Bessie Mae Robinson
Funeral services for Bessie Mae Robinson, 73, of West Columbia, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, Hwy. 36, Latonia Community, with the Rev. Jonathan Taylor officiating.
Burial will follow at Robinson Family Cemetery in Latonia Community of Brazoria, Texas.
She passed away Sunday, July 28, 2002 at Kindred Hospital Houston N.W.
Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at E. Viola & Son Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.
Survivors include two sons, Leroy Robinson, Sr. of Little Rock, Arkansas and Louis Robinson, Sr. (Bonnie) of Clute; four daughters, Virgie Robinson Fisher of Brazoria, Carolyn Green (Darrell) of West Columbia, Beverly Marshall (Don) of Angleton and Brenda Terry (Ray) of East Bernard; 22 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Leroy Robinson, Jr., Louis Robin-son, Jr., Robert Lewis, Jr., Gregory Lewis, Don Marshall, Jr., Melvin Robinson, Pinkney Robinson, Jr. and Walter Robinson, Jr.
She was a member of Greater St. Paul Baptist Church.
Arrangements by E. Viola & Son Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.
Dorothy Elizabeth Crane Davenport
She was born August 22, 1919, to Ruth Marie Ferguson Crane and Walter James Crane of Freemont, Minnesota.
She died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 83.
Dorothy came to work in Houston, as a young woman. There, she met Joseph Jean Davenport, a young engineer with the Shell Oil Company. She was married to Joe for 57 years. They lived and raised their family in Houston. At retirement, they moved to Fredericksburg, Texas, where Dorothy had an antiques business. After her husband’s death, Dorothy lived in Houston. The family is grateful for her daughter, Joan Lindbeck’s loving care of Mother during her extended illness. She died with all her children at her bedside.
She is survived by her sister, Janet (Wally) Fruland of Denver, Colorado; her daughters, Susan (Mike) Sander of Seabrook, Linda (Bob) Meyer of Lewiston, Minnesota, Joan (Larry) Linbeck of Houston; her son, James (Barbara) Davenport of West Columbia; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Georgia Helen Kendrick
Georgia Helen Kendrick, 91, of Clute, Texas, passed away Monday, July 29, 2002, at the Plantation Health Care Center.
Georgia was an area resident for the past 50 years and a faithful member of Wesley First United Methodist Church of Clute. Georgia worked as a seamstress doing alterations for J.C. Penney’s until her retirement.
She is survived by her grandson, Will Davidson of Houston; and one sister, Ruth Russell of Georgetown.
Georgia was preceded in death by her daughter, Francis C. Davidson.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2002, at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas, with the Rev. Alan Trafford of First Presbyterian Church in Lake Jackson officiating.
Funeral arrangements by Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Lucille W. Coulter
Lucille W. Coulter, 79, formerly of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2002.
She was born in Palacios, Texas. She was a retired L.V.N. and a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.
She is survived by a son, Warren E. Pierce of Palacios; a daughter, Martha E. Pierce of Alva, Florida; thirteen grandchildren; and eight-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2002, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.
Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2002, in Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
Memorial gifts may be made to Camp Beautification Fund, 6355 C.R. 78 West, Alva, Florida 33920.
Arrangements by Lewers Funeral Home in Ruskin, Florida. 813-645-3231.
Marcus Joseph Wilson, Sr.
Funeral services for Marcus Joseph Wilson, Sr., 47, of Burton, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2002, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in West Columbia, Texas with the Rev. Don Locke officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2002 at Liberty Cemetery in Caldwell, Texas.
He was born Sunday, August 15, 1954 in Houston, Texas and passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in Houston, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.
Survivors include his son, Marcus J. Wilson, Jr. of Angleton; daughter & son-in-law, Melinda & Melvin Mack of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas; parents, Hubert & Bobby Wilson of West Columbia; brothers & sister-in-law, Bobby Wayne & Harriet Wilson of West Columbia and Bruce Henry Wilson of Wisconsin; fiance’, Kim Hildeerbrand of Ledbetter; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He served in the United States Air Force and was a Well Tester for Stuart Petroleum Testers, Inc.
