Obituaries
Betty Rose (Brown) Wollam
Mar 6, 2026
Betty Rose (Brown) Wollam
January 5, 1930 – March 6, 2026
Betty Rose (Brown) Wollam, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Angleton, Texas.
Service details and a full obituary will be announced once they become available.
The staff at Palms Funeral Home extend our heartfelt condolences to the Wollam family and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and...
Elmer (Buddy) Albert Munroe, Jr.
Mar 5, 2026
Elmer (Buddy) Albert Munroe, Jr., 78, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026.
He was born on October 31, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to the late Elmer Albert Munroe, Sr. and Roma (Landis) Munroe. Elmer lived a life devoted to God and will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the many lives he touched throughout the years.
He...
Edwin Leroy Bieri
Mar 3, 2026
Edwin Leroy Bieri, 92 of Angleton Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 3, 2026 in Galveston.
Leroy was born on September 28, 1933 in Markum, Texas to Ewin and Lily Louise (Frick) Bieri. He was raised in Angleton where he developed a strong work ethic early in life while working on the family farm raising rice and ranching....
Kenneth Ray Hewitt
Mar 1, 2026
Kenneth Ray Hewitt, a devoted family man and respected truck driver, passed away peacefully at home in Angleton, Texas, on March 1, 2026. Born on November 20, 1949, in Angleton, Texas, Kenneth’s life was marked by his deep commitment to both his profession and his loved ones.
A proud veteran, Kenneth served in the United States Air Force, an experience that...
Shirley Ann (Novak) Owens
Mar 1, 2026
Shirley Ann (Novak) Owens, 90, of Angleton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2026. Shirley was born on June 30, 1935, in Angleton to Adolph Edward and Caroline (Stavinoha) Novak. She married Harold Owens on June 21,1953 in Danbury at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Harold Owens,...
Nancy Ruth Smith
Feb 25, 2026
Nancy Ruth Smith, 78, went home February 25, 2026. She was born July 29, 1947 to William and Geneva (Castilaw) Smith in Beaumont Texas.
She was a beautiful, joyful, creative person. She enjoyed cooking, family get togethers, friends and was a faithful worshipper of God. She loved to travels with her close cousin Erma Vasek and a much-celebrated lifelong friendship with...
Adela Cardenas Rincon
Feb 25, 2026
Adela Cardenas Rincon, 93, of Angleton passed away on February 25, 2026. Adela was born on October 14, 1932, in Saspamco, Texas to Macario and Maria (Solis) Cardenas.
Adela enjoyed being with her family and friends. Working side by side with her husband, Rudy. She helped in her Church with her husband and daughter. Raised 5 children Rudy Rincon Jr. (Della...
Katherine Elizabeth Stephens
Feb 25, 2026
Katherine Elizabeth Stephens
August 13, 1936 ~ February 25, 2026
Katherine Elizabeth “Nannie” Stephens of Danbury, TX was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday February 25, 2026, in Angleton, TX in the presence of family members and loved ones.
Nannie was born on August 13, 1936, to Wesley and Elizabeth Vickery, the 5ᵗʰ of 11 children in Karnes...
Charles Boyd NeSmith
Feb 23, 2026
Charles Boyd NeSmith
July 2, 1947 ~ February 23, 2026
Charles Boyd NeSmith, 78, of Clute, Texas passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1947, in Bedias to the late Radford NeSmith and Lucy Mae NeSmith.
Charles was united in marriage to the love of his life, Paula Lorraine NeSmith, on March 1, 1970, at her mother’s home...
Charles Wayne Majors
Feb 23, 2026
Charles Wayne Majors, age 90, passed away on February 23, 2026.
Born on May 30, 1935, in Jacksonville, Texas, Wayne was the son of Alvin Leroy Majors and Minnie Lee (Arnold) Majors. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Freeport, Texas, where he was raised and later graduated from high school. He went on to attend Sam Houston...
Gary Gonzales
Feb 22, 2026
Gary Gonzales, 65, of Angleton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Sugar Land, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1960, to Jose D. Gonzales and Alberta Perales, who instilled in him strong values of family, faith, and hard work.
Gary grew up in Angleton and graduated from Angleton High School, where he proudly participated in the Angleton...
Linda Sue Caldwell
Feb 22, 2026
Linda Sue Caldwell
December 5, 1947 – February 21, 2026
Miss Caldwell died February 21, 2026 in Harris County, Texas. Her caregivers were at Harbor Hospice.
She was born December 5, 1947 in Helenwood, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her father, Burl Bain and mother, Edith Bain; and four brothers, Johnny Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Jack Caldwell and Curtis Bain.
She is survived by...
Peggy L. Case
Feb 20, 2026
Peggy Lynn Case
September 1, 1955 ~ February 20, 2026
Peggy Lynn Case, 70, of Lake Jackson, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was born on September 1, 1955, in Freeport to her loving parents, Ernest and Katy (Zieschang) Olson.
Peggy was a woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved knitting and creating special...
Jesse C. Garcia
Feb 19, 2026
Jesse C. Garcia, 70, of Angleton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved him deeply. Born on April 25, 1955, in Freeport, Texas, Jesse was the youngest child of Alex and Priciliana Garcia. Growing up in a close and spirited family shaped him into the kind, loyal, and hardworking man he became. He...
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Mathews
Feb 18, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Mathews, of Angleton, Texas, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Bobby was born on December 12, 1947 in Houston, Texas, to Walter and Vera Mathews, their only child. He grew up with a strong spirit and a love for life that followed him throughout his...
Jan Rochelle Elza
Feb 15, 2026
Jan Rochelle Elza, 69, of Angleton, passed away on February 15, 2026, with her family by her side. Jan was born on February 7, 1957, in Tampa, Florida, to Luther and Elizabeth J. (Perry) Johnson.
She passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, strength, and deep devotion to those she cherished most.
Jan...
Donald Wagner
Feb 12, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Wagner, age 81, of Clute, Texas (formerly of Angleton, Texas), on February 12, 2026.
Donald was known by many names throughout his life — Don, Donnie, DW, Daddy Wags, Uncle Donnie, Dad, Grandpa, Pops, and PopPop — but never “Mr. Wagner.” To those who loved him, he was family...
Charlie Johnson Ballard
Feb 10, 2026
Charlie Johnson Ballard, 86, of Angleton, Texas, passed away in Galveston, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family. He was born in Frederick, Oklahoma, in Tillman County, one of fourteen children born to George Samuel and Clara Novella (Bridges) Ballard.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army, a commitment that reflected his...
Grace Dean "Dee" Anderson
Feb 8, 2026
Grace Dean “Dee” Anderson
January 19, 1948 ~ February 8, 2026
Grace Dean “Dee” Anderson, 78, of Angleton, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1948, in Gary, Texas.
She is survived by her loving husband, Billy Jim Anderson; her children, Clifton Park and wife Kelly, Billy Anderson, Jr., and Crystal Anderson; her grandchildren, Jeffery and Wade Park;...
R.A. "Buddy" Scott
Feb 3, 2026
R.A. “Buddy” Scott
September 29, 1946 – February 3, 2026
Ray Allon Scott (best known as Buddy Scott) was born September 29, 1946, in Highlands, Texas (near Channelview, Texas), and died February 3, 2026, in Houston, Texas at the age of 79.
He was born as the son of James Radnal “Scotty” Scott. His father was born in Huntsville, Arkansas, on December 31,...
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