Obituaries
February 17, 1958-January 23, 2026
Olga De Calvillo passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on February 17, 1958, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas. She married her sweetheart, Jesus Calvillo Tamez on January 3, 1978. Jesus and Olga settled in Freeport, Texas, in 1989 where they raised their five kids. Olga…
May 4, 1932- January 18, 2026
Lila Jean Whitley, age 93, of Clute, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Jean was born on May 4, 1932, and spent most of her life in Clute, a community she was proud to call home. She was a woman of remarkable strength, independence, and warmth, whose life was defined by hard…
March 30, 1959-January 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sherri Patton Stanford, age 66, of Clute, Tx, on January 14, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who was known for her quick wit and loving spirit. Sherri worked at Dow Chemical for 20 years, then finishing up her career at the…
February 26, 1967 – January 8, 2026
Sidney Michael Gay was born on February 26, 1967, in Freeport, Texas, and passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 58. Sidney is survived by his mother, Margaret (Gay) Mills; his Bonus Dad, James “Pops” Mills; his brother, Henry Gay (wife Melinda Gay); and his sisters, Malinda Crigger; Nicholette Reynolds (husband Brett…
November 22, 1934 – January 8, 2026
Our beautiful mother gained her wings on Thursday, January 8, 2026 Reba Smith was born on November 22, 1934, in Jesup, Ga. to Ellis and Clara Leggett. Mama came from a large family, being one of 10 children. You would never know it, but she was actually a country girl. Even though the miles…
October 13, 1947 – January 5, 2026
Michael Charles Dougherty, 78, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. After a bravely and lengthy fought battle with several illnesses, he peacefully left this earthly world to be with his Heavenly Father. Michael was born on October 13, 1947 in Painesville, Ohio to Paul and and Agnes Dougherty. He…