Obituaries
1882
BEST, WM. – GALVESTON - At half past four o'clock yesterday afternoon Captain Wm. Best of the Steam Lighter S. T. Maddox died at his residence in this city. His last hours were attended by the loving watchfulness of a devoted wife and a son and a daughter. Captain Best was but 48 years of age and had spent most of his life in this city. He went to Burditt Wells a short time ago and while there was stricken with apoplexy. He was brought home on Thursday last but never recovered from the stroke. In all the range of the Port there could not be found a better man than was William Best. In whatsoever place he was put in he was the master of his situation and faithful to his trust. Living he had friends at every turn and dying they all shed tears of sorrow to the memory of a man who was worth calling friend. And who in death does not lost the love won by his generous broad and kindly nature when alive. Galveston Daily News - Galveston, Texas, September 5, 1882 - Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin.1906
BEST, CAPT. LOUIS – GALVESTON - A confederate Veteran of this City Died Yesterday. Capt. Louis Best, an old citizen of Galveston and a Confederate veteran died yesterday.The following sketch of Capt. Best and tribute to his memory is furnished by adjutant Thomas H. Edgar of Camp Magruder, United Confederate Veterans. Taps has again sounded among the members of Camp Magruder. Comrade Louis Best departed this life March 14 at 1:50 a.m., aged 67 years. He was born July 8, 1839 in Nassau, Germany, emigrated with his father to this country and landed in Galveston Jan. 1, 1845. At the age of 17 years he was appointed pilot and served as such until 1861, when he enlisted in Company A, Brown's Battalion of Texas Cavalry, Confederate
States Army. After serving a short time he was transferred to the Texas Marine Department and appointed pilot on river steamboats, and served as such until the close of the war, April 2, 1865. At the surrender of the Confederate army and navy, 1865, he was immediately appointed bar pilot. Though still a member of the Pilots' Association until the time of his death, last August, on account of failing health, he retired from active work. He was well known and had many friends on the southern border of the state from the Sabine to the Rio Grande and will be missed by a host of friends. Captain Best was of a sociable and numbered his friends in our city by the thousands. He leaves surviving him a widow and five children--Joe Best, his son; Misses Maggie, Annie and Arcadia Best and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will take place from his residence, southeast corner of Thirteenth and Church Streets today at 9 a.m. The members of Camp Magruder No. 105 U.V.C. will meet at his residence at 8:40 a.m.
The following will act as pallbearers: Peter Stewart, Henry J. Elbert, J. M. O. Menard, Frank Boddek, Charles Engelke, Emil Leinbach, John Maurer, Leo Nichsis.
Why weep ye, then for him, who having won
The bounds of man's appointed years, at last
Life's blessings all enjoyed, life's labors done,
Serenely to his final rest has passed,
While the soft memory of his virtues yet
Lingers like twilight hues, when the bright sun is set.
His youth was innocent, his riper age
Marked with some act of goodness every day,
And watched by eyes that loved him calm and sage
Faded his declining years away,
Cheerful, he gave his being up, and went to Share the
Holy rest that waits a life well spent.
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 15, 1906
Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1979
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 10, 1979ELMIRA BOWEN - Funeral services for Elmira Bowen, of 5413 Ave M, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, the Rev M. C. Battle officiating.
Burial will be in Mainland Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Fields Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bowen died Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Sandy Point, Texas, and had been a resident of Galveston for 50 years. A retired cook, Mrs Bowen was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Strawder Chapter 333 Order of the Eastern Star and the Courts of Calanthe.
Survivors include two bothers, the Rev c. D. Bowen of Arcola, Texas and Marlin Bowen of Brazoria County.
Friends may call a the Funeral home from 4 to 9 p m. Friday.
Pallbearers will be officers of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Home.
2002
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 6, 2002BAINES, MARY ELIZABETH - 84, died June 4, 2002. Services will be at Paul U Lee Funeral Chapel, Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 2, 2002
BALDUCCI, VIOLET PERRY - Galveston — Violet Perry Balducci, 78, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002, at her residence.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 26, 2002
BALDWIN, DARYLE SHAWN — Daryle Shawn Baldwin, 32, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2002, in Beaumont, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 3, 2002
BALLIS, ATHENA M. - 80, passed away on October 22, 2002. Funeral services were held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland, Oregon.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 18, 2002
BARIBAY, DOLORES 'MOM' - Galveston — Dolores "Mom" Garibay, age 60 of Galveston, died Friday, February 15, 2002 at her residence in Galveston. Services are with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. (409)765-8080
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 10, 2002
BARLOW, RANDALL EDWARD - Galveston — Randall Edward Barlow, age 53, of Galveston died Friday, February 8, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 27, 2002
BARNES, III, ALBERT - Dickinson — Albert Barnes, III, 21, left his earthly home, Tuesday morning, February 26, 2002, in Dickinson. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116 or Fields-Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2702 Ave L, Galveston, (409) 763-1631.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 4, 2002
BARNETT, MARJORIE JEAN LARSEN - Barnett Funeral services for Marjorie Jean Larsen Barnett will be held Monday, March 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas with Reverend Alan Taylor officiating.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 30, 2002
BARNETT, WILLIAM DONOVAN - 85, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2002, in Galveston, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 21, 2002
BASS-CARCIA, DEBRA J. — Debra J. Bass-Garcia, 38, of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2002, at her residence. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home, in Dickinson.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 23, 2002
BASSETT, LINDA CAROL - La Marque — Linda Carol Bassett, 53, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 22, 2002
BASSETTE, MARY VIVIAN - 80, of Texas City passed away Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Harbour View Care Center in League City. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2002, at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 21, 2002
BAULARD, URSULA H. - Galveston — Ursula H. Baulard, 96, of Galveston, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 16, 2002
BEAN, POLLY ANN - Galveston — Polly Ann Bean, age 59, of Galveston passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 7, 2002
BEASLEY-WOODS, KATHY, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2002, at her residence
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 9, 2002
BECKER, JUNE - Houston — June Becker, age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in Houston. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 28, 2002
BEER, CATHERIN –Santa Fe — Mrs. Beer passed away Sunday morning in Santa Fe. Funeral Services pending at Hayes Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 13, 2002
BELL, GLENDA JOYCE - Alvin — Glenda Joyce Bell, 52 of Alvin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at South East Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 19, 2002
BENNETT, COREAINER GALLOWAY - 88, passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2002, at Christus St. John Hospital in Clear Lake, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, (409) 621-1677, Galveston, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 9, 2002
BERNAL, ANITA ALICE MEJIA - 52, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2002, at St. Patrick Catholic Church,under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 16, 2002
BERNARD, JENNIFER ANN - 44 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002, in Phoenix after an extended illness. James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 20, 2002
BETHANY, GLALDYS - La Marque — Mrs. Gladys Bethany passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 29, 2002
BIGGS, GUY - 69, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 27, 2002
BIGGERS, JOHNNIE - Galveston — Johnnie Biggers, age 64, of Galveston died, Monday, February 25, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – October 9, 2002
BIRDOW, GEORGE - Hitchcock — George Birdow, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, at Specialty Hospital of Houston. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – July 23, 2002
BLACK, BEN EDWARD - SANTA FE — Ben Edward Black, 70, passed away at his residence in Santa Fe, Texas on July 22, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending at James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas - March 8, 2002
BLACKWELL, MISTY DAWN - Alvin — Misty Dawn Blackwell, 19, of Alvin, passed away.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 12, 2002
BLANKS, ADDIE M. - Dickinson — Homegoing celebration for Addie M. Blanks, Saturday, September 14, 2002, 10 a.m., New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Dickinson. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. Augustus Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 24, 2002
BLANKS, MABLE - Galveston — Mable Blanks, 58, departed this life on Thursday, August 22, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital, Galveston, Texas. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund has been set up at Coastal Credit Union Galveston, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 14, 2002
BLESSETT, JOSEPH SR. - La Marque — Joseph Blessett, Sr. passed away Thursday, January 10, 2002, at his residence at the age of 77. Funeral arrangements are pending at Mainland Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas - May 13, 2002
BLUME, LILLY - Texas City — Lilly Blume, age 75, of Galveston died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Gulf Health Care in Texas City. Arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 9, 2002
BLUME, LYNN DALE - Port Bolivar — Lynn Dale Blume, age 67, of Port Bolivar died Sunday, April 7, 2002, in Port Bolivar. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 11, 2002
