Obituaries

Doris Elaine Soria

Doris Elaine Soria

May 30, 2012

Doris Elaine Soria, 62, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2012 in Angleton. She was born to Louis Jefferson Boone and Verna Reid Boone on May 26, 1950 in Yoakum, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Gonzalo Soria. She is survived by her sons, Gonzalo Joe Soria; Louis Jefferson Soria and wife Naomi;...

Jesse Lee Graham

Jesse Lee Graham

May 27, 2012

Jesse Lee Graham, Sr., 68, of Hideaway on the Gulf, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was born in Bay City, TX on September 11, 1943. He graduated from Angleton High School in 1962 & received his Associates degree from Brazosport College. Jesse was self-employed, serving the industrial area. A licensed pilot, he worked as a flight...

Billy Ray Parsons

Billy Ray Parsons

May 27, 2012

Billy Ray Parsons of Danbury, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the age of 74. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Palms Funeral Home on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bubba Rouse of...

Joe Lee 'Joey' Moss Jr.

Joe Lee 'Joey' Moss Jr.

May 23, 2012

Joey Moss, Jr., 41 of Freeport passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Joey was born November 21, 1970 in Freeport, TX to Joe and Bobbie Jo Moss. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Lee Moss, Sr.; great grandparents, Jim and Viola Robertson; grandparents, Billie and Joe Goodrum; uncles & aunts, Doc & Pat Oubre, Buck Robertson...

Virginia Ruth Wollam

Virginia Ruth Wollam

May 21, 2012

Virginia Ruth Wollam, 83 of Danbury passed away Monday, May 21, 2012. Virginia was born September 12, 1928 in East Bernard, Texas to William and Louise (Gabler) Behrens. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Angleton where she served with the United Methodist Women. Virginia worked for the Brazoria County Clerk's Election Division. She served on...

Richard Montgomery 'Dickie' Willy Sr.

Richard Montgomery 'Dickie' Willy Sr.

May 21, 2012

Richard Willy, Sr. of Stratton Ridge (Angleton) passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at the age of 95 years at Brazosport Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Services will be held at Palms Funeral Home on Friday, May 25, 2012 with Mike O'Neil of the First Presbyterian Church of Angleton and Reg Wherley of Cool Water Cowboy Church officiating....

William Lee Meier

William Lee Meier

May 15, 2012

William Lee Meier, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at his home in Angleton. He was born in Sullivan County, Indiana on June 10, 1933. Bill married Ernestine Huff on June 17, 1951. In 1969, Bill and Ernestine moved to Texas to work for Dow Chemical Co. In 1971, he started a bicycle shop out of his garage....

John Douglas 'Johnnie' Faickney

John Douglas 'Johnnie' Faickney

May 10, 2012

John Douglas lived 97 wonderful years. She was born February 13, 1915 at Retrieve Plantation near Angleton to Carla Darrah and John Douglas Weems. She attended Angleton High School where she met her husband "Doc" Faickney. She helped her husband at Faickney Lumber for many years and raised two children, Mary Ann and Bubba. She was a member of...

Carole Judith Denise Richardson

Carole Judith Denise Richardson

May 8, 2012

Carole Judith Denise Richardson, 53 of Oyster Creek passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born January 8, 1959 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Richard and Lois (Ayer) DeVercelly. She enjoyed fishing, boating and camping and loved to be with her family. Carole's granddaughter was the light of her life. "We are so very proud of you...

Thelma Karen Smith

Thelma Karen Smith

May 2, 2012

Karen Smith, 70, of Angleton, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Memorial services are set for 10:00 am Saturday, May 5th 2012 in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel. Karen was born February 5, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska to Samuel & Dorothy Parker Sidebottom. She is survived by her husband, Billy L. Smith, Sr., Sons; Billy "Skip" Smith, Jr....

Rupert Jackson 'Jack' Cooley

Rupert Jackson 'Jack' Cooley

Apr 30, 2012

Rupert "Jack" Jackson Cooley, Jr., 64, of Brazoria went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 30, 2012. Jack was born September 16, 1947 in De Ridder, Louisiana to Rupert & Shirley (Neal) Cooley. He was a member of the Phillips Recreation Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Jack was preceded in death by...

Earl W. Meyer

Earl W. Meyer

Apr 28, 2012

Earl W. Meyer, 89 of Angleton, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012. Earl was born November 18, 1922 in Ellinger, Texas to Charles Otto and Clara Mae (Ehlinger) Meyer. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Earl W. Meyer, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Ann T. 'Panny' Slocum

Ann T. 'Panny' Slocum

Apr 27, 2012

Ann T. Slocum, lovingly called Panny, 86 of Angleton passed away, April 27, 2012. Ann was born February 1, 1926 in Tomball, Texas to Joe & Nellie (Hopkis) Bartkovak. For years, Panny ran an in-home nursery where she raised many children and loved them as her own. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Slocum; son,...

Susan Sinopoli

Susan Sinopoli

Apr 25, 2012

Susan Sinopoli, 63 of Angleton passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Susan was born October 6, 1948 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Camille and Hazel (Corken) Sinopoli. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and daughter Jennifer. Susan is survived by her son, Jason James Phillips of New Braunfels and brothers, James Sinopoli of Angleton and Guy...

Anton A. 'Jake' Mutina Sr.

Anton A. 'Jake' Mutina Sr.

Apr 24, 2012

Anton A. (Jake) Mutina, Sr., 82, passed away April 24, 2012 in Sweeny, Texas. Anton was born June 22, 1929 on the Figure Four Ranch in Richmond, Texas; the eighth child of 13 born to John F. and Mary Horacek Mutina. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Johnny Mutina (World War II), Walter and Otto Mutina,...

Jo Ann Stockman

Jo Ann Stockman

Apr 23, 2012

Jo Ann Stockman, 74, of Angleton passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 in Angleton. Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel with Leland Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 9 am until service time on Wednesday morning. Jo Ann was born November 14, 1937 in Penile, Texas to...

Mildred Wollam Messec

Mildred Wollam Messec

Apr 23, 2012

Mildred Wollam Messec, 82, of Danbury, Tx passed away Monday April 23, 2012, in Angleton. She was born June 18, 1929 in Danbury, Tx to Sylvia and Alva Wollam. Mildred was a graduate of Danbury High School and was married in Danbury March 5, 1955. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who cherished her time with family...

Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown

Apr 21, 2012

Rosemary Brown,73, of Angleton passed away Saturday April 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1938 in Raunds England to Leslie and Rose Hunt Wilmott. Rosemary moved from England to the United States in 1957. She did a wonderful job raising 5 kids. She was very involved with the kids' school and sports. She loved her...

Kenneth Fred Neill

Kenneth Fred Neill

Apr 18, 2012

Kenneth Fred Neill, 56, of Lake Jackson, TX ,went to be with the lord on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 6:00p.m. Friday, April 27th, 2012 at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, TX. He was born in Freeport, TX on May 27, 1955. Ken is survived by his wife, Louise Paul Neill, of Lake Jackson,...

Richard Floyd Brawner

Richard Floyd Brawner

Apr 17, 2012

Richard Floyd Brawner, 80, of Danbury passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Richard was born on March 13, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to Randall & Jo (Salmons) Brawner. He retired from Dow Chemical Company after 23 years of service. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Sharra in 2006. He is survived by his son, James Brawner...