Obituaries
1942
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas December 30, 1942HAYMAN, DOROTHY MARY - Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Mary Hayman, 27, native of Galveston and a resident of Port Lavaca for the past two years, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock in the Drawing Room of the Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel P. O'Connell officiating.
Interment will be in Old Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Hayman was born September 16, 1915. Pallbearers will be: Myrl Nellman, Justus Webber, Frank Keleman, Sam Holland, Frank Best and Robert Hendry. Submitted by Floyd "Lanny" Martin
1981
The Galveston News November 16, 1981 Page 6AHART, WOODROW SR. (Ace) - PORT BOLIVAR Woodrow (Ace) Hart Sr., 62, died Saturday at John Sealy Hospital. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. today at the chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home, The Rev Jerry Smith officiating.
Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Alta Loma.
Born June 30, 1919 in Houston, Mr. Hart was a heavy equipment operator mow currently employed with Becthel Industries in Galveston. He was also a member of Operating Engineers local #450 in Texas City and A veteran of World War II.
Mr. Hart was a resident of Bolivar for 15 years and a former resident of La Marque.
He is survived by his wife Oliviar Hart of Bolivar; two daughters, Linda Cullifer and Pat Johnson, both of Texas City; three sons, Ricky Hart and Woodrow Hart Jr., both of Alta Loma, and Jimmy Hart of Teas City; one bother, Les Hart of Jacksonville and 12 grandchildren.
Visitors may call at the funeral home after 8 a.m. today. Pallbearers will be members of Operating Engineers Local #450 of Texas City.
1993
HARRIS, LOULA MACGILL UJIFFY Died April 13, 1993The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 18, 1993
HARRYMAN, GLORIA N. Born May 25, 1926, Died April 14, 1993
1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 29, 1995HALE, MILDRED MARY H Died November 28, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas May 7, 1995
HANSEN, CAPT. ARNE WALTER Born September 28, 1921, Died May 5, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 29, 1995
HATHHORN, MIKE N. SR. Born May 17, 1917, Died November 23, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas May 8, 1995
HIGGINS, JESSIE JAMES Born June 4, 1932, Died May 6 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas December 1, 1995
HOOPER, FRANCES LOUISE - Born September 2, 1924, Died November 29, 1995
1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 29, 1996HOLMES, KARL EDWARD Died November 22, 1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 25, 1996
HUNT, NATT WOLSTON Born June 2, 1926 - Died November 23, 1996
2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 13, 2002HAMETT, DOROTHY L. - 72, of Baytown, passed away Monday, February 11, 2002, at Green Acres Nursing Home in Baytown.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 28, 2002
HANEY, JR., HENRY LEE - GALVESTON Henry Lee Haney, Jr., 38, was born June 13, 1964, in Houston, Texas and died July 25, 2002, in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 29, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas May 5, 2002
HANSMIRE, DAVID L. - Santa Fe Mr. David L. Hansmire passed from this life Friday, May 3, 2002, at his home. Services are with Hayes Funeral home (409)925-3501
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 22, 2002
HARBICH, MARGARET L. - age 87, passed away November 20, 2002. Funeral Mass is at 9 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2002, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 7720 Boone Road with Rev. Rite of Committal: Resurrection Cemetery, Victoria, Texas with Earthman Alief-Sharpstown Chapel
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 26, 2002|
HARRIS, FRED JOSEPH - Galveston Fred Jospeh Harris, Jr. left his earthly home,
Thursday, January 24, 2002, at UTMB. Homegoing celebration pending with Fields-Augustus Funeral Home, 2702 Ave. L, Galveston (409) 763-1631 or Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, Texas (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 31, 2002
HARRIS, TROY LEE passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, LaMarque, Texas. (409) 938-8123.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 13, 2002
HARRISON, OLIVIA - Galveston Olivia Harrison, 88, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2002, at her residence in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Fields Funeral Home, Inc., Galveston, Texas (409) 763-1631.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 18, 2002
HART, SR., JAMES T. - League City James T. Hart. Sr., 86, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 16, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 21, 2002
HARVEY, ELAINE - Services Harvey Funeral services for Elaine Harvey will be today at 10 a.m. at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 31, 2002
HAUTANEN, FAYE - League City Faye Hautanen, 65, League City passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Funeral services are pending at the Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League City.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 8, 2002
HAWK, MARGIE - West Texas City Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9th. Both services to be held at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 18, 2002
HAYES, GERADINE - Galveston Geradine Hayes, age 71, of Galveston died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 24, 2002
HAYNES, BILLY - Austin Homegoing celebration for Billy Haynes, Friday, January 25, 2002, 11:00 a.m., Neighborhood Baptist Church, La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 5, 2002
HAYWOOD, KATHERINE - Galveston Katherine Haywood, 82, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2002, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. Services arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 4, 2002
HEBELER, VELMA E. - Velma E. Hebeler, 90, of League City, passed away October 2, 2002. Services are pending at Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League City (281) 332-1571.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 20, 2002
HEDGES, AMY - 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 24, 2002
HEJTMANCIK, MD., MILTON R. , retired physician and medical educator, passed away on June 21, 2002, in League City, Texas, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2002, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League City, Texas. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Jack Rowe Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 10, 2002
HELFESTEIN, DORIS EARLINE - 69, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002, at her residence in Galveston. A Chapel Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 24, 2002
HENDERSON, A. E. - La Marque, Mr. A.E. Henderson passed away Friday, September 21, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 22, 2002
HEPLER, HERB Mr. Herb Dewitt Hepler, Jr., 78, passed from this life Monday morning in Bedford. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News - April 3, 2003
HERNANDEZ, FRANCISCA RODRIGUEZ - Galveston Francisca Rodriguez Hernandez passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 26, 2002
HERRERA, GUADALUPE Guadalupe Herrera, 80, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2002, at her residence in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, also in Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 6, 2002
HICKS, DORIS M. - Galveston Doris M. Hicks, 69, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2002, at a UTMB hospital in Galveston. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602 32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. (409)621-1677
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 12, 2002
HICKS, LENNIE - Galveston Lennie Hicks, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602 32nd St., Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 30, 2002
HISEY, HOLLIS S. and SUNNYE H. HISEY Funeral Services for Hollis S. Hisey and his wife, Sunnye H. Hisey are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 12, 2002
HODGE, SR., MARK HODGE - passed from this life on Friday, March 8, 2002, in Gilchrist, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 19, 2002
HOLFELLER, LORRAINE ISAACS - Feb. 24, 1896 - July 17, 2002 - Lorraine Isaacs Hofeller, 106 years, born February 24, 1896, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 15, 2002
HOLMES, LEO DAVID - 46, passed away August 26, 2002, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A Memorial Service will be at the Aldersgate Trinity UMC, 3600 Memorial Blvd., in Port Arthur, Texas at 10 a.m. on September 20, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 9, 2002
