Recent Obituaries
Jerry Wayne Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Jerry Wayne Smith, 84, of Galveston and Hitchcock, Texas, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Texas City on July 26, 2025.
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on June 2, 1941, Jerry lived a life marked by service, laughter, and love. At just 17, Jerry joined the Army and proudly served as a medic in Germany for two years. After his service,...
William Manchester Keyworth
Jul 25, 2025
William Manchester Keyworth was born March 26, 1931. He left this Earthly life to join his loving wife Ruby and his family in GOD’S kingdom on July 25, 2025.
He is survived by his 4 loving children: William Hayden Keyworth ( Noime), Thomas Ross Keyworth (Linda), Rhonda Keyworth Brown (Albert), Lisa Keyworth Love (David).
He leaves behind 7 grandchildren-William, Tracy, Tobi, Tom,...
Lloyd Thomas Sparks
Jul 10, 2025
Lloyd Thomas Sparks, born on August 21, 1944, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Lloyd was born in Timpson, Texas, to Lloyd E. "Pete" Sparks and Onie Mae Dillon. Though born in Timpson, Lloyd grew up in Texas City, where he proudly followed in his father's footsteps by building a successful career at...
Jerry Lee Doraty
Jul 6, 2025
Jerry Lee Doraty, 79, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, followed by a burial at Hayes Grace Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday,...
Nicolas Juarez Aguilar
Jun 25, 2025
Nicolas Juarez Aguilar, 78, of Texas City, passed away, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025 with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home at 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expwy. Texas City, Texas 77591. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Nicolas Aguilar was...
Timothy Harrison
Jun 25, 2025
Timothy Harrison, 66 of Texas City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tim was born in Baytown, TX on December 24, 1958, to J.C. and Marlene Harrison, Jr. He was raised in Texas City and graduated from Texas City High School. He then attended Stephen F. Austin and the Fine Arts Institute of Dallas. After college he lived...
Lillian Serena Braddy Fontenot
Jun 21, 2025
Lillian Serena Braddy Fontenot passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet grace. Born on May 4, 1938, she was the cherished daughter of William Leslie Braddy and Elizabeth Braddy.
Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emery Fontenot, with whom she shared a life full of partnership and devotion. She...
Rosalie Cecile McAdams
Jun 21, 2025
Rosalie Cecile McAdams passed away at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday August 2, 2025 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.
Rosalie was born on December 3, 1942 in Galveston TX to Frank and Barbara Froeschl. She was the youngest of 8 children and a first generation...
Donald P. Tarpey
Jun 15, 2025
Donald P. Tarpey, 92, of Texas City, TX, passed away Sunday, June 15, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral...
Billy (BJ) Honeycutt
Jun 14, 2025
Billy Jack (BJ) Honeycutt passed away on June 14, 2025 at his residence at Brookdale First Colony, Sugar Land, Texas.
Billy was born on May 15, 1933 in New London, Texas. He attended the New London public schools, graduating in 1952. After graduation Billy was drafted by the US Army and proudly served with the Artillery in Germany, rising to the...
Leonard Curtis Collins
Jun 13, 2025
Leonard “Curtis” Collins, 91, of Texas City, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UTMB Victory Lakes.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Curtis was born on March 14, 1934, in Refugio,...
Violet Elizabeth Martinez
Jun 4, 2025
Violet Elizabeth Martinez, age 4, of Houston, Texas passed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Violet was born April 6, 2021, in Webster, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her great grandparents Samuel and Rose Martinez and great grandmother Olga Vargas.
She is survived by her mother Melanie Elizabeth Durant; father Silverio Martinez; big brother Maddox Elias Martinez; grandmothers...
Milton David Hilton, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Milton David Hilton, Jr., lovingly known as David Hilton to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Livingston, Texas, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on January 30, 1941, in Brushy Creek, Texas, David lived a life devoted to service, faith, and family. He spent the majority of his professional life as...
Herbert George Frankovich, Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
Herbert George Frankovich Jr., known to many as "Sonny" and affectionately called "Herbie Honey" by his late wife, Evelyn Francis Pehnke, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Texas City from pulmonary fibrosis, with his children by his side. He was 80 years old.
A lifelong Texan, Herb was born in Galveston on July 29, 1944. He graduated from Ball...
Robert Tamayo Maldonado
May 29, 2025
Robert Tamayo Maldonado beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away in the early hour of May 29 2025. His devoted loving wife and dedicated son were by his side.
Robert was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 10, 1936. The Maldonados were seven generation Texans. His father was Porfidio Maldonado and his mother was Librada Tamayo.
He is survived by...
John and Alice Falk
May 26, 2025
John Falk, Jr. passed away November 6, 2020, in Texas City, his loving wife, Alice Elizabeth Falk passed away May 26, 2025 also in Texas City.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life honoring both John and Alice on June 6, 2025 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., with a service...
Marguerite Joyce Vasek Vanderford
May 23, 2025
With a heart both heavy and grateful, we remember the life of Marguerite Joyce Vasek Vanderford—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend—who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on October 26, 1934, in the small Texas community of Zabcikville, Marguerite was the daughter of Joe Vasek and Albina Krahulik, who...
Carl Dwayne Homan
May 22, 2025
Carl Dwayne Homan, 55, of Houston, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence. In his 55 years with us, he lived with not only a full heart, but an unshakable faith in God.
He was the proud father of Cassidy, Shannon, Rae’-Ann and Cody, and a loving “Pawpaw” to Ayden, Adam, Braiden, Corbin and Destiny.
Dwayne had a passion...
Frank Dillman
May 21, 2025
Frank Dillman, 100, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at his place of residence. Frank was born on July 19, 1924, in Elk City, Kansas to parents, Richard and Hilda Dillman.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Funeral Services...
James Richard Claywell, CPA, CVA
May 18, 2025
James Richard Claywell, CPA, CVA passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Richard was born June 30, 1949 in Moberly Missouri to parents James Edward Claywell and Dorothy Agnus (Curry) Claywell. He is preceded in death by his son Ritchie Claywell, his parents, and his brother, Randy Claywell, Survivors include his wife Ethel Anna Claywell, his beloved dog Cody, his...
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