Funeral services for Abraham Lincoln McBeth, Jr., 56 of Brazoria will be Friday, July 25, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Brazoria with Elder Roland K. Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow at Mims Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

He died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was a member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He loved sports. He graduated from Columbia High School in the Class of 1970. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Abraham Lincoln McBeth, Sr..

He is survived by his loving mother, Dessie Ree McBeth, Brazoria, brother, George Thomas McBeth, Houston, sisters, Carolyn Jean Simple (Kenneth), Bar-X-Angleton, Odella Caldwell, Brazoria and Ella Marie Johnson (Samuel), Cypress, Texas and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Wilbert Hall, James Polk, Ben Mack, jr., Willie Myles, Darnell Mack and Sherwin Simple.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth C. Simple, Eric D. Simple, O’Neal Jackson, Samuel Lee Johnson, III, Terry Smith and Dwight Smith.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Johnny Diaz, Sr., 67, of Brazoria passed away Friday, July 18, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, TX. He was born May 5, 1941 in Alief, TX., to Raymond and Pauline Hernandez Diaz.

Johnny was a Truck Driver for Brazoria County, Precinct 4. He was an active member of Jesus Is The Answer Church in Lake Jackson where he loved to fellowship with church members and friends. His favorite hobby was fishing and he loved to attend all of his grandchildren’s functions. As a mechanic, he put his skills to good use by helping those in need. His kind nature and loving spirit will live on in the people’s lives that he touched.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jesse Diaz.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Silva Diaz of Brazoria; sons, Raymond Diaz of Rosenberg, Johnny Diaz Jr. and wife Crystal of Richwood, Tony Diaz and wife Marinda of Brazoria, Mark Diaz and wife Tamara of Sweeny; daughters, Evelyn Hall and husband Mark of Wiley, TX., Virginia Blasingane and husband Virgil of Dallas, TX., Terry Bailey of Brazoria, Tommie Diaz of Freeport; adopted son, Leslie Pierce of Ohio; brothers, Lupe Diaz and wife Mary Susie of Porter, TX, Pete Diaz and wife Irene of Richmond, Frank Diaz and wife Mary L., of Rosenberg; sister, Mary D. Gonzales of Rosenberg; adopted sister, Norma Rodriquez of Richmond; 20 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and a host nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Brazoria First Assembly with Pastor Dale Frankum officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Brazoria.

Family will receive friends Monday, July 21, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria with a memorial service starting at 7:00 p.m.

Active pallbearers will be Emelio Amador, Donald Crews, Christopher Camacho, Brad Ledbetter, Frank Diaz and Luise Marales.

Honorary pallbearers will be his daughters.

Final Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Moses Woodard, 45 of Houston formerly of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

He died Monday, July 14, 2008 at LBJ Hospital in Houston, Tx. He was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated with the Class of 1981 from Van Vleck High School thereafter, he spent one year at Prairie View A.M. University. He was a very talented individual and loved to sing and decorate. He worked for many years at a Site Director at Head Start and worked as a Service Assistant at Richmond State School. Children held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Woodrow Murphy, Sr. and sister, Lucinda Jackson.

He is survived by his loving mother, Juanita Murphy, Cedar Lake, son, Ellis Baker of Lake Jackson, brothers, Clyde Murphy, Jr, Kenneth Woodard, Sr., Bobby Woodard, and George Robinson (Sylvia) all of Cedar Lake, Robert Murphy (Mamie), Houston, Marshall Murphy and Travis Robinson, Jr. (Catherine) of Cedar Lane, Lonnie Woodard (Loris) of Brazoria, sisters, Betty Stevenson, Freeport, Cynthia Townsend, Cedar Lake, Shirley Stredick, Rita Murphy, Nelia Smith and Georgia Eveilo all of Houston and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Kevin Spencer, James Wright, Elgin Woodard, John Bonner Jr., Paul Ellis, Corey Johnson Sr., Eric Martain.

Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Murphy, Jr., Robert Murphy, Marshall Murphy, Lonnie Woodard, Kenneth Woodard, Sr., Bobby Woodard, Travis Robinson, Jr. and George Robinson and the class of 1981.

Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

John Earl May, 56, of Angleton passed on Monday, July 14, 2008 at Angleton Danbury Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1951 in Liberty, TX.

He retired from the railroad in 2006 after 26 years as a trackman. His favorite hobbies were fishing, watching drag racing, visiting family and friends and playing with his dog Kirby. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John served faithfully as a member of the Church of Christ of Alvin.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia May of Angleton; son, Tydarion Wilson of Huntsville, TX; daughter, Constance Wilson of Houston; stepsons, Darrell Adams of Baytown, Minister James Smith, Jr. (Alicia) of Bay City, Robert Smith Sr., (Michelle) of Angleton, Bernard “Speedy” Smith of Bay City and De’Shan Craver of Los Angeles, CA; step daughter, Donna Williams (Thomas) of West Columbia and Tra-Vaughn Craver of Los Angeles, CA; brothers, Charles Monroe (DJuana), Levi Monroe Jr. (Aileen), all of Angleton, Jammie Allen, Johnathon Allen, both of Houston; sisters, Patricia DeVance (Robert) of Houston, Myrtle Reeves (Wesley) of Angleton, Christie Monroe (Milton Preston) of Angleton, Gertrude Allen (Clarence), Krystal Allen both of Houston; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Marcus DeVance, Michael Grear, Bill Hill, Earl Manning, Larry Monroe and Bruce Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Monroe, Levi Monroe Jr., Wesley Reeves, DeShaun McFarland, Tydarion Wilson, James Bevil, Markeith Peterson, Jarrett Monroe, Robert Williams and McKinley Owens, Jr.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton, TX.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton. (979) 849-8800.

Clarence Edward “Ed” Duke passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was born in Yoakum, Texas on September 2, 1926 to Jewell and Ivy Jewel Duke.

He resided in Sloping Acres in Brazoria, Texas. He graduated from Conroe High School. He was retired from Phillips Petroleum Company. He was a veteran of the United States Army and he served in World War II where he received the Victory Medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Darryl Duke, brothers, Kenneth Duke, Elton Duke, Vernon Duke, great granddaughter, Bree Ann Chupp, brother-in-laws, Chester Brooks, Cleo Brooks, Dr. John Brooks and Johnnie Brooks, sister-in-laws, Catherine Cothron and Pearl Harvey.

He is survived by his lovely wife, Peggy Jean Duke of Brazoria, daughters, Deborah Chupp and husband Clifton of Brazoria and Doris Thompson and husband Jim of Danbury, brother, Billy Duke and wife Shirley of Morgan City, Louisiana, brother-in-law, Harold Brooks and wife Vivian of Sweeny, sister-in-law, Faye Caldwell of Lake Jackson, six grandchildren, Lance Clinton, Katrina Weber and husband Patrick, Bren Chupp and wife Kari, Chaz Chupp and wife Lindsey, Jimmy Thompson and wife Vanessa and Tiffany Neely and husband Jim, 15 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas. Burial will follow at Sweeny Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Thompson, Lance Clinton, Bren Chupp, Chaz Chupp, Michael Rayburn and Ricky Orcemont.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Thompson, Bobby Cone, Charles Morgan, Dwight Barrett, Harold Brooks, Johnny Ross and Clifton Chupp.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for Robert Howard, Jr., 81 of Brazoria will be Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Freeport at 326 W. 4th Street in Freeport, Texas with Pastor Marcus Lincoln officiating. Burial will follow at Gulf Coast Cemetery in Clute, Texas.

He died July 10, 2008 at Woodlake Nursing Home in Clute. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He was an avid Houston Rockets fan. He owned and operated Robert Howard Professional Cement work and Hauling for over 50 years. He enjoyed visiting friends in the area after he moved to the Houston area, where he expanded his business.

