Obituaries
1982
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 20, 1982WEST, JACK E. Clear Lake City Jack E. West, 71, a retired NASA engineer, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brookside Cemetery in Houston, Dr. Tom Shelton officiating.
Arrangements are under direction of Jack Rose Funeral Home of League City.
Mr. West died Sunday at St. John Hospital in Nassau Bay.
He was born Nov. 27, 1910, in Houston. He had lived in Clear Lake City for 16 years and was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
He is survived by his wife Evenly D. West of Clear Lake City; two sons, Bobby Lee West of Bastrop and Tim V. Wet of Porter; two daughters, Mary Allen of Nassau Bay and Dianne Hamm of Clear Lake City; a brother, Judge V. L. "Bud" West of La Porte; and five grandchildren.
Submitted by Glenda J. Hildman
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas September 23, 1982
WEST, JACK E. La Marque Services for Jack E. West 56, a retired electronic inspector will be 10 a.m. Friday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in La Marque, the Rev. Leo Smith officiating.
Burial will be at Veterans Cemetery in Houston.
Mr. West died Wednesday at Veterans Hospital in Houston.
He was born July 5, 1926, in Wichita, Kan. A veteran of World War II, Mr. West was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Post No 1 in Huston, American Legion Post No. 19 of Texas City and VGW Post No 8248 of La Marque.
He is survived by his wife Marie West of La Marque; a daughter Nancy E. West of La Marque; his mother, Ellen Mason of Texas City; a brother Joe Wall of Texas City; and six sisters. Lovena Jimenez of La Canada, Calif., Pat Day of Redmond, Calif., Ellen Fickey of Madisonville, Texas, Evelyn Hardt of Racine, Wis., Elizabeth Cook of Alta Loma and Mary Louise Turner of Texas City.
Visitors may call at the funeral home after noon today.
Submitted by Glenda J. Hildman
1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 17, 1993WARD, WILLIAM 'BUDDY' - Born December 23, 1914, Died April 15, 1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 18, 1993
WARDELL, SR., FRANK Born August 26, 1919, Died April 17, 1993
1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 13, 1994WAGNER, SALLIE - (No dates)
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 13, 1994
WATKINS, CATHERINE PAULINE - Died June 10, 1994
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 13, 1994
WERLE, MARY E. - Died June 11, 1994
1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 30, 1995WEBB, RUTH BONNER Born October 9, 1914, Died November 28, 1995
1999
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 25, 1999WINN, LAWRENCE CARL - Born January 26, 1981 - Died June 21, 1999 A visitation was held from 5:00 until 8:oo pm Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11:30a.m. Friday August 20,1999, at the James Crowder Funeral Home in LaMarque with Pastor Ronnie Mills officiating. Burial will follow services at Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home, LaMarque, Texas
2001
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 2, 2001WHITAKER, MAGGIE Died October 27, 2001
2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 8, 2002WALKER, MILDRED - Galveston Mildred Walker, 68, surrounded by her loving family, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2002, at her residence.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 18, 2002
WALKER, SARAH ODESSA - LaMarque Sarah Odessa Walker, 90, of La Marque passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Specialty Hospital in Webster, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 13, 2002
WALL, DONNA MARIE Donna Marie Wall, 24, of Texas City, died at her residence Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 25, 2002
WALLINGFORD, WALLY MASON - 69, of Kemah, Texas, passed away August 23, 2002, at Christus St. John Hospital in Nassau Bay. Services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area Presbyterian Churchunder the direction of Crowder Funeral Home, Clear Lake.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 1, 2002
WARREN, L. P. L. P. (Parney) Warren passed away July 16, 2002, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. No services were conducted at his request.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 27, 2002
WASHINGTON-LEE, JADEN MARQUES - Galveston Jaden Marques Washington-Lee, infant son of Ranisha Washington and Kevin Lee, passed away into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 2, 2002
WEBB, VERNON M. - Hobbs, New Mexico Services for Vernon M. Webb, 75, will be today, Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at r p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Rev. J. Gorton Smith officiating.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 14, 2002
WEISER, PEARL born in Oberlin, Louisiana on July 12, 1917, passed away October 11, 2002, in Clear Lake after a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2002, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1420 31st St., Galveston, under the direction of Levy Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 18, 2002
WELCOME, VIRGIE - Virgie Welcome, 82, expired at her Beaumont resident on Thursday, August 15, 2002. Arrangements are pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque 77568.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 22, 2002
WELLS, MATTIE - Hitchcock Mrs. Mattie Wells passed away Thursday, March 21, 2002, at her home in Hitchcock. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. (409) 938-8123 (Mainlandfuneral @aol.com)
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 28, 2002
WERN, CHARLES L. - 82, of Texas City passed away Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Mainland Center Hospital. Services pending at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 12, 2002
WEST, FATHER BERNARD - Galveston Father Bernard West, 68, of Galveston, passed away Sunday, March 10,2002, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Webster, Texas.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 27, 2002
WHEELER, REV. PHYLLIS ANN - 75, of Houston, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 20, 2002
WHELTON, GERTRUDE E. - Galveston Gertrude E. Whelton, 81, was born in Galveston, Texas, on August 2, 1921. She passed away on Friday, February 15, 2002, at Turner Geriatric Center. Services are with Malloy & Son Funeral Home. (409)763-2475
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 21, 2002
WHITE, PAUL EDWARD - Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Paul Edward White, born July 14, 1934, in Houston, Texas to Helen Hazel Kurcsak and Albert Edward White, went to be with our Lord Jesus on April 19, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 10, 2002
WHITE, SARAH LEE - Dickson Mrs. Sarah Lee White departed this life Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 10, 2002
WILEY, JOHN - Texas City John Wiley, 81, left his earthly home, Monday morning, September 9, 2002 at Gulf Healthcare Center in Texas City. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Drive, La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 1, 2002
WILEY, MICHAEL EUGENE - Texas City Michael Eugene Wiley, 44, left his earthly home, Friday, June 28, 2002. Full obit tomorrow's edition. Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 17, 2002
