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Rose Ann Smith
Aug 28, 2024
Rose Ann Smith, 74, of West Columbia peacefully passed from this life on August 28, 2024 at Sweeny Community Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving daughter and best friend, Leslie; sister, Glenda Marshall; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn & Catherine...
Michael Randolph Blount
Aug 27, 2024
Michael Randolph Blount, 75, of West Columbia, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
He was born in Houston on February 2, 1949, to the late Ronald and Joyce Blount. After Graduating from High School, Mike joined the Army, where he proudly served in Vietnam from 1967-1970. After returning from war, he married Charlotte Blount,...
John C. Golaszewski
Aug 26, 2024
John C. Golaszewski, 75, of Brazoria entered peacefully his place of eternally healing on August 26, 2024 with his wife by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served for 20 year in the military, first with the U.S. Marine Corps, followed by service in the U.S. Army. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam...
Joshua Jacob Rodriquez
Aug 19, 2024
Joshua Jacob Rodriquez, born on May 17, 1989, in Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2024, in West Columbia, Texas. Joshua's love of life and his family was unending. He was a devoted carpenter, known for his exceptional skill and his passion for creating beautiful things. Among his greatest creations was a solid cedar bench, which has...
Paul Henry Clayton, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
After a courageous battle against cancer, Paul Henry Clayton, Jr. passed away on August 16, 2024 with his family by his side at his home in Round Rock, Texas. Paul Henry Clayton, Jr. was born on June 8, 1947, in Houston, TX to parents Paul Henry Clayton, Sr. and Georgia Ellisor Clayton. He was one of three generations, including his...
Jerry Ray Geddie
Aug 13, 2024
Jerry Ray Geddie went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2024 at a Houston hospital. He was born on November 26, 1956, in Tyler, TX to the late Margaret (Myrick) Geddie and Archie Geddie.
With a master’s degree in education, Jerry devoted 22 years of his life to teaching within the Brazoria Independent School District (BISD). His...
Brenda Ann Sweeny
Aug 12, 2024
Brenda Ann Sweeny, nee Gaines, a beloved member of the Sweeny community, passed away on August 12, 2024 in Sweeny, TX. She was born on January 27, 1967, in Louisville, KY, to the late Willard Bailey Gaines, Jr. and Betty (Gill) Gaines.
Brenda Ann Sweeny, known for her vibrant spirit and kind heart, will be dearly missed by her surviving family...
Mark Dwain Walden
Aug 11, 2024
Mark Dwain Walden, aged 62, passed away on August 11, 2024 in Woodlands, TX. He was born on February16, 1962, in Lubbock, TX to Linda Kay (Hapke) Walden and Larry Dale Walden.
Mark is survived by his parents, sister, Michele Diane Morzan Soto (Mario) of Richmond, along with his nephews, Brandon Lively (Amanda) of Angleton, TX, and Kyle Lively of Port...
Holly Pamela Jean Venne
Aug 9, 2024
Holly Pamela Jean Venne, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on August 9,2024, in Clute, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1963, in Troy New York, to the late Suzanne Catherine (Buck) Venne and John Giles Venne.
In her lifetime, Holly brought joy and laughter wherever she went. She was known for throwing the most unforgettable parties for...
Mary Ann Finch
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Ann gained her angel wings on August 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She fought hard to overcome her many health issues, but was unable to win that battle, and the Lord called her home.
Mary Ann was born in Angleton, Tx on March 26, 1957, to WH (Dub) Buchanan and Betty Treesh Buchanan. She graduated from West Columbia...
Elizabeth J. Hutson
Jul 31, 2024
Elizabeth Hutson, beloved wife and mother, passed away from this life July 31, 2024, at 39 years of age.
Elizabeth will be forever missed by her husband and best friend Cade and their loving children Allie and Riley.
Elizabeth Hutson was born October 27, 1984, to Billey and Betty Gardner in Portland, Oregon. Growing up as the only girl with three brothers...
Mary Ruth Kilsby
Jul 21, 2024
Mary Ruth Kilsby, born Mary Ruth Pollard also known by many as “Gee Gee”, age 83, of Brazoria went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2024. She passed away peacefully at her home.
Mary Ruth was born September 19th,1940 in Bay City, TX. to Walter and Jesse Mae Pollard. She was a strong woman with...
Eugene G. Fink
Jul 16, 2024
Eugene Gottlieb Fink was reunited with his Heavenly family on July 16, 2024. He was born October 12, 1936 in Guy, Texas, to Gottlieb and Lillie Schultz Fink. He was the youngest of six siblings and was raised on the family farm. While growing up on that farm, he learned about having faith in God, hard work, perseverance, community and...
Victor Frank Slanina
Jul 16, 2024
Victor Frank Slanina, Jr., 82, of Brazoria TX passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Victor was born on July 23, 1941, and raised on a small farm in Wallis, Texas where he enjoyed speaking Czech, which was his first language. He spent much of his life less than a mile from the San Bernard River, which he loved to be...
James Willis Welty
Jul 15, 2024
James Willis Welty, better as known “Jim”, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024. Jim was born on August 29, 1937, in Knox City, TX, to Jesse Otto Welty and Mary Lou Northam, during the Great Depression. Soon after his birth, the Welty family moved to Quanah, TX for work. Jim was the second oldest of four children, with 2...
Nina Joy Kennedy
Jul 14, 2024
Nina Joy (Ferguson) Kennedy
February 21, 1935 to July 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Nina Joy Kennedy announces her passing on July 14, 2024.
Nina was born in Hobart, Oklahoma, to schoolteacher Vina (Owen) Ferguson and banker A.C. Ferguson. Growing up there, she cherished her big brother, Bud, enjoyed music, and rode her favorite horse, Lady. She...
Linda Gayel Lutz
Jul 13, 2024
Linda Gayel Jacks Lutz
July 24, 1945 ~ July 13, 2024
Linda Lutz, 78, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away July 13,2024 in Webster, Texas after a lengthy illness. Linda was born July 24, 1945, in Pineland, Texas to Fred and Twillie Jacks. Linda grew up in the Call and Kirbyville area and was a graduate of Kirbyville High School in...
George Reagan Harding
Jul 12, 2024
George Reagan Harding, 88, of Sweeny passed away peacefully in his home on July 12th, 2024 surrounded by loving family.
George, known affectionately to many simply as “Papa”, was born in Mineola, Texas on January 28th, 1936. His family subsequently moved to the Houston area where he attended Deady Junior High and met the love of his life (unbeknownst to either...
Calvin Ray Helton
Jul 11, 2024
The Lord once more has sent his angels to bring Calvin Ray, 58 years old, to his Heavenly home. We know that he only takes the best, sometimes taking home those we are not ready to say goodbye to.
Calvin was born on September 25th, 1965, in Freeport, Texas ready to take on the world. He spent his whole life in...
Leta Kathleen Brown
Jul 9, 2024
Leta K. Brown was born December 31, 1953, in Wharton Texas to Eleanor Ballard Sewell and James Briton Sewell. She was their 1st child to be born at a hospital and was “stubborn” having to be delivered by cesarean birth to make sure she survived. Always feeling deeply loved by both parents her whole life, Kathy as she ended up...
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