Recent Obituaries
Wanda Smothermon
Aug 26, 2014
WANDA JEAN BYRD SMOTHERMON Wanda Jean Byrd Smothermon passed away August 26, 2014 at the Conroe Regional Hospital at the age of 86. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, 2:00p.m., August 30, 2014 at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. She was a longtime resident of the Texas City area but more recently lived in the Conroe....
Ignacio Sauceda
Aug 18, 2014
IGNACIO SAUCEDA Ignacio Sauceda, 79, of Texas City, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 10:00a.m., Friday, August 22, 2014, at St. Marys of The Miraculous Medal Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East. Visitation will be 57:00p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas...
Librada Lopez
Aug 8, 2014
Librada Lillie Lopez Librada Lillie Lopez, 87, of Hitchcock, was 1 day shy of her 88th birthday. Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, has gone to her eternal rest, Friday, August 8, 2014. During her passing, her loving family were vigilant at her side. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Our Lady...
Jo Willis
Jul 28, 2014
JO ANN WILLIS Jo Ann Willis, 79, of Texas City, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2014 at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 8200 25th Ave. North in Texas City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014,...
James Curl
Jul 28, 2014
JAMES B. CURL James Curl, 90, of Texas City was called home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2014. James was born in Orange, TX. on February 1, 1924 to the late Archie and Pearl Curl. James is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Elevern Curl daughter and soninlaw, Margaret and Damon Adkins...
Frances Dahl
Jul 26, 2014
FRANCES DAHL After a journey of almost 99 years, Frances Evelyn Dahl passed away on July 26, 2014 at Gulf Healthcare Center. She has been reunited in heaven with her husband, Bryan Dahl and children, Robert, Mary Lou and Gloria Ann. Graveside services will be Monday, July 28 at 10 AM at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the...

Charlotte Haag
Jul 12, 2014
Charlotte Eleanor Green Haag Charlotte Eleanor Green Haag, 88, of La Marque, Texas passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her residence. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Charlotte was born July 30, 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia to Clifford and Isabel Green. She was...

James Milam
Jul 4, 2014
JAMES JIM CHARLES MILAM James Jim Charles Milam, 76, of League City, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Mr. Milam was born June 12, 1938 in Leland, Mississippi to Corneal Milam and Flora Ruth Rosella. He served as a...
Edith Griffee
Jul 4, 2014
EDITH MAE GRIFFEE Edith Mae Griffee, 90, of Texas City, passed away on July 4, 2014 at the Bayou Pines Care Center in Texas City. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. The visitation for Mrs. Griffee will be from 1:00 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at...
Edward Ledbetter
Jul 2, 2014
EDWARD WAYNE LEDBETTER Edward Ledbetter, 65, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Ledbetter was born October 27, 1948 in Peidmint, Alabama. He was a carpenter in the refineries. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ledbetter son, Jonathan Ledbetter and wife Angela, daughter, Angela Henne and husband Mark brother, Charles Ledbetter and wife Frances...
Glenn Selman
Jul 2, 2014
GLENN SELMAN Glenn Selman, 71, of Texas City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at his residence. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Food and visitation will follow at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Texas City....

James Stewart
Jun 25, 2014
JAMES HORACE STEWART James Horace Stewart, 84, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. Visitation will be 5:30 pm. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Strong Memorial Cemetery in Slocum,...
Gloria Rabon
Jun 19, 2014
GLORIA RABON Gloria Rabon, 85, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014, at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:008:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Ms. Rabon was born...
Barbara Deese
Jun 17, 2014
BARBARA JO BUCK DEESE Barbara Jo Buck Deese, 75, went to be with our lord and savior on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at her home in Dickinson after a long illness. Her strong will to live, the unwavering love and constant care by her husband Richard carried her through over 12 years of illness. Funeral services will be held...

Tommy Townsend
Jun 14, 2014
TOMMY DEMPSEY BOWMAN TOWNSEND Tommy Dempsey Bowman Townsend, 69, passed away from this life Saturday Morning June 14, 2014 at Houston Hospice Lake Center from Congested Heart Failure. He had fought so hard the last two years to get better. He will be sadly missed by all. He graduated from Clear Creek High School Class of 1963 and promptly...
Rose Boudreaux
Jun 9, 2014
ROSE BOUDREAUX Rose Boudreaux, 74, of Texas City, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at her residence. Visitation will be 5:007:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Mrs. Boudreaux was born April 22, 1940 in. She was Teachers Aid for 22 years at Texas City High School. Survivors include sons, Dennis Hemphill and...

Bonita Claunch
Jun 6, 2014
BONITA CODER CLAUNCH Bonita Coder Claunch passed away at home with family and friends at her side on June 6, 2014. Memorial services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. There will be a gathering of her friends from 11 AM to...
Howard Purkaple
Jun 4, 2014
HOWARD PURKAPLE, JR. Howard Purkaple, Jr., 88, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Mainland Center Hospital. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:005:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2014 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City....
Helen Spencer
Jun 4, 2014
HELEN SPENCER Helen Ruth Lewis Spencer of Texas City, Texas went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2014. Visitation will be Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. The memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Galveston County Memorial Cemetery. Helen was born in Pecan Gap, Texas...
Elmer Browning
Jun 1, 2014
Elmer Ray Browning, 91, of Santa Fe, TX was taken to heaven on Sunday Morning, June 1, 2014 at his residence. Ray was born July 22, 1922 in Magnolia, Louisiana to James M. and Addie Bradford Browning. After graduating from Central High School he attended Trade School and studied to be an Electrician. When war was declared in December...