Recent Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

Phyllis Elenora Morales met Jesus on June 14, 2020, after contracting COVID-19. She was born August 22, 1933 in Knight, Louisiana to Lonnie Burrell Blackmon and Vina McCurley Blackmon. She was the oldest child with two younger sisters and three younger brothers. Both parents and sisters Chris Cabra and Evelyn Hinson preceded Phyllis in death. Phyllis was later lovingly known...

Jun 11, 2020

Roxie Elizabeth Gilliam, 79, passed away on June 11, 2020 at her home in Greeley, Colorado.

Roxie Gilliam was born January 14, 1941 in Galveston, Texas, daughter of late Ralph and Juanita Davis. Roxie worked for Ideal Lumber in Galveston for 41 years, which she took great pride in.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 8, 2020

Michael Dion Kirschman, 37, of Pearland, Texas, passed away June 8, 2020, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 20, 2020, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be an hour prior from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dion was born in Houston, Texas on September 30, 1982.

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Jun 3, 2020

Dr. William A. Reese II (“Professor Bill”), born on January 3, 1947 in Texas City, Texas, died at 73 years on June 3, 2020, in Augusta, Georgia. Bill died of complications from a double whammy—lung cancer and COPD. Bill, who loved baseball, would appreciate the analogy between fighting each disease and using up the entire game (consisting of 27...

May 24, 2020

Farris Wayne Doss, 86, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church 9111 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, Texas 77591. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Wayne was born January 13, 1934...

May 23, 2020

Ernestine Moreno, 90, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Galveston Memorial Park. Ernestine Moreno was born June 19, 1929 in Texas City, Texas. She was a graduate, and a retiree from the College of the Mainland and was a member of Grace Methodist...

May 22, 2020

Robert Louis Lange, Jr. (Bob), 58, of Houston, TX passed away at home of Natural causes on May 22, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Louis Lange, Sr. and Dorothy Donovan Lange, and one sister, Leonor Lange Morton.

Survivors include one uncle, John Henry Lange, Jr. (the last Lange relative), known...

May 17, 2020

Tony Rabago, 86, of Santa Fe, Texas, departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Tony was born on March 11, 1934 in Galveston, Texas. He was a merchant marine seaman and was given the opportunity of seeing the world as he traveled abroad to many different foreign ports. He loved to garden and more specifically...

May 12, 2020

Gerard Kendric Nichols “Gerry” was called to the Lord on May 12, 2020.  Gerry was born July 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Virginia and Kendric Nichols.  After graduating as Valedictorian at age 16 from Saint Francis Prep High School in Brooklyn, New York, Gerry went on to college to pursue his passion to become an...

May 4, 2020

Lorraine Berg Bertolino, 86, of La Marque, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. A private funeral service was held, Friday, May 8, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Lorraine was born August 20, 1933 in Galveston. She was loved by all and was a true sports fan. She loved her Astros and her...

Apr 30, 2020

Heather Mary Matthews, 56, of Texas City passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Mainland Hospital in Texas City

Due to the pandemic, a Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Heather was born October 11, 1963 in East Chicago, Indiana. She was a cashier at Kroger in Texas...

Apr 23, 2020

Helen Beltran Edrozo passed away April 23, 2020 at Mainland Center Hospital. She was 87 years old.

Helen was born on October 29, 1932 in Texas City to Cleto and Lupe Canales Beltran. She was the 4th of 8 children and enjoyed large family gatherings. She was a TCHS graduate and received her nursing degree...

Apr 22, 2020

Jeff Burkett passed away April 22, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia on July 31, 1935 to Wendell J. Burkett, M.D. and Anita Sprigman Burkett. Jeff attended the University of Maryland. He spent 20 plus years with Becton-Dickinson, a medical technology company. He left to become a manufacturer's rep. in the healthcare field, then became a Vice President of...

Apr 10, 2020

Tina Lacy was born August 8, 1937 to Oscar Clayton Lacy and Mildred Florene Lacy in Goose Creek, Texas. She was raised in Kilgore, Texas until her junior year of high school when her family moved to Texas City, Texas for her father’s employment. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1955. After graduating she went to work...

Apr 9, 2020

It is with tremendous sadness our family announces the passing of Joyce Beard, 80, of League City, Texas. A beloved mother, adored grandmother, cherished family member, and much-loved friend, Joyce passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. A private, graveside service for family will be held at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery, in...

Apr 6, 2020

Rudolph Gerald “Buzzy” Zetka, 81, of Texas City, passed away 6th of April 2020 at Mainland Hospital due to COVID-19 infection.

A private memorial will be held at a later time.

Rudolph was born in Galveston, TX. He was a veteran of the Air Force, and was a seaman, pipe fitter, and electrician. He enjoyed...

Apr 3, 2020

Dr. Charles Wayne Gillespie passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 3, 2020 at the age of 52 in Houston, Texas. To his family and friends, he was known as Wayne.

Wayne was born on November 28, 1967 in Texas City, Texas as the only child to Charles Reagan Gillespie and Rosalia Thersia Gillespie. Wayne is...

Apr 2, 2020

Ronald Lynn Rife, Sr., 66, of Texas City, passed away April 2, 2020 at his home in Texas City after an extended battle with Emphysema. Due to the Corona virus private services are being held and burial will take place at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Ronald Lynn Rife, Sr. was born September 5, 1953 in Harlingen, Texas. He was...

Mar 31, 2020

Nathan Trivitt, 35, beloved and wonderful Husband, Father, Son, and Brother, made his heavenly flight to sweet Beulah Land on March 31, 2020 due to a tragic accident. He entered this world on October 5, 1984 in Houston, Texas, born to Micheal Trivitt Sr and Lula Hopper.

Nathan's service will unfortunately be private for immediate family only....

Mar 31, 2020

Nancy Lee Walker, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2020. Her dearest friends will be holding private services. Miss Walker is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Harvey Walker and Ruby Ellen Moore Walker of Galveston. She is survived by her beloved cat Dixie and many, many friends. She was...