HOLT, JR., ALEX - Texas City Alex Holt, Jr., 74, departed this life on Thursday, February 7, 2002, at his residence in Texas City, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Fields-Augustus Funeral Home, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550 and Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 7, 2002
HOLT, CLEO B. - 92 of Texas City passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Jame Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 11, 2002
HOMEYER, CLARENCE CLINTON - Galveston Clarence Clinton Homeyer, age 80, of Galveston, died Tuesday April 9, 2002, at Turner Geriatric. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 28, 2002
HOPPER, EVELYN M. -Galveston Evelyn M. Hooper passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 29, 2002
HORNE, CHARLES E. - Texas City Charles E. Horne of Texas City passed away January 28, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder funeral Home, La Marque, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 6, 2002
HOUSTON, JR., B. C. Santa Fe Mr. Ben Clay Houston, Jr., 79, passed from this life Thursday evening at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News - April 18, 2003
HOWARD, JESSIE MAE -Galveston Jessie Mae Howard, 77, went to be with Jesus on April 12, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2003, at Compton Memorial Church of God in Christ, 2628 Ball, Galveston, Texas. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 8, 2002
HOWARD, JUSTIN - Galveston Justin Howard, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602 - 32nd Street, Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 10, 2002
HOWARD, VERNA VANSKIKE - died November 7, 2002. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 11th, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Galveston, under the direction of the Malloy & Son Funeral Home, Galveston, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 28, 2002
HUDSON, MARIE - Galveston Marie Hudson, 56, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at Memorial Herman Ft. Bend Hospital. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church all under the direction of E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 18, 2002
HUNTER, JOHN - Santa Fe Mr. John Hunter, 82, passed from this life Monday morning at his home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas - July 5, 2002
HURT, DOLPH GORDEN Hager Hill, KY Dolph Gorden Hurt formerly of LaMarque, Texas died Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Summit Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 12, 2002
HUTTON, VIOLA - Galveston Viola Hutton, 87, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center-Texas City. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - July 29, 2003HAARDT, ALBERT F. - La Marque - Albert F. Haardt, 77, of La Marque passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Al was born August 26, 1925, to Otto and Louise Haardt in Houston. He attended League City and Friendswood schools, received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Houston. He served in the U. S. Navy Air Corp in the Pacific during World War II. Al was a coach, teacher, referee and administrator for the La Marque Independent School District. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - July 30, 2003
HAARDT, ALBERT F. - La Marque - Albert F. Haardt, 77, of La Marque passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Al was born August 26, 1925, to Otto and Louise Haardt in Houston. He attended League City and Friendswood schools, received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Houston. He served in the U. S. Navy Air Corp in the Pacific during World War II. Al was a coach, teacher, referee and administrator for the La Marque Independent School District and member of Mainland Elks Lodge. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - August 16, 2003
HADEN, MARY EDNA - Galveston Mary Edna Haden, age 91, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2003 at Gulf Health Care Center. She was born in Galveston, Texas on September 4, 1911. She was preceded in death by her parents G. Douglas and Edna Offer Haden; and cousin Frances Salzhandler. She is survived by cousin John C. Kelser. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2003 at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., with funeral services beginning at 5:00 P.M., Reverend Douglas Guthier officiating. Graveside services will be held privately by the family. J. LEVY & BRO. FUNERAL HOME
The Galveston Daily News - October 23, 2003
HAGERMAN, JR., R. E. "BUDDY" - Bayou Vista - Mr. R. E. "Buddy" Hagerman passed from this life Tuesday morning at MD Anderson Cancer Center following a three year battle with leukemia. Buddy was born September 12, 1925, in Galveston, Texas, and lived most of his life in the Santa Fe area and Sargent. After graduating from Santa Fe High School, he served his nation as a U. S. Marine during WW II. In 1952, he married the former Joyce Hultquist which began a union that would span over fifty years. A self-made man, Buddy started his own business on a shoestring in 1963. It would later be known as Santa Fe Auto Parts and recently celebrated forty years as a successful business. He has always played an active role in the communities in which he lived. He was currently an active member of First Baptist Church of Hitchcock, had been a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Sargent, was a member of Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Santa Fe Jaycees, past board member of the Automotive Wholesalers of Texas, and a former board member of WCID #8. A very generous person, Buddy was well known for helping to provide school scholarships to many throughout the years, in addition to meeting the needs, both known and unknown, in various churches. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 29, 2003
HALE, LUCILLE GRIFFIN - Texas City Lucille Griffin Hale, 90, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Monday, March 31, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.
The Galveston Daily News - May 8, 2003
HALICK, MARIE JOSEPHINE - Galveston Marie Josephine Halick, 74, passed away May 7, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
HALLAM, BETTY - Jasper, TX - Services for Betty Hallam, 70, of Jasper will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2003, at Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2003, at the funeral home. Betty died Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at her residence in Jasper. Born on July 21, 1933, as one of eleven siblings in Nacogdoches County, she was raised in the East Texas area and was a long time Jasper resident. She was an ordained minister and co-pastored with her husband for the past forty years at Life Tabernacle in Jasper, where she was an accomplished musician and songwriter. She was the Praise and Worship leader at the church and Director of its Women's Fellowship. She was active with her husband in their Summer Evangelistic Tours as singer and minister. Past president of Women's Aglow in Jasper, she was co-owner of J. H. I. since 1960. An accomplished fisherwoman, bargain hunter, and needleworker, all who me her considered her a "Great Lady", many called her "Momma Hallum."
The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
HAMEL-KLEIN, JIB - League City - Jib Hamel-Klein born Jessie Blanche Mapes in 1917, in Spring Valley, New York to Ellen Hopper and Leland R. Mapes, died in League City, Texas on September 16, 2003. Jib was raised in Evanston, Ill., graduated from Connecticut College in New Haven, married Herman (Hank) Hamel on October 1, 1937, in New York City and later moved to Texas, living in San Antonio, Weslaco, Dallas, and Houston. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - February 6, 2003
HAMILTON, MANDY, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Turner Geriatrics Center, Galveston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas, (409) 621-1677.
The Galveston Daily News - February 7, 2003
HAMILTON, MANDY, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Turner Geriatrics Center, Galveston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677.
The Galveston Daily News - February 10, 2003
HAMILTON, MANDY, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Edgewater Turner Nursing Home Care in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M., at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - March 7, 2003
HAMILTON, ORVAL LEONARD - Goodrich, TX Orval Leonard Hamilton, 69, of Goodrich, Texas (formerly of Texas City), passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003, in Goodrich. Funeral arrangements pending with Emken-Linton Funeral Home, Texas City.
