Vernon Lee Donihoo, Sr., 80, of La Marque, Texas passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Texas City. Vernon worked as a Glazer Glass Worker. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, with a service at 10:00m Wednesday May 19, 2021at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.

James "Jim" Allen Porter, 88 of Alvin, Texas passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born December 25, 1932 in Jaeger, West Virginia to George and Maggie Porter. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a Systems Analyst Engineer for NASA. He began his career at NASA in 1962 and retired in 1985. He continued his involvement with Space serving as a consultant for many supporting Agencies including Lockheed Martin. He was a major part of the NASA community helping create and improve ground to space communications between the Command Center and the Spacecraft. He was a key player in the Apollo and Shuttle missions especially the Apollo XI and Apollo XIII missions. Jim...

Rick Anthony Bjerke, 56, of Texas City, passed away Thursday April 22, 2021, in Texas City. Rick was born December 17, 1964, in Texas City, to Dave Robinson and Navaleen Bjerke. Rick loved to do any type of carpentry work and be outside making a garden or just tinkering with different projects in his shop. He was very proud of his two children and loved them and his grand babies so much. Rick is preceded in death by his parents; grandmother Jesse Phelps and two brothers Allen Bjerke and Danny Bjerke. He is survived by his son David Bjerke (Raenea); daughter Ashleigh Morris (Java); three sisters: Joy Garza, Carmen Harris (Steven) and Yvonne Whittington; five brothers: William Bjerke,...

"Mary Rita Smolcich Raesner, who preferred her childhood nickname of Melrita, was born in Biloxi, MS on July 27th 1930 to Joseph Smolcich, Sr. and Frances Cvitonich Smolcich, and passed away at home with family at her side in La Marque, TX. on Saturday April 17th, 2021. Her grandparents were Vincent and Mary Cvitonich. Viewing will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi, MS. on Monday April 26th at 9:30 AM with a remembrance mass at 10 AM."

Mary Rita Smolcich Raesner, who preferred her childhood nickname of Melrita, was born in Biloxi, MS on July 27, 1930 to Joseph Smolcich, Sr. and Frances Cvitonich Smolcich, and passed away at home with family at her side in La Marque, TX on Saturday April 17, 2021. Her grandparents were Vincent and Mary Cvitonich. She was a graduate of St. Michaels Catholic School, and Sacred Heart Academy High School class of 1948 in Biloxi. She married her beloved Marvin Lee Raesner, Sr. on August 30, 1953, and they made their life together in La Marque, TX. She is survived by her immediate family of 3 sons: Marvin Jr., Dennis, and Brandan. They were both lifelong members of Queen of Peace Catholic...

OBITUARY FOR MARY ELIZABETH MAGEE "...She is a woman of dignity and strength and has no fear of old age" (Prov. 31). Two months from her 97th birthday, Mary Elizabeth Magee said good-by to all who loved her. She joined her husband, Major C.O. Magee, Sr. in eternal life on the evening of April 14 2021. Born in Eufaula, Alabama, on July 12, 1924, she lived part of her early life there and was a true Southern lady with all the grace of her era. Moved to Columbus, GA where she spent most of her growing up life surrounded by relatives and cousins. Lived through the great depression remembering putting newspapers in shoes with holes and eating mostly veggies since meat was expensive. ...

"...She is a woman of dignity and strength and has no fear of old age" (Prov. 31). Two months from her 97th birthday, Mary Elizabeth Magee said good-by to all who loved her. She joined her husband, Major C.O. Magee, Sr. in eternal life on the evening of April 14 2021. Born in Eufaula, Alabama, on July 12, 1924, she lived part of her early life there and was a true Southern lady with all the grace of her era. Moved to Columbus, GA where she spent most of her growing up life surrounded by relatives and cousins. Lived through the great depression remembering putting newspapers in shoes with holes and eating mostly veggies since meat was expensive. Married Lt. C.O. Magee, and bid him...

OBITUARY FOR MARY ELIZABETH MAGEE "...She is a woman of dignity and strength and has no fear of old age" (Prov. 31). At two months from her 97th birthday, Mary Elizabeth Magee said good-by to all who loved her in the presence of two of her sons, C.O. Magee, Jr. and Ernie Magee. She joined her husband, Major C.O. Magee, Sr. in eternal life in the evening of April 14, at the Crossings where she lived. She had fulfilled God's purpose for her life and had run the race and finished the course. There is no doubt that our Lord said to her "well done good and faithful servant". Born in the sleepy mill town of Eufaula, Alabama, on July 12, 1924, she grew up part of her life there and became...

Karen L. Sterling, 73, of La Marque passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born in La Marque to Audrey Jo and William L Smith, Jr. in 1948. Karen was an LMHS graduate, Class of 1966. She was unique, funny, and beautiful. Her joys in life were her family and friends, including her classmates of LMHS. She loved to draw and always had a beautiful garden. Karen loved music and traveling with her beloved husband and best friend, Charlie, and their Yorkie fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers William L Smith, III, Kenneth W. Smith, and her husband, Charles L. Sterling. She is survived by her children, Staci Delesandri-Monahan (Michael), Trezlyn...

Charlie, a resident of La Marque, TX, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on April 6, 2021. Just that morning, he had been texting with his sister Gail about the NCAA basketball tournament, and was glad that a Texas team had won. He was the first child of Mary Ryno Anderson, and Charlie always called her husband, Garlin D. Anderson, his true father. Mary and Garlin preceded him in death, as did his youngest sister, Judy Anderson. He is survived by his sister, Gail Tobleman and her husband, Glenn Tobleman, of Murphy, TX. He is also survived by the children of his beloved wife of 21 years, Karen, numerous cousins, and too many friends to count. Charlie always enjoyed being a...

