Recent Obituaries

Patricia Parker

Jan 10, 2014

PATRICIA JEAN PARKER Patricia Jean Parker, 67, of La Porte, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 in La Porte. Graveside services will be 2 PM Monday, January 13 at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock .Visitation will be Sunday from 35 PM at the EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Mrs. Parker was born December 20, 1946 in St. Charles,...

Charles Balez

Jan 5, 2014

Service Service EmkenLinton Funeral Home 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX  77592 Monday, January 13, 2014 12:00 p.m. Cemetery Calvary Cemetery Galveston, TX  77510

Ottis Warden

Jan 5, 2014

OTTIS WARDEN Ottis Warden 86, of La Marque, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Webster, Texas. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Mr. Warden was born January 21,...

Juanita Bolton

Jan 2, 2014

Visitation EmkenLinton Funeral Home 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX  77592 Saturday, January 4, 2014 12:00 p.m.

Mary Doyle

Dec 31, 2013

Mary Margaret Doyle February 4, 1928December 31, 2013 Mary Margaret McCorkle Doyle passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in Fairfield, California. She was 85 years old. Mary Margaret was born February 4, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Bessie Mae Jones and Dr. Walker E. McCorkle. She is survived by her two sons, Donald of Fairfield, California and...

Opal Warren

Dec 26, 2013

OPAL WARREN Opal Arlene Hudgins Warren, 84, of Texas City went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her residence at Bay Oaks in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Poynor Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30...

Mary Wilkerson

Dec 25, 2013

MARY BETH WILKERSON Mary Martin Wilkerson earned her angel wings and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on the morning of December 25, 2013. She was born on April 1, 1937 in Prairie Hill, Texas to Homer and Lois Martin. She was one of 8 children. Mary met and married the love of her life, Howard...

James Burkhalter

Dec 25, 2013

JAMES W. BURKHALTER James Weldon Burkhalter was born and raised in Garrison, Texas, to Gifford and Lula Burkhalter on February 24, 1924. He went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2013. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. After his military time, he attended...

Michael Criswell

Dec 25, 2013

MICHAEL LEE CRISWELL Michael Lee Criswell, 68, of Alvin, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in Alvin, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00p.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Michael was born May 18, 1945 in Paducah, Texas to Arthur Lee and Eddie Mae Criswell. He worked for the City...

George Ballis

Dec 25, 2013

GEORGE FRANCIS BALLIS On Christmas Day, 2013, George F. Ballis passed on, leaving behind a legacy of love for his family and fellow man. Georges father, Bill Ballis, a Greek immigrant, came to America around 1900 and became a successful entrepreneur. He married Mary Foltin, an Austrian immigrant in 1919 in Galveston, Texas. Together they owned and operated the...

Nancy Murphy

Dec 20, 2013

NANCY MURPHY Nancy Weber Murphy, 65, died peacefully on December 20, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital in Clear Lake, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Nancy was born September 4, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late George H. Weber and Ann Ashcraft Weber. Nancy was an avid bowler and participated in league play for more than 30 years. During...

Josephine Garza

Nov 22, 2013

JOSEPHINE LARA GARZA Josephine Lara Garza, 80, of Texas City passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, November 26, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 57 PM Monday at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City...

Sandra Simmons

Nov 13, 2013

SANDRA JOY SIMMONS Sandra Joy Simmons, 75, of Texas City passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Sandra was born July 17, 1938 in Texas City, Texas. She was retired from...

Larry Casteel

Nov 11, 2013

LARRY EUGENE CASTEEL Larry Eugene Casteel, 68, of Texas City, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Mainland Center Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be from 5:007:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Vera Farmer

Nov 7, 2013

VERA JEAN WELCH FARMER Vera Jean Welch Farmer, 72, of San Leon, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Houston surrounded by her loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2013, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. Vera was born September 8, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas to L. B....

Garvis Haseltine

Nov 5, 2013

Garvis Smithhart Haseltine Garvis Smithhart Haseltine, of Texas City, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East cemetery in Webster, Texas. Visitation will be from...

Patricia Watson

Nov 3, 2013

PATRICIA M. WATSON Patricia Vey Mullins Watson, aged 82, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2013, following a long illness. Pat was born in Daisetta, Texas on February 6, 1931, the youngest of three children of Thomas Watson Mullins and Hallie Mae Andrews Mullins. Following her attendance at The Hockaday School and graduation from Southern...

Frank Singletary

Oct 26, 2013

FRANK L. SINGLETARY Frank Lloyd Singletary, passed away at home early morning October 26th, 2013 at 94 years of age. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of EmkenLinton Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Mae son,...

Richard Eckhart

Oct 25, 2013

RICHARD A. ECKHART Richard Alan Eckhart, 58, of San Leon passed away Friday, October 25, 2013, in Houston. A Celebration of Richards life will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Palisade Palms on the beach in Galveston. Richard was born August 28, 1955 in Ohio. He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State...

Arvie Baker

Oct 21, 2013

ARVIE D. BAKER Arvie Durwood Baker, 64, of Kemah passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence. At Arvies request, no services will be held. Please remember him in your own way. Arvie was born November 9, 1948 in Texas City, Texas. He was a retired pipefitter from Local 211 and a woodworker he enjoyed rebuilding vintage cars...