The Galveston Daily News - January 16, 2003
HANCOCK, DAVID 'BUBBA' MATTHEW - Dickinson David Matthew Hancock, 49, passed from this life January 8, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, Texas. Celebration of Life will be Saturday January 18 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia
The Galveston Daily News - July 10, 2003
HANKAMER, ANNA MAE SEALY - Santa Fe - Mrs. Anna Mae (Sealy) Hankamer passed from this life Wednesday morning, July 9, 2003, in League City while in her 92nd year. Born May 6, 1911, in Arcadia to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealy, she grew up in Galveston where she met her future husband, Fred A. Hankamer. The two were married on June 21, 1929, and shared 66 years together until his passing in 1995. A lifelong resident of Galveston County, she lived in Santa Fe for over 49 years. She enjoyed gardening, cats and poodles and was of the Baptist faith. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 3, 2003
HANKAMER, OLIVIA - Alvin - Long-time resident of Alvin, Texas she was born Olivia Lucille Madara, in Plainview, Texas on November 13, 1917. She passed away in Webster, Texas October 1, 2003, after a battle with lung cancer and congestive heart failure. She is preceded in death, by her husband, Jesse James Hankamer; sister, Arleeta McClellen and her brother, Harold Madera. She is survived by her brother, Roland C. Madara of Philadelphia; her children and their families: Jorge and Viqi Pagani Hankamer of Santa Cruz, California; Ted and Nancy Hankamer of Ft. Worth, Texas; Noel & Ginger Hankamer, Orville Hankamer, Wineva Hankamer all of Alvin, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Galveston Daily News - August 26, 2003
HARBISON, ALICE LORENA CURREY - Alice Lorena Currey Harbison, born September 25, 1908, passed away August 24, 2003. Lorena began work for Citizens State Bank of Dickinson in 1943, as Assistant Cashier. In 1959, she became an employee of the League City State Bank as Assistant Cashier, became a director in that same year, and was promoted to the position of Vice President in 1965. She worked for a brief time at the Webster State Bank following its opening in 1963. Lorena retired in January 1974, and stayed at home for awhile, but in 1975, returned to League City Bank and Trust in the capacity of public relations. She stayed there until her health began to fail at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her husband Homer V. Harbison in 1982, her sister Juanita Currey Sheldon, and her brother Vivian "Buddy" Currey. Survivors include her daughter Betty Jane Green and husband R.C.; grandchildren Robert, Barry, Beth and Amy; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Jack Rowe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Jack Rowe Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - June 24, 2003
HARDAGE, EVELYN PRESLEY - Texas City - Evelyn Presley Hardage of Texas City, Texas, passed gracefully and peacefully from this life on June 21, 2003, after a long illness. Visitation will be held at the Wilcox Funeral Home, 106 South Jordan Street, Carthage, Mississippi Wednesday, June 25, 2003, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday 11 a.m. at the Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery on Carson Rd. Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - March 10, 2003
HARDIN, DAVID E. - 51 of Texas City passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - July 15, 2003
HARDWICK, MYRTLE LEE - Texas City Mrs. Myrtle Lee Hardwick, passed from this life Friday afternoon, July 18, 2003, at home with her family by her side. Born November 19,1916, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, Mrs. Hardwick has been a longtime resident of the Galveston County area. She was a dedicated housewife and mother and had worked at Alta Loma Drug Store. Mrs. Hardwick was a member of First Baptist Church of Alta Loma where she served in the nursery for nine years and loved to cook. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 20, 2003
HARDWICK, MYRTLE LEE - Texas City Mrs. Myrtle Lee Hardwick, passed from this life Friday afternoon, July 18, 2003, at home with her family by her side. Born November 19,1916, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, Mrs. Hardwick has been a longtime resident of the Galveston County area. She was a dedicated housewife and mother and had worked at Alta Loma Drug Store. Mrs. Hardwick was a member of First Baptist Church of Alta Loma where she served in the nursery for nine years and loved to cook. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 28, 2003
HARRIS, GEORGE H. - George H. Harris George H. Harris, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2003, at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas, with Fr. Beni Wego, S.V.D. of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, officiating. Burial will follow services Friday. Gathering for visitation will also be held on Friday, November 28, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday morning after 9:00 a.m. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 13, 2003
HARRIS, RICHARD ALAN - Richard Alan Harris, 46, passed away on August 11, 2003.
Richard is survived by his wife, Estella Harris of League City; mother, Helen Harris of Lake Jackson; daughters, Barbara Harris of South Carolina, Regina Rodriguez of Lake Jackson; sons, Richard Alan Harris Jr. of League City, Kevin Andrew Harris of League City; sisters, Nancy Harris of Sweeney, Janie Harris of Houston; brothers, David Harris of California, Ronnie Harris of Lake Jackson and five grandchildren. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Reverend Bruce Harris. Richard was employed by Time Warner Cable since 1985, he began his employment as an Installer in Clute, Texas. Working in Galveston, League City and Houston, he progressed to District Manager for the Lower Bay District. To his colleagues, Richard leaves behind a positive example of managerial style-honesty, integrity and fair-mindedness. Recognizing his leadership abilities, Richard's supervisors nominated him as one of the first participants in Time Warner Cable's Houston Leadership Development Program. He completed the Helping Everyone Reach Operational Excellence and achieved our Standards (HEROES) program. Richard's concern for others went beyond his workday. He tutored in the Time to Read Literacy program, painted houses with the "Catch the Pasadena Spirit", and actively participated in the Time Warner PAC for the Houston Division. In addition to being an accomplished wood craftsman, Richard refurbished and customized a 1955 Chevrolet truck. Richard shared his passion for boating with his two sons, Richard, Jr. and Kevin. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Friday, August 15, 2003, at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 8, 2003
HARRIS, THELMA Galveston Thelma Harris, 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - December 16, 2003
HARRISON, EDDIE MILTON 'BRUCE' - Eddie Milton "Bruce" Harrison passed away on Friday, December 12, 2003 at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., today, December 16, 2003 followed by a wake from 7-8 p.m. at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at Wynn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston, Texas. He was born January 5, 1931 to Eddie Harrison and Lucy Winfrey in Galveston, Texas. He attended public schools in Galveston, Texas. After serving in the U.S. Military, he met and married Elsie Harrison, his loving and devoted wife of 47 years. Mr. Harrison worked for the YMCA for many years until his health failed. He was loved and adored by everyone. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Harrison and mother, Lucy Winfrey; his devoted wife, Elsie Harrison; and three sons: Herbert, Ernest and Aaron. Bruce leaves to cherish his memories, his sons, Edward Miller (Teresa) of Midland, Texas and Ervin Hayes of Texas City, Texas; devoted granddaughter, Angela Turner of Galveston, Texas; one grandchild, Sky Miller; devoted friends: Andrew (Georgia) Caldwell, Tom (Deloris) Hilton, Preston Walker and other family and friends. Memorials, florals, and cards may be sent to: Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas 77550. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 12, 2003
HART, LORETTA ALVINA - League City Loretta Alvina Hart, 77, passed away January 10, 2003, in Webster, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2003, at 2:00 P.M., in the chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, January 12, 2003, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M.
The Galveston Daily News - April 11, 2003
HART, RODLAND ANN - Galveston Rodland Ann Hart, 56, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - April 12, 2003
HART, RODLAND ANN - Galveston Rodland Ann Hart, 56, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - April 13, 2003
HART, RODLAND ANN -, 56, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. A Chapel Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston. Burial will follow services Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery, Galveston. A Gathering for visitation will be held Monday, April 14, 2003, also in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. Mrs. Hart's family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home Monday evening from 5p.m. until 8p.