WILKERSON, JESSE J. 'JESS' - Santa Fe Mr. Jesse J. "Jess" Wilkerson, 81, passed from this life Wednesday morning at his home. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 28, 2002
WILLIAMS, ALTON - Hitchcock Alton Williams 76, passed away on June 25, 2002, at UTMB. Wake services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 12:00 p.m. at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 6609 Fairwood Road Hitchcock, Texas. Services are with Mainland Funeral Home.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 20, 2002
WILLIAMS, BESSIE MAE - West Texas City - Bessie Mae Williams passed Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City at the age of 60. Arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, LaMarque, Texas. (409)938-8123. (Mainlandfuneral(at)aol.com
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 17, 2002
WILLIAMS, BETTYE R. - GALVESTON Bettye R. "Smiley" Williams, of Texas City (formerly of Galveston), a beautiful rose was picked from the garden on Thursday, July 11, 2002, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Compton Memorial Church of God in Christ under direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 23, 2002
WILLIAMS, DWIGHT MARK - Hitchcock Dwight Mark Williams, 53, of Hitchcock, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 9, 2002
WILLIAMS, JR., ED DOUGLAS ' BUSTER' - Houston Ed (Buster) Williams, Jr. of Galveston, Texas passed from this life Friday, February 22, 2002, at Ben Taub Hospital at the age of 52.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas November 16, 2002
WILLIAMS, ELISKA - La Marque Mrs. Eliska Williams passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 19, 2002
WILLIAMS, IRISTINE WOODKINS - Texas City Mrs. Iristine Woodkins Williams passed away Monday, June 17, 2002, at her home at the age of 61. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas (409) 938-8123.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 21, 2002
WILLIAMS, JOHN H. - Galveston Captain John H. Williams, Jr., 75, of Galveston, passed away Friday, April 19, 2002, at his residence. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23rd, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Frank Fabj as Celebrant.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 7, 2002
WILLIAMS, JOSEPH WALLACE Mr. Joseph Wallace Williams, 44, passed from this life Friday evening in Santa Fe. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 21, 2002
WILLIAMS, PATRICIA ANN - Galveston Patricia Ann Williams, 49, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602 32nd St., Galveston, Texas (409) 621-1677.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 25, 2002
WILLIAMSON, BRYAN ALBERT - Santa Fe Mr. Bryan Albert Williamson passed from this life Thursday morning in Galveston. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 2, 2002
WILLIS, RUFFUS LOTT - GALVESTON Ruffus Lott Willis, 76, departed this life on Friday, December 38, 2001, at UTMB Hospital, Galveston, 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 August 9, 2002
WILLIS, WONDER 'SAM' - Galveston Mr. Wonder "Sam" Willis, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602 32nd Street, Galveston, TX, (409) 621-1677.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 19, 2002
WILON, MARTHA ANN 'NANCY' - 67 - passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002. Services are with Forest Park East Funeral Home (281)332-3111.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 8, 2002
WILSON, ANDREW - La Marque - Andrew Wilson, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, (409)621-1677
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 14, 2002
WILSON, REV. HUBERT - Texas City Visitation for Rev. Hubert Wilson will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 15th, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque, followed by a wake from 7:00to8:00 p.m., Friday evening, at the funeral home.
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas August 7, 2002
WISE, KENNETH V. - Born November 2, 1925, Died August 4, 2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 19, 2002
WITTWER, VIOLET MARIE - Bacliff Age 68, passed away at her residence in Bacliff on Thursday, January 17, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 5, 2002
WOOD, JIM TED - age 84 years, 4 months, died peacefully of pneumonia at McKenna Hospital in New Braunfels on September 2, 2002. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2002, at the Alto City Cemetery in Alto, Texas. Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa, New Braunfels Texas 78130, 830-625-2349
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 21, 2002
WOOD, WILLIAM B. - Galveston William B. Wood, age 82, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 13, 2002
WOODS, ETWILL - Galveston Homegoing celebration for Etwill "Red" Woods will be Saturday, September 14, 2002, 12 Noon, McKinney Memorial Methodist Church under the direction of Augustus Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 12, 2002
WOOLEY, ROYCE LEE FORT WORTH Royce Lee "Buster" Wooley, 72, a retired oil executive and small business owner, went to be with the Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at home with family members by his side. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2002, at Greenwood Chapel.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 22, 2002
WORKMAN, CHARLINE WALKER - 68, of Galveston, passed away Friday, September 20, 2002, at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 23rd, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 25, 2002
WYLIE, BETTY LOU - Galveston Betty Lou Wylie, age 65, of Galveston died Monday, January 21, 2001, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - November 2, 2003WADDLE, GARY WILSON - Texas City - Gary Wilson Waddle, 45, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until service time Monday. Mr. Waddle was born January 27, 1958, in Asthabula, Ohio. He was a wrecker driver. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 21, 2003
WADE, III, CURTIS PENN - Galveston - Curtis Penn Wade, III, 59, of Galveston, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Father Ron Pogue officiating. A cremation and burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2003, at Houston's VA National Cemetery. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 9, 2003
WADKINS, JR., PAUL - Dickinson Paul Wadkins, Jr., 82, of Dickinson passed away Monday, April 7, 2003. Forest Park East, Webster, in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - July 8, 2003
WAINSCOTT, MARY JANE - Texas City - Mary Jane Wainscott, 80, of Texas City died Sunday, July 6, 2003. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 11 a.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Rev. David Mahfouz officiating, assisted by Dr. Grayson Glass. Burial will follow services at Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - May 16, 2003
WAINUS, PAULINE - 89, left this earth Thursday, May 15, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., surrounded by loving family. Malloy & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - June 10, 2003
WALKER-GREEN, JESSIE MAE - Texas City - Jessie Mae Walker-Green, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster. Service arrangements are pending with E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary.
