Carnes Funeral Home - Texas City

Carol Ann Evans, 75, passed away May 18, 2022, in Houston, TX. She was the wife of Kenneth Charles Evans. High school sweethearts, they shared 56 years of marriage together. Born in Austin, TX, she was the daughter of Ivan Routon and Doris Cooper. She attended Yoakum High School and graduated in 1965. She retired from the Texas A&M, Galveston library after many years of service. She enjoyed shopping, live music and dancing. She loved the Lord will all of her heart. She will be remembered for her kind, loving heart and for always being the life of the party. She is predeceased by parents and miniature dachshund, Minnie. She is survived by husband, Kenneth Evans; children, John...

On a warm summer morning, June 16, 1976, in Galveston, Texas I began my earthly journey. I was born to Judy Pattum and Andrew Auzenne. On Saturday, May 14, 2022, surrounded by my baby and granddaughter, my earthly journey ended, and I quietly slipped into the precious arms of Jesus Christ. Upon my heavenly arrival I was welcomed with open arms by my wonderful parents, Andrew Auzenne and Judy Pattum-Loud, and a host of other friends and relatives that I have been longing to see. My spiritual journey in life began with accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at an exceedingly early age while attending Queen of Peace with the guidance of my parents. As an adult I continued my spiritual...

An angelic baby girl, Kimberly Elizabeth Renee Burleson was born on November 3, 1991, in Galveston, TX to Elgin and Angela Burleson. Kimberly, affectionately known as "Kim" or "Kimmy", was taught in the La Marque School District and was a proud graduate of the La Marque High School Class of 2010. She was baptized at Straightway Baptist Church and later became a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Dr. William L. Randall, Jr. Kim was a dedicated employee of the University of Texas Medical Branch for the past 5 years. She was a breath of fresh air to her co-workers and always emitted a positive attitude to all those she encountered. Kimmy was...

Clifford "Don" Dickson, age 70, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 16, 2022 with visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, Texas 77591.

With the dawning of a new day, January 8, 1974, the lives of Vanessa Thomas and Willie Cooper were blessed with the addition of a baby boy, Reginald Lavelle. He was welcomed into the world in Monroe, Louisiana. While he was still young his family relocated to Texas. with his family. He was an adventurous little boy. He was educated in the Texas City and Hitchcock Independent School Districts. It was during this time that he would make lifelong friends. He played football and ran track during his high school years. He graduated in 1994 from Hitchcock High School. Reginald affectionately known as Reggie to his family and friends. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and he was a member...

Our beloved Elworth James Wilcox Sr., a husband, father, son, and so much more, went home to be with the Lord whom he served with his heart on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Along with his many family and friends, he leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mattie, mother, Lola, and two sons, Elworth Jr. (Forosha) and Brian (Sondra). There will be a public visitation held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 8am with a church service to begin at 9am. Services will be held at Shiloh A.M.E. Church located at 1310 29th Street Galveston Texas 77550. Burial to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. View full obituary at www.carnesfuneralhome.com

Jimmie Durr Spann, age 92, passed away April 16, 2022, at home. His wife, Norma Jean Spann preceded him in death. They shared 67 years in marriage. Born in Houston, Texas, Jimmie was the son of James C. and Annie B. Spann. He was the 4th of 9 children. He graduated from Grapeland HS, TCU, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Jimmie along with Norma, was a Southern Baptist career missionary, serving in Uruguay and Mexico. He was a church planter, preacher, teacher, pastor, and enjoyed carpentry, fishing, camping, traveling, and time with his family. For the last 7 1/2 years he was a member of First Baptist Church. He will be remembered for his love of...

On April 8, 2022, in the crisp early morning, Mrs. Maria de Jesus Quintanilla joined our heavenly Father amongst the angels. Born on June 27, 1930 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico to Carlos Castellano and Ascension Gonzalez, Maria came to the United States in 1948 where she met her beloved husband, Anacleto. They started their family in Donna, Texas before relocating to Galveston to raise their large family of twelve. In 1986, they moved to La Marque where they both enjoyed spending time in their flower and vegetable gardens. At the age of 91, Maria lived a long, beautiful and lively life. She was an amazing cook for her family that turned into a catering business which she later passed on...

Alecya K. Gallaway passed away on April 6, 2022 in Bacliff, Texas. She was born on May 14, 1946 in Marshall, Texas. Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 with 2pm Visitation and 3pm Memorial Services at Carnes Funeral Home - Texas, 3100 Gulf Freeway 77591. Visit Alecya's webpage at carnesfuneralhome.com to post tributes.

Patricia Ann (Huff) Smith (88) departed, to her Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at daughter's home in Alvin, TX. Survived by ex-husband, Dr. Ronald G, Smith PhD., children: Glenda, Alicia, Mike, Lowell, Paula, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Born in Shreveport, LA., November 5 ,1933, to mother; Willie Maude (Brock) Huff, father; Nathan Gilbert Huff. Graduated U.H.C.L. with a B.A. in Behavioral Science, A.A. in Social Work, was Case Worker at Galveston County Senior Citizens Center, until retired at age 81, was involved in many organizations, poetry, current affairs groups, studied & taught foreign languages, enjoyed acting, singing, dancing, theater,...

O.C. Parr, 81, of Texas City, TX passed away on April 5, 2022. He was born on October 4, 1940 to T.G. and Emma Parr, in Mexia, TX. He grew up in New London, TX, until his last year in high school, when the family moved to Hawkins, TX, where he met Glenda Russell who became his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years. O.C. served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1967, during the height of the Cold War, including being deployed during the Cuban Missile Crisis. O.C. and the family moved to Texas City where he joined Union Carbide and worked as a pipe fitter until his retirement. O.C. is survived by daughters, Pamela K. and Cynthia Lynn Parr, both of Texas City; grandchildren,...

