Recent Obituaries
Else Jackson
Mar 8, 2018
On Thursday, March 8, 2018, Else Jackson, loving mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 91. She will be forever remembered by her children, John and wife Judy Jackson, daughter Jannette McGill, daughter in laws RoseAnn Jackson and JoAnn Jackson as well as her grandchildren, Shana Russell, Erick McGill, Mark Jackson, Frank...
Robert Bouvier
Mar 4, 2018
Robert F. Bouvier, 71, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts passed way Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home in Texas City. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018 with a visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City Robert was a long-time resident of Texas City for 50 years. Robert was...
Virginia Hilden
Feb 28, 2018
Virginia Lee Hilden, 89, of Texas City, went home to the Lord and her beloved husband, Buddy, on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, under the direction of Emken-Linton Funeral Home....
Leola Boone
Feb 23, 2018
Leola Morris Boone, 95, of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully on February 23, 2018 in Columbus, Texas. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2018 at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Leola Boone was born November 29, 1922 to Nathan C. Morris and Ida (Shaw) Morris in Columbia, Mississippi. On July 22, 1944...
Dr. Reeves
Feb 21, 2018
Dr. John Purcell Reeves left this earth Wednesday, February 21, 2018. John was born in Sugdan, Oklahoma on February 24, 1925, the middle child to his parents, Mamie Purcell Reeves and William Wyatt Reeves. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific theater during World War II. After the war Dr. Reeves attended the...
Carlos Contella
Feb 17, 2018
Carlos Contella, 77, of Galveston, entered the Gates of Heaven on February 17, 2018. Carlos was born February 20, 1940 in Dallas, Texas. He was a very generous and loving person. He enjoyed watching cooking shows and cooking for his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelle and Charles Contella; brother, Charles Ray Contella. Survivors include...
Rodney Hankamer
Feb 15, 2018
Rodney "Hank" Carnell Hankamer, 60, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away February 15, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born January 20, 1958 in Texas City, Texas and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1976. Rodney married his high school sweetheart Janet Armstrong. They were engaged their junior year and married September 25, 1976. They...
Emmitt Harrington
Feb 6, 2018
The Angels took Emmitt Wayne Harrington home Tuesday, February 6, 2018 he was a loving husband, brother, step father, uncle and friend. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Emmitt's wish was to be cremated. Please dress casual. He...
George Boyd, Jr.
Feb 4, 2018
George Robert Boyd, Jr. of Texas City, went peacefully to meet his Maker on Sunday, February 4, 2018, with his family at his side. He was born April 24, 1925 in Woodville, Texas (Tyler County), to George Robert Boyd and Ura Love Pope Boyd. After graduating from Kirby High School in 1942, he volunteered for service to his country...
Georgia Mcconnell
Feb 1, 2018
Georgia Erina McConnell, 90, of Texas City, TX, went to be with her Lord in celebration of her final birthday on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She passed peacefully with family leading her way in prayer at Autumn Leaves in San Antonio. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6th at Emken-Linton Funeral...
Caedon Carter
Jan 30, 2018
Caedon Mikal Carter, 15, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Caedon...
Ruby Smith
Jan 27, 2018
Our Loving Mom, Nannie, Sister and Aunt went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Wheelock Cemetery in Flo, Texas. Visitation will be...
Dwayne Herman
Jan 26, 2018
On Friday, January 26, 2018 beloved husband, father, "Pop Pop", son, brother, uncle and friend, Dwayne Allen Herman was called home by our Heavenly Father. Dwayne was born January 13, 1958 in Hallettsville, Texas and grew up in both Hallettsville and Houston. Dwayne graduated from Sam Houston High School which is also where he met the love of his...
Irene Durdin
Jan 25, 2018
Irene Marie Durdin 93, from Texas City went to her heavenly home on January 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Joe Giles officiating. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas...
Rachel Wyatt
Jan 22, 2018
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can"- These words from John Wesley best describe the life of Rachel Bergara Wyatt. Rachel celebrated her rebirth...
Christopher Harrison
Jan 21, 2018
Christopher L. Harrison of Texas City, Texas passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Mainland Memorial Hospital in Texas City.
Guadalupe Garcia
Jan 15, 2018
Guadalupe "Lupe" Garcia went to be with her Lord on January 15th, 2018. She leaves us with so many good memories that will forever and joyfully be treasured in our hearts and minds. Mom was a blessing to us all and she knew it! She guarded us, fought for us and protected us in our infancy until now with...
Eludina Herrera
Jan 12, 2018
Eludina Luna Herrera (Kikie), 89, of Texas City, Texas passed away January 12, 2018 with loving family at her bedside. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018 with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Emken-Linton...
Travis Moss
Jan 12, 2018
Travis A. Moss, age 88, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully into God's hands on January 12, 2018. Travis married Clara Frances Lawrence on August 11, 1951. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together until Clara's passing on June 26, 2016. They settled in Texas City, and began raising their family. Travis also began a 60 plus year career...
Weston Frank
Jan 10, 2018
Weston John Frank, Sr., 76, of San Leon, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2018 at San Leon Cemetery. A reception will follow at the beach Pub in San Leon, Texas. Wes was born September 23, 1941 in Rochester New York....
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