Recent Obituaries

Isaias Gonzalez

Feb 19, 2013

Isaias Gonzlez beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend was born on July, 6, 1948 in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila to Juan Gonzlez and Anselma Reyes. Survivors include his mother Anselma Reyes, daughter Brenda and soninlaw Jorge Salinas of Texas City, Texas as well as two grandchildren, Ileana and Adam, who loved him dearly. Siblings include Guillermina Martinez of San Antonio,...

Jo Fincher

Feb 17, 2013

Jo Ellen Black Fincher, 73, passed away in Webster, TX on February 17, 2013. Jo Ellen was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on March 16, 1939, the first of four children, to Wayne Ruby Black. When Jo Ellen was a young adult, her family moved to Texas City, TX where she attended Texas City High School. Upon graduation...

Vivian Swain

Feb 16, 2013

Vivian Hollan Swain, 88, of Hitchcock, TX passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Hitchcock. She was born on November 9, 1924 in Houston, Texas to Elsie Marie and Bliss W Records. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Joe Swain, her son, Wayne L Blakeway and her brother, Ralph Records. She leaves behind her daughter, Linda...

Kenneth Banks

Feb 12, 2013

Kenneth Warren Banks, 67, of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in Santa Fe. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City with Rosey Rosenquist officiating. A Burial will immediately follow the service at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Visitation will be held...

Joe Delao

Feb 9, 2013

Joe DeLaO, 57, of Bacliff, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the comfort of his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. Joes family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City, with a Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M....

Elizabeth Dunn

Feb 9, 2013

Elizabeth Richardson Dunn, our beloved Mother and wife of David A Dunn III, died peacefully the morning of February 9, 2013. She was born February 3, 1917 in Munising, MI on Lake Superior to Dr. Carlos J. Light and Clara Porter Richardson. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2013 at Forest Park East Cemetery...

Virgil Boyle Jr.

Feb 8, 2013

Virgil Davis Boyle, Jr., 82, of Texas City, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, in Clear Lake. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, with Johnny Angel officiating. A Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. Visitation will precede...

Opal Jennings

Feb 1, 2013

Opal M. Jennings departed from this life into her heavenly life on Friday, February 1st, 2013 at Oceanview Care Center in Texas City, TX. Opal was born May 25th, 1935 to Monroe Minnie Thomas in Ashtown, Arkansas. Her family later moved to Galveston, TX where she married her high school sweetheart William Bill Julian. They lived the military life...

Herlinda Rios

Jan 31, 2013

Herlinda Sifuentes Rios, 66, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 4, 2013 at Glad Tiding Assembly of God, 902 N. 25th St, Texas City. A Burial will follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, TX. Visitation will precede...

Marvin Bellows

Jan 31, 2013

Marvin Dale Bellows, 81, of Dike, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Family Life Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Crystal Sparks officiating. Marvin was born on April 8, 1931 in Kiefer, Oklahoma to parents Earl...

Dorris Moonen

Jan 30, 2013

Dorris Louise Moonen, 84, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 1, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City with David Osteen and Santiago Acosta officiating. A Burial will follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble, TX. Visitation...

Jennifer Whitted

Jan 30, 2013

Jennifer Lee Furen Whitted, 65, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in Texas City. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will precede the service at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, February 2, 2013. Jennifer was born on September 15, 1947 in Baytown,...

Robert Fromm Iii

Jan 28, 2013

Service Pending St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 6800 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX  77025

Benjamin Stanford

Jan 28, 2013

Benjamin Benji Earl Stanford, 24, of Dickinson, TX, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. He was born on January 30, 1988 in Nassau Bay, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will precede the service from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March...

Lennie Miles

Jan 24, 2013

Burna Whitener

Jan 22, 2013

BurnaDean Dean Whitener, 87, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City with the Rev. Mike Tyson officiating. Visitation will precede the service from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 also...

Haulman Touchton

Jan 21, 2013

Haulman Gary Touchton, 87, entered the Kingdom of His Lord on Monday, January 21, 2013, rejoining the Love of His Life, Charlotte. Haulman Touchton was born on December 24, 1925, in Live Oak, Florida. He proudly served his country in WWII from 1944 to 1947, on the battleship USS Nevada. After the war, he assisted with the nuclear testing...

Billie Mcaninch

Jan 20, 2013

Billie Bowden McAninch, 86, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 in Texas City. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City with a visitation that will precede the service from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Billie was born on June 17, 1926 in Vashti,...

Evelyn Brasher

Jan 18, 2013

Evelyn Frances Trbula Brasher, 76, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Evelyn was born on September 29, 1936 in George West, Texas to Eddie and Catherine Trbula. She was a graduate of Ball High School and lived in Texas City for over 50 years. She was retired from ISP Chemical for 14...

Evon Byrd

Jan 18, 2013

Evon Byrd, 89, longtime resident of Texas City, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. Visitation will be 5p.m.7p.m. , Friday, January 25, 2013, at EmkenLinton Funeral Home in Texas City. She will be remembered privately by her family, who lovingly honored her wish to be cremated. Evon was born August 10, 1923 in Roganville,...