The Galveston Daily News - December 12, 2003
WALLACE-AUSMUS, PAULINE ELIZABETH (DOOLEY) - La Marque - Pauline Elizabeth (Dooley) Wallace-Ausmus, 71, of La Marque passed away from this life, Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. She was born October 31, 1932, in Grenada, Mississippi to James E. and Dovie E. Dooley. Pauline moved from Mississippi in Galveston in 1946. She was a resident of La Marque for thirty-seven years. Pauline was of the Baptist faith and was employed at Commercial Meat Company in Houston as a meat cutter in the grocery business. Later she worked for Home Health as a caretaker. After retiring, Pauline worked as a Nanny raising many beautiful children of La Marque. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - August 13, 2003
WARD, HAZEL MINTER - Austin, TX - Hazel Minter Ward, 88, a 20 year resident of Austin passed away August 10, 2003. She was formerly a resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas and was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the P.E.O., The Waverly Club, and the Woman's Forum. Hazel attended East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas and received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Latin.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe P. Ward; daughter, Jennifer Ruth Ward; parents, Scott and Berry Gibson and Grigsby and Adele Minter. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Jo Wicker and husband, Weldon of Austin and Alice Grabow and husband, Terry of Austin; grandchildren, Melissa Virnau of Sealy, Texas, Chris Geck of Long Beach, California, Nancy Nance of Austin, Texas and Arthur Mason of San Antonio, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth Minter of Austin. Memorial services will be held Wednesday August 13, 2003, at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive with Reverend Chris Bistline officiating. Private burial services will be held at a later date in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Hazel's honor to The Long Center for the Performing Arts, c/o Mary Herr, Director of Development, 501 W. 3rd St., Austin, Texas, 78701, (512)482-0800. Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 454-5611. Cook-Walden Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 7, 2003
WASHINGTON, DEVON MOISES - Angel infant, Devon Moises Washington passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. A chapel service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2003, in the West Garden Chapel of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with the Rev. Pedro Zamora officiating. Burial will follow services Tuesday, at Calvary Cemetery, also in Galveston. Devon's family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home Tuesday morning after 11:00 a.m. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 21, 2003
WASHINGTON, LEON - Dickinson - Visitation for Mr. Leon Washington of Dickinson will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2003, at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 3018 Avenue F in Dickinson. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2003, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church with Pastor Roderick Cunningham will officiate. Burial will follow services at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of La Marque.Mr. Washington was born April 7, 1908, to the union of Ophelia Houston Washington and Boyd Washington. The second of three children, Mr. Washington attended Independence Public School System, Independence, Texas. He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized at an early age at Liberty Baptist Church in Independence. On January 15, 1930, he united in marriage with Ms. Willie Mae Farmer. To this union seven daughters were born. The family moved to Dickinson in 1945. All seven of his girls attended and graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar School in Dickinson. Mr. Washington was employed at Sun Oil Company, Pan America and Lyndon B. Johnson NASA Space Center where he retired. He was a member of New Jersalem Baptist Church and Pride of Dickinson Masonic Lodge #471 F & AM - Prince Hall Affiliation. On Friday, August 15, 2003, he went to meet his King at the golden age of 95. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Willie Mae Washington; two daughters, Virgil L. Washington and Maxine G. Washington Rogers; his parents, one brother, E. J. Washington; one sister Verdell Washington and one grandson, Leon Fisher Green. He leaves to cherish his memories five loving, dedicated and loyal daughters, Thelma M. Washington of Dallas, Joyce V. (Aaron) Hobbs of Dickinson, Octavia L. Green of Dickinson, Willie Marie Jamison of Texas City and Nelva Washington of Dickinson; a devoted son-in-law, Levi Rogers of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren, four cousins, JoAnna Foster of Pasadena, California, Fagers Houston of Los Angeles, California, Bertha Mikesell of Sacramento, California ad Irene McCall of Port Arthur, Texas; a long time friend, Jack Geters; a caring caretaker, Cressie (Kessie) Owens; concerned neighbors; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com) Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 10, 2003
WATKINS, JOANNE - Joanne Watkins, 42, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, after fighting a short but very courageous battle with cancer. She was born, here on Galveston Island, March 22, 1961. Joanne was a person with a great personality and witty sense of humor. A loving and caring individual, she would do anything to help anyone when called upon. Her generosity touched the hearts of many of those she met. She was loved deeply and will be greatly missed. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
WATKINS, LUEL TRESMER - Texas City - Luel Tresmer Watkins,78, of Texas City passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. He was born June 1, 1925, in De Ridder, Louisiana to Lemuel and Lula Watkins. Mr. Watkins was a retired civil engineer for U. S. Corp of Engineers, Texas Department of Transportation, a member of First Baptist Church of La Marque and a veteran of WW II in the U. S. Army. Mr. Watkins was a graduate of University of S. W. Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana and a member of Professional Engineers. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - November 16, 2003
WATKINS, NETTIE LEE LaCAZE - Texas City - Nettie Lee LaCaze Watkins, 75, of Texas City passed away Saturday, November 15, 2003, at her residence. She was born June 26, 1928, in Sieper, Louisiana. Mrs. Watkins was a retired tax assessor for the La Marque Independent School District and a member of First Baptist Church, of La Marque, where she had been the church organist for 40 years. Mrs. Watkins was a graduate of the University of S.W. Louisiana, in Lafayette, Louisiana. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
WATSON, EDWARD W. - Winter Park, Florida - Edward Willard Watson, 92, died in Winter Park Florida on September 1, 2003. He was born November 18, 1910, in Galveston, Texas. A native Galvestonian, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Watson. Ed graduated from Ball High School in 1926. He received his BA degree from the University of the South at Sewanee in 1930, and his law degree from Harvard in 1933. During World War II from 1943, to 1945, he was a member of the Naval Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. At the close of the war he continued in the practice of law, primarily martime law. He was a member of the Galveston County Texas and American Bar Association. He served as Galveston City Attorney from 1947, to 1951. Ed was a member of the special charter commission which rewrote the Galveston City Charter in 1959-1960, and was approved by the electorate, putting into effect the council manager form of government. He was a partner in the law firm of Eastham, Watson, Dale and Forney and headed the office in Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - July 31, 2003
WATSON, JR., JOSHUA C. 'JOSH' - Texas City - Joshua C. Watson, Jr., 49, passed away from this life on Monday, July 28, 2003, at Bay Oak Health Care in Texas City. A memorial service will be held Friday, at 11 a.m. August 1, 2003, at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary Chapel. Joshua was born Sept. 19, 1953, in Galveston to Joshua, Sr. and Naomi Watson. He was a Ball High graduate and a US Marine Veteran. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - August 27, 2003
