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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...
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...
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...
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...
Edward Giesie
Jan 22, 2017
Edward (Eddie) James Giesie, 66 of Brazoria, Texas passed away in Houston at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was born on January 13, 1951 in Freeport, Texas to Carl John and Irene Mary (Wishert) Giesie. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Heritage...
John Hughey
Jan 21, 2017
Hughey, John Robert April 3, 1936 - January 21, 2017 John Robert Hughey passed away peacefully on January 21, 2017 at the age of 80 at his home near Bay City, Texas. John is survived by his sister Ann Sackett of Saint Petersburg, Florida, his sons Jay Hughey of Austin, Texas and Travis Hughey of Buchanan...
Melvine Behrend
Jan 20, 2017
Melvine Marie Behrend, 88 of Brazoria passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Country Village in Angleton. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. Melvine was born November 28, 1928 in Lovelady, Texas to Melvin and Ollie (Cruse) Snell. She was a homemaker and a member of...
Donald Pearson
Jan 16, 2017
Our beloved Donald Robert Pearson, 78, of Sweeny Texas died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home. Donald was born on October 24, 1938 to Tolmie and Verna Pearson. He was a graduate of New London High School. He attended Wharton County Junior College. After he joined the United States Army...
Harold Brooks
Jan 16, 2017
Harold Kay (Pookie) Brooks was born at home on November 26, 1925 to mother, Lela Faye Minze and father John Henry Brooks. He graduated from Sweeny High School in May of 1943 and was drafted into the US Navy in March 1944. He was sent to San Diego, California for basic training, followed up by 8...
Corina Garcia
Jan 14, 2017
Corina R. Garcia passed away January 14, 2017 at her residence in Sweeny, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 11, 1933 in Runge, Texas and was the daughter of Julio and Luz (Chavez) Rodriguez. Corina was raised in Portland, Texas where she grew up with her future husband, Henry R. Garcia....
Shirley Hodges
Jan 11, 2017
Caye Hodges was born October 3, 1954 in Houston, Texas to Paul and Marie Cherry. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 33 years, Marvin Hodges, her daughter Kimberly Hodges and her brother Michael Cherry. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kim Cherry. Caye passed away working on her beloved...
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