Recent Obituaries

Jul 9, 2020

Marjorie Carole Stapp, 67, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Tomball, Texas. Better known as Margie, she was born September 25, 1953 in Texas City. Margie graduated from Texas City High School in 1972.  She continued her education and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in May, 1976. While an...

Jul 7, 2020

Kendall Paige Sumners was born June 12, 2001 in Decatur, Texas to Ivan Casey Sumners and Kelli Denise Sumners.  Kendall Paige walked into the loving arms of her Lord July 7, 2020 at the age of 19.  Kendall was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Morris Knight Sumners and Vera Jewel Stover and maternal grandmother Linda Kay Crawford. ...

Jul 7, 2020

Patsy Bradford, 67, of Texas City, passed away July 7, 2020 at Kindred Hospital Clear Lake, Texas

Patsy was born on October 21, 1952 in Texas City, Texas. She was retired from work and enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, David...

Jul 6, 2020

Stephen "Vic" Vickery, 48, was called to his eternal resting place on July 6, 2020. He entered this world on February 2, 1972, in San Antonio, TX, born to James and Wanda Vickery. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Vickery; sister, Beverly Hansen; brother-in-law, Steven Hansen; son, Lane Vickery; daughter, Laura Vickery; step-sons, Brandon Walsh, Chance Walsh and...

Jul 5, 2020

Nancy E. Moreau, 86, of La Marque passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at home. Nancy was born on March 12, 1934, in Big Spring, Texas.

She is survived by her children, Litten Moreau, Jr., and spouse Carol, Stephen Moreau, Robert Moreau and spouse Brenda, Russell Moreau, Vicki Kline and spouse Kreig, Debra Cleveland, James Moreau and...

Jun 30, 2020

Norma Jean LaPorte, 83, of Texas City passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, TX. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Norma...

Jun 30, 2020

Clint Waddell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  He was born on August 31, 1951 and died at the age of 68.  He was a builder for American Oil, as well as a loving brother, son, father, cousin, uncle, and friend.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, tending to and admiring his...

Jun 28, 2020

Matthew Russel Gorom, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,  June 28, 2020 in Deer Park, Texas.

Matt’s wife Rebecca will be hosting services for Matt 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. All are welcome.

Matt’s family, along with his parents Mike and Luanne Gorom, will celebrate his life 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July...

Jun 27, 2020

Deborah Denise Arredondo-Solis, of Texas City, was born on November 12, 1969 and sadly passed away on June 27, 2020 peacefully at her home at the age of 50 surrounded by her friends and family. Funeral services, officiated by Jason Freed, will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City....

Jun 16, 2020

Evelyn Jean Jolly of Texas City, TX died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Conroe, TX. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Visitation will be from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m., prior to the service being officiated by Pastor Wayne Clement. Burial will...

Jun 14, 2020

Phyllis Elenora Morales met Jesus on June 14, 2020, after contracting COVID-19. She was born August 22, 1933 in Knight, Louisiana to Lonnie Burrell Blackmon and Vina McCurley Blackmon. She was the oldest child with two younger sisters and three younger brothers. Both parents and sisters Chris Cabra and Evelyn Hinson preceded Phyllis in death. Phyllis was later lovingly known...

Jun 11, 2020

Roxie Elizabeth Gilliam, 79, passed away on June 11, 2020 at her home in Greeley, Colorado.

Roxie Gilliam was born January 14, 1941 in Galveston, Texas, daughter of late Ralph and Juanita Davis. Roxie worked for Ideal Lumber in Galveston for 41 years, which she took great pride in.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 8, 2020

Michael Dion Kirschman, 37, of Pearland, Texas, passed away June 8, 2020, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 20, 2020, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be an hour prior from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dion was born in Houston, Texas on September 30, 1982.

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Jun 3, 2020

Dr. William A. Reese II (“Professor Bill”), born on January 3, 1947 in Texas City, Texas, died at 73 years on June 3, 2020, in Augusta, Georgia. Bill died of complications from a double whammy—lung cancer and COPD. Bill, who loved baseball, would appreciate the analogy between fighting each disease and using up the entire game (consisting of 27...

May 24, 2020

Farris Wayne Doss, 86, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church 9111 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, Texas 77591. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Wayne was born January 13, 1934...

May 23, 2020

Ernestine Moreno, 90, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Galveston Memorial Park. Ernestine Moreno was born June 19, 1929 in Texas City, Texas. She was a graduate, and a retiree from the College of the Mainland and was a member of Grace Methodist...

May 22, 2020

Robert Louis Lange, Jr. (Bob), 58, of Houston, TX passed away at home of Natural causes on May 22, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Louis Lange, Sr. and Dorothy Donovan Lange, and one sister, Leonor Lange Morton.

Survivors include one uncle, John Henry Lange, Jr. (the last Lange relative), known...

May 17, 2020

Tony Rabago, 86, of Santa Fe, Texas, departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Tony was born on March 11, 1934 in Galveston, Texas. He was a merchant marine seaman and was given the opportunity of seeing the world as he traveled abroad to many different foreign ports. He loved to garden and more specifically...

May 12, 2020

Gerard Kendric Nichols “Gerry” was called to the Lord on May 12, 2020.  Gerry was born July 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Virginia and Kendric Nichols.  After graduating as Valedictorian at age 16 from Saint Francis Prep High School in Brooklyn, New York, Gerry went on to college to pursue his passion to become an...

May 4, 2020

Lorraine Berg Bertolino, 86, of La Marque, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. A private funeral service was held, Friday, May 8, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Lorraine was born August 20, 1933 in Galveston. She was loved by all and was a true sports fan. She loved her Astros and her...