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E. Mckinney
Mar 3, 2017
E.L. "Mac" McKinney of West Columbia, Texas, joined his Heavenly Father on March 3, 2017. He was born in Jacksonville, Texas, on October 23, 1922. Mac proudly celebrated many of his 94 years living in the close knit family community of Columbia Lakes in West Columbia, Texas. Upon graduation from Jacksonville High School, Mac entered "The...
Nelson Ryan
Mar 2, 2017
Nelson Gilbert Ryan, 52 of Sweeny passed away in Crowley, Louisiana on March 2, 2017. He was born in Eagle Lake to William A. & Mary Lou Ryan on Sept. 17, 1964. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11 am at Sweeny Cemetery with John Price officiating. He is survived by...
James Gillenwaters
Mar 1, 2017
Jim Gillenwaters, 88, of Lake Jackson passed from this life on March 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on April 3, 1928 to James R. & Neva Gillenwaters. Jim was a Christian man of integrity and honor, always seeking to help those around him and contribute to his community...
John Barclay
Feb 28, 2017
John Cass Barclay, 82 of Sweeny, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 28, 2017. He was born on December 7, 1934 in Sweeny, Texas to Cass and Berta (Gresham) Barclay. John was a life-long member of the Sweeny community and Deacon of the First Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held 11:00...
Lorraine Franks-Reed
Feb 28, 2017
QVC lost a loyal customer on February 28, 2017 and executives called an emergency meeting to brace for the impact of the anticipated drop in sales. Lorraine Ann Franks� Reed passed away peacefully at Memorial Hermann Hospital, surrounded by the love of family and the comfort of knowing her mother and Jesus would be there to...
Sandra Ducro
Feb 24, 2017
Sandra Kay Ducro, 68 of West Columbia, passed away February 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1949 in Wharton, Texas to Louie and Adell (Wishert) Giesie. Sandra loved gardening and animals. She was a hairdresser and had owned her own shop in West Columbia for several years. She will always be...
Billie Harris
Feb 23, 2017
Billie Marie (Burrough) Harris (84) of Brazoria, Texas passed away on February 23, 2017 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Billie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Hollis Harris and her parents, David and Bessie Burrough. Billie is survived by her brother; Johnny Burrough of Van Vleck, Texas, and her children; Steve Harris of...
Johnny Edling
Feb 19, 2017
Johnny E. Edling, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away on Feb. 19 2017 at Steven's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Houston on June 9, 1933 to Eric & Carmen Edling. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing, raising his cattle and horses along with taking care of...
Charles Powell
Feb 16, 2017
Charles Powell, 87, of West Columbia passed from this life on Feb. 16, 2017 in Houston. He was born in Bradley, Arkansas to Byrd & Ethel Powell on Dec. 27, 1929. Charles enjoyed gardening, outdoor cooking and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger and was the biggest presence and rock of his...
Frances Oglesby
Feb 15, 2017
Frances Ann Oglesby, 104 of Brazoria, went to her heavenly home February 15, 2017; 10 days shy of her 105th birthday. She was born in Frenstat, Texas on February 25, 1912 to Joseph and Frances (Piwonka) Kristynik. In the early 40's she worked in Michigan on an airplane assembly line. She was a long time resident...
Nell Meyer
Feb 13, 2017
Nell Meyer, 80, of Sweeny passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 13, 1936 in Brenham, TX to Bernard Fritz and Lydia Marten Kettler. She was lovingly called "Mymine" by her family which originated from two granddaughters squabbling over her. She was...
Betty Lytle
Feb 13, 2017
Betty Jean (Watts) Lytle, 88 years old, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2017. She was born to Clara Faye and Otis Watts in Lockhart, Texas on May 22, 1928. She married Donald Lytle on December 26, 1948. She is survived by daughters Lou Lytle Whitt and Randa Lytle Russell (Clifford) of West...
Ola Farmer
Feb 11, 2017
Ola Jean Farmer, 88, of West Columbia passed from this life at her home on Feb. 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tolar, Texas on August 9, 1928 to Maudi Ola and Ira Eugene McInroe. Ola Jean attended Seldon Elementary School and graduated from Hamlin High School; received her Bachelor's degree...
Helen Cole
Feb 10, 2017
Helen Cole, 86 of Sweeny, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born June 19, 1930 in Manvel, Texas to Sam and Amabile (Scopel) Camazzola. Helen retired from C B I S D where she worked for many years; was a member of Faith Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School; she loved her children...
Roy Meacham
Feb 9, 2017
A private family ceremony will be held for Roy Leonard Meacham who went to heaven on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at the age of 82. Roy was born April 22, 1934 in Wattensaw, Arkansas to James Leonard and Minnie (Short) Meacham. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1951. On June 6, 1952 he married Mary...
James Hornbostel
Feb 8, 2017
James "Roy" Hornbostel, 76, of Brazoria passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Roy was born on December 27, 1940 to Alvin and Margaret Hornbostel. He worked as a carpenter for his entire career and retired from US Contractors in 2002. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, riding his motorcycle and...
Libbie Amason
Feb 7, 2017
Libbie Tracy Amason, 94 of West Columbia, Texas formerly of Brazoria passed at her home on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 29, 1922 in Danbury, Texas to John R. and Carrie (Rosentrader) Sebesta. She was an avid gardener and always loved sharing the harvest. In her last few...
Robert Spurny
Feb 5, 2017
Robert was born August 15, 1926 in Buhl, Idaho. He came to Texas at the age of three. The family settled in Blessing, Texas. He moved from there to Van Vleck and then to Boling where he graduated high school in 1944. He joined the Merchant Marines (of which he was very proud) in World War...
John Besch
Jan 29, 2017
John Paul Besch of Sweeny went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29, 2017 in Sweeny, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1929 to John and Viola Besch in West Columbia, Texas. Paul married the love of his life, Wanda on June 3, 1946. They lived in Sweeny for all of their...
Viola Klinkovsky
Jan 23, 2017
Viola Lillie Vojtek Klinkovsky was born August 22, 1922, in Needville, Texas, and died peacefully-with her children by her side-on January 23, 2017. Her grandchildren, great grandchildren and nearly everyone she loved called her Granny. Of her many achievements and endeavors, she was most proud of being a loving farm wife, mother and Granny who raised...
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