Obituaries

Noemi Rodriguez Figueroa

Noemi Rodriguez Figueroa

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of 

Noemi Rodriguez Figueroa

February 26, 1928 – October 20, 2025

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Noemi Figueroa on October 20, 2025.

Services will be on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. The family welcomes friends for a time of visitation on Friday October 24, 2025 beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The...

Stanley Douglas Cadenhead

Stanley Douglas Cadenhead

Oct 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Stanley Douglas “Doug” Cadenhead

March 4, 1944 – October 19, 2025

Stanley Douglas “Doug” Cadenhead, 81, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1944, in Clute, Texas, Doug lived a full and fearless life marked by grit, humor, and a whole lot of heart.

He was married to the love of...

Karen Dianne Southerland

Karen Dianne Southerland

Oct 18, 2025

Karen “Dianne” Foreman Southerland

August 10, 1954 ~ October 18, 2025

Karen Dianne Foreman Southerland was born in Angleton Texas on August 10,1954, and grew up there until graduating from Angleton High School in 1972 when she went to college at east Baptist University.

Karen severed her country by joining the United States Air Force from 1973 till 1989. She held several jobs...

Guillermo Zavala

Guillermo Zavala

Oct 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Guillermo Zavala

July 25, 1938 – October 16, 2025

It is with heartfelt condolences that Palms Funeral Home announces the passing of Guillermo Zavala, who passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Angleton, Texas, at the age of 87.

Guillermo was born on July 25, 1938, in Zacatecas, Mexico. Throughout his life, he was known for his quiet strength,...

Julian "Apple" Segura

Julian "Apple" Segura

Oct 14, 2025

Julian “Apple” Segura

December 4, 1963 – October 14, 2025

Julian “Apple” Segura, 61, of Rosharon, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Sugar Land, Texas. Born on December 4, 1963 in Freeport, Texas to his parents: San Pablo and Eloise (Hernandez) Segura, Apple was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose warmth, humor,...

Leslie David Crawford

Leslie David Crawford

Oct 13, 2025

Leslie David Crawford, 91, of Angleton, Texas went home to be with Jesus on October 13, 2025. Leslie began his life’s journey on December 23, 1933, in Rockport Texas when he was born to Seburn and Ethel (Brundrett) Crawford. He married Pansy Barnett on March 17,1956.

His love of country led him to serve in the United States Army until he...

Michael Rivera

Michael Rivera

Oct 7, 2025

Michael Rivera, 48, of West Columbia left us all too soon on October 7, 2025. Michael began his life journey on April 15, 1977, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. It was here that he was born to Luis Antonio and Rosa Julia (Torres) Rivera. In his early childhood he came to live with Monserrate and John Gresham who raised him...

Ray West Foster

Ray West Foster

Oct 7, 2025

In Loving Memory

of

Ray West Foster

October 10, 1969 ~ October 7, 2025

Ray West Foster, age 56, of Danbury, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home. He was born on October 10, 1969, to Freddie Foster and Brenda Kitchens.

Ray spent the last 30 years living in Danbury, a place he proudly called home. A man of faith, Ray was a devoted Christian...

Patrick Wallace Gaines

Patrick Wallace Gaines

Oct 5, 2025

In Loving Memory

of

Patrick Wallace Gaines

May 7, 1954 – October 5, 2025

Wallace Gaines, age 71 of Richwood, TX passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, October 5th 2025. Wallace was born on May 7, 1954 at Dow Hospital in Freeport, TX to parents Tom and Jeanine Gaines. He married the love of his life, Radonna. He...

Jose Hugo Garza, Sr.

Jose Hugo Garza, Sr.

Oct 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jose Hugo Garza, Sr.



It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jose Hugo Garza, Sr., who went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2025, at the age of 69 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born on August 4, 1956, in Bay City, Texas, Jose lived a life marked by hard work, dedication,...

Andrea "Andi" Guajardo

Andrea "Andi" Guajardo

Sep 30, 2025

Andrea “Andi” Guajardo, age 39, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1986, in Lake Jackson, Texas, to Danny Guajardo and Thelma Strother.

A 2004 graduate of Brazosport High School, Andi was known for her fierce loyalty and her heart of gold. She was a ride-or-die in every sense of the phrase —...

Teresa Louise (Webber) Geissen

Teresa Louise (Webber) Geissen

Sep 27, 2025

Teresa Louise (Webber) Geissen, 83, of Danbury, Texas, passed into eternal rest on September 27, 2025, in Alvin, Texas. Born on February 2, 1942, in Arcadia, Texas, Teresa was the daughter of Robert and Thelma (Anderson) Webber. She was the youngest of 8 children and grew up working at her family’s gas station and drugstore on Hwy 6 in Arcadia....

Rufus J. Vega

Rufus J. Vega

Sep 22, 2025

In Loving Memory 

of

 Rufus J. Vega



Rufus J. Vega, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 22, 2025. Rufus was born on July 19, 1935 to Simplicio and Clara Vega in Booth, TX.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Simplicio and Clara Vega; wife, Mary Vega; mother-in-law, Frances Moreno; brothers, Albino “Kenny” Vega and Lee Vega; and sister,...

Susan Elaine Mercado

Susan Elaine Mercado

Sep 20, 2025

Susan Elaine Mercado, age 69, of Danbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, after years of battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Susan was born in Del Rio, Texas, on October 1, 1955. She graduated from Del Rio High School and continued her studies at Texas Woman’s University.

Early on Susan enjoyed residing in Germany for four years, living between the...

Clifton Terrel Eberspacher, Jr.

Clifton Terrel Eberspacher, Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

Clifton T. Eberspacher Jr., 82, was reunited with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 20, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Angleton, TX. Born on September 6, 1943, in Angleton, Texas, to Clifton T. Eberspacher Sr. and Margaret Evelyn Vandervort Eberspacher. Clifton was a 1962 graduate of Angleton High School, and an Army Reserve Veteran. Clifton...

Phyllis Ann Enge

Phyllis Ann Enge

Sep 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Ann Enge

Phyllis Ann Enge (Reno) was born on June 8, 1956, in Chicago Illinois, to Mr. August G. Reno and Mrs. Marion J. Reno (Rizzo). Phyllis grew up in Homewood Flossmoor, Illinois where she graduated From HF High school in 1974. She attended college at Western Illinois University where she got her teaching degree (Specifically...

Joel Weston Buckley

Joel Weston Buckley

Sep 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel Weston Buckley, who left this world on September 17, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on October 21, 1953, in Weatherford, TX, Joel was a beloved member of the Brazoria County community since the 1970s. 

Joel lived a life filled with adventure and joy. In his younger years,...

Lisa Anne Liescheski

Lisa Anne Liescheski

Sep 14, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Lisa Anne Liescheski, on September 14, 2025. Born on October 9, 1961, to Milford and Sharon, Lisa was a devoted spouse, mother, and Maw-Maw whose life was defined by love, laughter, and unwavering strength.

Lisa dedicated much of her time to the Brazoria County Fair Association,...

James Richard Francis Riden

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

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...