BOATMAN, ROSE MARIE - Pasadena — Rose Marie Boatman, 72, of Pasadena, Texas passed away September 8, 2002, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Funeral service will be Friday, September 13, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the La Marque Presbyterian Church under direction of James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 18, 2002
BOCCO, LAWRENCE DOMINIC – Died August 8, 2002
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 27, 2002
BOERM, LLOYD M. BOERM - Lloyd M. Boerm, 47, of La Marque passed away November 25, 2002, at a UTMB hospital in Galveston, Texas. A funeral service will be Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at 4 p.m. at the church with Pastor Richard E. Brunk Jr. officiating. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2002, at New Brehman Cemetery near Karnes City, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 3, 2002
BOND, JAMES W. SR. "SMOKEY" - Texas City — James William "Smokey" Bond, Sr. of Texas City, passed away Friday, May 31, 2002, at Harbour View Care Center in League City, TX.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – April 1, 2002
BONIN, BARBARA ANN BROD -Pearland — Barbara Ann Brod Bonin, 66, passed from this life Saturday evening (3-30-02) at home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas – March 24, 2002
BOOKER, WILLIE - Texas City — Willie Booker, 61, left his earthly home, Saturday, March 23, 2002, at College Park Nursing Home. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – March 16, 2002
BOOTHE, DOLORES C. - Galveston — 72, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2002, at her residence in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 25, 2002
BORNEMANN, WILHELMINA SOSNOWY - Wilhelmina Sosnowy Bornemann passed away Friday, September 20, 2002. Wilhelmina was born in Galveston, Texas, on December 16, 1913, to John and Helene (Schilke) Sosnowy. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 Houston Avenue, Houston, Texas, Saturday, September 28, at 11 a.m. local arrangements by Crowder Funeral Home, Clear Lake
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 6, 2002
BOUNDS, WALLACE R. Houston — Wallace R. Bounds, age 59, of Houston died Saturday, January 5, 2002, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 6, 2002
BOUSE, RAYMOND JR. – Died August 2, 2002
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 1, 2002
BRADFORD, EDDIE JR. - La Porte — Homegoing celebration for Eddie Bradford, Jr. (Biggie), Saturday, February 2, 2002, First Baptist Church, 819 1st Street, Texas City.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 25, 2002
BRAGG, STEVEN KEITH - Texas City — Steven Keith Bragg, 47, passed away, Tuesday May 21, 2002, at his residence in Texas City, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2002, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 28, 2002
BRIDGE, INA - 93 passed away on Monday, November 25, 2002, at her residence in Alvin, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 30 in Nacogdoches, Texas at the Fairview Cemetery at 2 p.m. under direction of James Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 19, 2002
BRIDGES, MARVIN C. JR. - Texas City — Mr. Marvin C. Bridges, Jr. passed away Sunday, June 16, 2002 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston at the age of 50. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 30, 2002
BRISCOE, JULUIS JR. - Dickinson — Juluis Briscoe, Jr., 68, left his earthly home, Saturday, September 27, 2002, at his residence. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Drive, La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 1, 2002
BROUILLARD, RALPH - La Marque — Ralph Brouillard, 80, of La Marque passed away Thursday, May 30, 2002, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City, Texas. Arrangements are pending at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 24, 2002
BROUSSARD, EVELYN L. - Galveston — Evelyn L. Broussard, 66, passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2002, at Turners Geriatric Center in Galveston. Services arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 1, 2002
BROUSSARD, MICHAEL R. – Texas City - Michael R. Broussard, age 46, of Texas City died, Saturday, December 29, 2001, at his residence after a courageous battle with liver disease.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 3, 2002
BROWN, ARTHUR JAMES - 77, of Alvin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2002. Arrangements are pending at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – February 24, 2002
BROWN, BILLIE RUE SMITH - Hilltop Lakes, TX - Billie Rue Smith Brown died at home Wednesday February 20, 2002, in Hilltop Lakes, Texas. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are with Callaway-Jones Funeral Home (979-822-3717)
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 10, 2002
BROWN, JOHNNIE MAE - Galveston — Johnnie Mae Brown, 73, passed away into eternal rest Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at U.T.M.B. Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – August 30, 2002
BROWN, WILLIE - Galveston — Willie Brown, 80, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, at his residence. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – September 17, 2002
BRUNK, MILTON VERNON 'MILT' - Dickinson — Milton Vernon "Milt" Brunk passed away September 14, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 14, 2002
BRYANT, JAMES L. - Galveston — James Lee Bryant, 63, departed this life on Thursday, November 7, 2002, at a UTMB hospital in Galveston, Texas. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2002, at Fields Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, preceding the funeral service.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 26, 2002
BULAICH, GWENDOLYN BATTON - Fort Worth — Gwendolyn Batton Bulaich, 83, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died Sunday November 24, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.., Tuesday, at First United Methodist Church of La Marque - James Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – January 13, 2002
BULLACHER, III, RUDOLPH ALFRED 'RUDY' - GALVESTON — Rudolph Alfred "Rudy" Bullacher, III, age 59, of Galveston died, Friday, January 11, 2002, at John SeaHospital in Galveston. Arrangements are pending at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – May 1, 2002
BURKE, JAMES MARVIN SR. - Lafayette – James M. Burke, Sr., 59, passed away into eternal rest Monday, April 29, 2002, at Our Lady of Lourde Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. Services are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – June 12, 2002
BURRELL, TOMMY - West Texas City — Mr. Tommy Burrell passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. (409) 938-8123
The Daily News – Galveston, Texas – November 10, 2002
BUTTERFIELD, PEARCE R. — Pearce R Butterfield, age 80, of Galveston, died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Graveside services are set for 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 11, 2002, at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston, under the direction of the Carnes Bros. Funeral Home, Galveston, Texas.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - July 9, 2003BAIGEN, GUADALUPE - Galveston - Guadalupe Baigen, 100 years, died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at her residence surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father John Bok, O.F.M., officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday with a rosary and prayer vigil to be held at 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - November 21, 2003
BAILEY, WILLIE LEE - La Marque - This is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It is a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to our eternal home. On Sunday, November 16, 2003, Mrs. Willie Lee Bailey departed this life at Downtown Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Visitation will begin 5 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2003, at the Westward Street Church of Christ, 302 N. Westward in Texas City followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003, at the church with Bro. Gene Rowe Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of La Marque Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 10, 2003
BAIRD, WILMA IVERN - Lufkin, TX - Services for Wilma Ivern Baird, 76, of Lufkin, Texas, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Rev. Jacqueline Harmon officiating. Interment will follow in the Fielder Cemetery. Mrs. Baird was born April 30, 1927, in Huntington, Texas, the daughter of Lela Maude (Foster) and Calvin Welch. She died Wednesday, October 8, 2003, in a Lufkin hospital.
The Galveston Daily News - October 2, 2003
BAKER, BOB D. Texas City - Bob D. Baker, 53, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, October 3, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Baker was born May 18, 1950, in Galveston, Texas. He was a purchasing agent/timekeeper with thirty years service for the Texas City Terminal Railroad. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 18, 2003
BAKER, FAYE M. - Coldspring - Mrs. Faye Madeline Baker passed from this life Saturday morning, November 15, 2003, in Coldspring. Born July 30, 1928, in Peason, Louisiana, Mrs. Baker had been a resident of Coldspring for nine months, previously a ten-year resident of Texas City. She was a homemaker, a member of First Assembly of God Church in Shephard and a former member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Texas City. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 3, 2003
BALDWIN, ROBERT A. - Robert A. Baldwin passed away on August 27, 2003, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was precede in death by his father, Jack; mother, June; brother, James; and sister, Lillian. He is survived by his wife, Lynda; sons, Robert A. Baldwin, Jr., Nicholas Diehl, Del Bullion, John Bullion; daughters, Tammy McDaniel, Kimberly Houser and Kelly Taylor; brother, Daryle and wife, Barbara; sister, Patrica and husband, Jack Kilpatrick; sister, Linda K. Baldwin; 5 grandchildren and numerous relatives.
The Galveston Daily News - December 31 2003
BALDWIN, SAM EDWARD - Hitchcock - -Homegoing celebration for Sam Edward Baldwin, will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at 10 a.m., at the Augustus Chapel, 832 5th Ave N., in Texas City with Burial to follow at the Houston VA Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories children, Carolyn Destin (Sugar Ray), Bernadine Sonnier, Sherman Sonnier (Thelma), John Sonnier (Vanessa), Gwendolyn Fontenette (Jerry) and Cheryl Filer (Eddie); devoted friends, Ronnie and Bennie Craner; brother Lonnie Baldwin; sister, Lita Baldwin and sister-in-law, Effie Baldwin. Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque (409) 935-4116. www.augustusfuneralhome.
