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Patsy Ann Mason
Jul 5, 2024
It is with great sadness that we lost our beautiful Momma on July 5th, 2024. She was a wife, mother, Nanny and Great Grandmother. Patsy Hubbard Mason was born to Pat and Ethma Bock Hubbard on May 11, 1937. She lived all her life in Bay City, Texas and went to school and fell in love when she was 16...
Ernest Joe Savarese
Jul 2, 2024
Ernest “Joe” Savarese
Ernest Joe Savarese, 84, of West Columbia passed away on July 2, 2024 in Galveston, TX. He was born on December 19, 1939 to the late Ernest Bryant and Grace Savarese in Gulfport, MS. He served proudly in the Mississippi National Guard. He was a member of IBEW Local 66 and retired from STP in 1995.
Joe loved animals...
Karl Robert Moody
Jun 28, 2024
Karl Robert Moody, a dedicated employee who spent over 30 years of his career at Chevron Phillips until his retirement on May 27, 2021, has left behind a legacy of hard work and genuine friendships. Karl was known for his exceptional work ethic, which led him to form lifelong bonds with colleagues during his time at the company. Born on...
Gary Eugene Hammond
Jun 23, 2024
Gary Eugene Hammond, a dedicated craftsman and true cowboy. He bid farewell to this world on June 23, 2024, in Sweeny, TX. Born in Wharton, TX, on May 22, 1956 to the late Helen L. Davenport Hammond & Calvin Eugene Hammond (RED). Gary led a fulfilling life filled with hard work, being tougher than nails, and a cunning sarcastic family...
Jesse John Vega
Jun 15, 2024
Jesse Vega of Damon Texas passed away on Saturday June 15, 2024. He was born March 2, 1965, in Gonzales, Texas to Ramon and Victoria Vega. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Kimberley Vega. Brothers Manuel Vega, Raymond Vega, Philip Vega, Pete Vega, Hope Vega, Victor Vega, Domingo Vega and Fidel Contreras. Sisters Mary Bertrand and...
Stephen Ray Pierce
Jun 12, 2024
Stephen Ray Pierce, age 69, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Ray was born in New Gulf, TX on October 8, 1954 to the late Wayne and Rena Bullock Pierce. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 1973. To know him was to love him. He had a way of making everyone around him...
Everet E. Kennemer, III
Jun 12, 2024
Everet E. Kennemer, III CPA, a distinguished Certified Public Accountant who dedicated over 35 years to his profession, has peacefully passed away at the age of 82 on June 12, 2024, in Sweeny, TX. He was born on October 24, 1941, in Bay City, TX to the late Edna (Fortenbery) Kennemer and Everet E. Kennemer, II. Everet grew up in...
Monte Melton Sheppard
Jun 6, 2024
Monte Melton Sheppard, a man deeply cherished by his family and friends, passed on June 6, 2024, in Sweeny, TX. He was born on October 31, 1944, in Hobbs, NM, to his loving parents Jim Findley and Wanda Ross Findley.
Monte was known for his love of cooking and entertaining, a passion that brought joy to those around him. His enthusiasm...
Roger L. Kees
Jun 6, 2024
Roger L. Kees, a dedicated teacher who worked tirelessly for many years before enjoying a well-earned retirement, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Brazoria, TX. He was born on October23, 1955, in Bay City, TX. Roger excelled in his career and touched the lives of many students throughout his time as an educator.Roger's passion for teaching was evident in...
Ashlie Nicole Landon
Jun 5, 2024
Ashlie Nicole Landon, 13, of Angleton, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Ashlie was born in Angleton on October 12, 2010, to Megan Landon and later adopted by Michael Landon. Ashlie was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Episcopal church in West Columbia, Tx. Where she enjoyed being an acolyte. Ashlie also enjoyed singing and...
Shirley F Trahan
Jun 5, 2024
Shirley F Trahan, born Shirley Marie Flournoy on February 3, 1931, in Dayton, TX, passed away on June 5, 2024, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX after a valiant battle against angiosarcoma. She was a cherished wife to the late William 'Bill' James Trahan.
Shirley's love for life extended far beyond her earthly presence. Among many things, she loved people,...
Buz Ogden
Jun 2, 2024
Harold “Buz” Ogden, 81, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024.
He was born on August 23, 1942, in Waco, Texas to Glen and Edith Ogden. Buz’s life was
defined by sharing the love and message of Jesus Christ to his family and anyone he met. He
spent many hours studying the Bible and was a faithful servant who taught Sunday School for
over...
Wynelle R. Vollbaum
May 28, 2024
Wynelle R. Vollbaum has peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord, at the age of 91 in Lake Jackson, TX. She was born on September 4, 1932, in Rosenberg, TX, to the late Irene (Wenzel) Rogers and Jack Rogers.
Wynelle was a shining example of love and devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother! Her warm...
Kathy Sue Shipman
May 26, 2024
Kathy Sue Ridgeway Shipman, 81, passed away peacefully in Lake Jackson, Texas on May 26, 2024.
Kathy was born on February 16, 1943, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She was the first of three children born to Harold “HH” and Nadine Ridgeway. Kathy grew up on a farm outside of Pawnee with her two brothers and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1961.
Kathy...
Nancy Joann Kolojaco
May 25, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Joann Kolojaco, on May 25, 2024, at the age of 71 after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born on March 2, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Joyce Inez and Vernet D. Hass. She moved around a lot as a child, living in various cities in Oklahoma, California, and Texas. She...
Gary Wayne Meyer
May 22, 2024
Gary Wayne Meyer went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2024. Born on July 17, 1958, in Richmond, Texas, he was the son of Gilbert Meyer and Dorothy (Meyer) Abel. Gary grew up on a farm and developed a passion for agriculture that would last a lifetime.
Gary is survived by his mother and siblings: Suzanne Mullins and her...
David Michael Knuckey
May 19, 2024
David Michael Knuckey of Sweeny, Texas passed away in his home Sunday, May 19th 2024. He was 74 years old.
David was born in Duluth, Minnesota on December 10th, 1949 to Betty (nee Cardinal) and Hugh Knuckey. They resided in Hermantown, Minnesota. In 1956 the family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. David graduated from Northeast Highschool in St. Petersburg in 1967.
As...
Theresa ( Terrie) Marie Martin
May 17, 2024
Theresa Marie Martin of Brazoria, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2024.She was born on October 26, 1959 in Taipei, Taiwan.
She was known to her friends as “Terrie”. Terrie was a beautiful, intelligent, artistic person who cherished her friends and all her adopted animals. Terrie had a deep love for animals, mainly cats. All her life she enjoyed arts and...
Hubert Howard Kennedy
May 17, 2024
Hubert Howard Kennedy
May 22 1927 to May 17 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Hubert Howard Kennedy announces his passing on May 17, 2024, at the age of 96.
Howard was born in 1927 in North Elm, which was a small farming community northwest of Cameron, Texas, to Rice Max Kennedy and Frankie (McKenzie) Kennedy. He graduated from Yoe High School in 1945...
Arvin Cameron Smith
May 12, 2024
Arvin Cameron Smith, born Arvin Mae Cameron on April 23, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, TX, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024 in Lake Jackson, TX. She was a dedicated operator for the Brazoria Phone Company for many years, leaving a mark through her hard work and commitment.Arvin's proudest accomplishments included her love for music as enjoyed playing the piano....
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