He is survived by his sons, Rogers Nichols (Gwen), Lake Jackson, Arthur Howard, Louisiana, Andra L. Howard (Vanessa), Brenham, Terry D. Howard (Starla), Savannah, Georgia, Robert Howard (Valerie), Richwood and Elmo J. Howard (Ella), Rosharon, daughters, Gladys Hobbs (Richard), Lou Ella Pearson and Jackie Smith all of Houston, Barbara Edwards and Carolyn Logan (Melvin) both of Freeport, Renee Rodriguez (Paul), Brazoria and Vernice Howard (Bobby), Tampa, Florida, step-daughters, Cynthia Hogan, and Debra Price both of Houston, sisters, Geraldine Webb, Louisiana and Ester Raye Howard, Crosby, God Sister, Ethel Joseph, Houston, God Children, Althea Lewis and Clifton Sanders both of Freeport, sister-in-law, Minister Lillie Mae Fletcher, Freeport, brother-in-law, J.J. Hawkins, Freeport, 42 grandchildren, 83great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Dimetrius Howard, Toshon Howard, Antione Howard, Ralph Edwards, Elton Gore and Melvin White.

Honorary pallbearers will be O’Dell Moses, Thurman Webb, Ernest Howard, J.B. Howard, Elton Meritt, Johnny Howard, Jessie E. Willis, Lindsey Henry, Jr., Rogers

Nichols, Jr., Delvin Nichols and Javier Rodriguez, Jr.

Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Woodlake Nursing Center and Maria Lemons.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for Ralph Earl Knoxon, 60 of Freeport will be Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport with Dr. J.V. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Gulf Coast Cemetery in Clute, Texas.

He died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his residence. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Knoxon, Sr. and Mary Johnson Knoxon, grandparents, brother, sister and nephew.

He is survived by his brother, Ben Knoxon, Jr., Angleton, sister, Doris Knoxon Jones, Freeport, aunt, Florida M. Lunford, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas. A wake will follow from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be viewing at the church on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. There will be no viewing afterward.

Active pallbearers will be Sidney Mitchell, Delbert Shanklin, Marvin Edwards, George Williams, Jr., Andrew Knoxon and Paul Rodriguez.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Knoxon, Jr., Terry L. Knoxon, Troy Knoxon, Pastor M. Louis Jones, Apostle Harold Higgins, Lenski Eitson, John Kevin Jones, Benjamin Jones and Charlie Thompson.

Special thanks to Petra Mata, Paul and Renae Rodriguez, Brittany Bryant, Nicole Bryant, Earnestine Hobbs, Beverly Hobbs and Cynthia Smith.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Jerry Allen Freberg, 50 of Brazoria passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Niagra Falls, New York on July 1, 1957 to Charles and Ruth Freberg.

Jerry never met a stranger. He volunteered during the Katrina evacuation by cooking for the plant workers, police department and fire department. He loved animals and took in all strays. He was an avid coin collector and loved to cook. He enjoyed playing video games. He was employed at Domino’s Pizza as a cook/driver and worked at Columbia Stop in the Deli. He cherished his favorite pets, “Tater and Princess”.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hasson of Brazoria, daughters, Allison Allen and husband Treney of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Krystal Hasson of Brazoria and Victoria Hasson of Hollister, Missouri, brothers, Charles Freberg of Waco, Texas Troy Freberg of New York and Rick Freberg of Hollister, Missouri, sister, Cindy Roy and husband Jeff of Cheektowaga, New York, father-in-law, Romula Wayne Sells of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sister-in-law, Jo Ann Gomez and husband Jesus of Houston, brother-in-law, Clifford Chamblee and wife Britt of Houston, grandchild, Justin Orian Lewis and very special friend, Lee Brock of Brazoria and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria with Brother Matt Sandoval officiating.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Paul Smith, Sr., Mark Russell and Paul Smith, Jr., Jeff Roy, Jesus Gomez and Sonny Kjwi.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Dixon Funeral Home, P.O. Box 873, Brazoria, Texas 77422.

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Jane Coulter, 83 longtime resident of Brazoria died on June 18, 2008 at Village on the Creek Healthcare Center in Clute, Texas. Jane was a member of the Eastern Star # 74 for over 50 years. She loved taking care of others and helping where she was needed. She loved her home on the San Bernard River and her two best friends who lived next door, Bobbie Warneke and Debbie Young. They helped made her last years happy. She enjoyed fishing on their pier and spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nugent and Ola Cundiff.

She is survived by two daughters, Shanney Lanier of Brazoria and Sandi Smith- Garrison of Angleton, one son, Ronald Griffin of Lake Jackson, six grandchildren, Jerry Wayne Hartley of Brazoria, Jody Lane Hartley of Santa Fe, Chris Griffin, William Griffin, Coulter Smith and Callie Smith all of Angleton, seven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.

The family would like to thank her caregivers at Village on the Creek Healthcare Center for the great care of our mother over the past 4 years.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Maggie Marie Phillips Brigance slipped quietly into the arms of God on Saturday morning, May 31, 2008. Born April 9, 1916 to Maggie Elizabeth Handy and Anthony Venner Phillips in Butler, Oklahoma, Marie was the baby of the family and was nicknamed “Teetletot” by her father. Marie graduated as salutatorian of her class at Butler High School in 1932 and attended Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers College for two years before moving to Alvin, Texas to help her mother run a successful café and boarding house business. On February 12, 1938, Marie married Joseph Harris Brigance in Bay City, Texas and was welcomed into the family by William and Juliette Brigance and the First Presbyterian Church of Brazoria, where she remained a member until her death. After settling in Sweeny for one year, Joe and Marie built a small home on the Brigances’ Holly Farms in Wild Peach. In a little over four years, Marie gave birth to three children: Mary Ruth, Jo Anne, and William Philip. Throughout her 70 years as a resident of Brazoria County, Marie served her family and community with a gracious and determined spirit. She was a charter member of the Brazoria Home Demonstration Club and the Brazoria Study Club, a ruling elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Brazoria, treasurer of the Brazoria Cemetery Association and active member of the Brazoria Library Association, Brazoria County Historical Commission and Keep Brazoria Beautiful. Marie was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 74, Past Mother Advisor of the Brazoria Rainbow Girls Assembly 262, and was selected for the organization’s highest honor, the Grand Cross of Color. Marie loved to cook and entertain for her family and friends, was an avid bridge player, and her green thumb produced beautiful gardens.

She was preceeded to heaven by her parents, three siblings and her husband of 54 years

She is survived by her three children, Brazoria County Commissioner Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh of Wild Peach, Jo Anne George of Sacramento, California, and Philip Brigance of Fairbanks, Alaska; seven grandchildren, Farrell Smith, Lisa Brigance, Douglas Rhodenbaugh, Russell Brigance, Molly Molenaar , Anthony Cook and Kevin Brigance; ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Burial will be conducted in Brazoria Cemetery at 8am Monday, June 2 with memorial services following at 11am in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary with Rev. Debbie Measells, Doctor of Ministry, officiating.

Thanks to Helping Hands and Hearts, Med Clayton and Irma and Salvador Martinez for special, loving care in the final steps of our journey.
In lieu of floral tributes, please consider a memorial gift to the First Presbyterian Church of Brazoria or a favorite worthwhile agency.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

Funeral Services for Lashonda Shaunte' Clemons, 28, of Sweeny will be Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Brazoria, Hwy 36 and Fm 521, with Rev. M.L. Fields officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria.

She died Thursday, May 29, 2008 in West Columbia, TX.

Lashonda was a graduate of Sweeny High School in the Class of 1998. She continued her education at Brazosport College pursuing a degree in drafting. She was to graduate in December, 2008. Lashonda worked as a drafter at Fluor-Daniels Drafting Company in Sugarland, TX. She was an active member of The New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Clute, TX where she participated in the Choir. She loved to sing and help her children with their sporting activities. She was loved by everyone who knew her and her beautiful smile made people feel good about themselves. Her loving nature was seen in the way that she cared for and loved her children. A mother’s love is like no other.