The Galveston Daily News - April 23, 2003
BALL, SHIRLEY KATHRYN - Houston - Shirley Kathryn Ball passed away on April 10, 2003, after a long illness with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 16, 1932. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2003, at First Lutheran Church, 2415 Winnie, in Galveston. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
The Galveston Daily News - June 23, 2003
BANET, FR. CHARLES - Galveston — Fr. Charles Banet, C.P.P.S., 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 22, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 502-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
BANKHEAD, JOE - Beaumont - Joe Bankhead, 91, formerly of Galveston, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 29, 2003, at Beaumont Clairmont Nursing Home, Beaumont, Texas. Mr. Bankhead was born December 12, 1911, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, to Webb and Rosie Bankhead. The third of seven children, he made a commitment to Christ and joined the Hopewell Baptist Church at an early age. He married Catherine Brown and to that union four children were born. In 1949, he moved to Galveston, Texas, and became a member of Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his health began to fail. Mr. Bankhead was a retired porter with Bob Pagan Ford. Fields Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 24, 2003
BANKS, JOSEPH ARNOLD - Galveston — Joseph Arnold Banks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on November 18, 2003, at the age of 78, ending a life of love, kindness, service, and generosity. He died at his home with his wife, his daughter, and a devoted son-in-law by his side. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located on 14th and Broadway, with Father Frank Fabj, celebrant. Burial will take place at Mainland Memorial Cemetery, in Hitchcock immediately following the funeral. Visitation will be held at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A Marine Corps League presentation will be held at 5:00 p.m., a devotional will be held at 6:00 p.m., and a rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., with Deacon John Pistone officiating. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 20, 2003
BARBER, ROY N. - Santa Fe — Roy N. Barber, 77, of Santa Fe, Texas passed this life Saturday, January 18, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2003, for family and friends at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. January 22, 2003, in the chapel of the funeral home. A brief graveside service will follow at Galveston Memorial Park.
The Galveston Daily News - December 3, 2003
BARFOOT, JOHNNIE BAXTER SR. - Santa Fe - Johnnie Baxter Barfoot, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, Texas. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2003, also at Hayes Funeral Home with Wayne McKamie, Gerald Hill, Miles King and E.M. Perkins officiating from the Church of Christ. Burial will follow the service at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 17, 2003
BARGER, JAY MICHAEL - Galveston — Jay Michael Barger, 23, passed away April 15, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston
The Galveston Daily News - November 18, 2003
BARKER, ANNIE LAURA - Texas City - Annie Laura Barker, 88, of Texas City passed away Saturday, November 15, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1915, in San Angelo, Texas. She was a resident of Texas City since 1980, and a former resident of La Marque for thirty-five years. She was very active in Paul's Union Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Travis Barker, Sr.; three sisters, Willa Mae Keys, Eva Cotton, and Winnie Posey; and four brothers, Joe Camp, Wilburn Camp, Harry Camp, Ray Camp and Bud Camp. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - June 26, 2003
BARKER, CLEMMIE L. - Galveston — Clemmie L. Barker, 78, departed this life on Sunday, June 22, 2003, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fields Funeral Services. (409) 763-1631
The Galveston Daily News - April 16, 2003
BARKSDALE, MAXINE - Houston— Maxine Barksdale, 66, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2003, at Christus St. Joseph Hospital in Houston. Services are pending at E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary.
The Galveston Daily News - October 29, 2003
BARKER, BARBARA - La Marque - Barbara Barker, 78, of La Marque passed away Monday, October 27, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. She was born March 24, 1925, in Franklin County, Texas. She was a resident of La Marque since 1947. She was preceded in death by her sons Robert and Thomas Barker. Mrs. Barker is survived by her daughter Lynda Coe of Fort Worth, Texas; son Mike Barker of La Marque; four grandchildren Chris and Dori Barker of Garland, Texas, Sharlynn and Tyler Ferris of San Antonio, Texas, Ryan and Genie Coe of Arlington, Texas and Tobey Barker of the Woodlands, Texas; and four great grandchildren. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - December 30, 2003
BARNUM, HAZEL H. (MOORE) - Hitchcock - Mrs. Hazel Hancock (Moore) Barnum passed from this life Saturday, December 27, 2003, in La Marque. Born May 6, 1922, in Galveston, Mrs. Barnum had been a resident of Hitchcock since 1965, previously of Galveston. She was employed as an operator with Southwestern Bell and a Clerical Clerk for American National Insurance Company. Mrs. Barnum was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, the Alter Guild where she had been elected Alter Guild's Woman of the Year, and worked in the Lutheran Braille Workshop. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 26, 2003
BARRY, MARY GRAHAM - Texas City - Mary Graham Barry, 81, of Texas City, passed away October 24, 2003, in Clear Lake, Texas. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2003. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the at the Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. October 27, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 26, 2003
BASHOR, HARVEY MICHAEL JR. - Galveston - Harvey Michael Bashor, Jr., 60, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1943, in Galveston, Texas. He was a graduate of Ball High School and Texas A & M University. He served six years in the U.S. Navy - Lieut. J.G.,Viet Nam Veteran. He made his home in Houston for 27 years. A licensed C.P.A., he served on the Texas State Board of Certified Public Accountants and Proctor for CPA Exams for ten years. He was employed in Oil & Gas Industries, in Houston, and eventually operated his own CPA practice. In recent years, he was Director of Finance and Development for Mt. Carmel High School in Houston. He and his family returned to Galveston in 1995 where he was employed as a Computer teacher for O'Connell High School. From 1997, until the present time, he has worked in Information Services for UTMB.While living in Houston, he served on the Board of Education for Catholic Schools in the Galveston/Houston Diocese, Chairman of St. Augustine School Board and served on the PTO. He was a Troup Leader for the Boy Scouts of America, and 3 year Chairman for St. Augustine Fall Bazaars. He joined the Knights of Columbus in Pasadena Council 3700 in 1983, and transferred to the Galveston Council when he returned to the Island in 1995. He was presently a Fourth Degree member of the Juan Diego Council #12500 at Sacred Heart Church, where he also served as Eucharistic Minister. While affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, his titles included "Financial Secretary of Council 787", " Past Faithful Navigator of the MSGR. Kirwin Assembly", and presently was "District Deputy of South Galveston County" and "Area Secretary of the Fourth Degree". Harvey's life revolved around his family, friends, Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his parents Harvey & Jean Bashor. He is survived by his wife Beverly Benavides Bashor; son Harvey Michael Bashor, III and wife Kimberly; daughters Laurel Bashor and Michelle Bashor; granddaughter Taylor Bashor.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 7p.m. with Deacon John Pistone officiating and with members of Juan Diego Council assisting. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2 p.m. with Father Frank Fabj officiating and Father John LeBauve assisting. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.
Pallbearers will be the Fellow Sir Knights of the MSGR Kirwin Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
He was a devoted husband to Beverly for 38 years and his three children and granddaughter were the light of his life. The love and pride he felt for them showed in his smile. His happiest moments were the times spent making memories with them and his closest friends..and we will cherish these memories forever.J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
BASS, WYLIE JUDSON - Bellville - Mr. Wylie Judson Bass passed from this life Saturday morning, September 27, 2003, in Bellville. Born July 23, 1924, in Texarkana, Mr. Bass had spent most of his life in the Galveston County area before moving to Bellville 1- 1/2 years ago. He had been a mail carrier in Galveston with the United States Postal Service for thirty five years, a member of U.S. Postal Carriers Union, and served his country as a U.S. Marine during WWII. Mr. Bass loved being a cowboy and enjoyed reunions with his Marine Corps mates. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 11, 2003
BATES, MARY - Galveston - Mary B. Bates, 92, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center. Visitation will be held today from 4-6 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, with a wake from 7-8 p.m. at the St. John Baptist Church. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2003, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Kingston, Louisiana, with Rev. John Nash, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - August 13, 2003
BATSON, D'KENDRICK "D.J." Hitchcock — D'Kendrick (D.J.) Batson, 30 weeks, received his wings on Sunday, August 10, 2003. "Fat Daddy" was born, January 12, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. He was a member of Jericho Road Bible Church in Hitchcock, Texas. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents, Kenneth Batson, Sr. and LaTasha Hensley; brothers, Donovan Bradford, Jr. and Kenneth Batson, Jr.; grand parents, David and LaKay Poydras of Hitchcock, Donna Reid and Kenneth Batson of Oklahoma; great grandparents, Herman Hensley, Sr., Joyce and Stanley Reid; aunts, Rashida (Butch) Reid, La Tara and LaTiffany Hensley; uncles, Ray and Randy Walker and Jaron Reid; great aunts, Dianna Samuels, Karen (Curtis) Henderson, Jan Reid and Marquita (Joe) Reid; great uncles, Charles Hensley (deceased), Herman Hensley, Jr.and Elroy Hensley; Godparents, Heather Hygh (Pop), Katherine Ray, Swadneekia Hall and The Garcia family.Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2003, from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m., followed by graveside services at 12:30 p.m. at Babyland, at Forest Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made at the funeral home.