Billy Weldon "Bill" Hazzard, 90, of Texas City, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday April 3, 2022. He was born in De Leon, TX on November 7, 1931. Bill "Gramps" Hazzard is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Willie Mae Hazzard; children, Ronnie Hazzard (Tammy), Donna Burkett (Randy) and Marc Hazzard (Lori); 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Ruby Tibbs. He is preceded in death by parents, T.W. and Mary Hazzard; sister, Mary Howard, and beloved friends, Bill and Pearl Clement. The family will greet guests Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10:30am followed by 11:30am Funeral Services at First Baptist Church, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expy, Texas City....

Dolores L. Shead went to be with our Lord and Savior on the morning of March 21, 2022. Dolores was born in San Antonio, TX on November 25, 1951, to her late mother, Lydia F. Lira, and father, Armando R. Lira. She grew up in Texas City, TX with her three siblings: Josie, Charlie, and Sherrie. She began her career at American Oil and transitioned to Carbide/Dow Chemical where she worked as a Buyer for 46 years before retiring in 2017. She lived in Dickinson and League City, TX with her husband Michael D. Shead for 47 years and had two sons, Jason M. Shead, and Bradley M. Shead. She was blessed with one grandson, Lucas, who became her prized possession and the light of her life. When her sons...

Toni Ann Gonzales, 73, went to be the Lord on March 20, 2022 at home in Texas City, Texas. She was born on May 5, 1948 in Galveston, TX and was the daughter of parents, John and Hazel Beard Williams. Toni is preceded in death by parents, son, Pedro Gonzales Jr., and stepfather, A. R. Lucas, Jr., She is survived by siblings, Johnnie Mae Hamilton, Cookie Fee and husband Steven, Ginger Moore and husband Ronnie, and Charles Williams and wife Traci, John Williams, Jr. and wife Mary, and Christine Pulley as well as numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members. Those who she leaves behind will miss her greatly.

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Annabelle passed peacefully on March 10th at age 84. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Obelia Guillory; husband, Joseph Plenny Biagas; sister, Serita Moore; brothers, Thomas Guillory, Wilbert Guillory, Leroy Sonnier, and Welton Guillory. She leaves to cherish her brother, Nalva Guillory (Geraldine Savoie) of Church Point, LA; Two children, Glenn Biagas and LaTonya Biagas; Daughter-in-law: Deloris Biagas. Five grandchildren: Glenn T. Biagas, Joseph Biagas, Teniesha Biagas, Chris Biagas, and Chelsie Biagas. Eight great-grandchildren: Joseph, Jr.,...

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of D'vonte Alan Sutton. Our lives were forever changed Saturday, March 5, 2022. D'vonte gained his wings at the age of 21 in Dickinson, Texas. D'vonte was born in Nassau Bay, Texas on October 16, 2000. As a child and into his short adult life he always brightened a room with his beautiful smile and silly personality. He had a natural athletic ability and was great at anything he set his mind to. D'vonte had an unbreakable determination, selfless love for his friends and family, and an empathetic soul that would give all for anyone in need. D'vonte is meeting his father Gregory Sutton Jr. in heaven. He is survived by his mother Carla...

Mary Garza Guajardo, 88, went to be with the lord Saturday, March 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 2, 1934 in Ganado, Texas to Jacinto and Josefa Garza. She met the love of her life Manuel Guajardo, Jr in Palacios, Texas in 1953. They raised both of their children and spent their early years there where she was a bookkeeper for Maddox Ford Company. In 1962, they moved to Texas City where they would spend the rest of their 60 years together. In 1965, Mary and Manuel became members of LULAC Council #255. They were both honored in 2015 from the LULAC National President, Margaret Moran for dedicating more than 50 years of service to LULAC. She held many offices...

Robert Lee Gondesen, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 27, 1931 to Edward C. Gondesen, II and Rosalie (Bertolino) Gondesen in Galveston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Edward C. Gondesen III. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Elaine (Hester) Gondesen, daughter, Kelli Gondesen, and "adopted daughter" and #1 nurse, Diane Boyer, brothers John L. Gondesen and wife Joan Gondesen, Anthony G. Gondesen and numerous nieces and nephews. His love for playing the pedal steel guitar will be remembered for years to come. He began playing the guitar at age 7 and quickly developed a passion...

Mary Kathryn Joyce Anderson was born in Freeport, Texas on July 2, 1949 to Letric Lewis and J. B. Glaze. She graduated from Brazosport High School in 1967, but proudly attended Lanier High School prior to the integration of Texas public schools. Mary relocated to Galveston County and worked in the healthcare industry for 29 years at both St. Mary's Hospital and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She was married to Alfred Turner for 11 years and raised 3 children, Renita, Iris and Maurice. In 2014, Mary married Joe Anderson and remained a devoted wife until her passing. Mary was a life-long woman of faith and writer of both literature and Christian music. Mary's most...

Jacqualine Childress passed away February 23, 2022. Services will be held Monday, March 7th, 2022 at Carnes Funeral Home - Texas City. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm followed by Memorial Services at 6:00pm.

Afra LaShawn Gatson was born on September 19, 1977, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston,TX to Oscar Gatson and Leah Marie Taylor Gatson. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. James A Wrenn at First Baptist Church of Galveston, TX. She was a president of the of the Youth Choir and participated in all youth activities at the church as her faithfulness in Christ continued to blossom. Afra was a product of the La Marque Independent School District, graduating from La Marque High School in 1995. She achieved many accolades in academics, band, choir, and sports. She then attended Prairie View A&M University and pursued a degree in Business Psychology before returning...