She is preceded in death by her father, Carlton O’Neal Clemons; grandparents, Rev. Oddie, Jr. and Patsy Fields, Alice Clemons; great grandmother, Cennie Smith.

Lashonda is survived by her mother, Debra Clemons (fiancé Willie Bell Jr.), Brazoria; 2 sons, Colby Amey (6 years old) and Calon Amey (5 years old), Sweeny; daughter, Cambria Amey (3 years old), Sweeny; 4 brothers, Carlton Fields, Sweeny, Chad Clemons Sr., Eric Clemons (Amanda), Dwayne Williams II, all of Austin; 2 nieces, Caitlyn Clemons, Austin; Anaya Clemons, Chicago, IL; 3 nephews, Dominique Bess, Houston; Justice Clemons, Sweeny; Chad Clemons Jr., Lake Jackson; Uncles, Rev. M.L. Fields (Sara), Deacon Oddie Fields III (Owana), Harry Fields (Diane), Wayne Fields (Carol), Deacon Bennett Fields (Rolanda), all of Brazoria; Aunts, Martha Petteway (Frank), Eliza Franklin (Rev. Gilbert), Zella Cole (Billy), Syondra Fields, all of Brazoria, Regina Smith (Fulton), St. Louis, MO; Pauline Richard (Joe) of Missouri City, TX; great aunts, Polly Ward, Cedar Lake; Maudrine Fields, Cedar Lane; great uncles, Dave Ward, Jr. (Ethel), Cedar Lane; Randolph Ward, Cedar Lake; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 445 Hardy Rd, Clute, TX. Visitation will also be on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Brazoria from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. There will be no viewing afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, an account has been opened at the Texas Dow Employees Credit Union for a Trust Fund in honor of the children - Savings Account #35350.

Active pallbearers will be Wayne Fields, Bennett Fields, Harry Fields, Sr., Oddie Fields, III, Henry Fields, Frank Petteway, Jr., Millington Fields, Jr. and Carl Fields.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carlton Fields, Chad Clemons, Sr., Eric Clemons, Dwayne Williams, II, Domonique Bess, Chad Clemons, Jr. and Justice Clemons.


Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

Funeral Services for Brenda Faye Woodard, 50, of Houston, formerly of Live Oak, TX will be Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Jericho City Church, 5200 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX with Superintendent Brian Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem in Cedar Lake, TX.

She died Saturday, May 24, 2008 in Orlando, FL.

Brenda worked as a mail clerk at St. Luke’s Hospital for over 20 years. She attended Van Vleck High School and graduated from Evans E. Worthing High School in Houston, TX. After graduation she attended Massey Business College where she received her degree. As an Evangelist at Jericho City Church, she worked with the street ministry, ushered, counseled young women, volunteered for the homeless. She was also an intercessor and missionary. Her passion for taking pictures, stylish flair of clothing and her love for shopping will be well remembered by all who knew her. She always had a smile and a kind word. People who knew her were touch by the blessings she bestowed on people she came in contact with. A dear and precious loved one has departed from us.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Mandy Parker Woodard; her foster parents who raised her, Will and Mamie Lou Edwards; brother, Curtis J. Woodard.

She is survived by 5 brothers, Curtis Calhoun (Arelene), Augusta, GA, Robert Clay (Barbara), Richwood, TX, Harrison Woodard, Houston, TX, Lonnie Woodard, Bay City, TX, Micheal Higgins (Anita), Houston, TX; 5 sisters, Doris Collier (Jimmie), Brazoria, TX, Irene Campbell, Lunise Stelly, Marcia Simmons (Vernalder), Linda Clay, all of Houston, TX; Godchild, Brandon Stelly of Houston, TX; 3 stepbrothers, Frank Clay, Davis Clay, Clyde Mayberry, all of Houston, TX; stepsister, Eddie Gilbert, Houston, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2008 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Jericho City Church, Houston, TX from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Active pallbearers will be James Leviege, Henry Woodard, Jr., Henry Edwards, Johnnie Higgins, Gary Woodard, Terry Groves, A.J. Smith and Perry Higgins, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harrison Woodard, Curtis Calhoun, Brandon Stelly, Lonnie Woodard, Micheal Higgins and Sam Lewis.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

On September 30, 1969 in Bay City, Texas a beautiful baby boy was born to Beverly Ann Spiller Bess and Jessie Roy Bess, Sr. whom they named Jessie Roy Bess, Jr. He was affectionately known to everybody as “Bubba”. Bubba grew up in the Sweeny area where he graduated from Sweeny High School in 1988.

He confessed Christ at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. In later years he united with First Missionary Baptist Church in West Columbia, Texas under the leadership of Pastor Mark C. Davis. He was a member of the Young Adult Chorus.

Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served proudly and loved being in the marching drill team. Upon completion of service he worked for Dow Chemical and later as an electrical contractor.

Bubba made an impact on this world and he will never be forgotten. He liked to barbecue, fish and play dominoes. He enjoyed all sports.

Preceding him in death was his maternal grandmother, Percy Lee Spiller, grandfathers, Earl Spiller and Neal Bess, Sr. and cousin, Robin Williams.

Bubba answered his call to come home on May 21, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.

He leaves to cherish his memories, loving and devoted parents, Beverly Ann Bess, West Columbia, Jessie(Annette) Bess, Sr., West Columbia; Son, Jaydon Ty’ree Bess, West Columbia, daughter, Kaylie Elizabeth Bess, Clute, brothers, Reginald (Alma) Bess, Terry Lynn Bess and Jason Roy Bess (Anna) all of West Columbia, sisters, Sharetta La’Pearl Lemons(Demarques Pipkins), West Columbia and Tiffany Roshelle Bishop (Leonard Matthews), Brazoria, grandmother, Mattie Lee Bess, Sweeny, aunts, Earnestine (Frank) Tolbert, Sweeny, Maxine Spiller, Forney, Texas, Betty (Brian) Moore, Cora Boulden and Ida (Ray) Martindale all of Houston, uncles, Rev. L.D. Spiller and Rev. Herman (Hattie) Spiller both of Houston, Neal (Audry) Bess and Robert (Melba) Bess both of Sweeny, Anthony (Jackie) Bess, Clute, Will Bess, Freeport and John (Sun) Bess, North Carolina, great aunt, Doris Scott, Houston and many many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Brazoria (Higgins Settlement) with Pastor Mark C. Davis eulogizing. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

Active pallbearers will be Marc Edwards, Van Smallwood, Mitchell Boulden, Tracy Higgins, Darryl Urps, Jessie James Jr., Leon Gibson, Chris Thomas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Reginald Bess Sr., Reginald Bess Jr., Terry Lynn Bess, Jaydon Ty’ree Bess, Adrian Williams, Ken Tolbert, Jason Bess, Eric Spiller, Derick Spiller, Nick Bess.

Visitation will be Monday, May 26, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home. There will be a viewing at the church on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for Sorella Shanklin, 89, of League City, formerly of Freeeport, will be Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport, with Dr. J.V. Williams, officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Brazoria.

She died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Triumph Hospital of Clearlake in Webster, Texas.

Sorella was preceded in death by her father and mother, Louis and Gertrude Hooper; and by her daughter, Beverly Ann Shanklin.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Shanklin, Jr. of Bailey’s Prairie, Sylvester Shanklin of League City and Delbert L. Shanklin (Dorothy) of Richmond, Tx.; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Jarrett Lloyd, Kenneth Lloyd, Herbert Scott, Carl B. Hall, Basharn Shanklin and DeJuan Oakes.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Edwards, Austin Shanklin, Henry J. Jones, Edwin Scott, John Shanklin, and James Earls.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.