The Galveston Daily News - August 4, 2003
BAY, ALBERT - Dickinson - Mr. Albert Bay departed this earthly life Friday, August 1, 2003, at Danforth Gardens in Texas City. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 2920 Highway 3 in Dickinson followed by a wake form 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at the church with Pastor Charlie H. Foy, officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque. Albert Bay, one of eleven children, was born to Adam William Bay Sr. and Adeline Carrington Bay, May 21, 1914, in Richards, Texas. He was employed until retirement from the Tin Smelter, Texas City, Texas. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church serving as a trustee until his health failed him. Mr. Bay formed the first little league softball and baseball teams in Dickinson, Texas. He also worked with the boy scouts organization in Dickinson. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Walter Bay, Milton Bay, Adam William, Marvin Bay and Jasper Bay; sisters; Elsie Bay, Ernestine Bay Magee and Atria Mae Bay Bowens. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of sixty-five years, Mrs. Lessie Bay of Dickinson; one son, Donald Bay (Addie) of Houston; grandchildren; Reginald and Pamela. Great grandchildren; Demarcus, Zanier and J'nea. brothers; Otis Bay of Houston and Nathaniel Bay of Dickinson; sisters; Marie Dolores James of Galveston and Minnie Mae Bay Ferguson of Springfield, Missouri, and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 4, 2003
BAYNE, HARRY LEE - Tiki Island - Harry Lee Bayne, 64, of Tiki Island, Texas passed away December 1, 2003. He was born in Houston, Texas, grew up in Friendswood, Texas and graduated from Friendswood High School in 1957. He attended the University of Houston. A prominent and respected businessman, Mr. Bayne founded and owned Bayne TV and Appliance, one of the oldest and most successful independent appliance company's which has served the Texas market since 1967. He later founded Baco International a successful Import / Export company. He was an initial founder of First Prosperity Bank and served on the Board of Directors from 1983, to present. He also served on the board of directors of Remote Knowledge of Houston, Texas. Harry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his wife and taking her to the movies. Harry was a husband, father, beloved grandfather, brother and friend to all. Jeter Memorial Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
BEALL, DOROTHY MAIRE - Galveston - Dorothy Marie Beall, 72, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at her residence. The family will receive visitors after 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Dorothy was a fourth generation BOI and a lifelong resident of the island. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Henry Beall, Sr. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 20, 2003
BELANY, FLORENCE ELIZABETH DAVIS - Galveston – Florence Elizabeth Davis Belany, 90, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2003. Florence was born to the union of Raphaelito Davis and Etta Porter Davis in Galveston, Texas on July 3, 1913. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Saturday, December 20, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. She attended Galveston public schools, and graduated from Central High School with Honors. She was a faithful member of Spiritual True Church where she was pianist for the church Sunday school. She married Joseph A. Belany, and affiliated with Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church where she also served as a member of the United Methodist Women. Florence was employed at GISD cafeteria for thirty years. She was also a professional seamstress, and devoted a great deal of time sewing costumes for students' school plays at George W. Carver Elementary School. She was active in scouting as were her children, and she received "Scout Mother of the Year" award for her participation in the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. She was also past secretary of the Sunshine Grandmother's Club. Florence was a great gardener who could grow practically anything, and she was an avid reader. She had a strong sense of family and life. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 24, 2003
BELCHER, RUSSELL ANTHONY - August 9, 1960 - September 21, 2003 - Russell Anthony Belcher was born in Houston, Texas to Floyd and Betty Belcher. He was a 1979, graduate of Houston's John H. Reagan High School and a four-year football letterman at Sam Houston State University. In 2000, Russell founded "Big Daddy's Smokehouse and Grill" in Bayou Vista, Texas and the Lake Charles, Louisiana location in 2003.
The Galveston Daily News - February 28, 2003
BELL, CLIFFORD ISSIC JR. "IKE" - Santa Fe - Mr. Clifford Issic "Ike" Bell, Jr., 71, passed from this life Thursday morning at his home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News - December 27, 2003
BELL, ELIZABETH MARIE - Galveston - Elizabeth Marie Bell, 55, died December 22, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital, in Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2003, at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2003, and a rosary will be held from 7-8 p.m., at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, in Galveston. Published December 28, 2003
The Galveston Daily News - May 5, 2003
BELL, MARY - La Marque — Mary Bell, 91, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2003, at Seabreeze Care Center in Texas City, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fields Funeral Services, (409) 763-1631.
The Galveston Daily News - July 9, 2003
BELLARD, ANNA BELL - Lake Charles, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bell Jack Bellard will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Bellard was born January 29, 1941, in Ville Platte, Louisiana to the late Hillary and Silvie Alfred Jack. She was a resident of Texas City before relocating to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mrs. Bellard was employed as an ETG Technician. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 13, 2003
BELLARD, NINA BRIGHT - Plano, TX - Nina Bright Bellard of Galveston was born in Herpel, Ark. January 9, 1923, and passed away August 10, 2003, in Plano, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband John W. Bellard, Sr.; her parents Alma and Ernest Bright, and sister Shirley Jean Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara MacLaughlin and husband Don of Plano; son John Bellard, Jr. and wife Gloria of Galveston; three brothers, Doug, Ernie and Ken Bright, all of the Galveston area, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In 1990, she retired from ANICO's Internal Audit department after forty years of service. In retirement she enjoyed bowling, traveling and growling at her grandkids. Pallbearers will be Michael Bright, Bobby Hutto, Michael Hutto, George Holmes, Greg West, and Mike Geml. Visitation was held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father John Paul Flajole, OFM, as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edenbrook Employee's Fund, for the benefit of those who assured her comfort in recent months, 3000 Midway Road, Plano, Tx. 75093, (972) 473-7400.Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
BELLE, MEMORI DANEY - Memori Daney Belle, born August 27, 2003, at 12:13 a.m., departed this life on August 27, 2003, at 11:18 a.m. She is survived by her parents, Tiffany Marie Lynn Washington of La Marque and Anthony Dwayne Belle of Dickinson. She leaves behind seven brothers and two sisters; grandparents, Mary (Meme) Oliver, Laura Belle, Johnny Lynn Washington; Aunties, Joylynn Washington, Kesha Washington, Johnae Long, Barbara Belle, Jackie Belle. Uncles, Bodrick Felder, Chris Belle, Victor Belle, Blue Boy, Pierre Belle and Godmother Calena Sam, and a host of cousins and friends. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 6, 2003
BELTON, JOHN MARK - Galveston – John Mark Belton, 59, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 13, 1944. He graduated from Rice University in 1966, and then went on to get his masters from Emory University in 1977. He taught for GISD for 33 years, the majority spent at Ball High School, where he believed "I have thrived on the emotional energy which is generated by the connected processes of teaching and learning. I have been fortunate to share the odyssey of discovery with hundreds of willing participants…", including family, friends and students."Collectively and individually these people have contributed greatly to my development." Although he felt this way, we who knew and loved him felt that his contribution to our lives and development far outweighed what we gave him. He was preceded in death by his parents John D. and Clarice Belton; and sister Dr. Katherine Belton. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 38 years M'Lou Belton; loving sons Mark Alexander and John Michael and his wife Moni Devora; sister Helen Orman; Aunt Elizabeth Belton; two sister-in-laws Patricia Grimm and Betsy Dunn and husband David; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., with Reverend Asa Hunt officiating. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund is being established in John Mark Belton's name at Hometown Bank of Galveston (409) 763-1271, or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 9, 2003
BENNETT, LOUISE - Longview, TX - Louise "Annie" Bennett, 79, of Longview, Texas passed away Sunday, July 6, 2003. Annie was born on December 28, 1924, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Joe Cefus Moore and Hattie P. Pie. On Valentine's day in 1942, Annie married J. B. Donaldson in Piedmont, Alabama. She was a wonderful mother to nine children and retired from working with the Longview ISD.
The Galveston Daily News - December 5, 2003
BENNETT, NORMA JEAN - Las Vegas, Nevada - Norma Jean Bennett left this earth peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada.She was born August 28, 1942, in Galveston, and a 1960, graduate of Central High School. Services will be held Monday, December 8, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Las Vegas under the direction of American Burial and Cremation, (702)384-7600.
The Galveston Daily News - December 6, 2003
BENSON, CLARA MAE - Texas City - Clara Mae Benson, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at Manor Care Nursing Center in Webster, Texas. She was born on February 28, 1923, in Galveston, Texas. Mrs. Benson was a resident of Texas City since 1950, and an active member of Abundant Life Christian Center. She was a custodian for the City of Texas City for thirteen years. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 21, 2003
BENTLEY, YVONNE LANG - Front Royal, VA - Yvonne Lang Bentley, 69, of Front Royal, Virginia, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Warren Memorial Hospital. A memorial service was held Monday, October 20, 2003, 11 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Heaton officiating. Burial will be private at Prospect Hill Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Bentley was born December 14, 1933, in Silsbee, Texas, daughter of the late Cpt. Edward L. and Maxine Lang. She was the Worthy Advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and the Christians Womens Group of Warren County. She was a volunteer with the Warren Heritage Society.
The Galveston Daily News - August 15, 2003
BERG, VIRGINIA E. - Texas City - Virginia E. Berg, 79, of Texas City passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2003, in Texas City. She was born November 21, 1923, in Temple, Texas to Leonard Oscar and Blanch Hughes. She was a teacher's aid for Texas City Independent School District, a bookkeeper for Electronic Supply until she retired and a member of La Marque Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. Virginia is survived by her husband Floyd Berg of sixty- two years of Texas City; daughters Sherry Hawkins and husband Kirby of Austin, Texas and Sharmaine Baird of Texas City; sister Marie Wheeler of Hitchcock; grandchildren Craig Domingues of Clear Lake, Shawn Domingues of Austin and Kyle Baird of Texas City; twelve great-grandchildren. Graveside service will at 10 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park with Dr. B. J. Schipper officiating. Entombment to follow at Grace Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care Team, 1708 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX. 77591, or Alzheimer's Association, Greater Houston Chaper, 6161 Savoy Dr. Suite 240, Houston, TX. 77036.
