Obituaries
James Richard Francis Riden
Sep 11, 2025
James Richard Francis Riden went into the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2025. Baby James came into this world on February 12, 2025, in Houston when he was born to Richard and Jordan (Driscoll) Riden. James was born with Treacher Collin’s Syndrome and Pierre Robin sequence which caused him to spend the first three months of his life in...
Marilyn Elizabeth Briggs
Sep 11, 2025
Marilyn Briggs, 81, of Angleton passed away on September 11, 2025. Marilyn was born on March 6, 1944, in Roscoe, Texas to Don and Katherine (Bowen) Wemken.
She married Gilbert Briggs on December 13, 1965, in Odessa, Texas at their home on 61st street. Marilyn and Gilbert moved their life down to Danbury and eventually Angleton around 1970.
Marilyn enjoyed many things...
Virginia Faye Sewell Fowler
Sep 10, 2025
Virginia Faye Sewell Fowler, 81, of Angleton, passed away, in the presence of her loving family, in Lake Jackson, Texas, following a brief struggle with cancer.
Virginia was born in Waurika, Oklahoma on September 18, 1943, the second daughter of Homer and Mary Sewell. She was raised in Melvin Texas, along with her sisters Joyce and Linda. Later, her family moved...
Hannah Marie Knight
Sep 7, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Hannah Marie Knight, who left this world on September 7, 2025, in Fort Bend County, at the tender age of 23. Born on January 23, 2002, in Angleton, Texas, Hannah was a bright spark in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a cherished daughter and sister,...
Mildred Ann Vrazel
Sep 1, 2025
Mildred Muenster was born in her family home in Hallettsville, Texas on December 8, 1941. She grew up picking cotton, growing vegetables, and selling their produce & eggs in town. She graduated from Yoakum High School, class of 1960.
Mildred married her husband, Edwin Vrazel, in 1962, and they started their own family in Danbury, Texas. They had 5 children, 10...
Nanette Baker Gee
Aug 29, 2025
Nanette Baker Gee beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on 8/29/2025 at the age of 70.
Born in Angleton on Feb. 10, 1955, she grew up with a love of creativity and expression that would stay with her throughout her life. A talented artist, she poured her heart into her work, leaving behind pieces that reflect her unique perspective...
William Ross "Bill" Smith
Aug 27, 2025
William Ross “Bill” Smith, 68, of Sweeny Texas went to his heavenly home on August 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Bill began his life journey on February 18, 1957 in Freeport, Texas to Virgil Lee and Betty (Lewis) Smith. Bill attended Columbia High School.
For 20+ years Bill dedicated his life’s work to Palms Funeral Home where he not only...
James Walker Evans
Aug 26, 2025
James Walker Evans, 76, of Danbury passed away on August 26, 2025 in Houston. James was born on September 29, 1948, in Texas City to Walker Raywood and Betty Jean (Stahl) Evans.
He married Linda Kay Collins on June 5th in 1970. Sharing 55 years together, they did it all. Their devotion to each other was one to be truly admired....
Donna Sue Morrow
Aug 21, 2025
Donna Sue Spinks was born on September 17, 1946 to Powell T. Spinks and Helen Irene Sims. She was born in Riverdale, Maryland and spent her early years in Camp Springs, Hyattsville, and Adelphi, Maryland. In the early 1960s the family moved to McKinney, Texas to be near her maternal grandmother.
Donna met Dennis White, married and had three sons. After...
Cassandra Ann Sarabia
Aug 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cassandra Ann Sarabia, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, who left this world peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 50 at her home. Born on January 6, 1975, in Salem, Arkansas (Fulton County), Cassandra made her home in Rosharon, Texas, where she embraced life with creativity and warmth.
Cassandra was...
Alma Delia Damian
Aug 15, 2025
Alma Delia Damian, 72, of Pasadena passed away on August 15, 2025. Alma was born on November 5, 1952, in Angleton to Thomas and Mercedes (Espinoza) Damian.
Alma Delia Damian was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was super proud of her son Vincent who became a College Professor at the University of Houston. She enjoyed being a mother-figure...
Alfred "A.J." James Jez
Aug 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alfred James Jez (A. J.) announces his passing on August 13, 2025, at the age of 77. He passed away at the Sweeny Hospital in Sweeny, Texas with his family by his side.
A.J. was born to Henry Fridolin and Libby Annie (Lubojacky) Jez on September 20, 1947. He was born on...
Cynthia Lynette (Zambada) Charles
Aug 12, 2025
Cynthia Lynette Zambada, 47, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by those she loved most. Born on March 1, 1978, in Angleton, Texas, to Arthur Zambada and Mary Lou Henderson, Cindy lived a life defined by strength, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
During her years of dedicated service as a corrections officer with the...
Elizabeth Morrow Woodard
Aug 12, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Woodard, 67, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1957, and was a strong, independent, and loving woman throughout her life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wayne Woodard, and her parents, Floyd Dwain Morrow and Dorothy Louise Peltier. She is survived by her sons, Jerod (Natalie) Woodard, and Brad...
Marion Tee Duncan
Aug 11, 2025
Marion (Tee) Duncan passed away peacefully at home on August 11,2025. She was born to Luther Linder and Lucille Ellis on July 18, 1946 in Freeport Texas. She was the beloved wife of Steve Duncan that was her caregiver and beside her at her passing. She was also the greatest mother a child could have.
Always putting them before herself. Her...
Lola Esther Lavalle Perez
Aug 11, 2025
Our beloved and dedicated mother, Lola Esther Lavalle Perez, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Angleton, Texas. She was born in Cienega, Colombia, S.A. on May 29, 1940. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, and hosting family gatherings. She served the Lord with all her heart and volunteered at her local church, Templo Jerusalem here in Angleton.
She is...
George Ruth, Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
George Ruth, Jr.
November 14, 1928 – August 10, 2025
George Ruth, Jr. peacefully joined his Savior on August 10, 2025. He died as he lived, with grace and concern for others over self. His life’s vocations - Soldier, Guardsman, husband, father, community leader, Sir Knight, and Servant of the Lord – gave meaning and purpose to his life and shone brightly...
Betty Jane (Schumacher) Illgen
Aug 8, 2025
Betty Jane Schumacher Illgen passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 8, 2025, two months shy of her 101st birthday. She was raised in upstate New York and graduated from Marathon High School. Two years later she graduated from a local business college after college she married Arthur Fuller also a graduate of Marathon High School....
Sylvia Longoria Castillo
Aug 7, 2025
Sylvia Longoria Castillo, 66, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1959, in Falfurrias, Texas to Regino and Irma Benavidez Longoria.
Sylvia was passionate about helping others and was a loving woman throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband, Lauro “Larry” Castillo, her sons, Phillip Ortiz, Joel Castillo & wife Adelena, and Marcos Castillo;...
Georgie Ann Burns
Aug 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Georgie Ann Burns
December 24, 1928 – August 7, 2025
It is with hearts full of gratitude that we celebrate the life of Georgie Ann Burns, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 24, 1928, in God’s perfect timing on Christmas Eve in New Gulf, TX, Georgie was...
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