Funeral services for Emmett Turner, 86 of Angleton will be Friday, May 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home chapel, in Angleton with Rev. John Whitley, Sr. of Westside Church of Christ of Angleton, officiating. Burial will be at the V.A. Cemetery in Houston.

He died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena, Texas.

In the summer of 1942, he joined the United States Army. He was a World War II veteran. He operated his own Bar-B-Q place and planted his own garden, he enjoyed cooking and gardening. He was a truck driver for the Dow Chemical Co. and later he worked at a cement plant. In 1966, he started to work for Brazoria County until he retired due to health reasons. He has housed strangers for many years. “He’s the man that lived beside the road and was a friend to man.”

Emmett was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ezril and Ejessie Turner.

He is survived by three sons, Bill Boyd of Lancaster, Tx., Darion Monroe and William Monroe of Angleton; one daughter, Zelma Edwards(Roger) of Angleton, eleven grandchildren and a host of other nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Bradley Jackson, Johnnie Davis, Jasmine Ward, Vincent Ward, Sammie Ray Jackson, Marlon King, and Joe Roe.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darion Monroe, Marquis Monroe, Roger Edwards, William Monroe, Curtis Phillips, and Bill Boyd.

Visitation will be Thursday May 22, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton. There will also be viewing for one hour before the funeral from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800

Willie Donald Puryear Jr., 59, of Freeport will be laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He passed away at Michael D. Debakey VA Medical Hospital in Houston on May 14, 2008.

Willie was born to Willie and Annie Mae Puryear Sr in Pascagoula, Mississippi on June 7, 1948. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and fought for his country overseas. He was a member of Abundant Life Church under the leadership of Rev. Harold Jackson. Fishing, playing cards and dominoes were his favorite hobbies.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Carl Durgan.

He is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 24 years, Sarah Durgan Puryear of Freeport; son, Laborris White of Freeport; sister, Gloria Sparrow of Mississippi; 3 sister-in-laws, Lena Durgan of Freeport, Debra Callis of Bay City, Quandra Durgan of Freeport; 4 brother-in-laws, Gregory Durgan of Freeport, Robert Durgan, Clifford Durgan, Hebert Durgan, all of Bay City; 2 close friends, Ezell Minton (Beulah) and Charles Hill, both of Freeport; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Timothy “Tim” Fields, Jr., 60 of Brazoria will be Friday, May 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Clute, Texas with Rev. M.L. Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Memorial Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

Tim died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Sweeny House in Sweeny, Texas. Tim loved to have fun, make people laugh, and had a great passion for horses. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War where he received a purple heart for his service.

He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Fields, Sr. and step-father, Arthur Jones, Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Eddie Jones, Brazoria, Texas. Three sons, Marvin Gainous (Mary),of Dallas, Texas, Karl Gainous and Mark Young of Houston, Texas, one daughter, La Shanda Griggs of Houston, Texas, six brothers, Hallard Fields (Kennetha) of Bay City,Texas, Henry Fields (Patricia) of Clute,Texas, Robert Fields (Brigett) of Houston, Texas, Joice Tolbert (Vanessa) of Lake Jackson, Texas, Arthur Tolbert (Brenetta) of Cedar Lake, Texas and R.L. Jones (Agatha) of Brazoria, Texas, five sisters, Nancy Davidson (Troy), Shirley Thomas, Grace Jones (David) and Delores Johnson (Bobby) all of Brazoria, Texas and Juanita Bullard (Rodney) of Freeport, Texas aunts, Phyllis Simmons (Phillip) of Sweeny, Texas, Eliza Williams of West Columbia, Texas and Estella Tolbert, Old Ocean,Texas, uncles, Henry Alexander of Danciger, Texas Phillip Tolbert (Rhonda) of Bay City,Texas, Lewis Tolbert (Tony) of Van Vleck, Texas and Frank Tolbert (Earnestine) of Sweeny,Texas, great-aunt, Estella Burnett of Old Ocean, Texas, three grandchildren, Brittany Gainous, Courtney Gainous and Darian Griggs, one great grandchild, Mya McKinney and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Troy Davidson, Bobby Johnson, Rodney Bullard, George Davis, Taki Bell and Sterling Fields.

Honorary pallbearers will be Hallard Fields, Henry Fields, Robert Fields, Joice Tolbert,

Arthur Tolbert, R.L. Jones and J.D. Green.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dixon Funeral Home.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Iris Mae Hackney, 73, of Brazoria passed away peacefully at her home on April 29, 2008 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Iris was born to Walter Nicholas and Lila Ellen Portiner on March 15, 1935 in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

She retired from Stewart’s Grocery Store as a clerk after 16 years. She loved yard work and building things. She was a master at repairing and fixing.

She is preceded is death by her parents; sister, Sandra K. Hoes; grandsons Sammy R. Hays, Jr. and Michael Terry Lovell; and great grandson, Charles E. Cagle III.

She is survived by her daughters, JoAnne Dophied Harwell and husband Jim of Brazoria, Linda Hays and husband Sam of Sweeny, Carla Gimeson and husband Tommy of Tulsa, OK; sons, Terry Morris and wife Melinda of Boonesville, Arkansas, Leo Gimeson, Jr. and wife Karen of Lake Jackson; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Michael J. Waley, Gerald J. Reedy, Michael B. Cook, Jeff W. Hoes, Ralph Cook and Sammy R. Hays.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria with Rev. Robert E. Breazeale officiating. Burial will follow at Brazoria Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. 979-798-9113.

Funeral services for Eliza Shelton White, 92, of Angleton will be Saturday, May 3, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 304 W. Live Oak in Angleton with the Rev. Delbert Jefferson officiating.

Burial will follow at Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Brazoria.

She died Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Angleton Danbury Medical Center.

Ms. Eliza was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Malinda Shelton; husband, Earl White Sr.; son, I.B. Thomas; brothers, R.H. Shelton, Jarrett Shelton, Miller Shelton, Emanuel Shelton, Abraham Shelton and Godfrey Shelton; sisters, Senia Shelton, Lizzie Jackson, Nellie King and Caroline Richmond.

She is survived by sons, Earl White Jr. and Joel White (Carol) of Los Angeles, California, Isreal White Sr. and Robert White (Lois) of Angleton, Mark White (Bernice) of Clute, Godfrey White (Gloria) of Dallas; daughters, Lola Mack (Phillip) of Brazoria, Annie Tolbert of Angleton, Arlena Mitchell (Allen) of Houston, Ruth Hobbs of Angleton and Evelyn Desrosiers (Joseph) of Corpus Christi; sister, Lillian Jackson of Angleton; daughter-in-law, Lena Thomas of Angleton; 66 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Isreal White Jr., Troy Mack, Jacob Tolbert III, Chris White, Robert White Jr., Craig White and Godfrey White Jr., Deschamps Desrosiers, Dumar Desrosiers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Earl White Jr., Mark White, Isreal White Sr., Robert White Sr., Godfrey White Sr., Joel White, Derrick White, Larry Mack, Andrew Hobbs and Joseph Desrosiers.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton.

Viewing at New Bethel Baptist Church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. only on May 3, 2008. There will be no viewing afterward.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton (979) 849-8800.

Beverly J. Strother went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2008. She was a member of Wild Peach Community Church in Brazoria, Texas.

Beverly enjoyed shopping and gardening. She loved her dog, “Munchkin”. She worked at Wal-Mart for ten years and loved all her co-workers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Lillie Sabrsula and her son, David Punch.

