Anita Rivera

Anita Rivera, 81, of Angleton, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 in Lake Jackson.

Mrs. Rivera was born July 26, 1929 in Mexico to Luis and Felipa Guerra Hernandez, and had lived in Angleton for 64 years. She loved to garden at her home and at the Ranch in Rosharon. Mrs. Rivera loved her birds and garage sales, both having and attending them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Arturo Rivera, her daughter Beatriz Rivera and her brother; Miguel Hernandez. Survivors include her husband, Felipe Rivera; sons Eulogio Rivera and wife Mina, Juan Rivera and wife Norma, Eduardo Rivera and wife Rosario, Jose Luis Rivera and wife Anna, Armando Rivera, Javier Rivera and wife Heather; daughters Guadalupe Hoelscher and husband David, Maria Elena Mireles and husband Joe, Rosemary Grubbs and husband Tracy, Dolores Henderson and husband Thomas and Sally Howell and husband Willie; sister Maria Gonzalez, 39 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday September 2, 2010 at Life 4-Square Church in Angleton with Alex Montenegro officiating. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. Mrs. Rivera’s sons will serve as Pallbearers

Arrangements by Palms. Online condolences may be sent @ www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Kimberly Jean Fishbeck

Kimberly Jean Fishbeck, 45, of Angleton passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her residence.

Kim was born December 23, 1964, in Houston. She had lived in Angleton since 2003, was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and worked as an administrative assistant for Brazosport College. Kim, a devoted wife, daughter and loving mother. Caring, sweet and humble. We all love you and you will be missed.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Fishbeck; children Marcus, Matthew and Kayla Fishbeck, all of Angleton; parents J.E. and Nina Hight Gooch of Hemphill; sister Cindy Nicklas and niece Nicole Wade of Shepherd, TX.

Funeral Mass is set for 11 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday August 29, 2010 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with a vigil for the deceased at 6 p.m. followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Brian Fishbeck, Russell Fishbeck, Dennis Fishbeck, Jr., Aaron Gaertner, Dean McGee, Bob Neal, Bobby Neal, Jr. and J.E. Gooch.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kim Fishbeck Memorial Fund at TDECU or Caring Bridge at www.caringbridge.org. Online condolences may be sent @ www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Leonard Brown

Leonard Brown, 83, of Angleton, was born September 19, 1926. He went to be with God on August 26, 2010.

He was preceded in death in 2008 by his wife Elnora Brown after 61 years of marriage. He is survived by his only child, his son Dale Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Leonard loved his wife Elnora, his son Dale and all of his family. He moved to Las Vegas in 2008 to live with his son.

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010 in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday August 28, 2010 from 5-7 at Palms Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be sent to www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth L. Shockley

Kenneth L. Shockley, 59, of Angleton, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

Kenneth was born January 15, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ramer Kenneth and Hazel Rice Shockley, who preceded him in death. He was a US Air Force Veteran and worked for Freeport Welding. He loved riding his Harley and being “Zorro” to granddaughter Addyson. He was looking forward to a new grandson who is due on his birthday.

He is survived by his soul mate and wife of 40 years, Linda Shockley; daughters Joyce Lynn Friesen and husband Shawn and Kelly Gonzales and husband Scott; brothers Jim Shockley and wife Betty and David Shockley and wife Gaye.

A celebration of his life is scheduled for Saturday August 28, 2010 at his parents’ home in Stockdale.

The family request that donations be made in his honor to The Liver Foundation through the American Cancer Society.Online condolences may be sent @ www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Bessie Lewis

Bessie Lewis, 86, of Angleton, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 in Tomball.

Bessie was a Charter Member of Second Baptist Church of Angleton, where she served as Sunday School Teacher and Director and Church Treasurer. She had been a 4-H Leader for many years and was an avid follower of her childrens' activities, and worked for the light company for many years. Most of all, she was a servant of people and her God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Lewis, her parents and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons Harvey Lewis and Larry Lewis and wife Maryann; grandchildren Christopher Lewis, Gabriel Lewis, Makenzie Lewis, Cassidy Lewis and Katie Lewis; great-grandchildren Isabella Lewis and Brody Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Second Baptist Church of Angleton. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Palms. Online condolences may be sent @ www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Maurine Tedd Journeay

Maurine Tedd Journeay, 89, of Angleton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 16, 2010.