The Galveston Daily News - December 4, 2003
HARVEY, SHARON 'TINY' GIONS THOMPSON - La Marque - Ms. Sharon Goins Thompson Harvey departed this life on Thanksgiving day, November 27, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2003. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2003. Both services to be held in the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. Rev. Thaddeus Brown, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 17, 2003
HARVEY, WILLIE EDWIN 'TED' - Santa Fe - Mr. Willie Edwin "Ted" Harvey passed from this life Monday morning, December 15, 2003, in Santa Fe. Born September 17, 1932, in Alvin, Mr. Harvey has been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He had been employed as a switchman for Santa Fe Railroad formerly G&H Railroad and served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Harvey was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, John Mitchell Masonic Lodge #1401 AF & AM, Scottish Rite and York Rite. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 30, 2003
HASKIN, ELMER CECIL - Elmer Cecil Haskin, 82, of Texas City passed away Friday, November 28, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center, in Texas City. Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Mr. Haskin was born January 4, 1922, in Seymour, Texas. He was a retired machinist at Marathon Oil Company and a resident of Texas City for the last 55 years. He was greatly loved by all. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 3, 2003
HAUSINGER, III, GEORGE HENRY - Hitchcock - George Henry Hausinger, III, 65, of Hitchcock, passed away Monday, July 28, 2003, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.Services were held Thursday, July 31, 2003, at First Lutheran Church in Galveston, with Pastor David Hoh officiating. Burial followed services at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. George will lie in state at the Church beginning at 9 a.m. until service time. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. George was born July 8, 1938, in Galveston, Texas. He was retired from Reliant Energy (HL&P) with 38 yrs. of service as office manager. George was a member of the First Lutheran Church where he was President of the Congregation. He was Past President and a current member of the Galveston Morning Kiwanis Club, Past President of the Galveston Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Galveston Elks Lodge # 126. George was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many hours teaching his grandchildren how to fish. George is preceded in death by his parents, George and Doris Hausinger, and his sister, Patricia Bradford. George is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Anne Hausinger, of Hitchcock; daughter, Dee Ann Hausinger, of Texas City; son, George Michael Hausinger and wife, Caron K., of San Antonio; sister, Margie Hausinger, of La Marque; grandchildren, Michael Austin Hausinger and Aaryn Kristen Hausinger; step-daughter, Janet Ramsey, and other relatives to include several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tony Prets, Richard Prets, Dugan Haney, Nelson Howard, Russell Tassin, Michael Hausinger, and Sonny Broome. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Jennings, Alex Billiott, and Jon Dumesnil. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and First Lutheran Church Restoration Fund.Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 12, 2003
HAYES, CHARLES - Hitchcock - Mr. Charles "Mr. Charlie" Hayes, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003, at his home. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. There will be no wake. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2003, at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock with Rev. Joseph Taylor, officiating. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 16, 2003
HAYES, MIGNON HUGUET - Ft. Worth - Mrs. Mignon Huguet Hayes passed from this life December 14, 2003, at Fireside Lodge in Ft. Worth. Born in Galveston, Texas to Franklin Peter and Ethel Louise Brown Huguet, Mignon spent her childhood in Galveston and Texas City. She graduated from Central High School and studied dancing with the Dancing Masters of America in New York. Along with her cousin, Dorothy Brown, she owned and operated a dance studio in Texas City until 1933. In September of 1933, she married James A. Hayes, Sr., beginning a union that would span almost 38 years and produce four children. They lived for many years in Ft. Worth until his death in 1971. She would spend her later years living in Galveston, Texas City, Santa Fe and Ft. Worth. She enjoyed working with her family at Hayes Funeral Home where she was able to visit with many of her longtime friends in the area. She loved her handwork and was a kind and gentle person who greeted everyone with a smile..... always a true lady. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily New - June 16, 2003
HAYMON, DORIS M. - Funeral services for Doris M. Haymon, 87, of Pitkin, Louisiana, will be Tuesday, June 17 at 3 p.m. in the Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens with the Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Haymon died Saturday, June 14 in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was born in Kosse, Texas, and resided in the Pine Grove Community in Texas before moving to Pitkin in 1965. She was a retired Registered Nurse and served in the Naval Nurse Corps during World War II. She attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Galveston, Texas. She was formerly the Director of Nursing at Oakdale General Hospital and had worked at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband, Narie Haymon of Pitkin; four daughters, Nina Marlin of Pitkin, Barbara Baird of Colmesneil, Texas, Lorena Martin of Texas City, Texas, and June Boughton of Oakdale. She had 12 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder and from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
The Galveston County Daily News - November 19, 2003
HAYMON, NARIE - Pitkin, Louisiana - Funeral services for Narie Haymon, 86, of Pitkin, Louisiana, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2003, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens, Louisiana, with Rev. Arlen Smith Officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Haymon passed away Monday, November 17, 2003, in the Pine Haven Nursing Home in Rosepine, Louisiana after a long illness. Mr. Haymon was born and raised in Vernon Parish, Louisiana and lived most of his life in Texas until he retired from Monsanto Chemical Company of Texas City, Texas in 1966. He was a pipefitter by trade and also retired from the Steamfitters and Pipefitters Local 106 of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris McAnulty Haymon on June 14, 2003. Mr. Haymon served in the US Army Air Corp, Sea Bees and the US Navy and he was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Haymon is survived by daughters, Nina Marlin (spouse, Kenneth) of Pitkin, Louisiana, Barbara Baird (spouse, Don) of Colmesneil, Texas, Lorena Martin (spouse, Lanny) of Texas City, Texas, June Boughton (spouse, Douglas) of Oakdale, Louisiana, Shirley Wilson (spouse, Hubert) of Beaumont, Texas; brother, James "Kirby" Haymon of Many, Louisiana; sisters, Delmer James of La Marque, Texas, Delcie Tilley Brunk of Anacoco, Louisiana; fourteen grandchildren; and thirty-four
great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2003, from 12:30
p.m. until service time in the church. Labby Memorial Funeral Home (337) 463-7428
The Galveston Daily News - September 10, 2003
HAYS, WALTER CLIFTON - Galveston - Walter Clifton Hays, 66, of Galveston, passed away Friday, September 5, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Graveside service will be 2p.m., Thursday, September 11, 2003, at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster with Rev. George Ramsey officiating. Walter was born September 30, 1936, in Galveston, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of the island. He served his country in the U. S. Navy and graduated from the University of Houston with an accounting degree. He worked as an accountant in the healthcare administration field until his retirement in 1984. Walter is survived by his former wife, Jane Hays; sons, George Clifton Hays and wife, Tammy; and Samuel Clifton Hays; and grandson, Jared Clifton Hays. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - June 20, 2003
HEARN, LEE RIGHTOR passed from this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Alvin, Texas at the age of 91. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a funeral service on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, Texas, 77598.