WATTS, RICKY GERALD - Bayou Vista - Ricky Gerald Watts, 50, of Bayou Vista, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, August 29, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with Rev. Doug McBrayer officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Watts was born February 5, 1953, in Texas City. He was a boilermaker and had proudly served his country in the United States Army.Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Heather Watts, of Bayou Vista; mother Vi Watts; sons, Johnny Watts, Christopher Jordan and Jason Jordan; daughters, Danielle Watts, Cindy Morgan, Stephanie Hott, and Kerrie Cantu; brothers Lanny Watts and his main squeeze Mary Rowe and Billy Watts and his wife Patty; sister Kimberly Vickers and husband Darryl; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by his buddy, Carl Dowden. Pallbearers will be Donna Jankowski, Wendy Treadaway, Susan Slaughter, Dd Chausse, Danielle Watts and Diane Morgan. Honorary pallbearers are Janie Meuhe and Jason Jordan. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 12, 2003
WEAVER. WILLIAM MORGAN - Galveston - William Morgan Weaver, age 92, passed away Friday, October 10, 2003, at Edgewater Retirement Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 13, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home, with Reverend Raymond Pinard officiating. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 13, 2003
WEAVER, WILLIAM MORGAN - Galveston William Morgan Weaver, age 92, passed away Friday, October 10, 2003, at Edgewater Retirement Center. He was born on December 7, 1910, in Galveston, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after many years of service as an Accounting Clerk. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Edna Weaver. J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 1, 2003
WEBB, CHRIS LEON - Dickinson - Chris Leon Webb, 56, of Dickinson, Texas was born on October 14, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away, Friday, September 26, 2003, in Webster, Texas. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he was a MiniContent-Disposition: form-data; name="headline" Chris Leon Webb DICKINSON - Chris Leon Webb, 56, of Dickinson, Texas was born on October 14, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away, Friday, September 26, 2003, in Webster, Texas. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 3, 2003
WEBB, JACK C. - Galveston - Jack C. Webb, 79, passed away Monday, September 1, 2003, at his home in Galveston. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2003, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Bill Bartniski and Father Paul Chovanec as Celebrants. Entombment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Mausoleum. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 24, 2003
WEBERLEIN, BERNICE LOUISE 'BEA' - Bernice Louise "Bea" Weberlein, age 67, actress and singer, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, August 21, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. She was born on September 18, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence and Marion Toonder. She graduated in 1953 from Redford High School in Detroit and attended Eastern Michigan State University where she studied voice and acting.Bea moved to Texas City in 1962 and began her career in acting and directing with the Texas City Little Theater. From 1972 to 1978, she was instrumental in the development of the community theater program at College of the Mainland in Texas City. Bea served as the first production manager and established the theater under the wing of the Continuing Education program. Her love was to see the inexperienced actor personally benefit from contact with the veteran actor. In 1978, Bea moved to Galveston and remained an island resident until her passing. She was active in promotional and development work with other non-profit organizations in the area that include the first summer of the Galveston Outdoor Musical Theater, Dickens Evening on the Strand, and the Opera House. She then later pursued her skills in accounting and served several small businesses in the community. Bea is survived by four daughters, Mary Ellen Weberlein of Houston, Eileen Baker and husband, Bryan of Houston, Joanne Kolius and husband, John of LaPorte and Gerilyn Weberlein of Galveston; one granddaughter who was the love of her life, Amandalyn Lemire of Galveston; two brothers, Thomas Toonder and wife, Dorothy of Westland, Michigan and Roger Toonder and wife, Barbara of Fenton, Michigan; seven nieces and four nephews. Along with her parents, her sister, Mary Dainty and brother-in-law, George Dainty, precedes her in death. Cremation will take place followed by a private memorial service. The family welcomes notes of condolence, which can be sent to: Beamemorials@aol.com. Donations in her name can be made to the charity of your choice.Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - June 13, 2003
WEBSTER, SYDNEY JOHN (BUDDY) - Galveston Sydney John (Buddy) Webster, 74, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at his home. Visitation will be Friday, June 13, 2003, from 5-7 p.m. at Malloy & Son Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial will follow service at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - October 6, 2003
WEEKS, AMETHYST - Amethyst Weeks, 19, of League City, passed away Friday, October 4, 2003.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at Trinity Episcopal Church, in Galveston, with Father Mifflin Dove officiating. The family will receive visitors at the Church beginning at 9:00 a.m., until service time. Burial will follow at a later date. Amethyst was born January 17, 1984, in Texas City, Texas to Bobby and Carol Weeks. She worked at the Englewood Care Center, in League City, as a care giver to the mentally challenged. Amethyst, our beautiful and loving Angel will forever be in our hearts. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 3, 2003
WELLENS, MARGARET E. -Houston - Margaret E. Wellens, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003, in a local hospital. Survivors include daughters, Linda Pugh and her husband, Kenneth, Sharon "Sherry" Deshotel and her husband, Glenn; sister, Anne Berzak; nieces Barbara Ritter, Mary Berzak, Terri Melhorn, JoAnne Sandberg; nephews, Joseph Berzak and John Grobe; grandchildren, Angie Polly and Bobby Deshotel, and Jeannene Pugh, Stephanie Horner; great-grandchildren, Nikki, Richard, Riley, Alex and Nickolas.
The Galveston Daily News - October 25, 2003
WERNER, ANDREW DIXON - League City - Andrew Dixon Werner, 24, passed away October 21, 2003. He was born January 15, 1979, in Jacksboro, Texas to Carl and Linda Werner. Andy was a chef with The Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas. Andy loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was an excellent chef. His smile and his many talents will be sorely missed. Memorial services will be Saturday, October 25, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at 10 a.m. at Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonett, Monday, August 4, 2003, with Rabbi Jimmy Kessler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research @ www.michaeljfox.com. Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - October 26, 2003
WERNLI, GLADYS GENEVA - Corpus Christi, TX - Gladys Geneva Wernli, 74, passed away Friday, October 24, 2003, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Funeral service will be 1p.m., Monday, October 27, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Rev. George Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. The family will receive visitors from 5p.m. until 7 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Gladys was born August 5, 1929, in Longville, Louisiana, but moved to Galveston in 1950. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - February 27, 2003
WEST, IRVIN E. - Galveston Irvin E. West, 75, passed away February 26, 2003, at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - November 5, 2003
WHEELER, DOROTHY MAE. - Friendswood - Dorothy Mae Wheeler, 76, of Friendswood, Texas passed away November 2, 2003. She worked her whole life mainly at B & H Cleaner in Galveston for twenty-five years and at Queen Oaks Cleaner in Friendswood for eleven years. She was a totally giving, self motivated woman, simple in wants and needs and always willing to do for others. Dorothy was very energetic and was planning to help the elderly and do nursing home work as her next career. She will be truly loved and missed. Jeter Memorial Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 3, 2003
WHEELER, HORCE EDWARD "ACE" - Baytown - Horace Edward "Ace" Wheeler, 65, passed away November 22, 2003, at San Jacinto Medical Center in Baytown, Texas. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 5, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Bayou Golf Course in Texas City, Texas.
