Obituaries

Joseph Lingo, Jr.

Joseph Lingo, Jr.

Jul 30, 2016

Our beloved father and hero, Joseph Andrew Lingo Jr., 91, of Sweeny went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Joseph Andrew Sr. & Gladys Lingo on Nov. 9, 1924 in Sweeny, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Sweeny, serving in the Army Air...

Gerald Schwalb, Jr.

Gerald Schwalb, Jr.

Jul 30, 2016

Gerald Peter Schwalb Jr. (Jay) passed away in a boating accident on Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was born in Laredo, Texas on November 9, 1959. Jay's father was in the military, so as a child he lived in many places: Arkansas, Puerto Rico, Ohio, Florida, California, Montana, Georgia, Texas and Louisiana. He moved to Houston...

Ronald Willcoxon, Sr.

Ronald Willcoxon, Sr.

Jul 27, 2016

Ronald Keith Willcoxon Sr., 67, passed away Wednesday July 27th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Wallace Glen Sr. and his mother Lottie Lorene, and his sister Carla Glen Lunsford. Left to cherish his loving memory is his wife Loraine of 42 wonderful years, daughter Lori Lorene, son Ronald Keith Jr. and his...

James Hankins

James Hankins

Jul 23, 2016

James Alfred Hankins (81) of west Columbia went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2016 He is survived by wife of 59 years Donna Lynn and children Lisha Smith and husband Mike, Keith Hankins and wife Grace, and Kurt Hankins and wife Wendy. Also, grandchildren Jason Smith and wife Kim, Bryan Hankins and wife...

Jimmy Jochum

Jimmy Jochum

Jul 22, 2016

Jimmy "Big Yoke" Jochum, 51 of Sweeny, Texas passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. He was born December 31, 1964 in Walnut Creek, California to Kenneth and Jacquelyn (West) Jochum. He was a heavy equipment operator for Zachary. Jimmy loved his family more than you can imagine; he enjoyed time hunting with Lorissa, Seth and his...

Maxine Bullock

Maxine Bullock

Jul 18, 2016

Maxine Jane (Curl) Bullock, 91 of Sweeny, Texas passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born July 9, 1925 in Guthrie County, Iowa to Gladys (Ansberry) Curl and Lee Adolph Curl. She is survived by her daughters, Dana Long of Lakeway, Cindy Clay of Houston and Debbie Williams and...

William Lonis

William Lonis

Jul 15, 2016

William Donald Lonis, 88 of College Station, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1928 in West Columbia, Texas to Thomas Edison and Lura (Wren) Lonis. William owned and operated grocery stores in the West Columbia area for many years, he worked in the oil fields and retired...

Herbert Yackel

Herbert Yackel

Jul 13, 2016

Herbert J."Pete" Yackel, 82 of Brazoria, Texas went to be with his loving wife of 65 years, Rita Yackel on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 8, 1933 in El Campo, Texas to Jessie and Verna Lou (Lampkin) Yackel. He spent his early years in the Oil...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Jul 12, 2016

Mary Alice Smith was born in Norman, Oklahoma (Tecumseh) at home to Duncan E. Bess and Gladys Banning Bess on July 21, 1926. At an early age moved to Sautel, California. Went to school for three years with Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Baker) at West Wood Village Junior High in Sautel, California. From Sautel, parents moved...

Elaine Drozd

Elaine Drozd

Jul 12, 2016

Elaine Marie Drozd, 83 of Brazoria, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born September 10, 1932 in La Grange, Texas to Paul and Mollie (Rainosek) Brunner. She was a registered nurse and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Bobbie Foster

Bobbie Foster

Jul 12, 2016

Bobbie Lee Foster, 64 of Bay City, Texas a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born August 10, 1951 in Bay City, Texas to Billie Wayne and Mabel Evelyn (Cottongame) Wilkinson. She was an Electronic Technician for Intermedics for over 17 years and worked at Brazoria Electronics prior to...

Joe Schaefer

Joe Schaefer

Jul 11, 2016

Joe Dudley (JD) "Pap-Paw" Schaefer, 94, born July 18, 1921 in Webster County, Mississippi to Antley Joseph and Thera Doshie Schaefer, passed away at his home on Monday, July 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Being raised in Mississippi, there he met the everlasting love of his life Edna Lucille (Lucy) Mullen and were married...

David Dugan

David Dugan

Jun 30, 2016

David "Michael" Dugan was born on September 7, 1984 in Taylor, Texas. He was an energetic baby who brought joy and added adventure to David and Lillian's home. Michael grew into a little boy who loved to get into everything he could. He had a head full of beautiful curls that everyone noticed. He was very...

Edwin Dierks

Edwin Dierks

Jun 26, 2016

Edwin Henry Dierks, Sr. of Sweeny, Texas left his earthly body Sunday, June 26, 2016 to go Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Clara Ruth Dierks. He was born October 21, 1926 in Sugar Land, Texas to Johann F. and Elizabeth Amelia (Pilz) Dierks....

Leonard Meier

Leonard Meier

Jun 25, 2016

Leonard Oscar Meier, 77 Brazoria, Texas passed away, Saturday, June 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1938 in Birch, Texas to Otto and Leona (Poehl) Meier. He was a Maintenance Electrician by trade and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Brazoria. Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Thursday, June...

Gail Glasgow

Gail Glasgow

Jun 20, 2016

Gail Brown Glasgow, 64 of Van Vleck, Texas passed away on June 20, 2016 at MD Anderson Hospital. She was a wonder wife, mother and friend. Everyone she met loved her. She was born November 18, 1951 in Snyder, Texas to OR and Wilma Brown. She was a secretary for the construction industry for many years....

Evelyne Shannon

Evelyne Shannon

Jun 20, 2016

Evelyne Inez Shannon, 96, of West Columbia, Texas passed away June 20, 2016. Evelyne was born on April 2, 1920 to Charles and Inez Morgan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grover R. Shannon, Sr.; her 2 brothers, Charles and Cedric Morgan, and 6 sisters, Helen Trammell, Hazel Harbison, Florence Buehler, Verona...

James Darrell

James Darrell

Jun 19, 2016

Jim Darrell, 76, of Sweeny, Texas passed away June 19, 2016. Jim was born in Phillips, Texas on February 19, 1940 to Raymond and Roxy (Rogers) Darrell. He married the love of his life, Judy Langley on March 28, 1959 in Phillips, Texas. They were married 57 years. He was an active member of New Shores...

Weston Phillips

Weston Phillips

Jun 18, 2016

Weston James Phillips went to join his heavenly father on Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by numerous family and friends he touched during his seven years with us. Weston was born to Kailey Holian of Needville, TX and James ‘Tony' Phillips of Damon, TX on February 12, 2009 in Richmond, TX. Weston is survived by his...

Willa Ondras

Willa Ondras

Jun 17, 2016

Willa Mae Ondras, 74, departed this world June 16, passing away peacefully in her sleep that evening. Rosary and visitation will take place Monday, June 20,2016 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Services will take place Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...