James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - May 10, 2003
BETHEA, LARRY - Galveston — Larry Bethea, 60, passed away at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - December 28, 2003
BETHUNE, RONNIE - Ronnie Bethune age 52 of Santa Fe, Texas passed away Friday, December 26, 2003, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronnie was born on October 18, 1951, in Texas City, Texas. Ronnie worked 30 years for Southern Pacific Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Marian Bethune. He is survived by his wife, Susan Bethune of Santa Fe, Texas, Daughters Andrea and Fausto Cruz of Friendswood, Texas, Son-in-law, Margot Bethune of Santa Fe, Texas; Son, Charlie Jason Bethune of League City, Texas, Sister and Brother-in-law Martha and Tim Perry of Santa Fe, Texas, Brother and Sister-in-law Jimmy and Dana Bethune of LaMarque, Texas, Sister-in-law and Husband, Mary & Billy Deese of Santa Fe, Texas, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Leon & Edith Filidei of LaMarque, Texas, Grandchildren; Jasmine Demi Cruz of Friendswood, Texas, Meiah Raquelle Cruz of Friendswood, Texas, Aunts; Ruth Willard of LaMarque, Texas and Martha Mazzantini of LaMarque, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - September 11, 2003
BEVERLIN, CECELIA ANN (BALDWIN) - Cecelia Ann (Baldwin) Beverlin, dearly beloved wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, grand-daughter, grandmother, aunt, co-worker, aide to visually impaired students, and inspiration to all who knew her passed away September 11, 2003, at M.D. Anderson Hospital after a courageous and long battle with a rare cancer, adrenocortical carcinoma. Cecelia was born June 7, 1946, in Houston Texas to James and Dorothy Baldwin who survive her. Cecelia attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1964. Cecelia received her BA in Office Management from Sacred Heart Dominican College in 1968. After college, Cecelia worked for what is now Exxon-Mobil. On February 13, 1970, she was married to Richard (Dick) B. Beverlin, Jr. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinso
The Galveston Daily News - July 17, 2003
BEVERSDORF, LOUIS H. (BUSTER) - Houston - Louis H. (Buster) Beversdorf, 75, of Houston passed away July 13, 2003. He was born May 27, 1928, in Yoakum, Texas to Samuel T. and Estelle Beversdorf and had two brothers, Samuel Thomas and August Nathan Beversdorf, now deceased. After attending the University of Texas, he joined the U. S. Army. He worked out at NASA and retired from Rockwell. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
The Galveston Daily News - December 5, 2003
BIGGS, G. L. - Dickinson - G. L. Biggs, 67, passed away December 1, 2003, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born June 12, 1936, to George and Doris Cox Biggs in Gilmer, Texas. G. L. was employed with Monsanto-Sterling from 1958, to 1993, as a technician in the lab. He was a veteran of U. S. Air Force, serving in Korea during 1955 – 1958, and a member of First Baptist Church in Dickinson. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - November 30, 2003
BILBREY, MARGARET L. 'LULA' - Margaret L. "Lula" Bilbrey, 78, of Texas City, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Tollison officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - February 20, 2003
BINFORD, MAGGIE - Friendswood - Mrs. Maggie Kitty Binford, 85, passed from this life Wednesday morning in Clear Lake. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501
The Galveston Daily News - September 12, 2003
BISHOP, HERMAN EUGENE - Bacliff - Herman Eugene Bishop, of Bacliff, Texas, passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2003, at the age of 44. He was born on October 18, 1958, in Baytown, Texas to Herman and Frances Bishop. Eugene is survived by his wife Margaret; son Christopher; brothers E.W. Sherrouse, Charles Langley, H.E. Bishop, Richard Bishop, and Darrel Bishop; sisters Cindy Bishop Streetman and Lois Ann Roberts and many loving nieces and nephews. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - November 19, 2003
BISHOP, MARGARET E. - La Marque - Margaret E. Bishop, 79, of La Marque passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1924, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Bishop was a resident of Texas City and La Marque since 1954, and a member of the First Baptist Church of La Marque. She is survived by her husband Ted Bishop Sr. of La Marque, Texas; and her two sons Ted Bishop Jr. of Austin, Texas and Paul Daniel Rogers of La Marque, Texas; one granddaughter Dana Rogers of Tiki Island, Texas; and one great granddaughter Madisen Devries also from Tiki Island, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - December 16, 2003
BIVENS, MARGARET ADELLE - Margaret Adelle Bivens passed away peacefully on December 15, 2003. She was born September 14, 1920 in Joaquin, Texas as the second child of Dora Lou Byrd Jones and Charles Leon Jones. She graduated from Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas and attended Nursing School in Mobile, Alabama. She met the love of her life, James Bivens, on June 28, 1940 and they married on August 3rd of the same year. This union resulted in one beautiful daughter, Carolyn. She was employed by the University of Texas Medical Branch for many years as an assistant to Dr. James Wright. She was a member of Highlands Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Upon retirement, she and James lived outside Many, Louisiana on Toledo Bend Lake. They spent many good years gardening and enjoying the lake with friends and family. In 1999, they moved back to La Marque, Texas to be closer to family. Margaret was a strong Christian woman who believed in living one-day-at-time as the Lord saw fit. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - September 13, 2003
BLACK, CLARINDA 'CLAIRE' BELL - Texas City - Claire Black, 92, of Texas City, passed from this life on September 11, 2003. She was a long time Houston resident, but embraced Texas City as her home the last ten years. She retired from Borden Company and enjoyed bridge, fishing, knitting, her church, and her great grandchildren. She is survived by her devoted family, daughter, Joan Lee; grandson Kelly Lee and wife Karen of Texas City; granddaughter, Kimi White and husband, Bobby of Dickinson, granddaughter Laurie Price and husband Tim, Magnolia, and granddaughter Laura Arzola of Houston; plus seven precious great grandchildren.
The Galveston Daily News - July 3, 2003
BLACKSHEAR, GLORIA THOMPSON - Galveston — Gloria Thompson Blackshear passed away Monday, July 1, 2003, in Galveston, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - October 18, 2003
BLACKSHEAR, MARY HELEN - Galveston – Mary Helen Murray Blackshear, 76, a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2003. Helen was born in Galveston, Texas, on June 1, 1927, to Dorothea Cline and Matthew Moore Murray. She grew up in Galveston and graduated from Ball High School. Helen was a long time member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where she served as president of the Women of the Church, and was a member of the Vestry and the Altar Guild. She also served on the Board of Trinity Episcopal School. She was a Past President of the Junior League of Galveston, where she began her years of volunteer work in the community. For her support of many projects at Ashton Villa, Helen received the Galveston Historical Foundation's Distinguished Volunteer Service Award in July, 2000. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 13, 2003
BLAKE, ALBERT JEFFESON JR. - Galveston - Albert Jefferson Blake, Jr., 62, died December 8, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2003, at the funeral home. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
BLANCHARD, DONALD E. - Texas City - Donald E. Blanchard, 78, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. A vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. following visitation. Mr. Blanchard was born January 21, 1925, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a retired boilermaker and member of the Boilermaker Local #132. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Men's Club of St. Mary's. He served his country in the U. S. Navy. Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Dorothy Blanchard, of Texas City; sons John Blanchard and wife Terry and Joseph Blanchard and wife Jane; daughters Denise Galza and husband Jason and Linda Anderson and husband Art; sisters Dollie Morris and Lorena Childer; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Emken-Linton Funeral Home Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 3, 2003
BLAND, FRANK GEORGE - 44, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2003, at his residence, in Galveston, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Galveston, with Fr. Paul Banet, Pastor, as Celebrant. Burial will follow services, Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery, also in Galveston. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Mr. Bland's family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 17, 2003
BLAND, LENORA - Galveston - Lenora Bland, 91, of Galveston, passed away July 15, 2003. Lenora was born in Wallis, Texas, on September 29, 1911. At one year of age, she moved to Galveston with her parents, Walter and Ada Allen Bland. As a young woman, she was known to family and friends as "Bootsie". She loved to talk about her happy childhood, her love for her parents, and the fun of growing up in Galveston's heyday. She loved the Gulf and her home near the water. Lenora spent a great deal of time, energy, and affection on her cats. She loved to feed and take care of them and give them special treats. Lenora completed her working career at age 73, with U. S. National Bank, now Frost Bank. Prior to that, she was employed at Texas Prudential Insurance Co. until it left Galveston. Lenora married John MacHardy who died in 1978. She was a longtime member of Central Christian Church. For the past two months, Lenora was a resident of Turner Geriatric Center, where she died on July 15, 2003. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Burial will be held Friday in Wallis, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Burns Hospital, Central Christian Church, Animal Shelter & Adoption Center of Galveston, Meals on Wheels, or Hospice Care Team. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 9, 2003