The Galveston Daily News - August 26, 2003
HEARN, SUNSHINE - Pasadena - When Charlie Garvin and Carrie Emfinger Coats named their second daughter Sunshine, they could not have selected a more appropriate name. Sunshine Hearn radiated love and warmth to everyone she came in contact with for eighty-three years. Her sweet gentle kindness was a blessing from God to her family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances. Mrs. Hearn died on August 23, 2003, after a lengthy but gallant struggle with degenerative heart disease.She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, John Dudley Hearn; her oldest daughter Martha Jean Hutchinson; sister Vinita Highsaw; sister June Odell; brother-in-law J. K. Matheny; brother-in-law Ernst Haertig and sister-in-law Reece Hearn. She is survived by her son William Hearn and wife Mary, daughter Barbara Weir and husband Norris, son John Hearn and wife Tamara; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; sister Katy Cook and husband Pat; brother-in-law Lonnie Odell; sister-in-law Lola Haertig and sister-in-law Mary Lou Matheny. Mrs. Hearn was born in Brawley, California on July 15, 1920, was raised in Waco, Texas and lived as an adult in Pasadena, Seabrook, Huntington and La Porte. Mrs. Hearn was a devout Christian and worshiped with Churches of Christ in Pasadena, La Porte and Huntington. She was an active member of Parkview Church of Christ in Pasadena at the time of death. She spent many years as a volunteer at Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the staff of Fairmont House in La Porte where Mrs. Hearn lived for two years and to the staff at Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston where she spent her final four months. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday August 25, 2003, at Pasadena Funeral Home. A memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at Pasadena Funeral Home with interment immediately after at Grand View Memorial Park in La Porte. Officiating at the service will be Jerry Fite, Parkview Church of Christ. Mrs. Hearn's six grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Pasadena Funeral Chapel (713)473-6206
The Galveston Daily News - August 3, 2003
HEBERT, PHILLIP O. - Phillip O. Hebert, died Sunday, July 27, 2003 at St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Hebert at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2003, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice, Louisiana. Mr. Hebert was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, but moved to Texas in 1966. He graduated from South Houston High School in 1971, and was employed by Basell, USA, for over 27 years. Survivors include his fiancιe, Caren McLauchlin of Dickinson; his mother and step-father, Jane and Cliff Ardoin of Eunice, Louisiana; two brothers, Kirk Hebert and his wife Nona, of Eunice, Victor Hebert and his wife Cindy of Ville Platte, Louisiana; one sister, Phyllis McGee and her husband Dave, of Duralde, Louisiana; eight nieces; three grand-nephews; and two grand-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Nason Hebert, grandparents Ozeman and Kate Hebert and Cyprien and Delia Lasndreneau. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
The Galveston Daily News - June 3, 2003
HEDGER, PAUL AUGUST died June 1. A 68-year-old Illinois-born veteran of the Korean War, who died Sunday morning at Clear Lake Memorial Hospital. Skipper's hosts today a casual gathering in Mr. Hedger's honor: Where: 2094 Clear Lake Shores When: June 3, 3 to 5 p.m.
The Galveston Daily News - July 10, 2003
HEDGES, SR., CARL FREDERICK - Texas City - Carl Frederick Hedges, Sr., 84, of Texas City, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center.
A Masonic graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock with Rev. Terrie Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - June 21, 2003
HEFFERNAN, JOHN J. "JACK" - Galveston John J. "Jack" Heffernan, 73, of Galveston, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - November 16, 2003
HELMOND, KATIE MAPOLI - Katie Napoli Helmond, 88, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2003, at the University of Texas Medical Branch. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 16th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 17th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home, with Brother Dean Beard officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 20, 2003
HELTON, DOROTHY KING - Dorothy King Helton, born March 4, 1917, to William Lovelace King and Ola Belle Hataway, went home to be with the Lord, our God, on Sunday, September 14, 2003. She is preceded in death by her loving husband and partner S. J. Helton Jr. Dorothy leaves behind a loving and devoted son, S. J. Helton, III; Arletta Goodall, who Dorothy considered as a daughter; Mildred Calhoun, sister; Phyllis Guynes, special friend who traveled the world with Dorothy; Beverly and Travis McLain, her niece whom she dearly loved. Dorothy leaves behind many loved ones, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Galveston Daily News - June 26, 2003
HEMPEL, WALTER - Galveston Walter Hempel passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Arrangements are pending with J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - June 27, 2003
HEMPLE, JR., WALTER T. - Galveston Walter T. Hempel, Jr., age 83, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at UTMB Hospital.
The Galveston Daily News - October 12, 2003
HENDERSON, ADA V. - 96, passed away Thursday, October 9th, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Center. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on June 16, 1907, she attended school at Sacred Heart Academy in Galveston. She was employed by Wimberly Insurance Agency when she retired. Ada V. was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, of Galveston, Elks Lodge BPOE #126, and a member of the Women's Club of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 27, 2003
HENDERSON, SR., BERTRAND JOSEPH - La Marque - Bertrand Joseph Henderson, Sr., 74, of La Marque, passed away Thursday December 25, 2003. He was born December 30, 1928, in Beaumont, Texas and had resided in La Marque for 12 years, formerly of Hitchcock. Mr. Henderson was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hitchcock, an electrician with local IBEW and retired from Monsanto. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air force, served from 1948-1952, was a member of VFW #5400, and The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Santa Fe, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - July 20, 2003
HENDERSON, LOIS ANTOINETTE - West Texas City Lois Antoinette (Toni) Henderson passed away, July 16, 2003at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Visitation will be held Monday, July 21st, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. Visitation will continue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday ,at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Dr. in LaMarque. A Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary Funeral Mass will be, Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 17, 2003
HENDERSHOT, THANE GEORGE - Alvin Thane George Hendershot, 82, passed away April 15, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - November 25, 2003
HENDRICKS, MARY ELAINE GILL - Lake Charles, LA - Mary Elaine Gill Hendricks, 75, passed away on November 22, 2003, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 21, 1928, in Slagle, Louisiana, daughter of Mary Elizabeth "Mamie" Weeks Gill and Barney Abraham, Gill, Sr. Mary Elaine graduated from Leesville High School then moved to Galveston, Texas, where she graduated from the University of Houston. There she met and married her husband, Johnie O'Neal Hendricks.
The Galveston Daily News - October 4, 2003
HENDRICKSON, JOHN E. - Mr. John E. Hendrickson, 85, was born in Rockport, Texas on June 21, 1918, and passed away on October 3, 2003, at Clear Lake Medical Center. He moved to Galveston at the age of six months where he graduated from Ball High School in 1936. He was working for the Galveston News/Tribune as a photographer when he entered the Army in World War II where he served as a combat photographer on the Island of Okinawa. After his honorable discharge from the Army as a Staff Sergeant he returned to Galveston, where he married Elsie Buck on June 21, 1946. Mr. Hendrickson then returned to work as a photographer for the Galveston News/Tribune and various Houston papers until they moved to Texas City. Mr. Hendrickson and his wife lived in Texas City for 47 years where he worked for American National Insurance Company, from which he retired.
