Recent Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Arthur Judson McCann IV passed away on January 26 after a two-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He lived his life to the fullest and was much loved by friends and family. Born in Texas City, Texas, to Arthur "Jud" McCann and Dianna Howell McCann, Judson graduated from Texas City High School in 1985. He married Lisa Kemp McCann...

Jan 26, 2023

Glenn Eldredge Scoggins, of Texas City, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in League City at the home of his daughter where he resided at the age of 90. He was born on September 14, 1932 in Jacksonville, Texas to Howard and Ethel Blake Scoggins. While attending Texas City High School Glenn met his sweetheart, Martha Sue Hunter....

Jan 24, 2023

Acele Lee Earls Garner, 90, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East in Webster. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the funeral home.

Jan 23, 2023

On Monday, January 23, 2023 Joseph Friedrich Schoppe passed into the Kingdom of Heaven, greeted lovingly by his mother and father, and his Savior.

Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, with Funeral Services to follow at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Joe Fred,...

Jan 22, 2023

Janice Dover 58, of Texas City passed from this life Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. She was born August 3, 1964 and was a lifelong resident of Texas City.

Janice proudly supported NASA/Johnson Space Center as an Office Design Specialist. Janice loved working at NASA and especially loved working with her friend Jessie...

Jan 18, 2023

Jerry M. Hobbs of Friendswood, Texas passed away on January 18, 2023 after a long fought battle of illnesses following a stroke, he was 84.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.,...

Jan 14, 2023

Marinel Parks drew her last breath at 1:14 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Texas City. “Marinel” was born Marian Dwynell McBurnett on October 27, 1927, in Robstown, Texas to Lee & Marian McBurnett of Petrolina, Texas, a farming community near Corpus Christi, Texas.

Marinel was in...

Jan 11, 2023

Lloyd Owen "Skip" Hibbitts, Jr., 69, of Texas City passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at UTMB Hospital Clear Lake after a short four month battle with Metastatic Cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday January 21, 2023 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home...

Jan 4, 2023

Irene A. Hart, 88, of La Marque, passed away Wednesday, January 04,2023.

Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 at , at First United Methodist of La Marque.

She is preceded in death by her parents Adolph and Hulda Andreas of Brenham TX, her four siblings Eleanor Bray of Arkansas,...

Jan 1, 2023

Clayton Ernest “Ernie” Willingham of Dickinson passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 71. He was one of 4 children born in Longview, Texas on April 9, 1951, to Clayton and Mary Willingham.

He is preceded in death by his parents Mary and Clayton Willingham, Brothers Robert and Randall Willingham, stepson Michael Dick, grandson...

Jan 1, 2023

Debra Ann Hutchinson Poling passed from this mortal world on January 1, 2023 and has risen to her everlasting life with her loving God and previously departed loved ones. Debbie is survived by her two adoring and loving children, LTJG Jared Poling USN and Andrea Poling RN. She is also survived by her dear mother Darlene Hutchinson and 5...

Jan 1, 2023

Lawrence Caldwell, 80 of Texas City, passed away January 1, 2023 in Texas City. Lawrence was born February 16, 1942 in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., January 10, 2023 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be 12:00 p.m, January 10, 2023 Emken-Linton...

Dec 27, 2022

Alfred “Al” William Baker, 85 of San Leon, Texas passed away on Dec.27, 2022. He was born on Oct.27, 1937 to Elburn and Jennie Baker. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Sue “Susie” Baker, their son and daughter, Brian William Baker and wife Debbie, Debra Feazell and husband William. He is also survived by his sisters; Frankie...

Dec 25, 2022

Alexander Thibodeaux, 70, of Jasper, Texas passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Pearland, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City....

Dec 25, 2022

Jessie Louise Walker of Texas City passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 86. Jessie was a housewife and is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Lucien Walker, Jr.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. on January 3, 2023 at Emken-Linton...

Dec 18, 2022

Nick Medina, Jr. went to be with the Lord on December 18th after spending a peaceful afternoon with his family.

Viewing and visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., with a rosary to begin at 7:00 pm., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Funeral services will be held 11:00...

Dec 16, 2022

God came for Betty on December 16, 2022, just two days shy of her 83rd birthday, after a gradual decline in her health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family, friends and caregivers during her last days of life.

Betty was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 18, 1939. She graduated from Texas City...

Dec 15, 2022

Jason Lee Garcia, 48, of Bacliff, passed away December 15, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home....

Dec 13, 2022

John Thomas Patlan, Sr. of Houston, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Galveston, Texas in 1936 to Gabriel Patlan and Maria Vasquez Patlan.

John was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a devoted and faithful Christian man.  His family and his church meant everything to John....

Dec 11, 2022

Olivia Rizo Vasquez, 92, of Texas City, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2022.

Born in Galveston, Texas on December 20, 1929, to Frank and Simona G. Rizo.  Olivia married the love of her life, Jesse G. Vasquez, in 1948. They were happily married for 35 years until his passing. As...