Recent Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2020

Henry Serrano, 93, of Texas City, passed away, Sunday, March 29, 2020. Private graveside services will be held. Henry Serrano was born June 6, 1926 in Texas City, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 28 years of service. He served during WWII, Korean war and Viet Nam where he received numerous ribbons and medals. He is preceded...

Mar 28, 2020

Elton Bernard Davis, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home. A private graveside service will be held. Elton Davis was born March 11, 1947 in Texas City, Texas. Survivors include wife, Martha Lynne Davis; stepchildren, Shanna Watts, Cade McCamey, Charles Whitaker and James Whitaker; other family, friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Mar 27, 2020

James “Jimmy” Zetka, 86, of Texas City, Texas, passed away March 27, 2020 at his home.

Private graveside services will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery.

James was born September 7, 1933 in Galveston, Texas. He was a veteran and served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1960...

Mar 17, 2020

Janie Reyes Martinez, 88, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.  Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral...

Mar 13, 2020

Robert Marshall Nelson, 79, of Katy TX, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at home.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, with a visitation from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas.  Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX.

Robert was...

Mar 12, 2020

Paul Samual Allison “Bud”, 30, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at HCA Healthcare Houston. A Celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Emken-Linton funeral home in Texas City. Paul was born August 10, 1989 in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is preceded in death by grandmother Suzanne Henry “Suzi Q”,...

Mar 10, 2020

Full obituary to follow

Mar 8, 2020

Teressa “Terry” Jane Lister, 76, of Texas City, passed away March 8, 2020, at her home.

The family is planning a celebration of her life in a couple of weeks at Emken-Linton Funeral home.  The exact date and time to be determined later.

Terry was born July 27, 1943 in Barboursville, West Virginia. She was...

Mar 6, 2020

Lonnie Gene Block, 81, of Texas City, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas.

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Feb 28, 2020

Albert Joseph Pacheco Sr., of Texas City, Texas, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 75. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020 with a visitation from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Casual attire is preferred. Albert was born in Berkeley, California. He had a kind soul,...

Feb 23, 2020

Loucretia “Lou” Lyon, 86, of Dickinson, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her home in Pennsylvania.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Emken – Linton Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, in Nederland, Texas.  Visitation will be an hour prior, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Feb 23, 2020

Weldon L. Hall, 78, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home. Graveside services will be held 12:45 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Weldon was an auto mechanic and process operator retired from Union Carbide in Texas City, Union Steward, former President of the Houston chapter of...

Feb 23, 2020

James W. Fewell, Buddy to all who knew him, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 91 at home surrounded by his family. Buddy was born June 1, 1928 in Lueders, Texas, to John Willard and Nora Ford Fewell. He grew up in Sealy, Texas and was a longtime resident of La Marque, Texas. He was...

Feb 23, 2020

Marilyn Sue Bradley, 70, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Marilyn Bradley was born December...