Recent Obituaries
George Ballis
Dec 25, 2013
GEORGE FRANCIS BALLIS On Christmas Day, 2013, George F. Ballis passed on, leaving behind a legacy of love for his family and fellow man. Georges father, Bill Ballis, a Greek immigrant, came to America around 1900 and became a successful entrepreneur. He married Mary Foltin, an Austrian immigrant in 1919 in Galveston, Texas. Together they owned and operated the...
James Burkhalter
Dec 25, 2013
JAMES W. BURKHALTER James Weldon Burkhalter was born and raised in Garrison, Texas, to Gifford and Lula Burkhalter on February 24, 1924. He went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2013. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. After his military time, he attended...
Nancy Murphy
Dec 20, 2013
NANCY MURPHY Nancy Weber Murphy, 65, died peacefully on December 20, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital in Clear Lake, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Nancy was born September 4, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late George H. Weber and Ann Ashcraft Weber. Nancy was an avid bowler and participated in league play for more than 30 years. During...
Josephine Garza
Nov 22, 2013
JOSEPHINE LARA GARZA Josephine Lara Garza, 80, of Texas City passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, November 26, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 57 PM Monday at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City...
Sandra Simmons
Nov 13, 2013
SANDRA JOY SIMMONS Sandra Joy Simmons, 75, of Texas City passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Sandra was born July 17, 1938 in Texas City, Texas. She was retired from...
Larry Casteel
Nov 11, 2013
LARRY EUGENE CASTEEL Larry Eugene Casteel, 68, of Texas City, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Mainland Center Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be from 5:007:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will...
Vera Farmer
Nov 7, 2013
VERA JEAN WELCH FARMER Vera Jean Welch Farmer, 72, of San Leon, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Houston surrounded by her loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2013, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Vera was born September 8, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas to L. B....
Garvis Haseltine
Nov 5, 2013
Garvis Smithhart Haseltine Garvis Smithhart Haseltine, of Texas City, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East cemetery in Webster, Texas. Visitation will be from...
Patricia Watson
Nov 3, 2013
PATRICIA M. WATSON Patricia Vey Mullins Watson, aged 82, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2013, following a long illness. Pat was born in Daisetta, Texas on February 6, 1931, the youngest of three children of Thomas Watson Mullins and Hallie Mae Andrews Mullins. Following her attendance at The Hockaday School and graduation from Southern...
Frank Singletary
Oct 26, 2013
FRANK L. SINGLETARY Frank Lloyd Singletary, passed away at home early morning October 26th, 2013 at 94 years of age. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of EmkenLinton Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Mae son,...
Richard Eckhart
Oct 25, 2013
RICHARD A. ECKHART Richard Alan Eckhart, 58, of San Leon passed away Friday, October 25, 2013, in Houston. A Celebration of Richards life will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Palisade Palms on the beach in Galveston. Richard was born August 28, 1955 in Ohio. He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State...
Marvin Beanland
Oct 21, 2013
MARVIN DALE BEANLAND Marvin Dale Beanland of Santa Fe went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Dale was born...
Arvie Baker
Oct 21, 2013
ARVIE D. BAKER Arvie Durwood Baker, 64, of Kemah passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence. At Arvies request, no services will be held. Please remember him in your own way. Arvie was born November 9, 1948 in Texas City, Texas. He was a retired pipefitter from Local 211 and a woodworker he enjoyed rebuilding vintage cars...
Mary Mcduffie
Oct 20, 2013
MARY ETHEL ORR McDUFFIE Mary Ethel Orr McDuffie, 88, of Clear Lake City, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013, in League City, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Texas City. Visitation will be from 5:007:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in...
James Gatewood
Oct 20, 2013
JAMES JIM GATEWOOD James Jim Gatewood, 74, of Texas City, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2013, surrounded by his family and loved ones in Houston, Texas Funeral services will be held at EmkenLinton Funeral Home, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation...
Aleta Benson
Oct 17, 2013
ALETA BENSON Aleta Wooten Benson, 88, of Houston, Texas, a former longtime resident of Galveston County passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the...
Kenneth Webb
Oct 13, 2013
KENNETH D. WEBB Kenneth D. Webb, 71, of Texas City passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Grace Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. A retired cook in the Navy, a car salesman in the local community for many years, and a member...
Julia Ferguson
Oct 12, 2013
JULIA FERGUSON Julia Ferguson, 89, of Texas City passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Mrs. Ferguson was born...
James Jenkins
Oct 12, 2013
JAMES JIM JENKINS James Jim Jenkins, 50, of Houston, passed away October 12, 2013 in Webster, Texas. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Mr. Jenkins was born October 23, 1962 in St....
Albert Ozon
Oct 9, 2013
ALBERT OZON Albert Ozon was born in Galveston, Texas on February 27, 1919 and passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2013. He was the first born child of Isaac and Fannie Haus Ozon. Albert graduated from Ball High School and was a proud Tor. He also was a proud member of the Rattlesnakes, a gang of boys...
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