Recent Obituaries

Robert Orville Howard

Apr 1, 2024

Robert O. Howard, known to most as Orville, of Texas City, Texas, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024.

He was born September 29, 1930, in Hampton, AK to James and Sally Howard.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Howard.

He is survived by his loving children Jeanice Pursley...

Jeanette Marion Jackson

Mar 26, 2024

Jeanette Marion Jackson, 97, of Independence, Missouri, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Texas City, Texas.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Robert Henry Jackson; parents, Harold Walter Hattey and Elizabeth Olive Stevens; brothers, Joseph Hattey, Jack Hattey, and David Hattey; and sisters, Betty Himes and...

Susan (Leigh) Bourne Lott

Mar 16, 2024

Susan (Leigh) Bourne Lott died at Memorial Hermann Hospital on March 16, 2024 (Houston, TX) at the age of 56. She had been a resident of Houston for fifty years. She was born on April 27, 1967 (Jackson, MS) to Dr. Thomas C. and Martha Flowers Bourne. Susan spent her early childhood in Wilton, CT, and then she moved with her...

Robert Padgett

Mar 8, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Edward Padgett, 88, of Hempstead, Texas, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in Katy, Texas.

 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, at Galveston Memorial Park.  

 

Bobby was born May 28, 1935, in Savannah, Georgia, to Henry Edward Padgett, Sr. & Gladys Lucile Howard Padgett.  He was a retired self-employed Architect and talented artist. He proudly...

Ann Ashburn Crainer

Mar 6, 2024

Ann Ashburn Crainer of Texas City, Texas passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024.  She left us far too soon at the age of 59 and we are heartbroken and absolutely lost in her absence.  She leaves behind many friends and family including her husband of 36 years, John Paul Crainer of Texas City, her son, John Thomas Crainer and his...

Maria Alamar Guerrero Flores

Mar 6, 2024

Maria Alamar Guerrero Flores, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 77. Maria was born on October 31, 1946, in Taft, TX, and was a long-time resident of Texas City, TX.  Maria dedicated many years of her life to her work, first at Sterling Chemical and later in security at the...

Irene Christine Lyddon

Mar 6, 2024

Irene Christine Lyddon, 77, of Richmond, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas.

 

A visitation with friends and loved ones will be from 10:00 until 11:00am Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, Texas, with funeral services to follow at 11:00am.

 

Graveside services will follow at 2:30pm in...

Tommy Leo “Bud” Ferguson

Mar 1, 2024

 

Captain Papa Bud, age 70, of Texas City, left this world Friday, March 1, 2024, at his residence in Texas City.

 

Bud Ferguson was born on March 30, 1953, to Zada Broome Ferguson and Leo Ferguson in Texas City, Texas. He retired from BP after close to 35 years.

 

Bud’s greatest passion was his love for duck hunting and saltwater fishing. He...

Inez M. Martinez, Sr.

Feb 23, 2024

Inez M. Martinez, Sr. of Texas City, Texas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday morning, February 23, 2024.



He was born in Washington County in 1926 where he grew up and then joined the US Army as a young adult in post WWII serving as an active duty and reservist soldier. Subsequent to military service, he then spent his entire working...

Michael Angelo Massa

Feb 21, 2024

Michael Angelo Massa, 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

 

Michael was born on January 16, 1959, to Matilda and Louis Massa in Galveston, TX. 

 

Dedicating over four decades of his life to the restaurant business, Michael followed in his father's footsteps, alongside his brother Joseph, at Massa's Restaurant and Massa’s Seafood Grill in downtown Houston. Their culinary legacy became a...

Louise Caroline Ring Herbert

Feb 20, 2024

Louise Caroline Ring Herbert, 88, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away on February 20, 2024, at home. She was born January 6, 1936, in Galveston, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Jules "Frenchy" Henry Herbert, Jr; daughter, Terri Lynn Wilkinson Prasel; son, Rodney William Herbert and parents, James Roland Ring and Louise...

Mary Ann LoCicero Francis

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Ann LoCicero Francis, 76, of New Orleans, LA, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, in the city where she resided for 45 years, Texas City, Texas.

 

Funeral services will be held 6:00 pm, Monday, February 19, 2024, with a visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow on Wednesday, February 21, 2024,...

Margaret "Louise" DeMaet

Feb 8, 2024

Margaret “Louise” DeMaet went to be with her Lord and her husband, Ken, on February 8, 2024. She was born July 14, 1926, in Bartlett, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Louise was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for over 70 years. She was a survivor of the Texas City explosion of 1947....

Weldon Duane Calhoun, Sr.

Feb 7, 2024

Weldon Duane Calhoun, Sr., 90, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

 

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2024, with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

 

Weldon was born in Rogers, Texas on August 14, 1933, to Arthur L....

Brian Wayne Cappel

Feb 2, 2024

The Cappel family sadly announces the passing of our beloved Brian on Friday, February 2, 2024, in League City, Texas.

 

Brian was born September 29, 1990, in Texas City Texas to Buddy and T.J. Cappel. He was a lifelong resident of League City, Texas. He graduated from Clear Creek High School and attended Houston Community College. His passions were computers, electronics,...

Linda C. Crouch

Jan 26, 2024

Linda C. Crouch, 74, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Clear Lake Hospital.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, with a visitation from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. A burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.   

 

Linda was born April 14, 1949, in...

William Neil Floyd

Jan 23, 2024

William Neil Floyd, 84, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Serenity Gardens in Dickinson, Tx.  Neil was born November 18, 1939, in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Lillian (Stewart) Floyd and Harry Floyd.

 

A visitation with friends and loved ones will be on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home...

Mary Elizabeth Ford Baudoin

Jan 23, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Ford) Baudoin, 88, of Texas City, passed away January 23, 2024, at her place of residence. She was born September 12, 1935, in Richland Springs, Texas.

 

Mary had a gentleness about her that was so sweet. She was kind and loving to anyone she met. She showed amazing strength and resilience these last few years and yet kept that...

Norma Gail Demers

Jan 19, 2024

Norma Gail Demers, age 69, of La Marque, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at her residence in La Marque, Texas surrounded by her loved ones.

 

Norma Gail Carter Demers was born on December 19,1954 to Norma Gene and James E. Carter in Texas City, Texas. She worked for TCISD for 25 years, and she retired in 2015.

 

Gail’s greatest...

Emilie M. Franklin

Jan 17, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Emilie M. Franklin gained her wings and went to be with the love of her life.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Emilie married the love of her life at an early age. Together they both worked hard and provided a wonderful life for each other and their daughter.

She worked 15 years as...