Recent Obituaries

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...

Apr 30, 2020

Heather Mary Matthews, 56, of Texas City passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Mainland Hospital in Texas City

Due to the pandemic, a Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Heather was born October 11, 1963 in East Chicago, Indiana. She was a cashier at Kroger in Texas...

Apr 23, 2020

Helen Beltran Edrozo passed away April 23, 2020 at Mainland Center Hospital. She was 87 years old.

Helen was born on October 29, 1932 in Texas City to Cleto and Lupe Canales Beltran. She was the 4th of 8 children and enjoyed large family gatherings. She was a TCHS graduate and received her nursing degree...

Apr 22, 2020

Jeff Burkett passed away April 22, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia on July 31, 1935 to Wendell J. Burkett, M.D. and Anita Sprigman Burkett. Jeff attended the University of Maryland. He spent 20 plus years with Becton-Dickinson, a medical technology company. He left to become a manufacturer's rep. in the healthcare field, then became a Vice President of...

Apr 10, 2020

Tina Lacy was born August 8, 1937 to Oscar Clayton Lacy and Mildred Florene Lacy in Goose Creek, Texas. She was raised in Kilgore, Texas until her junior year of high school when her family moved to Texas City, Texas for her father’s employment. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1955. After graduating she went to work...

Apr 9, 2020

It is with tremendous sadness our family announces the passing of Joyce Beard, 80, of League City, Texas. A beloved mother, adored grandmother, cherished family member, and much-loved friend, Joyce passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. A private, graveside service for family will be held at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery, in...

Apr 6, 2020

Rudolph Gerald “Buzzy” Zetka, 81, of Texas City, passed away 6th of April 2020 at Mainland Hospital due to COVID-19 infection.

A private memorial will be held at a later time.

Rudolph was born in Galveston, TX. He was a veteran of the Air Force, and was a seaman, pipe fitter, and electrician. He enjoyed...

Apr 3, 2020

Dr. Charles Wayne Gillespie passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 3, 2020 at the age of 52 in Houston, Texas. To his family and friends, he was known as Wayne.

Wayne was born on November 28, 1967 in Texas City, Texas as the only child to Charles Reagan Gillespie and Rosalia Thersia Gillespie. Wayne is...

Apr 2, 2020

Ronald Lynn Rife, Sr., 66, of Texas City, passed away April 2, 2020 at his home in Texas City after an extended battle with Emphysema. Due to the Corona virus private services are being held and burial will take place at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Ronald Lynn Rife, Sr. was born September 5, 1953 in Harlingen, Texas. He was...

Mar 31, 2020

Nathan Trivitt, 35, beloved and wonderful Husband, Father, Son, and Brother, made his heavenly flight to sweet Beulah Land on March 31, 2020 due to a tragic accident. He entered this world on October 5, 1984 in Houston, Texas, born to Micheal Trivitt Sr and Lula Hopper.

Nathan's service will unfortunately be private for immediate family only....

Mar 31, 2020

Nancy Lee Walker, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2020. Her dearest friends will be holding private services. Miss Walker is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Harvey Walker and Ruby Ellen Moore Walker of Galveston. She is survived by her beloved cat Dixie and many, many friends. She was...

Mar 29, 2020

Henry Serrano, 93, of Texas City, passed away, Sunday, March 29, 2020. Private graveside services will be held. Henry Serrano was born June 6, 1926 in Texas City, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 28 years of service. He served during WWII, Korean war and Viet Nam where he received numerous ribbons and medals. He is preceded...

Mar 28, 2020

Elton Bernard Davis, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home. A private graveside service will be held. Elton Davis was born March 11, 1947 in Texas City, Texas. Survivors include wife, Martha Lynne Davis; stepchildren, Shanna Watts, Cade McCamey, Charles Whitaker and James Whitaker; other family, friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Mar 27, 2020

James “Jimmy” Zetka, 86, of Texas City, Texas, passed away March 27, 2020 at his home.

Private graveside services will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery.

James was born September 7, 1933 in Galveston, Texas. He was a veteran and served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1960...

Mar 17, 2020

Janie Reyes Martinez, 88, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.  Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral...

Mar 13, 2020

Robert Marshall Nelson, 79, of Katy TX, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at home.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, with a visitation from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas.  Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX.

Robert was...

Mar 12, 2020

Paul Samual Allison “Bud”, 30, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at HCA Healthcare Houston. A Celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Emken-Linton funeral home in Texas City. Paul was born August 10, 1989 in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is preceded in death by grandmother Suzanne Henry “Suzi Q”,...

Mar 10, 2020

Full obituary to follow

Mar 8, 2020

Teressa “Terry” Jane Lister, 76, of Texas City, passed away March 8, 2020, at her home.

The family is planning a celebration of her life in a couple of weeks at Emken-Linton Funeral home.  The exact date and time to be determined later.

Terry was born July 27, 1943 in Barboursville, West Virginia. She was...