The Galveston Daily News - August 1, 2003
HENDRY, MARIE LeGENDRE - Texas City - Marie LeGendre Hendry, 82, of Texas City passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Marie was born September 11, 1920, to George and Carrie LeGendre in Houston. She was a retired Lab Analyst for Monsanto Chemical and a member of St. George's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert John Hendry. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - September 24, 2003
HENNESSY, MAE LOU - Texas City - Mae Lou Hennessy, 73, of Texas City, passed away at home, after a long and debilitating neurological disease, on September 20, 2003. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7p.m. Wednesday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with a vigil service beginning at 7p.m. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 28, 2003
HENNIX, BERTHA L. - West Texas City - Mrs. Bertha L. Young Hennix passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2003, at her daughter's home. Mrs. Hennix was born November 8, 1938, in Delhi, Louisiana to the late Mr. Johnnie Lee Young Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Boston Young. She was educated in the public schools of Texas City, Texas attending Booker T. Washington High School. In the year of 1970, she was united in the Holy Matrimony to Rufus Hennix. This union was blessed with seven children. Mr. Hennix and her sister, Virginia Dinet, preceded her in death.
In 1947, Mrs. Hennix moved to Texas City. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Missionary Baptist Church, later with Antioch New Day Deliverance Holiness Church and recently with Macedonia Ministries under the pastorate of Rev. Donald R. Jefferson, all in Texas City, Texas. She was employed for over seventeen years at Monsanto Oil Company in various capacities. Left with cherished memories are her loving children, Beatrice Prichett and Ron Young (Betty) of Texas City, Michael Young, La Marque, Texas and Anthony Young (Pauline) of Dallas, Texas; stepchildren Delores Jean Hennix, Rayville, Louisiana, Alfred Charles Hennix (Betty), Winnboro, Louisiana, and Martha Spears of Monroe, Louisiana; sisters Florence Samuels, Essie Jewel Skinner (Calvin), Dorothy M. Robertson (Pee Wee), Leola Miles, and Debra Alexander, all of Texas City; Brothers, Johnnie Lee Young, Jr. (Josephine), Crosby, Texas, Bishop Otis L. Young (Sandra) and Alfred P. Young, Texas City; an uncle, Francis Boston of Texas City; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins; a Devoted friend, Minnie Todd and other dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2003, at Jesus Christ True Disciplines Ministries, 611 Oak Street, La Marque, Texas with Rev. Donald R. Jefferson officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Mainland Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Mainland Funeral Home, 2711 Texas Avenue, La Marque, Texas in care of Mrs. Bertha L. Hennix.
The Galveston Daily News - April 29, 2003
HENRY, DELORES - Texas City Mrs. Dolores Henry, age 63, of Texas City expired Friday at Mainland Medical Center, Texas City. Services are pending at Lundy Mortuary, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - May 2, 2003
HENRY, DELORES - Texas City Funeral service for Mrs. Delores Henry, age 63, of Texas City will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Westward Church of Christ in Texas City. Lundy Mortuary, Galveston in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - July 23, 2003
HENRY, DOLORES, Texas City Mrs. Dolores Henry, age 63, of Texas City expired Friday at Mainland Medical Center, Texas City. Services are pending at Lundy Mortuary, Galveston
The Galveston Daily News - January 7, 2003
HENRY, ELLA MAE - Texas City Ella Mae Henry left her earthly home, Monday, January 6, 2003 at Columbia Mainland Medical Center. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116. www.augustusfuneralhome.com.
The Galveston Daily News - December 26, 2003
HENRY, JOHANNA LILLIAN - Santa Fe Johanna Lillian Henry 97, of Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2003, in Galveston, Texas. Johanna was born on April 27, 1906, to John and Johanna Roubion in Galveston, Texas. She was a homemaker, a member of the Royal Neighbors, the Home Demonstration Club, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Altar Society in Hitchcock.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas, with Father Felix officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2003, beginning at 5 p.m. with a Vigil at 7p.m. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - June 1, 2003
HENSEL, HENRY, 78 of La Marque, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in Webster. Visitation For family and friends will be Monday, June 2, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon, at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock.
The Galveston Daily News - December 30, 2003
HENSLEY, SR., HERMAN - Hitchcock - Homegoing celebration for Herman Hensley, Sr., will be held today, December 30, 2003, at 2 p.m., in the Augustus Chapel, 832 5th Ave N., Texas City. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories, brother, Herbert Hensley; sister, Josephine Thompson; children, Dianna Samuel, Herman Hensley, Jr., Elroy Hensley, LaKay Poydras (David) and Karen Henderson (Curtis). Augustus Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - October 26, 2003
HENSON, RONALD LYNN - Texas City - Ronald Lynn Henson, 54, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2003, in Galveston. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2003, at the Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Park East. Visitation will be from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2003. He was an Inspector for the Orkin Company. He was a graduate of Oklahoma State University. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 4, 2003
HENSON, SCOTT ALLEN - La Marque Scott Allen Henson, 40, of La Marque passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - September 8, 2003
HERBACHECK, EDITH - Edith Herbacheck, 92, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Pastor David Hoh officiating. Edith was born January 1, 1911, in Queens, New York. She worked as a secretary for Abe Kellner Insurance for over 60 years. malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 25, 2003
HERNANDEZ, CARLOTA L. - San Antonio - Carlota L. Hernandez, 98, a former resident of Galveston, Texas, passed away, Sunday, September 21, 2003, in San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Agapito Hernandez and son, Ramon Colunga Hernandez. Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Thelma Hernandez; daughter, Josephine Hernandez; grandchildren, Rene' Elliott, Gabriel Bustamante, III, Kimberly Hernandez, Jennifer Jo Hernandez and Laura Ann Hernandez; great-grandchild, Mia Elliott.
