Obituaries
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...
Judy Ellen Quinn
Aug 6, 2025
Judy Ellen Quinn, age 80, longtime resident of Alvin, texas passed away peacefully in her home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her three daughters. Judy was born in Enid Oklahoma on September 14, 1944. She was a graduate of Channelview High School.
She married John Anderson quinn on November 14, 1970. Their union was blessed with three daughters. Jennifer Ann...
Mauricio Almanza Orozco, Jr.
Aug 3, 2025
Mauricio Almanza Orozco, Jr. "Baby" 43, of Angleton passed away on August 3, 2025, in Houston. Mauricio was born on March 7, 1982, in Galveston to Mauricio Orozco, Sr. and Maria Lenor Almanza
Mauricio “Baby” Orozco loved barbecuing, fishing, hunting, and spending time at his Double O Game Farm.
His favorite pastimes included horse racing, maintaining his game farm, and being with...
Ryan Elizabeth Smith
Aug 3, 2025
Ryan Elizabeth Smith, age 37, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2025. Born on June 23, 1988, in Galveston, Ryan lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
She married the love of her life, Alvie Lee Smith, on April 10, 2010, in Wild Peach, Texas. Together, they built a home in Brazoria and welcomed two beautiful...
Willie James Donald, Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Willie James Donald Jr., who left this world on July 30, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on December 18, 1937, and raised in Prestwick, Alabama, before making his way to Texas, where he spent the last four years of his life.
Willie was passionate about...
Austin Marion Vermillion
Jul 30, 2025
Austin Marion Vermillion, 49, of Angleton passed away on July 30, 2025, in Houston. Austin was born on June 21, 1976, in Freeport to Verly Louis and Elizabeth Ann (Sossamon) Vermillion.
Austin liked anything and everything outdoors. Whether that be building a fence, playing with the dogs, or just walking down the street to explore, camping or throwing a ball, if...
Alison Ely Watson
Jul 29, 2025
Alison Ely Watson, 68, of Angleton passed away on July 29, 2025. Alison was born to Edward William and Mary Arthur (Peyton) Ely on November 25, 1956, in Houston.
She married Paris Oliver Watson on May 31, 2003, in Demi John, Texas.
We mourn the loss of Alison (Ali), the woman that touched many people’s lives. Like one of them said upon...
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