Recent Obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

George H. Darras IV, 47, of Texas City, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 with a visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Quayle; son, Sean Steves; step-children, Kelly Frame and David Donato;...

Oct 23, 2019

Julia “Judy” Halliday Staggs, 92, of Texas City went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2019.

Judy was born in Cerrogordo, Arkansas on March 26, 1927 to Sidney Nathan Halliday and Vera Byrl Halliday.  Her early years were spent in Horatio, Arkansas.  A few of her favorite activities included barrel racing, golf, playing...

Oct 21, 2019

David Miranda Sr, 58, of Texas City passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1961 in Galveston, Texas to Vincent and Guadalupe Miranda. David was a man who always had a joke to tell. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. David was a painter...

Oct 19, 2019

Joy Ann Hampton Brannon passed away on October 19, 2019, at the age of 88.  She was born on November 1, 1930, in Leesburg, Texas, to Jim Davis Hampton and Ocie Polson Hampton.  Joy loved spending time with and bragging on her two beautiful granddaughters and one handsome grandson. She enjoyed reading book after book and sewed beautifully for...

Oct 9, 2019

Alicia Faye Dunn of Dickinson Texas passed away October 10, 2019 at UTMB in Clear Lake at the age of 82. Alicia Faye Dunn was born to GB and Virginia Greiner in Ft. Worth Texas October 31, 1936. She was the oldest of four siblings and grew up in Breckenridge Texas. Alicia was a graduate from the University of...

Oct 9, 2019

Harriet “Jean” (Rigby) McKnight, 95, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Mainland Center Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Texas City, Texas.  Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.

Jean was born on January...

Oct 4, 2019

Jennifer Lynn Caso, 76, of Texas City, left for Heaven on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was a loving wife and homemaker.

Jennifer was born November 12, 1942 in Negley, Red River County, Texas to Jack Doraty and Galdys Allen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony (Tony) Caso; her parents; brother, Jack...

Oct 4, 2019

Joseph Anthony Cinanni, 65, of Texas City, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 and Mainland Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1954 In New York, New York to parents, Joseph A Cinanni, Sr. and Jean Andrews. Joseph was a Chef who started out in New York and worked his way to Houston and opened his own restaurant, Joseph's Gulf...

Oct 3, 2019

On April 25, 1939 a formidable force began her journey, Billie Jean Hooter Moore was born this day on the Ouachita River in Bosco, Louisiana and remained close to the water for the next 80 years. Her early years were filled with both joy and grief, but she always found strength in the arms of her family. Billie Jean...

Sep 28, 2019

Lloyd O. Hibbitts, Sr., 99, of Texas City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 while in his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., prior to the...

Sep 17, 2019

Jimmy got his angel wings Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and was received by his Father in heaven and daughter, Angie with open arms after a lengthy illness. He lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed all his days spending time with his family and numerous friends. He was quite a character, full of laughter and jokes, a trait...

Sep 14, 2019

Former AFD Fire Chief, Gerald Grimm answered his last call on September 14, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was 75 years old and surrounded by family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Clara Grimm; and his brother, Larry Grimm.  Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte. His children are Lori, Jason and...

Sep 13, 2019

Michael Calvin Belluomini, 80, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed from this life on Friday, September 13, 2019 while in his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Emken – Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 with a...

Sep 9, 2019

Guadalupe Jecker, 71, of Texas City, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Mary Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019 with...

Sep 6, 2019

Daryl Max Wilson, a wonderful husband, loving father, special grandpa, and loyal friend, passed away, September 6, 2019 after a five-year struggle with Multiple Myeloma.

He was born in rural Ringgold County, Iowa March 23, 1934, and graduated from high school in Mt. Ayr, IA.  After serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict,...

Sep 5, 2019

Isla Jean Darwin, 88, of Texas City, Texas passed away, Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with a visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East.

Isla Darwin was born November 7, 1930 in...

Sep 4, 2019

Glenn Clenton Gay Mullens of La Marque, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.  Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Melder, LA.

Glenn was born January 13, 1936...

Sep 3, 2019

Javier Riano, 90, of Texas City, passed away on September 3, 2019, at Oceanview Nursing Home in Texas City, Texas.

Visitation will be 5:00 -7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2019 with a rosary to follow at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. Mary...

Sep 2, 2019

Florencio F. Vasquez, Sr., 94, of Texas City, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a rosary...

Aug 31, 2019

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 Audelia Longoria De Leon passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Loving wife and mother of four children she was born on August 5, 1953 in Raymondville, Texas. It is here where she graduated and met and married her husband of 38 years, Frank G. De Leon. After leaving Raymondville and starting a...