Pallbearers will be David Garcia, Russell Garcia, Joshua Hildeerbrand, Steve Stanford and Bruce Wilson.
Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.
Norma Ruth Erskine
Funeral services for Norma Ruth Erskine, 80, of Brazoria, Texas, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2002, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria, Texas with Floyd Scott officiating.
EBurial will follow at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.
She was born Friday, June 9, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in Angleton, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2002, at Baker Funeral Home in Brazoria.
She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She and her husband, Clifton, owned and operated Martin Linen Supply in Houston until 1966, when they sold the business and moved to Brazoria, where they purchased the Trailriders Inn. Together, they operated the Trailriders Inn until Clifton’s death. Shortly after his death, she sold the business, but continued to live in Brazoria.
Survivors include her sister & brother-in-law, Mildred & J.W. Clay of Mineola; special friends, Bell Jowell of Brazoria and Bill Thomas of Brazoria; four nieces, one nephew; and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Mable Howell; husband, Clifton Erskine; and brother, Robert Howell.
Pallbearers will be Terry Brown, Albert “Chink” Cook, Bo Goolsby, Bobby Goolsby, John “Jaybo” Jowell and Gene Livance.
Memorials may be made in Norma’s name to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.
Vinc Joseph Prihoda, Jr.
Funeral services for Vinc Joseph Prihoda, Jr., are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2002, at St. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church in Damon, Texas.
His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Burial will follow in Damon.
A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., and visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas.
Vinc was born in Ellinger, Texas, to Amalie & Vinc Joseph Prihoda, Sr. on March 2, 1923. He served in the United States Army during WWII.
Vinc passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in a Houston hospital.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Willie Prihoda, Jerry Prihoda, Emil Prihoda and Johnny Prihoda; and sister, Pat Dines.
Survivors include his brothers, Eddie Prihoda & wife, Henrietta of Danbury and Frank L. Prihoda of Rosenberg; sisters, Lillian Miculek of West Columbia, Ellie Havlik of Angleton, Marie Svoboda of Damon and Bettie Rab of Angleton; and 33 nephews and nieces.
Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas.
Dennis Michael Anderson
Funeral services for Dennis Michael Anderson, 44, of Brazoria, Texas, are pending with Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas.
He passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas.
David Luis Nava
David Luis Nava, 6, passed away Monday, July 29, 2002, from an accidental drowning.
David was born May 9, 1996 in Galveston, Texas. He attended kindergarten at Sweeny Elementary School.
He is survived by his mother, Serena Nava of Rivers End; one sister, Marissa Nava of Rivers End; grandparents, Wayne & Jaime Koks of Rivers End; two uncles, Paul Koks of Houston, and Glenn Koks of Clear Lake.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2002, at the Churchill Baptist Church on FM 2918, with Brother Lynn Bridgmon officiating.
The family requests donations be made to: David L. Nava Memorial Fund, Lone Star Bank-Brazoria Branch, 301 South Brooks, P.O. Box 8, Brazoria, Texas 77422-0008.
Dennis Michael Anderson
Memorial services for Dennis Michael Anderson, 44, of Brazoria, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2002, at Shady Acres Baptist Church, 18034 CR 463, Brazoria, Texas, with Pastor David Pate officiating.
He passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson.
Dennis was a lifetime resident of Brazoria.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Anderson; mother, Melba Anderson of Pledger; daughters, Dawn Fuller & husband, Jonathan of Sweeny and Dana Michole Anderson of Sweeny; brothers, Derwood Anderson & wife, Gail of Corpus Christi and Darren Anderson & wife, Teresa of Sweeny; granddaughter, Krystal Anderson; and many other loving relatives and friends.
The family would like to say a special thank you to all of those who were there during their time of need.
Arrangements by Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas. 979-265-1188.