She is survived by her daughters, Shelley Linscombe and son-in-law Brian of Brazoria, Texas and Kimberly Couture and son-in-law, Rane of Cut Off, Louisiana, three grandchildren, Haleigh Linscombe of Brazoria, Derek Griffin and Ashly Griffin both of Cut Off, Louisiana, brothers, Terry Sabrsula and wife Nancy of Lake Jackson and Johnnie Sabrsula of Brazoria, sister, Barbara Vandenberg and brother-in-law John of Red Bud, Illinois; special friends, Monty Hawkins and Jackie Travis; and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Wild Peach Community Church, 1862 CR 347, Brazoria, TX with Dr. R.E. Breazeale officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to M.D. Anderson Hospital.


Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Maudie L. “NaNa” Richardson was born November 2, 1936 to Wesley J. Baker and Lillie Mae Smith Baker in Yoakum, Texas and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2008 in Lake Jackson, Texas at 71 years of age. She was a longtime resident of Brazoria and a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Maudie was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Senior’s Action Center and Meals on Wheels . She was very active in politics and was a member of Brazoria County Women Democratic Association. She also helped with the food pantry at the church.

She is being met in heaven by her husband, A.A. “Bill” Richardson, parents and siblings, Pauline, Marion Attwood, Raymond Baker and John W. Baker.

She is survived by her brothers, Norman Baker and wife Claudia of Oyster Creek and Tommy Baker of Wyoming, grandchildren, Kevin Lubojacky of Pflugerville and Kendra Koziol and husband John of Lake Jackson, great grandchildren, Kaiya Kristof, Kevin Kristof, Ellyott Lubojacky and Kenzi Koziol and other relatives and friends.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church in Brazoria with Rev. Debbie Measells officiating. She will be laid to rest at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Hamilton, Robert Watson, Troy Phelps, Steve Smith, Josh Martz and James Dobson.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Wilma Carolyn Malsbary, 69 of Brazoria formerly of Pasadena passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born May 30, 1938 to William and Jennie Vee Malsbary in San Francisco, California.

Wilma enjoyed reading the bible and crocheting.

She is survived by her sons, Lee Tettleton, II of Braoria and Austin Wayne Pirkle and wife Anna of Pasadena, daughter, Gail Lynn Sevey and husband Gene of Hines, Oregon, brother, Allen Leo Malsbary, Sr. and wife Donna Mae of Johnson City, Oregon, sister, Aldean Marie Wilman and husband Edward Kenneth of Portland, Oregon, 7 grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral Services for Teresa “T” Thomas Jones, 55, of Clute will be Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 833 CR 148, Bay City, TX with Rev. K.W. Bree officiating and Pastor. M. Louis Jones Eulogizing. Burial will follow at Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Brazoria.

She passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, TX.

“T” loved working in the church, working in her flower garden and taking care of her special poodle ‘Robert’. She was a collector of glassware and angels. Teresa worked at Intermedic Sulyer for 21 years and went to Brazosport College where she received her Associate Degree.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Lula B. Thomas; grandmother, Emma Lunford; brothers, Robert (Bubba) Thomas, Jr. & Hardy Eugene Thomas.

She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Pastor M. Louis Jones of Clute; brothers, Donald Ray Thomas of Angleton, Larry Thomas of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Patricia Fields (Henry) of Clute; father-in-law, Pastor A. Louis Jones Sr. (Rachel) of Beaumont; special cousin, Doris Jones of Freeport; John Paul Phillips (Letrease) of Bay City; sister-in-laws, Rhoda Barnes (Rev. De’Andrea) of Rosenberg, Reba Stephney of Portland, OR, Tavia Jones of Houston, TX and Candice Jones of Houston; brother-in-laws, Guy Jones, Brandon Jones and Jason Jones, all of Houston; and a host of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

Active Pallbearers will be Rev. De’Andrea Barnes, Rev. Mark Anthony Bree, Bro. Troy Harris, Dea. Karlton Stone, Dea. Karl Stone, Dea. Alvin Stredict and Dea. Allen Brown.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Pastor K.W. Bree, Pastor A. Louis Jones, Pastor B. Haden, Pastor P. Mayfield, Pastor A.H. Floyd, Pastor S.C. Staten, Bishop Fred A. Jones, Pastor L.C. Cunningham and Pastor Murray Martin.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. Visitation will also be at the church on Friday, March 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. 979-798-9113.

Funeral services for Anthony Lee Jones, 36 of Houston will be Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 9302 CR 318, Brazoria with Rev. Ray Bonner, eulogizing and Rev. Kenneth Jones, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria.

He died Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Houston, Texas.

He attended Brazoswood High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. He enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, basketball, football and he also enjoyed playing his playstation.

He is survived by his father, Lee Andrew Jones, Jr. of Missouri City; his mother, Birdie Smith of Houston; his wife, Farshaon Awosanya; one son, Samuel Awosanya of Houston; grandmother, Oris Bell Jones of Brazoria; mother-in-law, Candizia Lott of Houston; father-in-law, H.B. Fleming of Houston; three brothers, Andrew MacNeil Jones, Kashawn Jones and Kerwin Jones, all of Houston; three sisters, Donna Lee (Mike) of Dallas, Telsa Fisher (Henry) of Fresno and Sharon Jones of Houston and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Henry Fisher, Jr., Kashawn Jones, Mark Hunter, Patrick Hall, Calvin Boniaby and Samuel Awosanya.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Boniaby, Michael Lee, Astin Fisher, Roy Boniaby, Chaston Player, Alex Malveaux, Kenny Boniaby, Jim Goode, Nathaniel Glosson and Darrin Boniaby and Derrick Johnson.

Visitation will be Friday, March 28, 2008, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a wake from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.

Funeral services for Bridgett Evette Dudley, 42, of Angleton will be Friday, March 21, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton with the Rev. T.W. Hicks officiating.

Burial will follow at Blue Lake Cemetery in Angleton, Texas.

She died Monday, March 17, 2008, at Cypress Woods Care Center in Angleton, Texas.

She was Baptist by faith early in life. She will be most remembered for her loving spirit.

Bridgett was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joe and Allie Dudley.

She is survived by six brothers, David Dudley (Lola) of Angleton, Calvin Dudley (Veronica) of Lake Jackson, Joe Lee Dudley, Golden Jackson, Tom Jackson and Van Rogers, all of Houston; three sisters, Emma Dudley, Helen Jackson and Terry Dudley, all of Houston; aunt, Lorene Martin of Houston; and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Calvin Dudley, Edward Mills, Ryan Dudley and friends of the family.

Honorary pallbearers will be David Dudley, Joe Lee Dudley, Golden Jackson, Tom Jackson and Van Rogers.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 20, 2008, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home chapel in Angleton, TX.

Visitation also will be on Friday, March 21, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing afterward.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at (979) 849-8800.

Funeral services for Christine Lendy Turner, 55 of Clute will be Friday, March 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton, with Rev. Willie Myles, officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Brazoria, Tx.

She died Monday, March 10, 2008, at Brazosport Regional Health Care System in Lake Jackson, Tx.

Chris’ religious origin began as a youth at Mount Chapel A.M.E. Church in Jones, LA. Upon becoming a Texas resident, she attended Bethel Baptist Church in Freeport, Tx.
Chris’ strength was the ability to organize with peak perfection. Always the selfless giver, she nurtured and cared for a number of area children. She had a pure innocence that made her the perfect candidate for being a loyal and trusting friend.
Though her physical presence will no longer be visible, her kindred spirit will always be remembered and honored.

Christine was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Norris and sister, Willie B. Peterson.

She is survived by her mother, Ruby Norris of Bastrop, LA; four brothers, George Norris (Delores) of American Canyon, CA, Dr. Jack Norris (Adrienne) of Denton, Tx., Herman Norris (OFear) of Fort Worth, Tx. and DeWayne Peterson (Donna) of Denton, Tx.; three sisters, Donnie Norris and Billie Bland (Clarence) of Lake Jackson and Alice Robinson (Charles) of Bastrop, LA.; and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Ronald Barnes, Robbie Bland, Burnice Black, David Brooks, Reuben Johnson, and Eddie Sorrell.

