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Billie Joseph Gregory
Jan 13, 2024
Billie Joseph Gregory, 91, of Brazoria, Texas went to be in the arms of the Lord on January 13, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1932, to James Griffin Gregory and Ethyl Maggie Cudd in Yoakum, Texas.
With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Billie dedicated his life to maintaining law and order within the communities he served. As Police...
Carl Eugene Langston
Jan 8, 2024
Carl Eugene Langston, 66, of Houma, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 8, 2024. He was born in Corrigan, Texas to Bert Milton Langston and Ella Jean Langston.
Carl's career as a welder was more than just a job to him; it was a true passion. With exceptional skill and dedication, he spent many years honing...
Ricky Joe Sheffield
Jan 8, 2024
Ricky Joe Sheffield, a dedicated pipeline specialist in the oil & gas industry, passed away on January 8, 2024, in his hometown of Sweeny, TX. He was born on October 10, 1948, in Sweeny, TX, to Joseph and Jean Sheffield.Ricky Joe served his country proudly during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Air Force. Throughout his...
Jimmy Bertram
Jan 6, 2024
Jimmy Bertram, a beloved member of the community, passed peacefully on January 6, 2024, in Damon, Texas. He was Born March 20, 1956, in Bay City, Texas and on August 12, 1981 he was saved and then baptized on August 16th. Jimmy led a remarkable life filled with love and many adventures.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife...
Samuel W. Baxter
Jan 4, 2024
Samuel Wayne Baxter, 61, of West Columbia, TX, passed away on January 4, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 5, 1962, in Salinas, CA the son of Curtis and Mary Alice Baxter (Duley). Sam was a loving father and grandfather to his 3 children Brandon (Heather) Baxter of Lake Jackson, TX, Kimberly (Reagan) Grinnell...
Melvin David Harriss
Jan 2, 2024
Melvin David Harriss, 66, of Brazoria, Texas passed away on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Freeport, Texas on May 8, 1957, to the late Charles Harriss and Mary Browning.
Melvin led an illustrious career at Dow Chemical where his commitment to excellence and passion for his work earned him the respect and admiration...
Raymond G. Bigler
Dec 29, 2023
Raymond G. Bigler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 88 in Pearland, TX. Born on October 4, 1935, in Houston, TX to Pee Wee Parrin and Bernice Johnson Parrin.Raymond lived a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and service to his country. After graduating from high school, he proudly...
Donna Denise Frankum
Dec 25, 2023
Donna Denise Frankum, born on January 12, 1960, to Edward Lee Frankum Sr. and Joan Bownds Frankum, passed from this earth and entered Heaven on December 25, 2023, at the age of 63 years, 11 months, and 13 days.
Although Donna could not talk, she had her ways of communication and interaction. She brought much joy to her family....
Peggy Joyce Chancey
Dec 24, 2023
Peggy Joyce Chancey, beloved wife and mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated nutritionist, passed away on December 24, 2023 at the age of 77 in Missouri City, Texas. Born on March 16, 1946, in Houston, Texas to her loving parents and many siblings, Peggy lived a life filled with love, compassion, and a deep faith in God.Peggy had an impressive career...
Michael Albert Collins
Dec 16, 2023
Michael Albert Collins, 81, of West Columbia passed into the arms of the Lord on December 16, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois to Harold Cornelius Collins and Maurine McDada.
Michael's educational achievements were commendable. He earned two degrees from Georgia Tech through their co-op program and later graduated with a PHD from MIT...
William L. 'Bill' Smith, Jr.
Dec 15, 2023
William L. 'Bill' Smith, Jr.
June 30, 1935 ~ December 15, 2023
William L. "Bill" Smith, Jr. passed into the arms of the Lord, peacefully, on Friday December 15, 2023 at his Brazoria residence, he was 88. Bill was born on June 30, 1935 in Alexandria, LA to the late William L. & Barbara Laebens Smith.
Bill is survived...
Gillis Dale Hall
Dec 14, 2023
Gillis Dale Hall, 74, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:19 p.m. at Kindred Hospital in Sugarland, Texas following a stroke. Gillis was born on July 8, 1949 in Bellville, Texas to Mabry Wesley Hall Sr. and Sammie Louise Sowell Hall. He grew up in Hempstead, Texas before moving to Sweeny and graduating Class of...
Carrie Frances Bland
Dec 4, 2023
Carrie Bland, 80, of Brazoria, Texas went joyfully home to her Lord and Master on December 4, 2023. She was born to the late Hobert Francis Rackley and Ruby Pratt on June 15, 1943 in Bakersfield, California.
She loved her Lord, family, and friends and her Senior Bowling league. She retired from the United States Postal Service after delivering mail...
Fran "Chuggie" King
Nov 30, 2023
Fran (Chuggie) A. Weems King went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 30, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Jack and Phyllis Weems, November 16, 1943, in West Columbia, Texas where she grew up and graduated from Columbia High School. Fran was married to Jack King and was the mother to...
John Cameron Duffy
Nov 24, 2023
John Cameron Duffy, 71, of Guy, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1952, in Long Island Levittown, New York to John and Irene Duffy.Remembered as a kind and hardworking individual, John's passion for his work as an HVAC Technician was matched only by his love for a good cup of coffee and...
Melvin Earl Treesh
Nov 24, 2023
Melvin Earl Treesh, 84, of Wild Peach /Brazoria, Texas passed away Friday, November 24th at Baylor St. Lukes Hospital in Houston surrounded by his family. Melvin was born July 9th, 1939, in Wild Peach/Brazoria, Texas, just a few miles from his home to the late Edgar Dale Treesh and Erma L. Gilbert. He attended Angleton High School and then...
Brigette Lynn Aldridge
Nov 20, 2023
Brigette Lynn Aldridge, a loving wife and mother, passed away on November 20, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on April 27, 1994, in Angleton, Texas, Brigette was a gentle individual who touched the lives of everyone around her.
Brigette's nurturing personality shone brightly throughout her life. She always put the needs of others before her...
William Henry Kolojaco
Nov 14, 2023
William Henry Kolojaco, 79, of Brazoria, Texas passed into the arms of the Lord on November 14, 2023, after fighting complications from metastatic cancer. He was born on December 29, 1943, to the late Tony Kolojaco and Julia Krolczyk Kolojaco.
William was the third child of Tony and Julia Kolojaco. He attended elementary and middle school in Brazoria and graduated...
Grover Richard Shannon
Nov 10, 2023
Grover Richard “Dick” Shannon Jr., born on February 28, 1939, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, departed this world on November 10, 2023, in Sweeny, Texas. He is survived by his loving family, including his oldest daughter, Deb Kilgore, her husband Jim Kilgore, his brother Bill Shannon and his wife Bette, and son-in-law Glenn Sanderson, he was blessed with two granddaughters Kristi Brasel...
Donna Jeanette Nelson
Nov 10, 2023
Donna Jeanette Nelson, 89, of West Columbia passed into the arms of the Lord on November 10, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1934, in King City, California to Phillip Bianchi and Mayme Smith.
Jeanette went on to become a respected accounting clerk for the oil and gas industry for many years. Outside of work, Jeanette had a...
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