A light from our household has dimmed. A voice we love has been stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled." Our beloved matriarch Bertha Mae Nelson85, transitions to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1935 in Alexandria, Louisiana. For over 50 years she was a faithful member of Greater Bell Zion Baptist Church. She retired from UTMB after 34 years of service as a nurse. She gave tireless service through various organizations within the community. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, daughter, Pasty Henderson, and daughter in law, LaWanda Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert Nelson, Sr.; children,...

Susana Jones was born December 5, 1937 in Marksville, LA to Alton Jones and Queen Ester Lockwood. Mrs. Jones was a faithful member of Willing Workers Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James C. Carrington, Jr. She was a very active member using her gift of love with the hospitality team. Her favorite past time was word search puzzles. She loved to read, and bake tea cakes for everybody. Any one coming from out of town always requested for her to make her famous beans and rice and cream beef...you know the real name. She leaves beautiful memories in the hearts of her children, Eltonet (Martin) Charles, Sr., Harold, Jr. (Karen) Jones, Joseph (Wanda) Jones, Michael Jones,...

Ernest Brow III was born in Galveston, Texas on October 20, 1942. He passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his mother Haroldean Tolliver, Father Ernest Brow Jr, sons Ernest Allen Brow and Mario. Sister Betty Bennett and Patricia Graves. Ernest is survived by his wife Mary Brow, sons Elliott (Sheronda), Herbert Jr. (Delva) sisters Earnestine (Desoto) Thelma, Lillian, and Geraldine, and brother Moses. Grandchildren, Mario Jr, Elliott, Errionn, Mykal, Jordan, Geremy, Ernest, Tierra and Tyanna, and a host of niece's and nephews. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Saturday January 23, 2021 at 10am and a celebration of life to...

Ernest Brow III was born in Galveston, Texas on October 20, 1942. He passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his mother Haroldean Tolliver, Father Ernest Brow Jr, sons Ernest Allen Brow and Mario. Sister Betty Bennett and Patricia Graves. Ernest is survived by his wife Mary Brow, sons Elliott (Sheronda), Herbert Jr. (Delva) sisters Earnestine (Desoto) Thelma, Lillian, and Geraldine, and brother Moses. Grandchildren, Mario Jr, Elliott, Errionn, Mykal, Jordan, Geremy, Ernest, Tierra and Tyanna, and a host of niece's and nephews. Special thanks to Emery, Desoto, Edrian and Twyla. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Saturday...

William Telmon Womack, affectionately nicknamed "Charm", passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland Hospital. He was born September 1, 1941 in Brady, Texas to Andrew and Elsie Womack. He attended school in the Galveston Independent School District and graduated from Central High School as a proud member of the Class of 1959. After graduation, he married Audrey Bonton and from that union, two children were produced - Sandra and Andrew II. Later, he would marry Phyllis Stein Harris and share 48 years of marriage together and raise nine beautiful children. William was employed at the Monsanto (now Sterling Chemical) plant in Texas City,...

Camesha LaShawn Rivers Jiles was born in Akron Ohio on January 8, 1975 to Odessa Rivers and Wilbert Williams III. Raised by her grandmother Marva K. Bagby since the age of 4 in Galveston, TX, Camesha was full of love and life. She was called home on January 2, 2021 in the comfort of her father's home. Camesha attended Galveston Public Schools and graduated from Ball High School in May 1994. She was awarded a full basketball scholarship to Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, TX. While attending Jarvis she also had the pleasure of pledging the Phi Beta Chapter of Omega Gem in Spring 1996. Camesha had a strong spiritual base and grew up in the Church of the Living God in Galveston, TX. She...

Judy Laymance-Pace passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 due to complications from cancer. She was 57 years of age. Judy was born August 30, 1963 and was a lifelong resident of Texas City, Texas. She worked in both the education and healthcare professions and took great pride in taking care of people. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Ginger Pace of Texas City; her son, James Pace; her daughter, Brittany Pace and five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel; her brother, Burnice and her brother, Roger Lynn. A visitation will be held on 10:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at noon. Both events will take place at the...

Jane Lee Risinger Burns, age 65, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Harbor Hospice House in Houston, Texas. She was the wife of Steven Burns of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Texas City, Texas, she was the daughter of Martin Culbertson Risinger and Mary Louise Risinger. She graduated from Dickinson High School and attended ETBC on a voice scholarship. She worked as a medical transcriptionist in Houston and Galveston. She was baptized at First Baptist Church in Dickinson and she attended Living Stones Church, Grace Community Church and Lighthouse Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She will be remembered by her generosity...

Alex Arce, 25, passed away on 11-8-2020. Alex Arce was a son of Rafael Arce and Dania Arce. He was also a Brother of Dania Mcpike, David Gritzewsky, Rafael Arce Jr, and Larry Arce. Born in Pasadena, Texas. He attended and graduated from Dickinson High School in 2013 and University of Texas in 2017. He worked in many fields from Uber corporate and Apple in Austin, Texas. He was always ambitious and strived to be best no matter the field he was in. His hard work ethic and excellent people skills always made him well known at work and cultivated many relationships. As an avid adventure seeker he never passed up an opportunity to try something new. Living in Austin, he regularly enjoyed all...

On June 5, 1969, a beautiful baby girl, Jennifer Marie Bernstine was born to Willie Lee Bernstine and David O'Neal Sr., at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. She was a product of the Galveston Independent School District. She loved the Tors and always showed her school spirit. Jennifer was a proud 1987 Ball High School graduate. Having a strong family of Christian love, Jennifer confessed Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Saint Savior Church in Houston, TX. Later she united with Saint Luke Baptist Church in Galveston, TX. No matter what obstacles she faced in life, she knew Jesus was on her side. Jennifer equipped herself with the necessary tools to...

Joe Lewis Puentes Jr, 32 of Texas City Texas passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Joe was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 27, 1987 to the parents of Laurie Rodriguez and Joe Lewis Puentes Sr. He was currently working as a construction worker in Lake Charles, Louisiana restoring the area after Hurricane Laura. He will be remembered for his loving personality and smile. The thing he loved most of all was being a father to his children and spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Laurie Rodriguez; father Joe Lewis Puentes Sr; children Datavin Harris, Monica Sandavol, , Jaryah Puentes, Daryan Puentes, Damarion Cockrell, Journee Puentes, Ja'Niyah Puentes;...

Adam Eliahu Miller was born April 5, 1984 in Chalon, Panama and died January 21, 2021 in La Marque, Texas. Adam moved to Texas City, Texas March 21, 1991 to live with his uncle and aunt, Bill and Jana Price. Adam attended Texas City schools and moved to La Marque in the early-2000s to be a companion and helper to Emma Jean Earles, where he resided until his death. Adam was a big man with an even bigger heart. Everyone who knew him knew that he was always willing to help. Adam was preceded in death by his father, David Miller and his nephew and best friend, Tyler Price. He will be missed. A public visitation will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the...