Obituaries

Oct 29, 2024

Pleze Jefferson Beaty, “P.J.”, 95, of Angleton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born to his parents James and Marie Beaty in Bokchito, Oklahoma on May 12, 1929.

P.J. was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. His hobbies included ranching, re-engineering, inventing, problem solving, and providing his point of view in the weekly Facts newspaper....

Oct 25, 2024

Mary Frances (Sanders) Beard, of Godley, Texas, went home to her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2024. Mary was born April 21, 1933, in Freeport, Texas to Ruby (Ault) Sanders and Benjamin E. “Rich” Sanders. Mary (Nana) and Jack (Gran), her sweetheart of 70 years, were married April 18, 1952, in Jones Creek, Texas. They were sealed for time and...

Oct 24, 2024

Peggy Lou Cox, 85, of Angleton passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home. Peggy was born on November 22, 1938, in Marion, Kentucky to J.D. and Dora Ellen (Fowler) McKinney.

Peggy loved her animals, but her greatest treasure was her family and time spent with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents J.D. and Dora McKinney, husband...

Oct 22, 2024

William “Bill” Joseph Yates, 76, of Angleton, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 1, 1948, Bill spent his life in the Angleton area, where he became a beloved member of the community.

 Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, dedicating his service to his country. 

 A...

Oct 22, 2024

Oct 20, 2024

James Russel Jennings, formerly of Austin, Texas, passed away at the age of 96 on October 20,2024 in Angleton, Texas.

Born on July 2, 1928, in New Sweden, Texas to his parents Joseph Burcus and Effie Mae Jennings, he was one of ten children.

Russel dedicated his life to serving his country in the United States Military, with a distinguished 32-year career...

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley Ann Guidry, 88, of Angleton, Texas passed away peacefully at Country Village Care a Senior Living Home in Angleton, Texas, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Most knew her as Ann Guidry, Ann was born on November 17,1935 to her parents Clarence Wynne and Vivian Estelle (Grant) Martin in Van Zandt County, Texas. She married Bobby Jack Bowling and had...

Oct 13, 2024

Jose Angel Banda, Jr., 75, of Angleton passed away on October 13, 2024. Jose was born on September 21, 1949, in Yorktown to Jose Angel Banda Sr. and Maria (Silguero) Banda. 

Jose enjoyed wood carving playing pool, dancing, being outside “doing the yard”, or while indoors watching wrestling and his western shows. His greatest treasure was the time that he was...

Oct 11, 2024

Tommy Joe Gibson, 76, of Danbury passed away on October 11, 2024, in Webster. Tommy was born on October 17, 1947, in Freeport to Leroy and Irader (Odgen) Gibson. 

He married Carol Ann Brast on November 29, 1997 at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Tommy enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on lawn mowers, fishing, building mudtrucks and playing with his great grandkids.

Those...

Oct 10, 2024

Susan Kay (Meine) Rivas passed away with her loved ones by her side on October 10, 2024. Susan was born on May 30, 1963, to Elsworth and Carol (Mercy) Meine. She married Robert Rivas on November 26, 1983, in Raymondville.

Those that preceded her in death include her parents Elsworth and Carol Meine. 

Left to treasure an abundance of memories is her...

Oct 10, 2024

Leonard Thomas Sebesta, 80, of Demi-John Island passed away at his home on October 10, 2024.

Leonard was born on February 2, 1944, in Angleton to Charles Thomas and Velina Emilie (Jakubik) Sebesta. He graduated from Danbury High School and attended Sam Houston State University. In May 1966 he was drafted into the Army. He completed his Army tour of duty...

Oct 8, 2024

Jennifer Louise Huisman, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, who was taken suddenly on Tuesday, October, 8, 2024, at the age of 48. She was born on October 1, 1976, in North Platte, Nebraska, the daughter of James and Laura Knoell, which she then later moved to Texas with her parents in 1984. 

Jennifer had a big heart and...

Oct 7, 2024

Kevin Ray Wofford, Sr., 55, of Angleton passed away on October 7, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1969, in Alvin. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents Calvin Wofford and Patricia Segelquist, son Kevin Wofford, Jr., paternal grandparents: A.C. and Jessie Wofford, and maternal grandparents: Raymond and Yvonne Segelquist. He is survived by his siblings: Matthew Wofford...

Oct 4, 2024

Isiah Michael Garcia, 18, of Angleton, Texas and a beloved member of the Life Foursquare Church, who graced this world with his presence on May 27, 2006, in Lake Jackson, TX. Isiah will be fondly remembered for his infectious smile, laughter, and kind-hearted nature that touched the lives of all who crossed his path.

Isiah was a kind soul who loved...

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Juan E. Garcia was born September 25, 1971 in Mountain Home, Idaho and passed away October 1, 2024 in Houston, Texas. 

Juan was known as a big worm and loved everyone, and everyone loved him. He loved watching his sons play sports and his daughters in any activity they were in.

He leaves behind his children to cherish his love and memories,...

Sep 30, 2024

Jose Angel Valencia, 89 of Angleton passed away on September 30, 2024. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on August 2, 1935 to Jose and Leonora Lopez Valencia.

Jose married Maria Trinidad Mendoza and together they built a life they cherished until her passing in 2017. Jose was of the catholic faith and a member of Our lady of Guadalupe church....

Sep 26, 2024

Rosann Franklin Holder passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26th, 2024. She was 86 years old. Rosann lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many along the way.

Rosann was born on Oklahoma City but moved to Texas as soon as she could. She lived most of her life in Houston...

Sep 25, 2024

Peggy Ann Ansley is survived by her four children, her sister, and multiple nieces, nephews, and grandchildren whom she was proud of.  She also loved that she lived to see her great grandchildren.

Sep 24, 2024

Shirley Ann Wallace, 69 of Angleton passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Shirley was born in Waco, TX to Kenneth and Wanda Merrell. She was a pharmacy technician for over 20 years with most of her years working at Medicine Man. After her time at Medicine Man, she worked for the Angleton School District for several years before retiring. 

She enjoyed...