Recent Obituaries
Jerry Wayne Stephens
Aug 9, 2025
Jerry Wayne Stephens, 81, of Santa Fe and Fort Worth, Texas romped into his heavenly home on Saturday, August 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, service, and love.
Born in Dallas, Texas on December 2, 1943, Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. When it was first commissioned, he worked aboard the USS Kitty...
Jeremiah Alan Smith
Aug 7, 2025
Jeremiah Alan Smith, passed away at the young age of 19 on August 7, 2025 in La Marque, Texas. He was born on May 18, 2006 in Galveston, Texas.
Jeremiah graduated from Texas City High School in May of 2024. While attending TCHS he took advantage of the industrial classes they have to offer. He spent 3 of his 4 years...
Anna Page Walker
Aug 6, 2025
Anna Page Walker, a long-time resident of Texas City passed away August 6, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Anna was born May 19, 1931, in Benton, Kentucky to Gentry and Dicie Page. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Merle and will be missed by friends and family.
Merle and Anna married on August 29, 1954. Together, they enjoyed 70 years of marriage....
Marlene Eckert Young
Aug 6, 2025
Marlene Eckert Young passed away on Wednesday, August 6, in Texas City due to complications from Parkinson's disease. She was born in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1935. In between, she lived a wonderful life.
Marlene loved tennis, both as a player and as an observer. She played recreationally at the Galveston Racquet Club and the Lowry Center tennis courts...
Robert Joseph Ware
Aug 2, 2025
Robert Joseph Ware, 39, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced every challenge with grace, strength, and unshakable spirit.
Robert was born on August 20, 1985, in Galveston, Texas. He attended Midway Church of Christ in Hitchcock, Texas, where his faith was a guiding light throughout his...
Pamela Ann Crisp
Aug 2, 2025
Pamela Ann Crisp, 69, of Texas City, Texas, born on January 27, 1956, passed away August 2, 2025. Born and raised in Texas City, Pamela spent her entire life in the community she loved, surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply. Pam was known for her strength, generosity and her undeniably loving spirit.
She is preceded in death by...
Maxine Ray Townsend
Jul 31, 2025
At the age of 84, Maxine Ray Townsend went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on July 2, 1941, in Galveston, Texas to Mack and Julia Noles.
Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmie Townsend; her mother, Julia Noles; her father, Mack Noles; her son-in-law, Guy Camp; her grandson-in-law,...
Clarence Alfred Christ
Jul 29, 2025
Clarence Alfred Christ was born in Needville, Texas, to Alfred Benjamin Christ of Hackberry, Texas, and Anna Louise Demel of High Hill, Texas. The family later moved to Rosenberg, Texas, where Clarence's dad supported the family by working as a general contractor. Many of the fine structures that Alfred Christ built are still in use today.
Clarence met the love of...
Jerry Wayne Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Jerry Wayne Smith, 84, of Galveston and Hitchcock, Texas, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Texas City on July 26, 2025.
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on June 2, 1941, Jerry lived a life marked by service, laughter, and love. At just 17, Jerry joined the Army and proudly served as a medic in Germany for two years. After his service,...
William Manchester Keyworth
Jul 25, 2025
William Manchester Keyworth was born March 26, 1931. He left this Earthly life to join his loving wife Ruby and his family in GOD’S kingdom on July 25, 2025.
He is survived by his 4 loving children, William Hayden Keyworth (Noime), Thomas Ross Keyworth (Linda), Rhonda Keyworth Brown (Albert), Lisa Keyworth Love (David).
He leaves behind 7 grandchildren, William, Tracy, Tobi, Tom,...
Lloyd Thomas Sparks
Jul 10, 2025
Lloyd Thomas Sparks, born on August 21, 1944, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Lloyd was born in Timpson, Texas, to Lloyd E. "Pete" Sparks and Onie Mae Dillon. Though born in Timpson, Lloyd grew up in Texas City, where he proudly followed in his father's footsteps by building a successful career at...
Jerry Lee Doraty
Jul 6, 2025
Jerry Lee Doraty, 79, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, followed by a burial at Hayes Grace Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday,...
Nicolas Juarez Aguilar
Jun 25, 2025
Nicolas Juarez Aguilar, 78, of Texas City, passed away, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025 with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home at 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expwy. Texas City, Texas 77591. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Nicolas Aguilar was...
Timothy Harrison
Jun 25, 2025
Timothy Harrison, 66 of Texas City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tim was born in Baytown, TX on December 24, 1958, to J.C. and Marlene Harrison, Jr. He was raised in Texas City and graduated from Texas City High School. He then attended Stephen F. Austin and the Fine Arts Institute of Dallas. After college he lived...
Lillian Serena Braddy Fontenot
Jun 21, 2025
Lillian Serena Braddy Fontenot passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet grace. Born on May 4, 1938, she was the cherished daughter of William Leslie Braddy and Elizabeth Braddy.
Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emery Fontenot, with whom she shared a life full of partnership and devotion. She...
Rosalie Cecile McAdams
Jun 21, 2025
Rosalie Cecile McAdams passed away at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday August 2, 2025 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.
Rosalie was born on December 3, 1942 in Galveston TX to Frank and Barbara Froeschl. She was the youngest of 8 children and a first generation...
Donald P. Tarpey
Jun 15, 2025
Donald P. Tarpey, 92, of Texas City, TX, passed away Sunday, June 15, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral...
Billy (BJ) Honeycutt
Jun 14, 2025
Billy Jack (BJ) Honeycutt passed away on June 14, 2025 at his residence at Brookdale First Colony, Sugar Land, Texas.
Billy was born on May 15, 1933 in New London, Texas. He attended the New London public schools, graduating in 1952. After graduation Billy was drafted by the US Army and proudly served with the Artillery in Germany, rising to the...
Leonard Curtis Collins
Jun 13, 2025
Leonard “Curtis” Collins, 91, of Texas City, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UTMB Victory Lakes.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Curtis was born on March 14, 1934, in Refugio,...
Violet Elizabeth Martinez
Jun 4, 2025
Violet Elizabeth Martinez, age 4, of Houston, Texas passed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Violet was born April 6, 2021, in Webster, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her great grandparents Samuel and Rose Martinez and great grandmother Olga Vargas.
She is survived by her mother Melanie Elizabeth Durant; father Silverio Martinez; big brother Maddox Elias Martinez; grandmothers...
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