Recent Obituaries

Larry Harrison

Feb 23, 2025

Larry Harrison, 61, of Liverpool was called to his eternal resting place on February 23, 2025. He entered this world on May 19, 1963 in Odessa, TX, born to Pete and Patricia Harrison.

Memorial services will be held at Associated Family Funeral Home in Adamsville, TN. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved Mother in Piney Grove...

Lance J. Fox

Feb 23, 2025

Lance J. Fox was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at HCA Clearlake Regional Hospital. Lance J. Fox was born on December 2, 1979, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Paula Ann Fox.

He graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School. He worked at the Hilton Hotel and made...

Grace Wynell Sartor

Feb 23, 2025

Grace Wynell Sartor, 96 of Texas City, Texas was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and housewife who passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Baywind Nursing Facility. Grace was born on April 22,1929 in Jefferson, Texas to the late William Latham and Ida Belle (Cox) Latham.

At the family’s request, services will be private for Grace Wynell Sartor...

David Lee Anderson, Sr. “Captain Dave”

Feb 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Lee Anderson (Captain Dave), who left us peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 70. David Anderson was born on December 18, 1954, in Texas City, Texas.

David grew up in Texas City and graduated from Texas City High School in 1973, where he was a...

Patricia Diane Martin

Feb 14, 2025

Patricia Diane Martin, 70, of Friendswood, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 20, 1954, in Harris County, a daughter of the late Horace and Jean Martin. Diane was also preceded in her death by her still born sister, Denise Martin. 

Diane is survived by her younger sister, Linda Martin Jones and...

Tarrant Bee Boyd II

Feb 8, 2025

Tarrant Bee Boyd II (79) passed away last Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home.

Graveside service will be conducted at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery 73001 Memorial St. Hitchcock, TX. on Friday February 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City on Thursday February 20, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Tarrant Boyd was...

Darlene Nicholson

Feb 7, 2025

Darlene Olsen Nicholson, 82, of Dickinson, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at home with her family.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, in Texas City, TX. 

Darlene was born December 31, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Carter A. Olsen and Gladyce A. Tews...

M. Lynette Bilbrey Martin

Jan 31, 2025

M. Lynette Martin passed away peacefully at her home in Hudson, Ohio, on Friday, January 31, 2025. 

 A celebration of life will begin at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February...

John Henry Gibson

Jan 30, 2025

John Henry Gibson, a beloved member of his family and community, Columbus, Texas, passed away at the age of 78 on January 30, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on October 4, 1946 to Ernest Taylor Sr. and Bonnie (Birdwell) Gibson in Yoakum, Texas.

After graduating from Yoakum High School, John attended Del Mar Technical Diesel College in...

Gary K. Baker

Jan 28, 2025

Gary Keith Baker, 76, of Texas City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home in La Marque, Texas. 

Gary was born on May 24, 1948, in Del Rio, Texas. He dedicated years of his life to his career as a refinery operator at Amoco Oil.  Beyond his professional endeavors, he was an avid bowler and a lifelong...

Michael Ray Allemand, Sr.

Jan 26, 2025

Michael Allemand, Sr., 74, of League City, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 29, 1950, in Texas City, Texas to the late Leah Breitman and Anthony Allemand. Michael served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his mother Leah Breitman, father Anthony Allemand and daughter...

Matt Alan "Country" Darden

Jan 22, 2025

Matt Alan "Country" Darden, 67, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully January 22, 2025.

Matt Darden was born September 27, 1957 in Texas City, Texas. He graduated from La Marque High School. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, played Little League Baseball, and played school football. He coached in the Girl's Softball League for...

Nancy Joy Dates

Jan 20, 2025

Nancy Joy Dates, 87, of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 20, 2025, in Texas City, Texas. Joy was born October 1, 1937, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Catherine (Lynn) Klein and Samuel Klein.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Pat Parnell and husband Jim of Santa Fe, TX., son Timothy Kennedy, of Willis, Tx.,...

Lorene Cummins

Jan 18, 2025

Lorene Cummins (92), of Eupora, Mississippi, and most recently, Alvin, Texas, departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2025. 

She was born in Eupora, Mississippi, to Doshie Goines Schaefer and Antley Joe Schaefer on May 23, 1932. 

After graduating from Mathiston High School in 1951, she attended Business School in Jackson, Mississippi. She...

Lela Michell Hill

Jan 16, 2025

Lela Michell Hill (christened Lila Ann Michell), 63, of Texas City, passed from this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home in West Texas City while surrounded by her husband Robert, her daughters Lauren and Caitlin, granddaughter Lila, niece Holly and her beloved dog, Tina.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday...

Peggy Noel Loveless

Jan 14, 2025

Peggy Noel Loveless, 90, of Friendswood, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Friendswood, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025 with a visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Peggy was born August 8, 1934 in Limestone, Texas to Noel and Lois Andrews. She worked 34 years as a...

Annette Clark

Jan 11, 2025

Annette Clement Clark was born on January 2, 1937, and passed away in the early hours of January 11, 2025, having lived a life rich in adventure, independence, and a spirit that left a lasting impression on those who knew her during her 88 years of life. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in...

John Rosenblad

Jan 8, 2025

John Clinton Rosenblad, cherished son of the late Lawrence Rosenblad, MD and Joan Rosenblad, MD, dearly loved brother of Nancy Rosenblad Bedford (Marc) of Austin, Susan Rosenblad Parish (Jack) of The Woodlands, and Lawrence Rosenblad, Jr. (deceased), passed away from heart issues, complicated by diabetes, at his home in Dickinson on January 8. Born in 1952, John grew up in...

Lannie E. Watts

Jan 3, 2025

Lannie E. Watts, 78, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 in Friendswood, Texas.

Lannie was born October 6, 1946, in Start, Louisiana. He was a Texas City firefighter for 25 years. After retirement he decided he wanted to travel, and travel he did all over the United States in his 5th wheel.

He is survived by his partner...

Mack Whitaker

Dec 30, 2024

Mack Whitaker, 84, of Texas City, Texas passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mack was born February 22, 1940, to the late Elnora (Sterling) Whitaker and Alex Whitaker.

A memorial service celebrating Mack's life will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, in Texas...