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Elsa Meyer
Oct 29, 2016
Elsa J. Meyer, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away in her home with her family early Saturday morning, October 29, 2016. Born January 2, 1927, died at the age 89, "The last of the Jackson Five," as she always said... A proud woman she was, loving to share that she was of Viking ancestry,...
Jerry Phillips
Oct 10, 2016
Jerry Wheeler Phillips 81, peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2016. He was born June 3, 1935 to parents Gracie and Paul Phillips. He was born into a Christian family and served the Lord his whole life. He spent his childhood in Okmulgee, Oklahoma surrounded by extensive family with cousins raised more...
Randy Landrum
Oct 7, 2016
Randy Lewis Landrum, 54 of West Columbia passed away at his home on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born October 31, 1961 in Kirbyville, Texas to Carl James and Gloria (Nelson) Landrum. He was a boilermaker by trade and enjoyed fishing and gambling. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Baker...
J.L. Reynolds
Oct 3, 2016
"J.L." Reynolds, 95 of Brazoria, Texas passed from this life on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born November 1, 1920 in Athens, Texas to John Thomas and Ethel (Bates) Reynolds. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. J.L. worked as an operator at Dow Chemical for over 40 years where his work ethic...
Erma Wasek
Oct 2, 2016
Erma Leta Jones Wasek, 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016. Erma was born on March 12, 1929 in Garrison, TX. Erma was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was member of the Brazoria Study Club for 56 years, and active in the First United Methodist Church Brazoria. Erma spent her life focusing...
Mildred Ward
Sep 24, 2016
Mildred Ward, 'Mother', 'Mimi', 'Ole Mildred', passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016, at the sweet age of 91. Hers was a life well lived - a journey well taken. She brighten a room with her contagious smile and warm embrace. She welcomed family, friends and complete strangers with sincere southern hospitality and genuine affection. Mildred...
Leona Polk
Sep 23, 2016
Leona Thelma Busby Polk, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2016, at the age of 91 years young. The Lord heard her prayers and she drew her last breath in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family. Leona was born on April 2, 1925 in Hornersville, MO. She is...
Allen Ramdohr
Sep 22, 2016
Allen Dale Ramdohr, a child of God, from Damon, Texas passed away at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the age of 56. He was born March 7, 1960 in Bay City, Texas to Otto John and Frances Elizabeth (Oakes) Ramdohr. He owned his own trucking business, R&R Trucking for some time...
Catherine Yauch
Sep 21, 2016
Catherine Lostracco Yauch, 95, died peacefully at Grace Care Center of Cypress on September 21, 2016 surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. She was born on April 30, 1921 in Iowa Colony. She graduated from Danbury High School where she met her future husband, Glenn Yauch. They married on December 30,1943. Catherine was a homemaker, wife,...
Jamie Laza
Sep 21, 2016
Jamie Deann Laza, 43 of West Columbia passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Brazosport Regional Hospital. She was born November 14, 1972 in Dumas, Arkansas to Louis James and Ruth Ann (Smith) McDaniel. She was loved and will be missed by all. Memorial services will be held 3:00pm, Friday, October 7, 2016 at Baker Funeral...
Edward Bennett
Sep 20, 2016
Edward Earl Bennett, 93 of Rosenberg, Texas passed away at Harbor Hospice in Houston, Texas Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born August 23, 1923 in Fort Bend, County Texas to Ed and Daisy (Barber) Bennett. He was a machinist for Dow Chemical and owned his own business M&T Machine Shop, served in the United States...
Ruby Page
Sep 17, 2016
Ruby Ann Page, 56, died peacefully at home on September 17, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Ruby was born on June 6, 1960 in Denver City, Texas to L.B. and Agnes Townsend. She grew up in Tatum, New Mexico and was the youngest of 13 siblings. At the age of 13 Ruby met the love...
Evelyn Allegar
Sep 15, 2016
Evelyn Laverne Allegar, 81, of Brazoria passed from this life at her daughter's home on Sept. 15, 2016. She was born in Ezell, Texas to Louie & Lola Mae Jacobs on June 30, 1935. She was a member of the Church of Christ in West Columbia, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Tues. Sept. 20,...
Leo Mikeska
Sep 14, 2016
Leo George Mikeska 88, of Damon went to be with his Lord on September 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 3, 1928 in Seaton, TX to parents, J.J. Mikeska and Olga Motl Mikeska. Leo is one of 12 children born to J.J. and Olga, 6 boys and 6...
Jonathan Gordon
Sep 11, 2016
Jonathan Ray Gordon, 31 of Guy, Texas passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born March 6, 1985 in Richmond, Texas to Wesley R. and Carolyn J. (Pavlicek) Gordon. He was a park maintenance technician. Funeral services will be held 10:00a.m. on Friday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (603 Parrott Ave., Damon, Texas...
Ashley Coburn
Sep 9, 2016
Ashley Jeanene Coburn, 30 of Angleton, Texas passed away Friday, September 9, 2016. She was born November 22, 1985 in Galveston, Texas to James Dale Roberts and Anita Jeanene Brant. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Pastor Ryan Lintelman officiating. Burial will follow at...
Ramiro Escobar
Sep 6, 2016
Ramiro Ray Escobar passed away September 6, 2016. He was born on February 2, 1996 in Victoria, Texas. Ramiro attended Columbia Brazoria High School and was in the Roughneck band, captain of drum line in 2013. He had a love for games and country music. Ramiro touched many lives and made many lifelong friendships. He had...
Jowanna James
Sep 5, 2016
Jowanna Rae Tennison James was born December 4, 1946 in Deming, New Mexico to Ray and Mildred Tennison. She grew up in Arizona and graduated from Ray District High School, Kearny, Arizona in 1964 where she lettered in several girl sports. She married Kenny James on January 25, 1966 at the First Baptist Church in Kearny,...
Jake Fox
Aug 25, 2016
Jake Dakota Fox, 24, passed away peacefully August 25, 2016. He was born April 29, 1992 in Houston, Tx. Jake graduated from West Columbia High School, class of 2010 and was a lifelong resident of Brazoria County. Jake Fox never met a stranger and in his 24 short years, he touched the lives of everyone he...
Rory Sheffield
Aug 23, 2016
"Rory the Warrior" On August 19, 2016 our Rory decided to go for a swim. As soon as his little body hit the water he jumped into the hands of Jesus. Although his Momma, Daddy, friends and First Responders tried desperately to keep him with us, God's plan for him was much greater. Rory was a...
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