The Galveston Daily News - November 21, 2003
WHITWORTH, CLARA LOUISE - Galveston - Clara Louise Lockett Whitworth passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 19, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston with her three daughters by her side. She was 86. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2003, at Edgewater Chapel, 2228 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas, with Rev. Ray Pinard officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 9, 2003
WIGGINS, DAVID RAY - San Leon - David Ray Wiggins, 38, of San Leon, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2003. He was born September 26, 1965, in Galveston, Texas to Marvin Wiggins, Sr. and Linda Ficklen Wiggins. Survivors include his daughter Haley Michelle Wiggins; his son: David Ray Wiggins, Jr.; his parents Marvin Sr. and Linda Wiggins; his six brothers: Marvin Wiggins, Jr. and his wife Karen, Kenny Wayne Wiggins and Katherine, Steven Wiggins, Jimmy Wiggins and his wife Teresa, Michael and Valli Wiggins, and Eric Williams and his sister Lulu Wiggins. Other survivors include special family members Melissa Wiggins and Kathy Gibson, and numerous other friends and family. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
WILKS, JACQUELINE LYNN - Santa Fe - Jacqueline Lynn Wilks, 61, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City with Dr. Wayne Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 11, 2003
WILSON, JR., HOLLIS O'NEAL "SPEEDY" - Speedy Wilson left this world peacefully in his sleep of an apparent heart attack on November 22, 2003, while in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 14, 1943. Speedy is survived by his father Hollis O. Wilson, Sr. and wife Mary; one brother Paul A. Wilson and wife Karen; one sister Connie Christensen and husband Larry, nieces and nephews. He was the nephew of and is also survived by his Aunts Pauline England, Margaret Peace, Barbara Wilson and Doris Wilson as well as by many other family members and friends who loved him.
The Galveston Daily News - September 21, 2003
WILSON, MARTHA STEVENSON - Algoa - Martha Steveson Wilson of Algoa passed away on Friday, September 19, 2003, at Mainland Regional Medical Center in Texas City, Texas. She was born on July 27, 1934, in Sulpher Springs, Texas to James and Dovie Steveson. Martha was a retired teacher with a B.S. in Education, and a M.Ed in Library Certification. Chapel services will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Memorials may be made to Hospice or Alvin Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - November 18, 2003
WILSON, ROSE MARY - Texas City - Rose Mary Wilson, 91, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center, Galveston, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at St. John Baptist Church, with Pastor Louis Simpson, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a wake service from 7 p.m. -8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Fields Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 31 2003
WINFIELD, RUBY ROWENA - Galveston - Ruby Rowena Winfield, 82, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2003, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. She was born on December 2, 1921, in Hollis, Oklahoma and was raised in Quanha, Texas, however, for the past forty-eight years, she has been a resident of Galveston, Texas. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Winfield, her parents, Arch G. Hull, Quanha and Verna L. Hull, La Marque. She is also preceded in death by her five siblings. Ruby leaves behind her two sons, Frank L. Tomlin of Houston, Texas and Harry G. Gooch of Montana. She also leaves behind several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 18, 2003
WISTINGHAUSE, JR., JOHN GEORGE - Santa Fe - John George Wistinghausen, Jr., passed away quietly after a long battle with lung cancer Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at his residence in Santa Fe, Texas. He was born August 13, 1927, in Santa Fe, Texas, where he was a lifelong resident and graduated in 1944, from Santa Fe High School. John was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a boilermaker with Local 132 serving forty-five years, a member of the American Legion, was on the Agricultural Committee with the Galveston County Agricultural Extension Office and was a member of BABA (Bay Area Blue Grass Association). He enjoyed country and blue grass music. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - October 26, 2003
WITTING, HARDEN F. - Harden F. Witting died Saturday, October 18, 2003, at his home, one month before his 97th birthday. Harden was born in Galveston, Texas, on November 24, 1906, of loving parents, Pauline Martha Harden Wittig and Ernst Herman Wittig, Sr. He attributed his long life to his parents' good genes rather than anything he did. He graduated from Galveston public schools and immediately went to work as assistant to the president of a steamship agency. In 1942, he enlisted as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, and five weeks later was assigned to the Persian Gulf Command as officer in charge of five ports in Persia. He left the Persian Gulf Command as a Major, as officer in charge of the Control Branch in Teheran.
