and Ida Powell in San Antonio, Texas. She worked as the switchboard operator for the Cypress Fairbanks School District Administration Office for over 30 years. Gayle was often referred to as "The...

Edward Pisklak

Edward Pisklak

Feb 9, 2018

After a long and storied life of 100-1/2 years, Edward V. Pisklak, of Brazoria, TX passed away peacefully on Friday, the 9th of February, 2018, at his residence. Edward, the third of 9 children, was born the 21st of August, 1917, in Wallis, TX to Czechoslovakian parents, Edward and Sophie Pisklak. He married Annie Hruby Pisklak...

Hazel Dacke

Hazel Dacke

Feb 9, 2018

Hazel Marie Dacke went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2018 at the age of 91. Hazel was born on February 4, 1927 in Oklahoma, moved to Matagorda County as a child, and lived in Brazoria County most of her life. She loved traveling by RV all over the U. S. with...

Eutabelle Albritton

Eutabelle Albritton

Feb 5, 2018

Eutabelle Bernice Albritton, 87 of Sweeny, went to her heavenly home Monday, February 5, 2018. She was born on April 6, 1930 in Rice, Texas to Earl and Eva (Rorex) Holloway. Eutabelle was a member of the Pink Ladies at Sweeny Hospital for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending her time visiting with breast cancer patients...

Jack Cole

Jack Cole

Feb 4, 2018

Jack Cole, 92, longtime Sweeny rancher, passed from this life surrounded by his loving children, on Feb. 4, 2018 in Bay City. Jack was born in Forest, Louisiana on Jan. 26, 1926 to Polie E. and Annie (Finley) Cole. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 1947. After graduation, he worked in the oilfield industry as...

Carolyn Shifflett

Carolyn Shifflett

Feb 1, 2018

Carolyn Lenora Shifflett, 66, of Damon, Texas, born May 16, 1951 to Pete and Bertha Shifflett, passed from this life Thursday, February 1, 2018. All who knew her, knew she was a loving and beautiful woman. Her heart and love for kids led her to become a childrens' pastor, mentor, and community children's activist. Many times...

Billy Wleczyk

Billy Wleczyk

Jan 30, 2018

Billy Joe Wleczyk, 77 of Damon, passed away doing what he loved. He was born on August 23, 1940 to Joe and Helen Wleczyk in Damon, Texas. He graduated from West Columbia High School in 1958. After graduating, he worked for two weeks on an oil rig and quickly decided it was not for him. It...

Dolores Rader

Dolores Rader

Jan 26, 2018

Dolores Gupton Rader, lovingly known to many as "Dodo", passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's on January 25, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Rader, III and parents, Thurman and Gladys Gupton. Born in West Columbia on June 4, 1933, Dolores graduated from Columbia High School as Salutatorian where she...

Timothy Bergen

Timothy Bergen

Jan 19, 2018

Timothy Doyle Bergen, 63 of Brazoria, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born July 15, 1954 in Freeport, Texas to George Alfred and Leona Clara (Wolters) Bergen. Timothy loved to "shoot the breeze" with family and friends, fishing, his horses, and most of all his family. Funeral services will...

Rush Brown

Rush Brown

Jan 19, 2018

Rush Lee Brown, 89 years old, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 19, 2018 at his home with many loved ones by his bedside. He was born to Fannie Jane Weatherly Brown and James Arthur Brown in Houston, Texas on June 1, 1928. He married Billye Faye Watts in West Columbia on his...

Charles Bernard

Charles Bernard

Jan 18, 2018

Charles (Chuck) Willard Bernard died on January 18, 2018 at West Columbia, TX due to heart failure. Charles was born May 17, 1931 in Wink, TX to Joel Cosby Bernard, Sr. of KY and Edwarda Iva Smith Bernard of CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Edward, Carl, Kelly, Ralph, and...