All Obituaries

James “Jamie” Marvin Chenault, 96, of Sweeny, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his residence. Jamie was born December 22, 1924 to the late Allie Mae (Clark) and Barry Chenault. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents, brother and two sisters. Jamie graduated from Sweeny High School and Abilene Christian College with a B.A. Degree. He retired from Exxon after 28 years of service. Jamie was a member of Sweeny Church of Christ and he enjoyed golfing and his cattle. Jamie...

Deborah Anne Barton,71, beloved Mother was called to her eternal resting place on May 9, 2021. She entered this world February 2, 1950 at 11:31 PM in Houston, Tx, born to Louis and Martha Smith. She is survived by her son, Matthew DeGaugh; sister, Jennifer McVey; brother, Chuck Smith; and Mother, Martha Swint. She was proceeded in death by her Father, Louis Perry Smith and Husband, James Nelson Barton. A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 from 5 PM to 7PM...

William Wadale (Wade) Strother, age 56, of Brazoria, Tx passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Galveston, Tx. Wade Strother was born June 26, 1964 to William and Linda Strother in Bay City, Tx.    He was raised in Sweeny, Tx and was an Alumni of Sweeny High School class of 1982. With his passion for music, Wade spent many years writing, composing, and performing Gospel and Country Music. He spent six years pouring his love for music into his band Wade Strother and the...

Robert Joseph Drozd, 88, of Brazoria, Texas passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Houston. Bob was born on June 27, 1932 near El Campo, TX to John F. Drozd and Ann Lillian Drozd (Janda). He graduated from El Campo High School and then attended Texas A&M University, where he received a degree in Floriculture. He was a veteran who served in the US Army and was a member of The Knights of Columbus in Brazoria. He worked for over 25 years as a plant operator for BASF in Clute. Bob loved to...

Lester Allen Livanec, from Brazoria, Texas was born on November 6, 1945 in Freeport, Texas to Ladd and Katie Livanec.  He went to be with our Lord on May 2, 2021 at the age of 75. He retired from Dow Chemical after 30 plus years and finally took full retirement at the age of 70. Lester attended school at St. Mary, Star of the Sea in Freeport and graduated from Columbia-Brazoria High School in West Columbia. After graduating  he served in the Texas National Guard for 3 years and...

George “Sonnyman” Preston Burke, age 83, of Brazoria passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with his family by his side. George was born on June 8, 1937 in Elgin, TX to Waylan Stanley Burke and Nellie Elizabeth Burke (Weaver). He was a veteran who served in the US Army and was a member of The American Legion in Brazoria. He worked for over 28 years as an accountant for Dow Chemical and remained friends with many of his coworkers, often meeting for lunch to keep in...

William Bernard Clinton, Jr. (Bill), 64, of Brazoria passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Lake Jackson, TX. He was born to the late William and JoAnn Clinton in Lake Jackson, TX on September 3, 1956. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 1975 and went on to work for Dow Chemical Company for over 35 years. He was a kind and gentle soul. God blessed him to be married for over 43 years to the love of his life, Dena Clinton. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Amanda and...

Domingo Vega, 68 of Damon, TX. passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2021. He was born March 8, 1953 in Gonzales, TX. to Ramon and Victoria Vega. Mingo, as everyone knew him by, lived in Damon his whole life. He worked in the oil fields behind the Damon Mound and later drove for Daily Truck Lines out of Damon in his younger years. Later he went to work for M&M Well Service out of West Columbia hauling oil field equipment. This led to him going to work for the City of West Columbia, where he...

Benny Eugene Kelley, 55, of Brazoria, TX, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1965 in Freeport, Tx to Samuel Kelley and Martha Kelley Monclova. After graduating from West Columbia High School, he married Vicki Mathews. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always the life of the party. Benny spent a lot of his time with the grandkids and playing video games and riding the four-wheeler. He loved working on and fixing anything he could get his hands...

James C. Farmer, Jr., age 93, of West Columbia, Texas passed away on April 21,2021 at his longtime home in West Columbia, Texas.  J. C. was born on August 9, 1927 to James C. and Mattie Laura Blakely Farmer in Stephenville, Texas.  J. C. graduated from Stephenville High School and Tarleton College.  In July 1945, while still 17 years old, J. C. enlisted in the United States Navy in order to serve his country during the final stages of World War II.  J. C. was a dedicated...