The Galveston Daily News - February 7, 2003
WHEAT, THELMA, - Galveston Thelma Wheat, 55, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 6, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - July 23, 2003
WHEELER, EDWARD ODAIR - Hitchcock - Mr. Edward Odair Wheeler passed from this life Monday afternoon, July 21, 2003, in Friendswood with his family at his side.Edward Odair Wheeler was born in San Augustine, Texas, July 28, 1918. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Lycurgus and Ollie Wheeler and sisters, Blanche Pulliam and Roveene Winn and two brothers, Jim Lee and T.L. Wheeler. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 30, 2003
WHITE, BRENDA - League City - Brenda White, 47, of League City, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003. She was a sixth grade teacher for Clear Creek ISD since 1980. Brenda is survived by her husband, Michael Gene White; son, Steven Michael White; mother, Eulalia Bednorz; mother-in-law, Ann Patrolia; grandmother, Clara Strzelczyk; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Danny Dunn; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Barbara Bednorz, Sam Bednorz; brothers-in-law and their wives, Paul and Janet White, Scott and Danette White, Jake White and numerous other relatives. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 12, 2003
WHITE, LOIS JOHNSON - Plano, TX - Lois Johnson White, 85, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 9, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Edgar Warren White Jr. They were longtime residents of Texas City, Texas, having moved there in 1940, when her husband began working as a mechanical engineer for Standard Oil of Indiana. After weathering numerous tropical hurricanes and the Texas City Explosion of 1947, they moved to Sachse, Texas in 1984. Following her husband's death in 1988, she moved to a retirement home in Plano, Texas where she lived quietly until her death. Her hobbies included reading Texas history, playing the piano and traveling with her friends from the retirement home. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of The Republic of Texas and the United Methodist Church. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - May 12, 2003
WHITFIELD, LILLIE MAE - Galveston - On Tuesday, May 6, 2003, after fighting a good fight against Alzheimer's Disease, God called home his faithful servant, Lillie Mae Whitfield. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M., to service time Monday. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003
WHITING, OPAL - Texas City - Opal Whiting, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2003, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Mrs. Whiting was born in Frame, West Virginia. She had been a resident of Texas City since 1950. She was a retired head cashier in the banking industry, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Texas City for over 50 years, and active with local Girl Scouts in the 50's and 60's. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 22, 2003
WHITLEY, KAY FRANCES - Texas City - Kay Frances Whitley, 56, of Texas City, died Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2003, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Whitley was born April 6, 1947, in Galveston to M. E. "Jack" and Frances Gilliam. She spent the past 46 years in Texas City. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1965, where she met and married her high school sweetheart Loyd Whitley. She started her career at the Galveston Daily News then transferred to the Texas City Sun where she spent the last 10 years. She was currently the Circulation Manager. She is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Loyd Whitley, and her father, M. E. "Jack" Gilliam. Kay is survived by her mother, Frances Gilliam; her two sons Jason Whitley and wife Stacie and Casey Whitley and wife Mandy; four precious grandchildren, Corey, Brooke, Mackayla and Justin Whitley; her fiance' Fred Schiel; numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Corey Whitley, Kevin Trahan, Michael Trahan, John Trahan, Philip Meadows, Gurney King, Kenneth Hooper, and Les Daughtry. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Whitley, Larry Bierd, Pat Ellis, Brian Murphy, Kevin Gilliam, Troy Gilliam, Eddie Winkler, Todd Ellis and Rick Gilliam. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 24, 2003
WILEY, TENNESSEE - Texas City Tennessee Wiley, 88, left her earthly home, Thursday, January 23, 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 - July 20, 2003
WILKERSON-MILLER, DOROTHY W. -Dorothy W. Wilkerson - Miller, passed away at the age of 77, Thursday evening, July 17, 2003, surrounded by her family at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. She was born April 7, 1926, in Paris, Texas, to Clem and Cora Wilkerson. She is survived by sisters; Opal Mealer, Juanita Bryant and husband Weldon, Veda White and husband Bill, brother; James "Ed" Wilkerson and wife Doris and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Dorothy retired as an Administrative Assistant with the Department of Social Security. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2003, from 3 p.m. through 5 p.m., at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster, Texas, with a service following on, Monday July 21, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster. In Big Spring, Texas, a visitation will be held on, Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Nalley - Pickle - Welch Funeral Home with a Graveside Service following on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, 10 a.m., at Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Cemetery in Big Spring Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-Webster
The Galveston Daily News - April 1, 2003
WILLIAMS, JR., ARTHUR L. - Galveston Arthur L. Williams, Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2003, at his residence. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
WILLIAMS, BRENDA RENELL LEE - West Texas City - Funeral services for Brenda Renell Lee Williams will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2003, at Rising Star Baptist Church, 302 N. Oak in Texas City with Pastor D. N. Benford Sr., officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of La Marque. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - April 4, 2003
WILLIAMS, BURNIE J. Galveston Burnie J. Williams, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Services are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
WILLIAMS, EARL N. - La Marque Earl N. "Cartoon" Williams, 50, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Visitation will be held today, 4-8 p.m., at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October, 6, 2003, at Progressive Baptist Church (909 40th, Galveston, Texas) with Rev. William Steven, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - October 5, 2003
WILLIAMS, EARL N. - La Marque - Earl N. "Cartoon" Williams, 50, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Visitation will be held today, 4-8 p.m., at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October, 6, 2003, at Progressive Baptist Church (909 40th, Galveston, Texas) with Rev. William Steven, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - November 15, 2003
WILLIAMS, II, JAMES L. - Galveston - James L. Williams, II, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center, Galveston. He was born March 21, 1932, in Wilmington, North Carolina, however he has been a resident of Galveston Island and throughout the State of Texas for well over twenty years. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and proudly served his country through the United States Air Force from 1948, to 1962. Broadway Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 28, 2003
WILLIAMS, KATHERINE - Dickinson Katherine Williams, age 84, of Dickinson, Texas, died at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Cochran Funeral Home, Livingston, Texas in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - October 5, 2003
WILLIAMS, SR., KENNETH RAY - Mr. Kenneth Ray Williams, Sr. 66, loving husband, great father and proud grandfather, of Bayou Vista, passed away, Saturday, October 4, 2003. He was born in Goliad, Texas, served in the U.S. Navy, and worked as a computer programmer. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Aggie Williams; daughter, Belinda Lloyd and her husband, Dennis; son, Kenneth R. Williams, Jr., and wife, DeDe; sister, Mary Lou Fromme and husband, Puggie; brother, Ronnie Williams and wife, Evelyn; grandchildren, Kenneth and Alyssa Williams and soon to be born, Peanut Lloyd. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 22, 2003
WILLIAMS, MILDRED LOUISE - Mildred Louise Williams, 85, of Texas City passed away Saturday, September 20, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Graveside funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams was born August 2, 2003, in Normangee, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Texas City. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 23, 2003
WILLIAMS, MILDRED LOUISE - Texas City - Mildred Louise Williams, 85, of Texas City passed away Saturday, September 20, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams was born August 2, 1918, in Normangee, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Texas City.Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 31, 2003
WILLIAMS, RICKY VERNARD - Galveston - Ricky Vernard Williams, 40, passed away July 27, 2003, at Park Plaza Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas with Rev H. Jerry Temple officiating. Graveside services will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 31, 2003, at the funeral home with a wake to be held at 7p.m. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - June 14, 2003
WILLIAMS, ROBERT 'MONKEY' W. - Phoenix, Arizona Robert "Monkey" W. Williams passed away June 13, 2003. Services are pending with Augustus Funeral Home.