Honorary pallbearers will be George Norris, Dr. Jack Norris, Herman Norris, DeWayne Peterson, Clarence “CJ” Bland II, Cameron Norris, Jalen Robinson, Marlon Norris and Willie Turner.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2008, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home chapel in Angleton with a wake from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. also at Dixon Funeral Home chapel in Angleton.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.

Funeral services for James Barry Burnett, 64, of Brazoria will be Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Huntsville, TX with Rev. Arthur Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

He died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health Systems in Lake Jackson, TX.

He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. church in West Columbia, TX and was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, TX. As President of West Brazos Titans Football Team, he enjoyed being involved in community activities. His favorite hobbies were fishing, gardening and cooking. James was a family oriented man and he extended a helping hand to family members and friends. He was never without a hat and a smile.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Brown and Lillie Burnett, brothers, Brown Ross Burnett and Ray Black Burnett.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Debra Moore Burnett of Brazoria; son, James Barry Robinson (Cynthia) of Tomball TX; 4 daughters, Kim Easton of L.J., Andrea Ware (Hall), Natalie Pickens (Clyde) and Cherry Pierott (Todd) all of Houston; 2 brothers, William Burnett (Pam) of Huntsville and Norris Burnett of the Woodlands; 6 sisters, Marie Lyons, Barbara Wiggins, Earlie Mae Burnett, Helen Burnett, all of Houston, Claudie White of Huntsville, TX and Lucille August (George) of Missouri City; father-in-law, Joseph “Sonny” Moore Sr. (Alice) of Brazoria; 2 brother-in-laws, Nate Moore Sr (Evelyn) of L.J. and Joseph Moore Jr of Richwood; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Nate Moore Sr., Joseph Moore Jr., John Johnson, Bruce Wiggins, Robert Sanders, Lewis Walker.

Honorary pallbearers will be William Burnett, Norris Burnett, Wayne Walker, Joseph Moore Sr., Chazsman Easton, Floyd Bess, James Robinson, Rondell Bailey, Hall Ware, Clyde Pickens, Todd Pierott, George August, Zeyvaunte Easton and Stewards of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.

Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria. A wake will follow from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, TX. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria, Tx. 979-798-9113.

Funeral services for Willie “WA” Hobbs, 73, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Freeport, will be Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church in Clute with the Rev. Gloria Cash officiating.

Burial will be in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Brazoria.

He died February 27, 2008, at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

He graduated from R. O’Hara Lanier High School and attended Prairie View A&M University. He was an avid traveler, including trips to Jerusalem and the Bahamas.

He is survived by two brothers, Horace L. Hobbs and Leon Hobbs, both of California; three aunts, Vermon Harris of Freeport, Anna Pearl Giles of Bastrop and Williane Loggins of Snyder; four uncles, Percy Walker (Alice Faye), David Walker, all of Freeport, Archie Walker (Teresa) of Angleton and James Walker (Frances) of Houston; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Roy Edwards, Andrew Edwards, Larry D. Moses, James M. Walker, David E. Walker and Percy Walker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Bates, T.J. Watson, Horace L. Hobbs and Leon Hobbs.

Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2008, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Stephen Henry Moorhead, 45 of Angleton will be Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Angleton, with Pastor Gary Moon officiating.

He died Saturday, February 23, 2008. He was a member of the Sandy Point Bible Church, in Sandy Point, Texas. Steve loved his children and loved to work. He will be missed.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Janis Moorhead and son, Aaron Harold Moorhead; and his step mother, Nancy Moorhead.

Stephen was raised in the Medicine Lodge in Pratt, Kansas area and then relocated to Topeka, Kansas and Wichita, Kansas. He left Wichita, Kansas in October of 2007 to relocate to be near his three minor children in Angleton.

He is survived by his sons, Alex Lee Moorhead and Andrew Dale Moorhead of Angleton; daughter, Mirisa Marie Moorhead of Angleton; five sisters, Denise Sutton (Larry) of Haviland, Kansas, Dawna Moorhead of Pratt, Kansas, Debbie Jackson (Dan) of Minnesota, Kim Roland (Dewayne) of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Kelly Horton (Davie) of Missouri; in addition to numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 28, 2008, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Angleton.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.

Funeral services for Leola Marshall, 88 of Brazoria will be Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion Church in Brazoria with Elder Roland K. Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Memorial Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

She died Friday, February 22, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, Texas. Leola was a very loyal and dedicated member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. She served many years as president of the Deacon Wives, a choir member and very active in mission and Sunday School. Recently she united with Greater Mt. Zion Church where she served as a prayer warrior on the intercessory ministry and attended Sunday School regularly.

Leola was preceded in death by her husband, George Marshall of 65 wonderful years, parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bonner, brother, Arthur Bonne, sisters, Georgia Woodard, Lupie Randon and Isabella Woodard and oldest son, Rev. Robert George Marshall.

She leaves to mourn and to cherish four daughters, Bobbie Gee (Johnny) of Houston, Helen Parker (Robert) of Missouri City, Linda Marshall and Jo Ann Marshall both of Brazoria, three sons, Lee Otis Marshall, Sr. (Vivian) of Houston, James Marshall, Sr. (Ruby) of Freeport and Minister Donald Marshall, Sr. (Beverly) of Manvel, daughter-in-law, Christine Marshall of Houston, two brother-in-laws, David Marshall (Christie) of Freeport and Randolph Randon of Brazoria, twenty grandchildren, twenty- one great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Active pallbearers will be Willie Bell, Jr., Johnny Bell, Randolph Randon, Jr., Robert Jammer, Howard Ross, Sr., Sam Goodwin, Melvin Woodard and Warwick Woodard.

Honorary pallbearers will be sons and grandsons.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 27, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no viewing afterward.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Wesley Bell Polk, 88, of West Columbia passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Sweeny House in Sweeny, Texas.

She was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Gonzales, Texas to Jesse L. and Emma Woodard. She married Sammie Polk and they bore two children, Ruby and Sammie L.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie; daughter, Ruby; and her siblings, Jesse, Henry, Frank, Fate, Jim, Nina, Gladys and Lee Woodard, she being the last to pass.

She dedicated her life to God and was baptized May 4, 1984. She shared in public ministry, sharing the Good News of Jehovah God’s Kingdom and about his son, Jesus Christ. She looked forward to the time when no one would have to say, “I’m sick” or have to pass away in death. She also knew and looked forward to the time when there would be a resurrection of those who happen to fall asleep in death.

She is survived by her son, Sammie L. Polk and wife, Bobbie, of West Columbia; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria with Marshall Whitley, officiating. Burial will be in West Columbia Paradise Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria.

Active pallbearers will be Ricky Washington, Aaron Lewis, Gordon Ray Johnson, Lorenzo Johnson, Jessie Anderson and Robert “Bob” Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Fields, Roy Farris, Melvin McIntyre, Jesse Woodard, James Woodard and Michael Woodard.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Sapphire Marie Brown, infant daughter of Joshua Clayton and Myranda Brown, will be Friday, February 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Brazoria, FM 521 and Highway 36, with Bro. Chuck Beam officiating.

She died on Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson.

Other survivors include grandparents, Ronald and Rhonda Brown of Brazoria, Ron and Crystal Ostovich of Indiana, Katrina Young of Texas; great-grandparents, Virginia Marshall, Peggy and Ruben Brown, all of Brazoria, Mary and Blanchard Reno of Texas, Earlene and Rudy Ostovich, Texas, Cheryl Pietosi of Indiana; great-great-grandparents, Doris Gage of Clute, Larou Jacobs of Texas; uncles, Jeremy Brown, Jesse Brown, Jonathan Brown, all of Brazoria, Landon Eads of Indiana; aunts, Jenni Gonaras (Josh) of Indiana, Ashley Young of Texas; and a host of other relatives.

Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2008, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Brazoria.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Melvin Turk, 82, of Freeport will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Angleton, with Elder Jerry Prince, officiating. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Cemetery in Pledger, Texas.

He died Monday, February 11, 2008, at Angleton-Danbury Hospital. He was a member of Little Zion Baptist Church in Kendleton, Texas and he enjoyed going fishing.

Melvin was preceded in death by his father and mother, Richard and Emma Turk.

He is survived by his sons, Jackie Hammond (Erma) of Pearland, Texas and Charles Melvin Turk of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Brenda Turk of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Evesta Hawkins of League City, Texas; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and God daughter, Falicia Ross (Melvin) of Brazoria and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Willlie B. Bivens, Roy L. Townsend, Herman Perkins, Sr., Jerry Bryant, T.J. Bryant, and Lester Gills.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Hammond, Charles Melvin Turk, Antwan Hammond, and Farrell Smith.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Angleton, TX. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.

John Robert Alexander Talesky of Brazoria was born August 9, 1941 to John and Helen Talesky in Chicago, IL.

He went to be with his heavenly father on February 7, 2008 .

John served his country in the U.S. Navy and was decorated by the government with a good conduct medal. He was a member of the Astrological Club, Brazoria Historical Militia and was known for his re-enacting of the Civil War Era. John was an avid fisherman, custom rod builder, gunsmith, park ranger and major history buff. He loved reading and watching Sci-fi movies.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sunny June Talesky of Brazoria; children, Richard Kirby Talesky of West Columbia; John Peter Talesky and wife Ellen Doreen, David Paul Talesky, both of Newnan, GA; sister, Theresa Anastasia Gibson of Temple, TX; grandchildren; Amber June Talesky, Kirby Adler Talesky, Charlie Reign Evanicky, Kathleen Dawn Talesky, Ashley Jean Talesky, Shelley Brockway; great grandchildren, Jesse Brockway, Meagan Brockway, Gracie Brockway and Landon Brockway; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. Funeral services will start at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Danny Johnson officiating. Burial will be on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Girling Health Care, Janet Pearson – Physical Therapist and Hospice Care Team for their good care for the last days of his life.

In lieu of flowers, a donation account has been set up at Prosperity Bank, Account # 3093751 to help defray costs.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Arie Fields Earl of Brazoria will be Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Brazoria with Pastor K.B. McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Fields Paradise Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

She died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, Texas.

On August 5, 1923, God blessed Walter and Clara Fields with a beautiful baby girl whom they named, Arie Lee. She grew up and attended school in the Latonia Community. She received her GED and a certificate in typing from Brazosport College. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized under the late Rev. Lorenzo Ferniel.

Arie was united in holy matrimony with Willie Earl in 1946. One son was brought to this union. Over the years, seven daughters were born.

Arie worked in the Brazosport Community until retirement. During this time she was very active in many community and civic organizations. She was an active member of Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, serving as the first choir president, Sunday School primary teacher for many years and mission teacher.

She was a member of the Brazoria Achievers, Order of Eastern Star New Violet Chapter #10, Grand Court of Calanthe and Order of the Golden Circle #56. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, canning, bingo and looked forward each year to the Brazoria County Fair, where for years she won first place ribbons for her entries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Clara Fields, three brothers, Arthur Buford, Jesse Fields and Walter Fields, Jr., four sisters, Allena Taylor, Louise Fields, Matilda Tims and Mildred Flannel.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Robert L. Jordan (Gwen) of Missouri City, seven daughters, Iva Nell Blair (Hersley) of Missouri City, Joyce Colquitt (Welton) and Patricia Earl both of Houston, Brenda Cridell (J.), Karen Woodard (Dorell) and Sharon Griggs (Elroy) all of Brazoria and Paula Wilson of Houston, one stepson: Bobby Farris (Sandra) of West Columbia,
two brothers, Frank Fields (Norma Jean) and Henry Fields both of Brazoria one sister, Walterine Davis of Brazoria 21 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Jerome Thomas, Clayton Fields, William Davis, Sr., Arthur Taylor, Sr., George Davis, Jr. and Sylvester Tims.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Jordan, Hershley Blair, Welton Colquitt, J. Cridell, Dorell Woodard, Elroy Griggs, Bobby Farris, Jared Jordan, Eric Blair, Jason Blair, Terance Colquitt, Kyle Earl, Orinthein Brown, Courtney Mays, Brandon Mays, Devin Woodard, Elroy S. Griggs, Aeron Griggs, Ryan Griggs, Boyde Wilson, Jordan Farris and Deacons of Greater St. Paul Baptist
Church.

Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. A wake will follow from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral Services for Dewilder Marie “Mama Dee” Harris, 72, of Freeport will be Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater First St. Emmanuel Baptist Church in Freeport with Pastor Rodney Griggs officiating and Pastor C.E. Richardson Sr., eulogizing. Burial will follow at Jerusalem Cemetery in Brazoria, TX.

She died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Cornerstone of Houston – Clear Lake in Webster,TX.

“Mama Dee”, as she was fondly known as, loved to work in her yard, collect old coins and antique furniture. She attended G. W. Carver in Sweeny where she was the valedictorian of her class. She was employed by Percival Beacroft for many years. He was a life long friend. She was a renowned cook for several restaurants in the Freeport and Lake Jackson Area. She was former member of Greater First St. Emmanuel Baptist Church where she taught Adult Sunday School Class and was a choir member. She was a member of the Progressive Order of Pilgrimage. She was a new member of New Revelation Inc. where she served as an usher until her health declined. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Emma Mack, Sr.; husband, Frankie Harris; son, Barell Morgan Sr.; Brothers, Rev. Robert Mack Sr., Rev.John Reedy Mack Sr., Rev. Chester Garfield Mack Sr.; sisters, Margaret Daniels, Florida Mae Ward and Arlene Austin.

She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Williams of Freeport., Twyla Bonner of Beaumont; brother, Abe Mack Jr. (Thelma) of Cedar Lake; sister, Aretha Bell of Brazoria; daughter-in law, Joyce Morgan of Brazoria; brother-in-law, Randolph Ward of Cedar Lake; sister-in-laws, Sofornia Mack and Doretha Mack, both of Brazoria, Michelle Mack, Vacaville, CA; grandchildren, Kedrin Hinton (Leon) of Killeen, TX, Jessyca Eddy (Tyrell Sr.) of Denver, CO, Barell Morgan Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, Kenneth Williams II and Kendall Williams, both of Freeport, Whitney Morgan, Huntsville, TX, Nolan McCray Jr. and Dylan Morgan, both of Brazoria, Jordan Morgan and Twyna Walton, both of Beaumont, TX,; great grandchildren, Malachi Keller and MaKayla Keller of Killeen and Tyrell Eddy Jr. of Denver,CO; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active Pallbearers will be Cuney Woodard Jr., Troy Wright, Robert Mack Sr., Vernon Mack, Christopher Thomas and Marvin Thomas.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Abe Mack Jr., Randolph Ward, Nolan McCray Jr., Barell Morgan Jr., Kenneth Williams II, Jordan Morgan, Dylan Morgan, Kendall Willams.

Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. Visitation will be also on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. 979-798-9113.

Funeral services for Kyle Rubin Jackson, infant son of Samantha Frazier and Joshua Jackson of Damon, will be Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria with Pastor Dale Frankum officiating.

Interment will follow at Yelderman Cemetery in Damon, Texas.

He died Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Nora Castellow, and uncle, Jake Jackson.

He is survived by his father, Joshua Jackson of Damon; mother, Samantha Frazier of Damon; grandparents, Stuart and Diane Frazier of Damon, Janet Kilsby of Damon and Donald Jackson of Dallas; aunts, Jessica Frazier and LeAnna Frazier, both of Damon; uncles, Clint Baker of Longview, Matt Jackson and Zachary Castellow, both of Damon; and other relatives.

