Obituaries
George Smith
Mar 12, 2017
George B. Smith, 72, of West Columbia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and daughter on March 12, 2017. George was born in Houston to Douglas and Pauline Smith on Nov. 13, 1944. George served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a cook on the Navy...
Stanley Stowers
Mar 10, 2017
Stanley Stratton Stowers, "Papa" was the sweetest, loving, God fearing man that continually showered us with love; and boy did he have a lot to go around with 4 kids, 21 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. His strong spiritual leadership was not only led by example, but also created a stable foundation for our family. His unwavering...
Samuel Valma
Mar 7, 2017
Samuel Valma, 58 of Sweeny, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. He was born March 11, 1958 in Houston, Texas to Jesse and Marguerite Valma. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and was a pipefitter and millwright in the shipbuilding industry for over 30 years, he served during the Vietnam Era in the...
Lana Tipps
Mar 6, 2017
Lana Gayle Tipps, 66, of Cedar Lane, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2017 at her home. Visitation will be held at Baker Funeral home in West Columbia, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 8. Funeral services will be held, 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 9 at Sweeny Church of Christ. Lana was born in Bay...
Michael Neff
Mar 6, 2017
Obituary for Michael Vaun Neff Michael Vaun Neff was born October 10, 1946, in Leesville, Louisiana, and died peacefully-with his family by his side-on March 6, 2017. Mike was awarded two purple hearts and a bronze star for his service during Vietnam, but his highest honor was being a loving husband to Anna Jo Neff, a...
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...
Mildred Phillips
Mar 3, 2017
Mildred Lonnice Ross Phillips, 73 of Sweeny, passed away at her home March 3, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1943 in Brownswood, Texas to Alonzo Milton and Mildred Jewel (Rodenburg) Ross. Mildred worked for 30 years in Galveston in the insurance field. She loved traveling to Jackson, Wyoming, collecting kachina dolls, and bead work....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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