She was born August 20, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas to William and Elsie Albrecht Tedd. She moved to Angleton in 1935, graduated from Angleton High School in 1937 and was married on August 30, 1940 to her high school sweetheart, Fred “Spike” Journeay, Jr. Maurine was a faithful member at the First Baptist Church of Angleton since April 25, 1937 and was a servant to her Lord by teaching the four year old Sunday school class for 60 years. She was an avid Astros fan, never missing a game on TV.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Fred “Spike” Journeay, Jr.; her father, William Tedd, mother and step-father, Elsie and Doc Reed; and brother, Bill Tedd. Maurine leaves behind many loved ones including her son, Chris Journeay; daughter Diane Journeay-Campbell; grandson, Ryan Journeay; great grandchildren, Cason Journeay and Layla Journeay and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 19 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Angleton on Friday, August 20 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rodney Bowman to officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Angleton Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alec Journeay, Tommy Journeay, James Schneider, Ralph Shuman, Wayne Brown and Ramiro Ozuna. Honorary pallbearers will be the Friendship Class at First Baptist Church.

In lieu of normal remembrances, please make donations to the First Baptist Church TV Ministry.

Online condolences may be sent @ www.palmsfuneralhome.com

Shawn Michael Wiley

Shawn Michael Wiley, 29, of Angleton, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010.

Shawn was born September 25, 1980 in Olympia Fields, Illinois to Gregory and Judy Kunz Wiley, and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

He is survived by his parents, Gregory and Judy Wiley of Angleton; brother Raymond Wiley of Hickory Creek, Texas; sisters Tammara Wickson and husband Rick of
Spencerport, New York, Tabitha Wiley and Rebekah Wiley, both of Angleton; paternal grandmother Dorothy Wiley of Hazelcrest, Illinois; aunts and uncles Terry and Rose Wiley of Homewood, Illinois, and Charles and Susan Wiley of Hillsboro, Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. with a Christian Wake at 7 at Palms. Pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus # 5155.

In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Building Fund.

Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Novella Creel

Novella Creel, 102, longtime former Angleton resident, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010, in Brenham, Texas. Mrs. Creel was born April 12, 1908 in Hornback, Louisiana to George and Marietta Starks.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie J. Creel, son Vernon Jack Creel, brothers James Walter Starks and George Melton Starks, and sisters Carrie Bell Crosson and Frances Lilly Burt. Survivors include her granddaughters, Jackie Peters and Teagan Hand; grandson, Kenneth Creel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Palms. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery.

Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Garet Gregory Gatzka

Garet Gatzka, 24, of Clute, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. He was born December 29, 1985 in Lake Jackson, TX to Ronald Gatzka and Jeanne Houston. Garet enjoyed tattoos, drawing, going to the movies and going out to eat, and was an avid shoe collector.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Yolanda Gatzka. Garet leaves behind many loved ones including his mother, Jeanne Garcia and husband Eddie; father, Ronald Gatzka; daughter, Audrey Diane; mother of his child, Margi Cardona; brother, Michael Fernandez and wife, Mandy and their children, Emanuel and Liliana; sister, Amanda Simon and husband Tommy Park and their son, Devin; step-brother, Jiame Garcia and wife Rebekkah and their daughter, Isabella; grandparents, Gene Houston and Ruth and Robert Estes; and numerous other family members.

The family will welcome visitors to Palms Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Palms Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Jones Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Fernandez, Jiame Garcia, Joey Cardona, Gary Pearson, Derek Houston and Brandon Booth. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy Park, Bruce Houston and Robi Booth.

Online condolences may be sent @ www.palmsfuneralhome.com.