The Galveston Daily News - March 19, 2003
WILLIAMS, UNA VAE CLARK - Houston Una Vae Clark Williams, 86, of Houston, formerly of Texas City, passed away Monday, March 17, 2003, in Houston. Services are pending with Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.
The Galveston Daily News - January 28, 2003
WILLIAMS, VEDA MAE - La Marque Veda Mae Williams left her earthly home, Monday, January 27, 2003 at UTMB. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Galveston Daily News - September 8, 2003
WILLIAMS, WAYNE W. - Galveston - Wayne W. Williams, 53, passed away on September 3, 2003, at U.T.M.B. Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 8, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev A. W. Colbert, pastor, Minister Rodrick Reeves, Sr., eulogist. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 4-8 p.m., at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - September 24, 2003
WILLIAMS, WINSTON 'BILL' RICHARD - League City - Winston "Bill" Richard Williams, 67, of League City passed away on September 23, 2003, at his home. Bill was a retired, twenty year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked in Real Estate for thirty years, during which time he owned Excel Real Estate in League City. He was active in the League City Lions club, American Legion and VFW. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 18, 2003
WILLIS, FRANCES LEE - Frances Lee Wills, age 55, passed away Friday, August 15, 2003 in Santa Fe, Texas. She was born on October 1, 1947 in Conroe, Texas to her parents Lonnie W. and Margaret Jones Lucas. She is survived by her beloved husband Earl Wills; her two daughters: Diana Wills Denman and her husband Mark of Nassau Bay, Texas and Shawna Wills Ginn and her husband Marty of Santa Fe, Texas; her three sons: Earl Lamon Wills, III of League City, Texas, Robert Edward Wills and his wife Tonya of Santa Fe, Texas, and Jack Dwayne Wills and his wife Glenda of League City, Texas; four sisters: Margaret Christine Clark of Dayton, Texas, Gladys Irene Gilmore of Dodge, Texas, Alice Marie Anderson of Dodge, Texas, and Barbara Ruth Brodie of Riverside, Texas, her brother Edward Lucas of LaPorte, Texas; and her seven grandchildren; J.R., Bobby Jr., Allison, Landry, Kaylee, Chase, and Madison. A visitation service will be held on Monday, August 18, 2003 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Team at 1708 Amburn, Texas City, Texas 77590.James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - November 14, 2003
WILSON, BILL - Old Salem, TX - Bill Wilson, 77, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday November 9, 2003, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Bill was born on December 21, 1925, in Dyke, Texas. He was a retired butcher and WWII Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Pat Wilson of Old Salem, Texas; his children Lee Boyer of -----
The Galveston Daily News - April 29, 2003
WILSON, JOSEPH - Galveston Mr. Joseph Wilson, age 87, of Galveston expired Friday at his residence. Services are pending at Lundy Mortuary, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - May 2, 2003
WILSON, JOSEPH - Galveston Mr. Joseph Wilson, age 87, of Galveston, expired Friday. Services will be held Saturday in Boston, Massachusetts. Lundy Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
The Galveston Daily News - July 23, 2003
WILSON, JOSEPH - Galveston Mr. Joseph Wilson, age 87, of Galveston expired Friday at his residence. Services are pending at Lundy Mortuary, Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - September 22, 2003
WILSON, MARTHA - Martha Wilson passed from this life on September 19, 2003, at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City. Martha was born July 27, 1934, in Sulfur Springs, Texas. She was the 2nd of eight children, born to James Robert and Dovie Mae Parker Steveson. She was a resident of Galveston County for nearly 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Judge Ronald L. Wilson; her daughter, Donna Wilson, of Alvin, Texas, and her granddaughter, Sarah Wilson of Juneau, Alaska. Martha is also survived by a sister, Julia Foreman, of Channelview, Texas, 3 brothers & sisters-in-law; James W. (Bud) & Jo Ann Steveson, Lufkin, Texas, George & Elaine Steveson, Lufkin, Texas, John & Carolyn Steveson, Maryland, 3 sisters-in-law; Kathy Steveson, Henderson, Texas, Dorothy Walker, Montgomery, Texas, Anne Ashby, San Antonio, Texas, her mother-in-law; Frances Ashby, San Antonio, Texas, several nieces & nephews & spouses, several great nieces & nephews & spouses & 3 great-great nephews and a former sister-in-law, Nanci Steveson, Maryland. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - December 22, 2003
WILSON, MARY BELLE - Santa Fe - Mrs. Mary Belle Wilson passed from this life Saturday afternoon, December 20, 2003, in Texas City. Born February 13, 1928 in Arcadia, Mrs. Wilson had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. She had been employed as an office clerk with Woolco Department Store for over twenty years, a member of the V.F.W. Post #5400 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #3789. She enjoyed visiting at the Senior Citizen Center daily, playing bingo, crocheting, sewing, gardening and socializing with friends and family. Hayes Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 29, 2003
WILSON, RAYMOND - West Texas City "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Raymond Wilson, a beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 24, 2003, with his wife at his side. Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2003, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Rising Star Baptist Church, 302 N. Oak in Texas City, Texas with Reverend D. N. Benford Sr., officiating. Burial will follow services at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 19, 2003
WINN, WILLIE L. 'WILEY' - Galveston - Willie Lee "Wiley" Winn, 57, departed this life on Sunday, July 13, 2003, at UTMB Hospital, Galveston, Texas. A quiet hour will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2003, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2003, at the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Fields Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - June 5, 2003
WINTERS, ALFREDA JEANETTE - Seattle, Washington Alfreda Jeanette Winters, of La Marque, entered into rest on Friday, May 30, 2003. A memorial will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2003, from 7-9 p.m. at Westward St. Church of Christ
The Galveston Daily News - September 5, 2003
WINTERS, JOHNNIE "PAPA JOHNNIE" - Galveston - Johnnie "Papa Johnnie" Winters , 88, died September 1, 2003, after a brief illness, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m, Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Rising Star Baptist Church, 302 Oak St N, Texas City, Texas, with Minister D. N. Benford, officiating. Graveside services will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas, with a wake to be held at 7 p.m. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at the church Saturday. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 21, 2003
WINZER, JR., CLARENCE S. - Clarence S. Winzer, Jr., age 74, of Bacliff, passed away on December 19, 2003. A 55 year resident of Bacliff, Clarence was born in Borger, Texas to the late Clarence and Dora Goss Winzer, Sr. Mr. Winzer retired in 1982 after 36 years at the Union Carbide plant, where he was a member of Local 211 Pipefitters Union. He was also an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 22, 2003
