Recent Obituaries

Carl Dwayne Homan

May 22, 2025

Carl Dwayne Homan, 55, of Houston, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence. In his 55 years with us, he lived with not only a full heart, but an unshakable faith in God. 

He was the proud father of Cassidy, Shannon, Rae’-Ann and Cody, and a loving “Pawpaw” to Ayden, Adam, Braiden, Corbin and Destiny. 

Dwayne had a passion...

Frank Dillman

May 21, 2025

Frank Dillman, 100, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at his place of residence. Frank was born on July 19, 1924, in Elk City, Kansas to parents, Richard and Hilda Dillman.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Funeral Services...

James Richard Claywell, CPA, CVA

May 18, 2025

James Richard Claywell, CPA, CVA passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Richard was born June 30, 1949 in Moberly Missouri to parents James Edward Claywell and Dorothy Agnus (Curry) Claywell. He is preceded in death by his son Ritchie Claywell, his parents, and his brother, Randy Claywell, Survivors include his wife Ethel Anna Claywell, his beloved dog Cody, his...

Frailan "Freddy" Bonifacio Filoteo

May 17, 2025

Freddy passed away at his home on May 17, 2025. Freddy was born in Weslaco, Texas on March 9, 1963.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Bonifacio and Veralina Filoteo, and Grandparents; Gonzalo and Ciriaca Alvarado.

He is survived by his sister; Coralina (Carlos) Escamilla, brother; Orlando Filoteo, 4 sons; Bryan, Jaime, Rene and Emilio, and daughters; Ciriaca and Mercedes....

Suzanna Martinez-Miller

May 13, 2025

Suzanna Martinez Miller, age 59 of Alvin, Texas passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Suzan was a devoted wife, proud aunt, loving daughter and cherished friend to many.

Suzan or Aunt Teevee as she was lovingly called was born in Galveston, TX. She was a 1984 graduate of Texas City High School and Galveston College. She was an Operation Supervisor...

Jo Ann McCann

May 4, 2025

Jo Ann McCann, 90, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Port Arthur, Texas to the Geraldine (Taylor) Rourke and R.B. Rourke.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 52 years, Everett McCann.

She was member of First Baptist Church and served as a...

Mary Alice Tarpey

May 2, 2025

Mary Alice Tarpey, 58, of Clear Lake City, Texas passed away May 2, 2025 at her home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Texas City, Texas located at 1604 9th Ave North. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to...

James Roy "Jim" Deslatte

Apr 27, 2025

James Roy "Jim" Deslatte, 91, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Texas City. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at St. George's Episcopal Church in Texas City, the Rev. David Dearman officiating. Burial will be at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be from...

Betty Bess Jacobson

Apr 26, 2025

Elizabeth Frances Bess Jacobson, 93, died peacefully at home in La Marque, Texas, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Betty -- as she was called by everyone but God and the government, she liked to say -- was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on April 10, 1932, to Richard George Bess and Frances Terrell Bess. After moving to Houston at the age...

John E. “Jack” Cooper

Apr 25, 2025

John E. “Jack” Cooper 87, passed away on April 25, 2025, at home. Jack was born November 22, 1937, in Houston, TX, and grew up in the West End attending George Washington Junior High School. In 1952 he moved with his family to Texas City, where he graduated from Texas City High School in 1956. He graduated from The Agriculture...

Patricia "Trish" Gibbins

Apr 24, 2025

Patricia “Trish” Kirschner Gibbins, age 72, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Trish was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.

She was born on July 25, 1952, in Texas City, and Trish lived a life rooted in family, faith, and service....

Ivy Rose (Austin) Brown

Apr 23, 2025

Ivy Rose (Austin) Brown, 66, of Hitchcock, Texas passed away on April 23, 2025, at HCA in Texas City, Texas.

Her homegoing service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Austin Temple Church of God in Christ 6713 Backstrom Street, Hitchcock, Texas. Burial will follow at Babours Memorial Cemetery on Jackson Rd in Hitchcock, Tx. Visitation will be...

Brenda Renee Easley

Apr 21, 2025

Brenda Renee Easley, 73, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving and caring family. Her life was a beacon of warmth and kindness, forever illuminating the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her.

Born on April 2, 1952, in Pasadena, Texas, Brenda was a devoted housewife whose love knew no...

Maria Chin Mack

Apr 21, 2025

Maria Mack, 96, of Texas City, passed away on April 21, 2025 at her residence in Texas City, Texas.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque, TX on April 29, 2025. Visitation will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., followed by the Holy Rosary at 10:00 a.m., and the funeral...

Mozelle Pokluda Lubojasky

Apr 21, 2025

Mozelle Pokluda Lubojasky passed away on April 21, 2025, just 3 months away from her ninety-second birthday. Mozelle Pokluda Lubojasky was born on July 4, 1933, in El Campo, Texas, the youngest of three children to Edward and Catherine Pokluda.

Mozelle attended school in Texas City, graduating in 1952. Upon graduating, she went on to Blinn Jr. College to receive her...

Roger Edward Sinclair

Apr 19, 2025

Roger Edward Sinclair of Baytown, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025, at Methodist Hospital. He was 74 years old.

Roger lived a life of integrity, adventure, and deep love for those around him. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, embodying the values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout his life. A man of many passions,...

Angelina Moreno Ouellet

Apr 17, 2025

Angelina Moreno Ouellet, 90, of Dickinson, TX, with her loving family surrounding her, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Houston, TX.

Born on July 27, 1934, in Tyler, TX, Angelina was the beloved daughter of Joe and Concepcion Moreno. Her life was a remarkable journey—one that held hardship, transformation, and, above all, love....

Julia Sanchez Bliss

Apr 7, 2025

Julia Sanchez Bliss, 76, of Texas City, TX, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Seabrook, TX.

Julia was born on December 21, 1948 in Texas City, TX, the daughter of Guadalupe Sauceda. Julia worked in Texas City ISD in the Janitorial Services for over twenty years, where she eventually retired. During that time, Julia married William (Bill)...

Robin Sue (Hulsey) Brown

Apr 7, 2025

Robin Sue (Hulsey) Brown, 67, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully at 6:25 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Clear Lake Hospital. Born on January 25, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, Robin was surrounded by many friends, family, and loved ones at the time of her passing.Robin dedicated her career to supporting others, working as an Administrative Assistant...

Inman Hunt Jr.

Apr 4, 2025

Inman Hunt Jr. was born on September 30, 1941, in Louisiana. He worked for the State Highway Department for 23 years until retirement. He was happily married to Esther Ida Hunt for 47 years.

He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and a great friend and even a better man. He always had a love for fishing. After his wife passed,...