Diana Lynn Sonnier Campbell passed away on April 6, 2021, in Texas City, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1947, to Felix Dallas and Wilma Ruth Lazor Sonnier. Diana began work at Amoco Refinery in December 1976 and retired September 2005. She was one of the first women promoted to Refinery Operator. Diana was a woman who loved her family and friends and joyfully gave her time to them and to volunteering. She lived out verse 1 Peter 4:10 "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:" She was the President of the Veuve Jefferson Davis Chapter #17 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by her sons: Clyde Allen Burns...

David "Coach Mac" Henry McLaren, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Texas City. He was born on October 4, 1941 to William and Evelyn McLaren in Galveston, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his wife Dorothy "Jeanie" McLaren, daughter Pam Flores, sons; Michael McLaren and wife Sherry and James McLaren and wife Belinda, sister, Mary Ann McLaren, brothers; Ronnie McLaren, Jerry McLaren and Richard McLaren, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, TX. A service will be on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 1:30PM at the James...

Elizabeth Abraham Doree passed away on March 25, 2021 at Gulf Health Care in Galveston at the age of 107. She was born in Elton, Louisiana on July 9, 1913 and lived between Lake Charles and Galveston until 1922 when her family settled in Galveston. She completed her education from Sacred Heart Academy in 1930 and entered the business world through Draughan's Business College, where she was a partner and later owner of a small shop until 1945. She worked in Houston but returned to Galveston to the Rosenberg Library for several years and finally ended up at UTMB where she retired in the late 60's. In 1971 she and her husband Frank moved to La Marque to their final home where she enjoyed...

Edna Mae Reynolds passed away on March 23, 2021 in Texas City Texas at the age of 89. She was born on March 1, 1932 to Edward Joseph and Anne E. Bullacher of Galveston, TX. Edna is survived by her husband George (who she was married to for 64 years); daughters Sharon Reynolds and Leanna Jackson and her husband Travis, grandson Richard and wife Liz Westmoreland, grandson Daniel Jackson and partner Ashley Hemphill, and granddaughter Sarah Trevino and husband Alec; nephews Tom and Edward Hunter, and Douglas Russell. She is also survived by 3 great grandchildren, Serina Jackson, Oceannah Jackson and Rylee Hemphill. A private burial was held on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Donations in her...

Gudelia Escobedo Baine, 95, of Texas City, passed away on the Lord's Day, March 14, 2021 at her home. She was born September 29, 1925 in Mexico City, Mexico to Fortino and Andrea Escobedo. Soon after, her family moved to Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, border town to Eagle Pass, Texas where she was raised. She graduated from Eagle Pass High School in 1945. Upon her graduation, she went to work as a bilingual secretary at an American hardware store, "La Ferreteria". In 1953, she met the love of her life, John Henry Baine, Jr., married and moved to Galveston, Texas. In 1960 they purchased a home in Texas City, Texas where she remained a resident for 61 years. Gude enjoyed crochet,...

James (Jim) Ellis Parson, of Hillister, Texas, was called home by the Lord on the morning of March 3, 2021. James was born August 16, 1943 in Galveston, Texas and spent much of his childhood in Hitchcock, Texas. Growing up James participated in many sports and activities that included football and being a member of the rock-n-roll band "The Earthquakes". His love for music never wavered and continued to play guitar well into his elder years. Neither would his love for sports wane, as James would become an accomplished pitcher in men's fastpitch competition where he competed for many years on several successful teams. James met the love of his life, Jerry Fay Landry, at Hitchcock high...

Dorothy "June" Davis Gore age 88, of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2021. June was born April 25, 1932 in Grand Saline, Texas to Franklin Hearst Davis and Arminda Katherine Crocker Davis. June's parents and she moved to Galveston in 1945 at the end of World War II to find work to save their family farm in Grand Saline. Her father went to work for Todd Shipyard and her mother worked for American National Insurance. June graduated from Ball High School in 1950. After graduation, she went to work at American National Insurance in 1950, the Telephone Company in 1952, and the Texas City Chamber of Commerce from 1954 to 1957, when she then became a...

Donald Marvin Bolton, 90 of Palestine passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born July 1, 1930 to Walter and Helen Bolton in Galveston, Texas. Donald began his career with Southern Select, Triple X Root Beer and retired with Falstaff Brewery. He was a Real Estate Broker and owner of Bolton Construction. Don was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, bowling and making his famous pralines. Don especially enjoyed time with his very large family and friends and he was always ready to help anyone that needed him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Henry Bolton and Helen Frances Bolton, wife Lynda Gayle McDowell, son...

Richard Alexander Duroux, 94 yrs old, of La Marque, Texas, was called home by his Lord on February 21, 2021 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey where he lived with his Daughter, Patricia, and Son-in-Law, Wayne Odenbrett. He went peacefully in his sleep. He was born in La Marque, Texas to Mitchell John Duroux and Lillian Westerlage Duroux on December 1, 1926. In January 2016, Richard and his beloved wife Eula Mae moved to New Jersey. Richard was born and raised in La Marque, Texas. He was a Veteran of World War II. He served in the Army from March 23, 1945 until he was honorably discharged on October 8, 1946. Richard worked at the Texas City Refinery in his younger days. He also enjoyed...