WINZER, JR., CLARENCE S. - Clarence S. Winzer, Jr., age 74, of Bacliff passed away on December 19, 2003. A 55 year resident of Bacliff, Clarence was born in Borger, Texas to the late Clarence and Dora Goss Winzer, Sr. Mr. Winzer retired in 1982 after 36 years at the Union Carbide plant where he was a member of Local 211 Pipefitters Union. He was also an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Merdie as well as two sons, Cecil R. Winzer and wife Paulette, and Walter S. Winzer and w Clarence S. Winzer, Jr., age 74, of Bacliff passed away on December 19, 2003. A 55 year resident of Bacliff, Clarence was born in Borger, Texas to the late Clarence and Dora Goss Winzer, Sr. Mr. Winzer retired in 1982 after 36 years at the Union Carbide plant where he was a member of Local 211 Pipefitters Union. He was also an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Merdie as well as two sons, Cecil R. Winzer and wife Paulette, and Walter S. Winzer and wife Tracy; and five daughters, Barbara A. LaCour and husband Richard, Joyce L. Raines, Linda M. Yarcho and husband Steven, Bonnie S. Cooke and husband Ted, and Brenda K. Fugate and husband Chris. He is also survived by his sisters Mary Weaver, Doris Sprott, and Billie Goldman as well as 19 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son in law, William G. Raines, Sr.Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 5, 2003
WISE, ELEANOR WALSER - Texas City - Eleanor Walser Wise, 79, of Texas City, passed away Friday, August 1, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Tom Ponzini officiating. Mrs. Wise was born January 31, 1924, in Culpmont, Pennsylvania. She was a retired nurse and a member of the American Red Cross. She was a member of the American Bridge Teachers Association where she was the national secretary. Mrs. Wise was also active with the Friends of the Texas City Library and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Frederick K. Walser and Kenneth Wise. Survivors include her sons Randy Walser and Fred Walser and wife Raquel; daughters Sally Anne Walser of Pasadena, Texas and Mary Anne Walser of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren Dean Walser and Peter Walser.Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - February 15, 2003
WITWER, JOSEPH C. - Galveston Joseph C. Witwer, 68, passed away February 13, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.
The Galveston Daily News - February16, 2003
WITWER, JOSEPH C. - Galveston Joseph C. Witwer, 68, passed away February 13, 2003, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1903 Church St., in Galveston, on Monday, February 17, 2003, at 11:00 A.M., under the direction of the Carnes Bros. Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 23, 2003
WOLMA, FRED JOHN 'BUCKY' - Fred John "Bucky" Wolma passed away on Monday, December 22nd at his residence. He was born on February 9, 1948 in Richmond, Virginia to Dr. Fred J. and Dorothy Wolma. He was a loving and devoted son that will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner and his love and devotion to family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 o'clock in the evening on Tuesday, December 23rd at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 24th at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Ron Pogue officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - May 26, 2003
WOOLEY, SR., JACKEY WAYNE - Galveston Jackey Wayne Wooley, Sr., 57, died May 21, 2003. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m., until service time.
The Galveston Daily News - August 12, 2003
WOOLEY, JOE A. - Houston - Joe A. Woolley born in Strong, Arkansas on August 14, 1937, passed away on August 8, 2003, in Houston, Texas at the age of 65. Mr. Woolley, was a retired 20 year veteran of National Football League front office and coaching positions with Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, and Arizona Cardinals. He began his career coaching football, basketball, and baseball at Texarkana (Ark.) High School (1962-65) and later moved to Ball High School (1966-72) in Galveston, Texas, leading both schools to state playoff berths in football. Woolley attended Oklahoma State where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball (1960-61) while earning a bachelor's degree in education. He is survived by his son, Scott Woolley and his fiancιe, Linda Henson; grandchildren, Taylor and Trent Woolley; sisters, Frances Patterson and Norma Whitehead and her husband John; life long friend, Martha Woolley along with other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford. Interment will be at a later date at Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery in Strong, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to St. Luke's Cardio Pulmonary Transport Unit, 1101 Bates, Houston, Texas 77030. Mr. Woolley's family would also like to encourage everyone in the Houston area to become an organ donor. Earthman Southwest Chapel
The Galveston Daily News - October 22, 2003
WRIGHT, ANNIE BARBARA LUTRICK - Annie Barbara Lutrick Wright, 79, of Texas City/La Marque, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2003, at the home of her daughter after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 8, 1924, in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Monroe William and Clemie Barbara Vaughn Lutrick. She resided in Texas City for forty-five years and was married to the late Robert Edward Wright. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
WRIGHT, SR., ANTHONY WAYNE - La Marque - Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Anthony Wayne Wright Sr. departed this life Monday, November 3, 2003 in Rayne, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4p.m. to 8p.m. Friday, November 7, 2003. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2003. Both services to be held at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church, 6333 Highway 6 in Hitchcock, Texas, Rev. William L. Randall Jr., pastor, Rev. Carl McNelty, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 4, 2003
WRIGHT, HAROLD LEE - Texas City - Harold Lee Wright, 60, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, October 4, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Antioch Cemetery in Kennard, Texas. Mr. Wright was born May 3, 1943, in Texas City. He was a former wrecker driver for A & E Wrecker Service. Emken-Linton Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - November 7, 2003
WYMER, LEOLA, Bayview - Mrs. Wymer passed away on November 2, 2003, at age 85 at Clear Lake Medical Center. Mrs. Wymer was a long time resident of Bayview and with her husband Bill Wymer, operated the Bayview Garage and Service Station from 1953, until his death in 1971. She then worked at T. A. Kilgore Hardware in League City until she retired in 1989. Published November 7, 2003
The Galveston Daily News - September 30, 2003
WYTHE, GEORGE WILLIAM - George William Wythe, 80, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003, at Columbia Mainland Center Hospital, Texas City. A Chapel service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2003, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Rev. Richard Brand, officiating. A gathering for visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, also in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. Mr. Wythe's family will be receiving friends, both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. until 9p.m. Broadway Funeral Home