BLANKENSHIP, LEOTA B. - Galveston - Leota B. (Lee) Blankenship passed away on September 7, 2003, one day after her 64th birthday, following a long and courageous fight with cancer. Funeral Mass will be held at 10a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Galveston with Fr. Frank Fabj as Celebrant. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held at 7p.m. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 19, 2003
BLEDSOE, CHARLIE - Sunrise July 16, 1938 - Sunset December 15, 2003 - La Marque - Charlie Bledsoe (Big C.) was a La Marque, Texas City resident for forty-three years. He was born July 16, 1938 in Wharton, Texas. On Monday, December 15, 2003, Charlie went home to be with the Lord at the age of 65 with his loved ones by his side. He is preceded in death by his father, Freddie Bledsoe; son Cara Allen Owens Bledsoe; great granddaughter Ke'Aira Bledsoe Peterson; grandparents Gover and Kizzih Bledsoe and Sam Allen and Betsy Woodward; uncles Sa Sunrise July 16, 1938
The Galveston Daily News - October 13, 2003
BLEDSOE, PHILLIP G. - Phillip G. Bledsoe, 65, passed away on October 11, 2003. He was born on April 4, 1938, to Wesley and Martha Bledsoe, who preceded him in death, along with two sisters and one brother. Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Edith A. Bledsoe; mother, Eva Bledsoe; daughter, Teresa Castillo; sons, Ronnie Bledsoe and Phillip Bledsoe II; sister, Faye Cappen, Jeanie Ware and Carelean Hamilton; brother, Duane Bledsoe; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and numerous friends. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - June 14, 2003
BLOXOM, JERRY - Galveston — Jerry Bloxom, 63, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - July 24, 2003
BLUE, DANIEL L. - Galveston - Daniel Louis Blue, 78, departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2003, at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2003, at Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church with the Reverend Perrie Joy Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4 -7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Fields Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 21, 2003
BOGAN, JIMMIE LYNN JOHNSON - Minneapolis, Minnesota - Jimmie Lynn Johnson Bogan departed this life Sunday, October 12, 2003, at her home. Visitation and wake was held on Monday, October 20, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at Cathedral of Joy Worship Center, FM 1765 @ Oak St. in Texas City with Pastor Harold Higgins, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 5, 2003
BOLES, AMALIA - Texas City - Amalia Boles, 73, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Tollison officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Boles was born October 5, 1929, in Texas City, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Texas City, faithful to Vacation Bible School Ministry and her Sunday School class. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Paul D. Boles, Sr. of Texas City; son Paul D. Boles and wife Debora; daughters Patricia Boles England and husband Richard and Shirley Sims and husband Eddie; brothers Larry Garza and David Garza; sisters Angel Sanchez, Lela Copado, Adel Mills and Marie Harris; grandchildren, Sarah Capestani, Melisa Capestani, Teresa Colson, Mario Aguirre, Brandon Aguirre, and Dylan Aguirre; great-grandchildren, Raley Colson and Tannah Colson; and special friend Nancy Martinez. Pallbearers will be David Garza III, Rico Garza, Larry Garza, Jr., Todd Garza, Michael Capado, and Gene Bagby. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
BOLTON, FREDERICK WALLACE SR. - Hitchcock - Frederick Wallace Bolton, Sr., 75 passed away Friday, December 19, 2003, at Mainland Center Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1928, in Galveston, Texas. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock, Texas. Known to many as Freddy, and to family as Bubbie, Dad and Paw Paw, he graduated from Kirwin High School in 1946. He has been married to Mary Kielty for 55 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #2141 and a member of Knight of Columbus in Hitchcock, Texas. He retired from Lipton Tea in 1992. He currently worked at Crowder Funeral Home for the past ten years. Freddy loved hunting, fishing, football and golf especially with his family. He was so proud of his family and loved being with them. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. He was a man of few words with always a cheerful smile. He really loved life. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 19, 2003
BOND, NINA JEAN - Santa Fe - Mrs. Nina Jean Bradley Bond passed from this life Thursday in Texas City. Born April 22, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Bond had been a resident of Santa Fe for 35 years. She was a homemaker and spent the majority of her time doting on her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Bradley, survivors include her husband of 49 years, James W. Bond, Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law, James Ray and Marsha Bond, Robert Lee and Angie Bond; daughters and son-in-law, Dona Lynn Ridgeway, Robbie Jean and Wayne Spencer, all of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Dana Bond, James Bond, Crystal Ridgeway, Brandy and Sean Meade, Doug and Sabrina Spencer, Billy Spencer, Stephanie Charlesworth, Robert Bond, Jr., Randy Bond, Heather Bond, and Shelby Bond; great -grandchildren, Shayne Meade, Hunter Meade, and one "on the way" and her special friends, Doris and Donald Corey. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
BONNER, GLADYS B. HAWKINS - West Texas City - Gladys Bonner, 75, departed this life at SeaBreeze Care Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2003, from 4-8 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Ave. O in Galveston. A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 19, 2003, with Rev. Marshall Boxley officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Cemetery in Hitchcock.
The Galveston Daily News - October 12, 2003
BOOKOVER, JIMMIE KAY - Jimmie Kay Brookover, 75, passed away at her residence in Texas City, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2003, at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. Burial will follow services Monday at the cemetery. Ms. Brookover was born in San Antonio, Texas, April 1, 1928, however, in these most recent years she has been a resident of Galveston County. As a rancher, she raised and cared for horses for which she enjoyed very much and loved most dearly. Her friends will remember her for her love of animals and most especially, horses. These services are being provided under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 3, 2003
BORS, THOMAS E. - Thomas E. Bors, passed away November 30, 2003, at the age of 56. Tom was born December 31, 1946, in York, Nebraska to Joe and Jean Bors. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Bors. Survivors include his wife, Janet; daughters, Traci Lynn Oswald and Terri Leigh Morgan; granddaughter, Allison Oswald; mother Jean Bors; brother James Bors; sisters Ellen Stewart and Mary Anne Fitzpatrick; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Sue Wilson; close friend, James Oswald; many loving nieces and nephews, his beloved pets, Fa Ying, Josie, Sukie, and Samantha, and other family and friends. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - February 13, 2003
BORSTDORF, ELLEN - La Marque — Ellen Borstdorf, 90, of La Marque, passed away February 11, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
BOUDREAUX, JOHN E. - Galveston - John E. Boudreaux, 84, of Galveston passed away peacefully at home Saturday, September 27, 2003, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Lorraine (Rusty) Boudreaux; son John S. Boudreaux; four daughters Beverly Maggard and husband David, Linda Boudreaux, Sandy Scardino, Barbie Walz and husband Matt; eight grandchildren, Cindi Boudreaux, Mark Maggard, Mike Maggard, Amanda Maggard, Jessica Adams and husband Aaron, Bradford Scardino, Matthew Walz, Andrew Walz; one great grandson, Aidan Adams and numerous other relatives and friends. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 2, 2003
BOUTWELL, MICHAEL HUGH - Michael Hugh Boutwell, 45, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2003, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home, with Father Gerald Lewis, SVD officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 9:30 a.m. Michael was born February 23, 1958, in Mobile, Alabama, to Evelyn and Lloyd Boutwell. He had been a communication officer with the Galveston Police Department for 19 years and most recently with the Galveston County Sheriffs Department for 6 years. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
BOWLAND, JANET KAY - Galveston - Janet Kay Bowland, 54, passed away August 5, 2003, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services were held at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2003, with Rev. Paul Boughan, officiating, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas.
Janet was born September 27, 1948, to Willie and Martha Supple Stilwell in Houston, Texas. She attended Houston public schools graduating with the class of 1967. She furthered her education while living in Dallas. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an accomplished writer and was formerly a civil servant with the 807th Medical Brigade of Seagoville, Texas.Preceded in death by her daughter, Kamaron Beard, she is survived by her husband, Richard U. Bowland of Galveston; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Stilwell of Dallas; sons, Glynn Sanders of Galveston and Kery Sanders and wife, Susan of Seagoville, Texas; granddaughters, Carson Sanders and Kera Sanders of Seagoville and Abigail Beard of Blanco, Texas; brothers, Ransom Stilwell and wife, Juanita and Jeffery Cort Stilwell and wife Nickie all of Dallas; close friends, Kay Ramsey and husband, Ronnie of Jacksonville, Texas, Sharon Billings of Seven Points, Texas and Luther Alford of Galveston; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 20, 2003
BOYCE, TERRENCE D. - Galveston - Memorial services for Terence D. Boyce will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, with the Rev. Nathaniel Brown, officiating. Terence was preceded in death by his mother, Caroline Faye Epps; and grandfather, Don Lee Boyce. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Eric and Jeter Veazie; grandmother, Emma Jean Jones; brothers, Eric and Dewon Gilmore and Timmy Epps; sisters, Katherine Gamble, Erikka and Keshia Lawrence; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Memorials, flowers and cards may be sent to Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas, 77550.