The Galveston Daily News - August 15, 2003
HICKS, BARNEY O. - West Texas City - Memorial services for Mr. Barney O. Hicks will be 12 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Dr. Osha Randle Sr. will officiate. Mr. Hicks was born January 4, 1939, in Carthage, Texas to the late Clifton and Cloteal Wiley Hicks. He was a long time resident of Galveston County and was employed as a Laborer. He departed this life Monday, August 11, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City and is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Willie Mae Hicks, sister, Peggy Sue Hicks Jones and brothers, Robert Davis and Lester Hicks. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ava Hicks of Texas City; his children, Jiva'Rio, Juan, Shamyra, Gilbert, Kevin all of Texas City and Byford of Galveston; his brothers, Carl D. Hicks and Edward Miller both of Texas City; sister, Joyce Faye Edward of California; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com)
Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003
HICKS, WAYNE - Galveston - David Wayne Hicks, 41, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, September 5, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas, followed by a wake from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2p.m., on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at West Point Baptist Church, 3003 Avenue M, Galveston, Texas; Rev. K.W. Tillmon, Pastor; Rev. Michael Harvey, officiating. David was the youngest of ten (10) children born July 22, 1962, in Galveston, Texas to Mr. Noah and Mrs. Lennie Hicks. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 14, 2003
HILDENBRAND, MARIAN E. Marian E. Hildenbrand, 77, of La Marque passed away Monday, January 13, 2003, at The Specialty Hospital of Houston. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - January 15, 2003
HILDENBRAND, MARIAN E. - 77, of La Marque passed away Monday, January 13, 2003, at The corner Stone Hospital of Houston. Services under direction of James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - November 15, 2003
HILL, VESTA MARIE FIELDS - Houston - Vesta Marie Fields Hill, born August 24, 1909, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Lawrence Bradley and Mary Doane Fields, died November 13, 2003, in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband J.W. (Cub) Hill, and brothers Robert and William Fields. Vesta attended elementary schools in Ellendale, North Dakota, Bryan and Houston, Texas. She graduated from Reagan High School in 1926. She earned her BA degree from Rice University in 1931, and was assistant librarian at the Heights Branch Library until 1933. She married Cub, a seismic engineer with Humble Oil, in 1933, and after many moves made their home in Bayview, Texas. Vesta served as the school librarian at LaVace Stewart Elementary in the CCISD from 1949, until her retirement in 1971. She taught Sunday School and helped establish the library at the League City Church of Christ. She was a life member of the PTA and a past member of the Galveston County Historical Commission. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 16, 2003
HILL, VESTA MARIE FIELDS - Houston - Vesta Marie Fields Hill, born August 24, 1909, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Lawrence Bradley and Mary Doane Fields, died November 13, 2003, in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband J.W. (Cub) Hill, and brothers Robert and William Fields. Vesta attended elementary schools in Ellendale, North Dakota, Bryan and Houston, Texas. She graduated from Reagan High School in 1926. She earned her BA degree from Rice University in 1931, and was assistant librarian at the Heights Branch Library until 1933. She married Cub, a seismic engineer with Humble Oil, in 1933, and after many moves made their home in Bayview, Texas. Vesta served as the school librarian at LaVace Stewart Elementary in the CCISD from 1949, until her retirement in 1971. She taught Sunday School and helped establish the library at the League City Church of Christ. She was a life member of the PTA and a past member of the Galveston County Historical Commission. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 19, 2003
HILLEBRAND, JAMES R. 'BIG JIM' - La Marque - James R. Hillebrand, 59, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2003, at his residence in La Marque. A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 8 a.m. at the Texas City Dyke, First Lady's Pavilion, with inspirational acoustical guitar music will be provided by Richard Zepeda of La Marque. He was born November 30, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended school in Pasadena, Texas. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy. He was retired from Mainland Machine and Grinding in Texas City.
The Galveston Daily News - September 28, 2003
HINKLEY, JAMES COULTER - James Coulter Hinkley, 75, of League City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2003. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas. He was survived by his fiancιe, Mary Kerr of Pearland; daughter, Linda Mann; son, Chris Hinkley both of League City; 2 grandchildren, Shelby and Dustin Mann. Jimmy retired from Unisys and was an active member of many senior citizen groups in our community. Jack Rowe Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 4, 2003
HINTZ, RUTH M. - Galveston Ruth M. Hintz, 89, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Nursing Home. She was born in Galveston, Texas on July 23, 1914. Ruth was an artist and a longstanding member of Moody Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Adele Ross, Harry Koch, Elizabeth Suthard, John Koch, Alice Coffey, Mathilda Sullivan and James Koch. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
HOKE, JOY DIANN - Palestine, TX - Joy Diann Hoke, of Palestine, Texas, passed away at the age of 57 on August 5, 2003, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born May 26, 1946, to her parents Joe and Mercer Joy Lyles. Diann worked as a nurse at Galveston County Memorial Hospital and as an Administrator for Island Dialysis Center for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her father, her brother Joe, and by her beloved husband Marvin Ford "Butch" Hoke, Jr. She is survived by her mother and step-father Joy and C.K. "Pete" Morris; her brother Carl Lyles and his wife Lisa; six nieces: Dianna Hoke, Julia Hoke, Lindsay Odom, Jennifer Hoke, Kristin Lyles, and Morgan Lyles; eight nephews: John Hoke, Jr., Robert Hoke, Jim Hoke, Chris Odom, Jayson Williams, Jarrett Williams, Scott Lyles, and Joseph Lyles; brother-in-laws: Michael and his wife Sandra Hoke, Jesse and his wife Tracy Hoke and her sister-in-law Cindy Lyles. Other survivors include numerous other friends and relatives. A visitation service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2003, starting at 9 a.m. with a funeral service at 10 a.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. Pallbearers include John Hoke, Jr., Robert Hoke, Jim Hoke, Chris Odom, Jayson Williams, Jarrett Williams, Scott Lyles, and Joseph Lyles. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - March 5, 2003
HOLDER, ANNIE LAURA - Brenham, TX Annie Laura Holder, 91, passed away March 1, 2003, in Brenham, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2003, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Interment will be at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 6, 2003, beginning at 6 p.m.
The Galveston Daily News - January 11, 2003
HOLGUIN, EDWARD J. - Galveston Edward J. Holguin, born April 24, 1963, Pecos, Texas, passed away January 8, 2003, at his residence in Galveston. A Memorial Service will be held at Reform Church of Galveston, 2712 Broadway, Saturday, January 11, 2003, at 5 p.m.
The Galveston Daily News - September 12, 2003
HOLLINGSWORTH, DAVID - Crystal Beach - David Hollingsworth, 32, of Gilchrist died September 10, 2003, in Crystal Beach. Funeral services will be 1p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Crystal Beach under the direction of Broussard's, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie with burial in Rock Church Cemetery near Palestine, Texas. Visitation will be 9a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.
The Galveston Daily News - July 31, 2003
HOLMES, EARMER L. - West Texas City - Mrs. Earmer L Holmes passed away Monday, July 28, 2003, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. A vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2003, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Dr. in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver, celebrant. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 2, 2003
HOLT, JR., BILLIE - West Texas City Billie Holt Jr. departed this life Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston at the age of 21. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas, (409) 938-8123.
The Galveston Daily News - July 4, 2003
HOLT, JR., BILLIE - West Texas City Billie "Squeaky" Holt Jr., 21, departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 5 a.m. at UTMB Hospital in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - October 23, 2003
HOLT, KEITH DEWAYNE - Keith DeWayne Holt - Houston - Keith DeWayne Holt, 14, of Houston passed away suddenly on Monday, October 20, 2003. Keith attended J. Frank Dobie High School and was an avid athlete. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jacqueline and Darrell Robinson of Houston; father and stepmother, Keith and Rosalyn Holt, Sr. of Dickinson; grandfather, Edward Hill III of La Marque; brothers, Devrin Hill, Keivonne Holt, and Jaylon Washington; sisters, Krenisha Hill, Chantria Hill, Kiana Holt, and Zachoria Johnson. He is also survived by his niece, Brooklyn Lathan as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Forest Park East Funeral Hom
The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
HOMRIGHAUS, ROBERT LEE - Galveston - Robert Lee Homrighaus, 50, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Funeral mass will be 10a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father John Bok, O.F. GALVESTON - Robert Lee Homrighaus, 50, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - May 10, 2003
HOOD-JOHNSON, MARTHA CECIL, - Texas City Martha Cecil Hood-Johnson, 85, of Texas City passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - August 24, 2003
HOOKS, ERNEST - Opelousas, La - Memorial services for Mr. Ernest Hooks were held Friday, August 1, 2003, in the First Baptist Church of Opelousas, Louisiana. Mr. Hooks, a resident of Opelousas, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in Veteran's Hospital of Alexndria, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Port Barre High School and the University of Houston. Mr. Hooks was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Galveston Police Department. Survivors include a daughter, Robin Hooks, of New York, New York; a son, Josh Hooks, and his wife, Heidi, of Dallas, Texas; his former wife, Kathleen Hooks, of Galveston ; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley (Josh) Chambliss of Opelousas and Mrs. Sadie (Bob) Coarsey of Bowling Green, Kentucky; four brothers, Davy Knight and his wife Valarie of Branson, Missouri, Robert "Buddy" Hooks and wife Betty of Montgomery, Alabama; Billy Hooks and wife Barbara of Port Barre and Danny Hooks of Montgomery, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the Opelousas First Baptist Church Building Fund,P.O. Box 1938, Opelousas, La. 70571; or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, La. 71211-9986.
