Recent Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Stanley Dean Praesel, 67, of Santa Fe, left our world too soon and entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 17, 2022 after an asthma attack.  He was preceded in death parents, Larry and Bobbie Praesel.  Stan is survived by his sister, Carol Mayne, brother-in-law James Mayne; niece, Melissa Mayne McDonald and husband Kevin; his...

Jan 14, 2022

James Wade Doraty, 81, of Galveston, Texas passed away late Friday night January 14, 2022, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas.

James W. Doraty was born April 20, 1940, in Bagwell, Texas to Gladys and Jack Doraty. Shortly after James was born, his family moved to Galveston, Texas where James lived much of his life....

Jan 14, 2022

Eric Alan Reynolds, age 60, of Texas City, Texas passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Eric was born on June 1, 1961 in Galveston, Texas to James (Jim) Aubrey Reynolds and Donna Louise (Hutchison) Reynolds.

Eric was preceded in death by his father, Jim Reynolds and brother, Kevin Reynolds.  He is survived by his mother, Donna Reynolds; ...

Jan 12, 2022

Antonio "Tony" James Quevedo, 84, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday January 12, 2022, at Friendship Haven nursing home in Friendswood Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022,...

Jan 10, 2022

Bobby Martinez, sixty-seven years old, of Texas City, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence in League City surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby, affectionately known as “Papa”, loved God, his country, and spending time with his family.  He was involved in his church community, having served as a Sunday School teacher...

Jan 4, 2022

Montez Polson Hood, 99, of League City, TX, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at home. Graveside service will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 at Leesburg Cemetery in Leesburg, TX. Montez was born June 14, 1922 in Blodgett, TX as the youngest of 11 children. She was a homemaker, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Charter...

Jan 1, 2022

Norma Nick of Katy, Texas passed away on Feb 2, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 1, 2022

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully in his long time residence in Texas City on January 1, 2022. He is proceded in death by his parents, Miguel A. Pompa Lopez and Maria Arriaga Pompa: his brothers, Benjamin Pompa, Jesus Pompa and his sisters, Angelita Pompa Aguirre, Graciela Pompa Cadena and his...

Jan 1, 2022

Charles E. Bowman, Jr., age 92, passed away January 14, 2022 in Mesa Arizona.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at First Christian Church of Texas City. Visitation will be at First Christian beginning at 1:00 p.m., and burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery East.

Charlie was born in...

Jan 1, 2022

Robin Hecht Deutsch passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Houston, Texas at age 56.  Robin was almost unselfish to a fault.  She cared more about other people than herself.  If she committed to something, she gave her all whether it was fundraising, building a business, or listening and advising her kids.

Robin was most proud...

Jan 1, 2022

Louis Reinhardt Sanders was born on January 8, 1986, the first child to Carol and Scott Sanders. He was named in honor of their fathers-Carol's father Louis and Scott's father RH. Louis grew up in League City, Texas, and his childhood was full of memories of little league baseball, hot kolaches, and summer trips floating down the Comal. Louis...

Dec 28, 2021

Rick Garza, 39, of Texas City, born on November 6,1982, passed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Rick was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved spending time with his family, especially his niece who was the light of his life. He was the kind of person that would give his all to you. Rick never met a stranger....

Dec 27, 2021

Ralph L. Garrett, 84, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Silver Pines Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 with a visitation from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park. Ralph L. Garrett was...

Dec 23, 2021

Pete Mata Martinez Jr., 52, of Dickinson, was born on June 11, 1969, endured a week and a half long battle in intensive care, finally succumbing to a severe illness. He passed on Thursday, December 23, 2021, and went to be with his favorite, who he called "God, my Father in heaven." Pete was surrounded by his children throughout...

Dec 15, 2021

On the morning of December 15, 2021 at 5:57 a.m., Jerry passed away peacefully after a 9 month battle with cancer. Jerry was being comforted by family members at his home in Elm Mott, TX. Jerry was 88 years old. Jerry was born in Gary, Indiana on March 7, 1933. He was the 3rd born of Verus C. Gerhardt...

Dec 14, 2021

Kenneth Miles “Ken” Payne, 74, of Texas City, passed away December 14, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be an hour prior, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home...

Dec 14, 2021

Raymond Warren Roberts was born July 19, 1962 in Texas City, Texas. He departed from this life unexpectedly Tuesday December 14, 2021, in Texas City at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Royce and Barbara Roberts. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Melissa Roberts; son, Raymond Paul Roberts of Dickinson; grandson,...

Dec 14, 2021

Bruce Wilson, 86, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021 with a visitation from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park.

Bruce Wilson was born May 3, 1935...

Dec 9, 2021

Bill Stephen "Bubba" McMichael, age 64, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 9, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in Texas City, TX on November 29, 1957 to Bill and Margaret Ploss McMichael. He was a 1976 graduate of La Marque High School. After graduating High School Bill attended Welding school...

Dec 5, 2021

Samuel L. Millsaps, Sr., 69, of Santa Fe, TX, passed away December 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 9, 2021, with a visitation from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, TX. Samuel L. Millsaps, Sr. was born September 12, 1952 in...