All Obituaries

Monetta Lee Gregurek, age 81, was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. She passed away peacefully February 18, 2021 after losing her battle with cancer. She was born November 25, 1939 to William B. Hubbard and Julia Tanner Hubbard. She was married on October 22, 1955 to the love of her life, Philip J. Gregurek, who preceded her in death in August of 2020. Dancing was one of their favorite past times, while attending many weddings Monetta and Philip would...

Earl “Wayne” Pollard, 78, passed from this life to his heavenly home on February 16, 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s. He was born to Walter and Jessie Mae Pollard on February 6, 1943 in Angleton, Texas. Wayne grew up attending West Columbia schools and was an all-around athlete. In 1961, shortly after graduation, he enrolled in Sam Houston State Teachers College. While in college, Wayne married the love of his life, Margie Estelle Brumbelow and...

Katharine Beaumier Elliott, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Monday, February 15th in West Columbia, Texas. Her devoted husband & daughters were blessed to be able to be with her. It would be wrong to say that Katharine lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how she felt, she was always determined to never give up and stayed strong to the end. Through her, we...

Mrs. Mary Lou Schooler of Sweeny, TX, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Lee Schooler of 59 years, sister to John Carl Jr. and Virginia Ellen, devoted mother of five: Ricky Lynn, Deborah Quinn, Bridget Gayle, Janet Leigh, and Jeanette Leah; loving grandmother of seven: Jason, Robyn, James, Ashley, Samantha, Kristen, and Steven; and great grandmother of eight: Camryn, Madison, Marlow, Knox, Asher, Charley, Micah, and Emery. Mary...

Kenneth (Kenny) Roy James was born December 2, 1944 in Delta, Colorado to Robert and Emma James.  He grew up in Colorado and then his family moved to Stanfield, AZ where he graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in Case Grande, AZ in 1964. He lettered in football and band. He married Jowanna Tennison on January 25, 1966 at the First Baptist Church in Kearny, AZ. They moved to Houston, TX after the wedding and later settled in Brazoria County the following year. He completed his...

Don Schulte, 84, of Sweeny passed from this life Saturday, February 13th at Sweeny Hospital. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas on August 2, 1936. He moved to Brazoria where he worked at the feed store and coached little league in the 50’s. Don moved his family to Sweeny in 1963. He became a well-known businessman and owner of Sweeny Paint & Hardware for some 35 years. He served the community well as a member of the JC’s, serving on the city counsel and a member of the...

Douglas Milton Reid, 81, of Sweeny, Texas was born on October 10, 1939 in Tool, Texas and met his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday February 12, 2021.  Doug was born in Tool, Texas to Blanche Wood Reid and William Glen Reid in 1939.  He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1958.  Doug attended Schreiner Junior College on a track scholarship, after finishing there he received a scholarship to run track at Howard Payne University where he received a Bachelor of Science...

Joy Belle Trahan, 81, of Belton, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White, Temple, Texas after a short battle with COVID-19 until our Lord and Savior took her peacefully to heaven. Belle was born on March 5, 1939 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Ezra and Ruby Jordan. On October 22, 1955, she was joined in matrimony to Rogers Trahan. She was a longtime resident of Brazoria county. Belle enjoyed quilting, taking cruises and traveling with Rogers and cooking for...

Marvin Edward Netzel, 86, of Clute, TX., passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Mr. Netzel was born on August 23, 1934 to the late Floyd B. and Ida Marie (Gragert) Netzel.

Tommie Sue Helton, age 66, of Wild Peach, passed away Sunday morning, February 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late August and Ruby Helton.  She is survived by her beloved son Elric “Ric” Helton, and two brothers, James and Michael Helton, and numerous other family members.   Tommie Sue was a “Tomboy” and a “Country Girl”.  She was a lifelong native of Wild Peach.  She looked out for her neighbors, loved animals and the country...