The Galveston Daily News - October 15, 2003
HOOKS, JESSE ALLEN - Antioch, CA - Jesse Allen Hooks died October 10, 2003, in Antioch. He was 61. A native of Port Lavaca, Texas, Jesse was a member of the Boilermakers Union and was employed by Todd Shipyards in Alameda for many years. He is survived by his daughters Rhona Madden and husband Pat, Sherri Smith and husband Gary and Jesica Martin and husband Rick; sons Steven Noegel and and wife Mary, Keith Hooks and wife Cindy; a nephew Jody Hooks; many aunts, uncles and cousins and the person who held a very special place in his heart, Sue Hooks Gentry.
The Galveston Daily News - May 3, 2003
HOOSER, ANN MARIE BOLLETTIERI - passed away on May 1, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Funeral services are pending at Crowder Funeral Home in Webster and Saint Bernadette's Catholic Church in Clear Lake City.
The Galveston Daily News - July 27, 2003
HORNE, ERNA COVENEY - Erna Coveney Horne, 92, of Galveston, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Edgewater Retirement Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 28th, at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Ronald Pogue officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - August 13, 2003
HOSKINS, EMMA - Texas City - Emma Hoskins, 87, passed away August 11, 2003. Born March, 27, 1916, in Robroy Arkansas. She was in the antique business for 40 years. She was an Ordained Minister for 69 years. Survivors include her daughter Delcena Mills of Texas City; three remaining grandchildren, Kinda Flagg, Bryan Texas, Randall Marshall, Saudi Arabia, Rvey Stringer, Bryan Texas, and eight great grandchildren, and numerous amounts of friends.Funeral service will be held today at James Crowder Funeral Home La Marque with Rev. Paul Vincent officiating from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Graveside services will be held at Galveston Memorial Cemetery, Hitchcock.
The Galveston Daily News - September 14, 2003
HOUSTON, HERMAN (GIGGS) - Herman (Giggs) Houston, Sr., 69, son of Sam Sr., and Mayetta Thomas Houston, departed this life on Thursday, September 11, 2003, at Seabreeze Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Houston was born in Eagle Lake, Texas on May 25, 1934. He was the fourth of five children. Visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. Followed by a wake from 7:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
HOWARD, JOHN STEVEN - Brenham - - John Steven Howard, 96, of Washington, died Friday, August 29, 2003, at the Gazebo Terrace Convalescent Center in Brenham, Texas. He was born July 23, 1907, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of William and Tennie Byrd Howard. A veteran of WWII, Howard served in the U. S. Navy. After the war, he continued to sail with the Lykes Brothers Steamship Lines. He was married to Rose Bastic and lived in Houston for twenty-five years. Upon his retirement from Lykes, he moved to Galveston, where he was a real estate broker. His interest in reading led him to join the Great Books Club at Rosenberg Library, attend a Galveston College class in speed and communications and became a lector at St. Mary's Cathedral. In 1993, he moved to Washington because of his interest in family history. He was a charter member of the Descendents of Austin's Old Three Hundred and the Sons of the Confederacy.
The Galveston Daily News - May 5, 2003
HOWARD, MARY H. - League City Mary H. Howard passed away May 2, 2003, in Webster. Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 p.m., at Jack Rowe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 10 a.m., at League City United Methodist Church; interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.
The Galveston Daily News - February 25, 2003
HOYLAND, HAZEL STONEKING - Santa Fe Mrs. Hazel Stoneking Hoyland passed from this life Monday morning in Texas City. Funeral services are pending at Hayes Funeral Home, (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News - August 20, 2003
HUDDLESTON, FLORA " BOBBIE" - Galveston - Flora "Bobbie" Huddleston, 95, passed away August 18, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas, with Rev. Grayson Glass, officiating. Graveside services will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2003, from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Bobbie was born August 30, 1907, to Walter and Nettie Corina White Dearinger in Owensboro, Kentucky. She lived most of her life in Galveston, marrying Jeff Huddleston in April of 1924. She was employed by Joe Grasso and Sons as bookkeeper, retiring after 21 years of service. She was a member of W.I.B.C., an active member of A.A.R.P, an active bowler and a member of First Baptist Church for over 80 years. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jeff, who passed away in 1975, son, David Huddleston, sister, Prudie Felkner and brother, Truman Dearinger, Bobbie is survived by her daughter, Betty Perkins of Santa Fe, Texas; daughter-in-law, Betty Lou Huddleston of Galveston; grandchildren David Huddleston, Jr. and wife, Janice of Santa Fe, Jacque Vasquez and husband, Eddie of Galveston, Ricth Perkins and wife, Tami of Santa Fe; great grandchildren, Stacey Torres and husband, Jay, Karyn Cabriales and husband, Rob, Dana Parks and husband, Lane, Shawn Huddleston, Justin Perkins, Kelsey Perkins and Wade Perkins; great great grandchildren, Madison Torres, Trevor Torres and Mitch Parks; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Bobbie's grandsons and great grandsons. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 3, 2003
HUEY, ADAM LEE - Galveston - Adam Lee Huey, 24, died November 26, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2003, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2003, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 11, 2003
HUFSTETLER, LEONA MARIE - League City - Leona Marie Hufstetler of League City passed away at the age of 45, on Thursday, October 9, 2003. She was born on September 18, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas to Leon and Lucille Swientek. Leona was an active member of the Grand Lodge Sons of Hermann. She is survived by her parents: Leon and Lucille Swientek; her beloved husband: Greg Hufstetler; and her two sons: Lyle Hufstetler and Edward Hufstetler. Other survivors include her sister: Cheryl Wurzbach and her husband Allen; and her two brothers Leon Swientek, Jr. and Leonard Swientek. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - October 21, 2003
HURD, JOHN - La Marque - Funeral services for Mr. John Hurd will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Rev. Jerry B. Lee Jr. will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 12, 2003
HURST, ROBERT D. - La Marque - Robert D. Hurst, 87, of La Marque, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 18, 2003
HUSSEY, FLORA E. - La Marque - Flora E. Hussey, 89, of La Marque passed away Sunday, November 16, 2003, at the Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. She was born March 18, 1914, in Garland, Texas. Mrs. Hussey was a Elementary School Teacher with the Hitchcock Independent School District with thirty-five years of service, a member of the First United Methodist Church of La Marque. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