The Galveston Daily News - September 19, 2003
BRADLEY, DANNA REA - La Marque - On August 25, 1921, Danna Rea Bradley was born to Sam Martin and Rosie Lee Smith-Martin in Jackson County, Edna, Texas. Danna was the youngest of twelve children. Mrs. Bradley accepted Christ at an early age. In her later years, she united with First Union Baptist Church, Galveston, Texas, where she served in the choir. She attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna, Texas. Mrs. Bradley had a special love for children. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 29, 2003
BRADY, JAMES EBEN - Santa Fe - James Eben Brady, 86, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1916, in Marion, Ohio. Mr. Brady was an optician while in Galveston, operating his own business, later to be associated with Island Optical, Inc. and with the Optical Shoppe, then retiring in January 1991. He was a resident of Galveston for 33 years before moving to Tiki Island Village in 1983, and later to Santa Fe in 1999. He was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ, a member of the Texas Society of Dispensing Opticians, and a veteran of World War II, retiring with 20 years service as a Lt. Col., Air Force Reserve. He was a graduate of Kentucky Military Institute, attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and School of Applied Optics, Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Brady was a former member of the Galveston Rotary Club and the Galveston Elks Lodge #126, B.P.O. E. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
BRADY, JAMES C. - Galveston - James C. Brady, local prominent attorney and businessman, passed from this life after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on October 20, 2003. Services will be held at The Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church in Galveston on Thursday, October 23, 2003, at 10 a.m., with Dr. Asbury Lenox officiating. Visitation will be held at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Cedarvale Cemetery on Golden Avenue in Bay City, Texas, with Chaplain Melvin Brinkley officiating. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 24, 2003
BRANCH, JANIE RUTH - Janie Ruth Branch passed away November 21, 2003, in Chesterfield, Virginia; born November 12, 1915, in Crockett, Texas, to Carl and Della Douglass. She lived most of her life in Texas, in the Texas City, Dickinson and League City areas for over 60 years, just recently moving to Chesterfield, Virginia. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Earl. Survivors are her daughter, Marilyn B. Glover and her husband, Buddy, of Chesterfield, Virginia; granddaughters, Michelle Hulse, of Jackson, New Jersey and Diana Phillips, of Rochester, New York and 4 great-grandchildren. Jack Rowe Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - September 27, 2003
BRANDT-GAMBINI, JOHN RONALD - Galveston - John Ronald Brandt-Gambini, 48, died September 24, 2003, at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 28, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston. Johnny moved to Galveston in his early teens and has lived here for 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Gambini and numerous friends. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 12, 2003
BRANESKY, JAMES WILLIAM - James William Branesky, 92, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Center. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12th at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., with Curtis Kneblick officiating. A Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 13th with Father Gerald Lewis, SVD, as Celebrant. Burial will follow the service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14th, at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church, in Praha, Texas, with the Rev. Bartsch, officiating. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 29, 2003
BRANTLEY, LARRY WAYNE SR. - Hitchcock - Larry Wayne Brantley, Sr., 39, of Hitchcock, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2003, in Galveston, Texas. He was born on June 20, 1964, in Galveston, Texas to Larry and Shirley Brantley. He worked as a Millwright for H.B. Zachry at the EquiStar Plant. He loved hunting and fishing with the Brantley boys, played little league baseball and little league football with the Red Raiders. He also coached the Hitchcock Little League Baseball Division. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - October 29, 2003
BREAIX, JOSEPH TALBOT SR. - Hitchcock - Mr. Joseph Talbot Breaux, Sr. passed from this life at his home in Hitchcock. Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen; son, Joseph and numerous other relatives. Visitation with the family will begin tonight at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A Vigil Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Mass at 6:30 p.m. by Reverend John Kappe. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. www. HayesFuneralHome.com
The Galveston Daily News - December 30, 2003
BRICK, EUGENE ALEXANDER - Galveston - GALVESTON - Eugene Alexander Brick, 75, died December 29, 2003, at Gulf Health Care in Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., December 31, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas with Deacon John Pistoni officiating. The friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
BRISTER, JOSEPHINE - League City - Josephine Brister, 77, of League City, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2003, in Webster, Texas. She was born on September 15, 1926, to Tony and Nagla Alme in Tampa, Florida. She is preceded in death by her loving husband and soul mate Truman Brister. She is survived by her daughter Donna Oktavec and her husband Charles of League City, Texas; her son Danny Brister and his wife Greta of Dickinson, Texas; her four grandchildren Jodi, Jaren, Josh, and Matthew; and her special nephew Milton Horton and his wife Cathy. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - August 8, 2003
BROOKS, LINDA LEA Channelview - Linda Lea Brooks, 57, of Channelview, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at LBJ Hospital. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Grace Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors after 5 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Linda was born February 2, 1946, in Galveston, Texas. She worked as a manager of a McDonald's franchise in Channelview for 28 years. Linda loved playing cards and dominoes with her friends and spending time with her favorite companion, Missy. She is preceded in death by her mother, Frances Dudley. Linda is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, Carl Brooks; father, George Dudley, Sr.; sister, Frances Longoria and husband, Frank; brothers, George Dudley, Jr., and wife, Joyce; and Earl Dudley and wife, Anna; seven stepchildren; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Earl Dudley, Barry Spence, Wayne Brooks, Jimmy Bussey, Daryl Brooks, and George Dudley, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Dudley, Sr., J. R. O'Connor, Michael Dudley, Eric Dudley, Chad Dudley, Cody Palmer, and Brandon Dudley. Memorials may be made to the SPCA. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 1, 2003
BRANDON, CORLIS TOOMBS - West Texas City - Corlis Toombs Brandon, 45, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2003. Arrangements are pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Drive, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - July 10, 2003
BRANSTETTER, MARION DAVID - Alvin - Mr. Marion David Branstetter passed from this life Monday evening, July 7, 2003, in Webster. Born December 20, 1914, in DeWitt, Arkansas, Mr. Branstetter had been a resident of Alvin for 4 years, previously of Santa Fe. He had been a farmer most of his life as well as an auto mechanic, and a Maintenance worker with Santa Fe I.S.D. Mr. Branstetter was a US Army Veteran, a member of the VFW Post 5400 in Santa Fe and enjoyed fixing lawnmowers and bicycles. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
BRAY, MARIE - Hitchcock - Marie Bray 86, of Hitchcock, Texas passed away Thursday, November 06, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas. She was born January 6, 1917, in Greenwood, Arkansas, a retired schoolteacher with the La Marque Independent School District. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Bray of Hitchcock, Texas. A visitation will be on Saturday, November 8, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque. Funeral Service will be at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be on Monday, November 10, 2003, at the Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Burns Hospital of Galveston, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas, 77550 or the charity of your choice. James Crowder Funeral Home - La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - April 5, 2003
BRISCOE, WILLIAM "BILLY" DAVID - Galveston — William "Billy" David Briscoe, 58, of Galveston, Texas passed away Thursday, April 3, 2003, at Bay Oaks Health Care Center in Texas City, Texas. Services are pending at Malloy & Son Funeral Home, Galveston, Texas.��������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� The The Galveston Daily News - April 6, 2003
BRISCOE, WILLIAM DAVID "BILLY" - 58, of Galveston, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2003. The family will receive visitors after 5:00 P.M., Sunday, April 6th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 7th, at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
The Galveston Daily News - May 25, 2003
BROCK, JESSE M. - Center Point, TX — Mr. Jesse Monroe Brock of Center Point went to rest "picken and grinning" with Jesus on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the age of 70. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2003. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2003. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2003, at Wright's Funeral Parlor. All funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wright's Funeral Parlor, Kerrville.
The Galveston Daily News - October 15, 2003
BROUSSARD, CONSTANCE HOPKINS - Texas City - A memorial service for Constance Hopkins Broussard, 81, will be held at Saint Mary's Catholic Church at 724 3rd Avenue North, Texas City, Texas, 77590 beginning at 10 a.m. on October 25, 2003. Father Jan Kubisa will consecrate and solemnize in the Mass. Family and friends are welcome and can gather at the Ulm Hall located next to the Church before and after, to join in fellowship.
The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
BROWN, BERTHA - DeSoto, TX – Mrs. Bertha Platzer Brown passed from this life Monday evening, September 1, 2003, in DeSoto. Born November 21, 1914, in Alta Loma, Mrs. Brown had been a longtime resident of Alta Loma before moving to DeSoto six years ago. A homemaker and teacher, Mrs. Brown was a member of Gulf Meadows Church of God in Christ and had spent many hours volunteering at Mainland Center Hospital. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 17, 2003
BROWN, EDNA MARIE 'ANNIE' - Galveston — Edna Marie "Annie" Brown, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at the Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - January 21, 2003
BROWN, EDNA MARIE 'ANNIE' - 82, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at the Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston. Memorial service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - February 9, 2003
BROWN, GABRIELLE A'NIECE - God called our little angel home Thursday, February 6, 2003. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, February 9, 2003, from 7:00 P.M., until 8:00 P.M., at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 10, 2003, at the Greater St. Mathew Baptist Church in Hitchcock. Burial to follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.