Active pallbearers will be Rudy Hernandez, Chris Granado, Johnny Otto and John Paul Voncannon.

Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Smith and Snoopy Long.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 26, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home.

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.

Funeral services for Ronald “Ronnie” O’Keith Floyd. 35 of Freeport will be Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport with Dr. J.V. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Jones Creek, Texas.

He died Monday, January 21, 2008 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was a member of First St. Emmanuel Baptist Church. Ronnie loved kids and helping people. He also enjoyed shrimp boats and cooking.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Douglas and Sylvia Barnes and Quincy and Ginny Wash.

He is survived by his devoted mother, Wanda Lawson, Freeport, step-father, James Cooler, St. Helena Island, South Carolina, father, Clarence Wash (Sandra), Mississippi, brothers, Levi Lawson (Melissa), San Diego, California, David Floyd (Kim), Austin and James Lawson (Angela), Freeport, sister, Nicole Celestine (Quincey), Houston, special friends, Latoya Laws, Andrea Laws and Tarachelle Laws all of Houston and J.K. Darthard, Clute, nephews, David Alexander Floyd, Jr. and Daniel Floyd both of Dallas, Jamison Erynn Lawson and Jax Edward Lawson both of Freeport, Levi Douglas Lawson, Jr.,Josiah Seth Lawson all of San Diego, California and Herman Lee Davis III, Houston, niece, Autumn Mercy Celestine, Houston, host of uncles and aunts and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Reginald Edwards, Delving Nichols, Thaddeus Backman, Johnnie Thompson, Jr. (J.T.), Kelvin Steamer, Eric James, Scott Long, Ronnell Allen Stoner, Jerry Higgins and Tracy Higgins.

Honorary pallbearers will be Levi Lawson, David Floyd, James Lawson, Quincey Celestine, Ryan Steamer, Charlie Armstrong, Ronald Barnes, II, Nathan Young, Jr. and Herman Lee Davis, Jr.

Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing afterward.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for Carrie Lee “Frog” Allen, 68 of Brazoria will be Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Temple AME Church in Brazoria with Rev. Arthur Ray Clark officiating and Rev. Wallace Johnson, Jr. eulogizing. Burial will follow at Mims Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

She died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at her residence. She was a member of Zion Temple AME Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ella Allen, brothers, Emil Allen, Robert Allen and Ben Allen and sister, Mary Allen.

She is survived by her sisters, Rose Thomas, Brazoria, Karen Bell (Leonard) and Betty James (James Nelson) all of Brazoria, special nieces, Cammy Christie and Tina Allen both of Brazoria, special nephews, Ronald Allen and Donell Allen both of Brazoria, host of other nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Emil Allen, Jr., Benjamin Allen, Jr., Osby Allen, Roderick Allen, Samuel Coleman and Wendell Johnican.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Allen, Clyde Allen, Donell Allen, Emil Allen, Sr. Ronald Allen, Robert Allen, Jr., Floyd Randon and Riley Johnican.

Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2008 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be viewing at the church on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no viewing afterward.

The family would like to give a special thanks to AMED Hospice out of Texas City, Texas for your loving care given to Carrie.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for David Wayne Harris, 56, of Ponca City, Oklahoma formally of Manvel, will be Saturday, January 19, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at Bible Way Fellowship Baptist Church, 10120 Hartsook, Houston, with Rev. Ivory Varner officiating. Internment will follow at Paradise South Cemetery in Pearland, Tx.

David died Monday, January 14, 2008, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. He was a member of the Lilly Grove Baptist Church in Houston, a Mason, a member of the Omega Psi Phi and worked with the United Way.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Harris.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Helen Harris of Alvin; son, David Wayne Harris, Jr. (Janet) of Rosharon; daughter, Nicole Harris of Manvel; brothers, Kerry Lee Harris of Missouri City and Richard S. Harris (Patrice) of Alvin; sisters, Helen Baker (Charles) of Alvin, Janice M. White of Pearland and Marian L. King of Alief; two grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Active Pallbearers will be Charles Thomas Baker III, Robert Harris, Richard Harris, Jr., Lester Crawford, Robert Kelley and Kenneth Cofield.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Cofield, Jessie Cofield, Marvin Harris, Andre Rand, Kerry Lee Harris, Ronald Rice, Jr., Clark Crawford, Herman Fluellen, Johnathan Harris, Richard Harris, Lionel Harris and Charles Simon.

A wake service will be Friday, January 18, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton. Visitation also will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the church in Houston. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.

Willa F. “Willie” Langley, 76 of Brazoria passed Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Cypress Woods Care Center in Angleton, Texas. She was born on March 7, 1931 to Otis Eugene and Velvia Langley in Waldron, Arkansas.

Willie was a member of Brazoria First Assembly Church in Brazoria, Texas. She had a passion for sewing, working puzzles, drawing and painting t-shirts.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Maurice Ellis and R.C. Langley.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Murphy and husband, Phillip W. of Brazoria, brother, Kelly Langley and wife Bonita of Waldron, Arkansas, sister, Shirley Washenberger and husband Dale of Fort Smith, Arkansas, grandchildren, James Able and fiancee’ Rebecca Ducharme of Lake Jackson and Jack Able and wife Lisa of Santa Fe, great grandchildren, James Michael Able and fiancee’ Chelsie , John Aaron Able, Taylor Paul Able and Jordan Wayne Able all of Lake Jackson, Meagan Brooke Able and Jackson Grant Able both of Sweeny and Annallyssa Esclavon and Emilio Guzman both of Santa Fe and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Brazoria First Assembly Church in Brazoria with Pastor Dale Frankum officiating. Interment will follow at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Murphy, James Able, Jack Able, Michael Able, Aaron Able and Jackson Able.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for Christopher Carter, 89 of Texas City formerly of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Pastor Kenneth Bree, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

He died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Bay Oaks Healthcare Center in Texas City, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert Carter (Charlene) and Monroe Carter both of Hitchcock, host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Carter, Rodney Carter, Ulysses Bivens, Jr., Jeffery Spencer, Kevin Spencer and David Spencer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Johnson, Michael Robinson, Donald Ray Carter, Bahara Sanders, Dwayne Robinson, Jerome Robinson, Raymond Carter, George Spencer and Willie Carter, Jr.

Visitation will be Friday, January 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing afterwards.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Funeral services for Brenda Kay Wiley, 50, of Clute, will be Saturday, January 12, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at Brazoria First Assembly of God, with Pastor Kary Williams Jr. officiating. Internment will follow at Allen Hurst Family Cemetery in Van Vleck, TX.

She died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Tx. She enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and the lottery and she also loved to play cards.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lela Wiley and daughter Sophie Wiley.

She is survived by her long time companion, Willie Thomas of Clute; daughter, Luisa M. Smithers (Reginald Sr.) of Pearland; brothers, Pastor Kary Williams, Jr. (Judy) of New Brighton, PA, Kenneth Wayne “Pig” Wiley (Bridget) and David Lee Wiley (Lynn) both of Houston; sister, Helen Vinson of Simonton; grandchildren, Brittney Scott (Perry, Jr.) of North Carolina, Lisa Wiley of Houston, Reginald Smithers, Jr., Janerick Smithers, Janera Smithers and Claudius Smithers all of Pearland; great grandchildren, Aaliyah and Bralynn Wiley, Santana, Alexis and Amari Scott.

Active Pallbearers will be Michael Jones, Quentin Wiley, Eddie Allen, Jr., Corey Thompson, Vince Peterson, Troy Green.

Honorary pallbearers will be Reginald Smithers, Jr., Janerick Smithers, Claudius Smithers, Pastor Kary Williams, Jr., Kenneth Wiley, David Wiley.

Visitation will be Friday, January 11, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Wake from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton.

Final Arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton at 979-849-8800.