The Galveston Daily News - August 8, 2003
BROWN, GRACE -Texas City - Grace Brown, 77, of Texas City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, August 7, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with her son-in-law, Rev. Russell Young, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Mrs. Brown (affectionately know as "Amazing Grace") was born August 11, 1925, in Stockton, California. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Texas City. She was a member of Nessler Center Senior Program and dearly loved all her friends. She served her country as an interpreter after WWII. She is preceded in death by her son Gerald Alvis Brown. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Alvis Brown, of Texas City; daughters Kathy Brown Young and husband Rev. Russell Young of Springfield, Colorado, Donna Brown Kreuzer and husband Paul of Missouri City, Texas, and Grace Brown Speer and husband Danny of O'Fallon, Illinois; brother Jack Yamashiro of Orange County, California; sister Mary Mita of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Alicia Rampy, Jana Cantrell, Jill Taylor, Kristi Couvillon, Lindsay Lee, Nathan D. Speer, Geralyn Brown, and Jayme Brown; great-grandchildren, Gabby and Noelle Rampy; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Danny Speer, Paul Kreuzer and her grandchildren Jill Taylor, Kristi Couvillon, Lindsay Lee, and Geralyn Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Nathan D. Speer, Jana Cantrell and Jayme Brown. The family would like to extend a special thank you to AMED Hospice for their love and nurturing care of Grace and her family. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 31, 2003
BROWN, JIMMIE LEE - West Texas City - Mr. Jimmie Lee Brown passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Visitation will begin after 2 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at Christ Church Fellowship, 1200 - 21st St. North in Texas City with Bishop Delbert Herrin, presiding. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 11, 2003
BROWN, MARJORIE - Galveston — Marjorie Brown, age 89, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - May 1, 2003
BROWN, MAUDESTA - Galveston — Maudesta Brown, 81, departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at Edgewater Methodist Retirement Community in Galveston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fields Funeral Services, (409) 763-1631.
The Galveston Daily News - December 25, 2003
BROWN, RUTH JOHNSON BRONW - Galveston - Ruth Brown, 81, departed this life Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
She was born July 4, 1922, in Elmo, Texas, to the late Arch and Inez Johnson. She attended public schools in Carthage, Texas, was a homemaker and resident of Galveston for most of her life. She served on the usher board at the St. John Baptist Church for many years, and later united with Greater Mount Gilead Baptist Church under the guidance of the late R.S. Simmons, Rev. Ira Leigh, Jr., the late Rev. Willie Barnes, and was currently under Rev. Marshall Boxley. She continued to serve on the usher board until her health failed. Fields Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 24, 2003
BROWNING, IDA TURNER - Galveston - Ida Turner Browning, 68, passed away Monday, July 14, 2003, at her residence. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003, followed by a wake from 7-8pm at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2003, at St. John Baptist Church, with Rev. Louis Simpson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2003, at the Houston National Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - December 26, 2003
BRUGGMAN, EMMA LOU - Emma Lou Bruggman, 79, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2003, at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. David Tessmann officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 2, 2003
BRYANT, BOBBY JOE - 65, died December 31, 2002. Bobby was a retired Tug Boat Captain. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 2, 2003, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chapel services will be held Friday, January 3, 2003, at 12:30 p.m. with interment following at Forest Park East Cemetery.
The Galveston Daily News - August 1, 2003
BRYANT, JOE LOUIS SR. - Angleton - Funeral services for Joe Louis Bryant, Sr., 65, of Angleton will be Saturday, August 2, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in McBeth Community with Rev. R. L. Thompson, officiating. Burial will be in Moutry Cemetery in McBeth Community.He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, McBeth Riding Club and Dickerson Rough Riders.He died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - March 13, 2003
BRYANT, ROBERT S. SR. - Texas City— Robert S. Bryant, Sr., 59, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - March 14, 2003
BRYANT, ROBERT S. SR. 'BOB' — Robert S. "Bob" Bryant, Sr., 59, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - December 9, 2003
BUCHANAN, MARY ALICE - 1912 – 2003 - Mesquite, TX - Mary Alice Buchanan, born November 22, 1912, in Brazos County, Texas passed away December 5, 2003, in Mesquite, Texas. Mary was employed by the American National Insurance Company for twenty-eight years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Louise Hardin of Garland, Texas; two grandsons, Michael Hardin of Richardson, Texas and Charles Hardin of Carrollton, Texas; two great grandchildren and one brother, Donald Skelton of San Antonio.
The Galveston Daily News - September 1, 2003
BURKHALTER, GLENDA RUTH - Glenda Ruth Burkhalter, 52 of Texas City, passed away Friday, August 29, 2003 at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2003, at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 4, 2003
BURLESON, ROSA LEE - West Texas City - Mrs. Rosa Lee Burleson of Texas City went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2003. Visitation will be Friday, December 5, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A wake will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Greater Bell Zion Baptist Church, 5917 Carver in Texas City. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 6, 2003
BURNS, ANGEL RENA - Angel Rena Burns passed from this life on November 29, 2003.
Survivors include her mother, Shala Rena Hadnott; father, Therrell Lynn Burns, Jr.; sister, Ariana D'Asia Lynn Burns; grandmothers, Sharold Hadnott, Carol Burns; step grandmother, Ursula Burns; grandfather, Therrell Lynn Burns, Sr.; great grandmother, Margie Enard, Rose Marie Burns; great grandfather, Edward Enard, Evan Burns; Aunts, Cassie Hadnott, Linda Burns, Shirley Brown; Uncles, Eric Hadnott, Timothy Hadnott, Chris Taylor, Jermie Burns; Cousin, Shalae Eyvette Taylor. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 12, 2003
BURNS, FRANCES JUNE - League City - Frances June Burns, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2003, in Baywind Village in League City. She was born November 20, 1921, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania to Robert and Mable Ganzo. Mrs. Burns worked at Valley Forge Military Academy and was a veteran of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband William John Burns. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - September 10, 2003
BURT, W. W. -W. W. Burt, 72, of Texas City formerly of San Leon passed away Monday, September 8, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. W. W. was born February 24, 1931, in DeKalb County, Alabama to David and Ruth Burt. He was a machinist, served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and a member of United Painters and Allied Trades Union. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
BUSTAMANTE, MARY DAVILA - Galveston - Mary Davila Bustamante, 73, died September 27, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, Texas. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 14th and Broadway, Galveston, Texas with Father Frank Fabj, celebrant. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation was held, Monday, September 29, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas, with a Rosary and Vigil to be held at 7 p.m. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 3, 2003
BUTLER, ABELLA B. - Galveston — Abelle B. Butler, 68, passed away October 30, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m., until service time on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 22, 2003
BUTLER, ALBERT JR. - Galveston - Albert Butler, Jr., "Big B", 75, received his reward of eternal rest on August 19, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Progressive Baptist Church with Rev. William Stevens., officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitations will be held from 4-6 p.m. today, August 22, 2003, at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, followed by a wake from 7-8 p.m. at the Progressive Baptist Church.Albert was born on February 29, 1928, in Galveston to the union of Albert, Sr. and Sarah Fisher Butler. He was a 1947, graduate of Central High School and later attended Southern University. He was a retired driver, from the Galveston Wharves and a longtime member of the Progressive Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Nancy Hillsman, Electra Woolage, Julia Brigley, Dorothy Featherston and Emily Hughes. He leaves to cherish memories of his life, wife, Etta Close Butler; devoted son and daughter, Albert Butler, III (Vicki) and Renee Spoon both of Texas City; stepdaughters, Joel Gardner and Georgie Warner (Albert); grandchildren, Albert Butler, IV, Alshondrea Denton (Tim), Allaina Butler, Jeremy Persaud, Alvin Spoon, Jr., Calvin Spoons, Brandy Nicole Spoons, Brittany Spoons, Earl Childs, Joeletta Mason, Albert Warner, Jr. and one great grandson, Tim Denton, Jr.; nieces, Sarah J. Hillsman, Saralyn Brown, Vernnetta Brigley; nephews; Sonny Johnson, Earl Hillsman, Wade Hughes; a longtime friend, Randolph"Hobo" Levine (Mary); and a host of other relatives and friends. Florals and memorials may be sent to E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550 . E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - May 1, 2003
BUTLER, GRADY - Galveston — Grady Butler, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center Galveston. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - October 13, 2003
BUTTERFIELD, DOROTHY RUTH - Galveston - Dorothy Ruth Butterfield, 77, passed away October 9, 2003, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, October 13, 2003, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Dorothy was born August 25, 1926, in Vernon, Texas to Abner and Grace Williams Ashley. She was owner and operator of an antique shop in Houston for many years. Upon moving to Galveston she opened an antique shop and operated it until last year. She attended First Baptist Church of Galveston. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
