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Mr. Mohandas Jones affectionately known as "Ricky" was called to his Heavenly Home on July 28, 2023. He was born in Galveston, Tx and educated in the Galveston ISD at Ball High School class of 1991. He confessed his life to Christ at a young age, and was baptized at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church by the late Rev. E.L. Gates. Ricky was loved by many and never met a stranger, his huge Smile, his many Jokes and his Laughter would light up the whole room. He was "The Heart of a Servant". We will truly miss him. Preceding him in death Theodore Jones Sr. his son Isaiah Trevon Sweed, brother Theodore (Bubby) Jones, Aunt Shirley Jean Williams, and many more family members. He Leaves to cherished his...

Richard Paul Rowe III, 43, born October 6th 1979, has passed away on Tuesday, July 25th 2023. He is survived by his loving mother and father, Donna and Larry Smith. His two sons Dylan Rowe and Cameron Rowe. A brother Ryan Smith and wife Bree Smith. Aunt Toyia Putnam, Uncles Larry Weatherspoon and wife Julie, James Dampierand wife Melissa, Tracy Dampier and Wife Renee, Eddie Dampier, Richard Aronhalt, Ray Weatherspoon and special friend Melinda Desota. As well as serveral other family members. Proceeded in death by grandparents Ray R. Aronhalt and Elizabeth J. Aronhalt, grandmother Betty Vasseur, life partner Jodie Robertson and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ricky tried to help...

Otis Thomas Byrdlon went home to be the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023. Otis was born on November 11, 1954 to Melvin and Malissa (Stroman) Byrdlon in Brazoria, Texas and was the oldest of three children. After spending a short period of his childhood in Galveston, his family moved to LaMarque. He attended public school and graduated from LaMarque High School in 1973, remaining a proud Cougar until the day of his passing. He continued his education by attending North Texas State University (now University of North Texas). Funeral services will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, with visitation beginning at noon at Bay Area Funeral Directors, 5410 FM 1765, Hwy. 3, in Texas City....

Sammie Lee Murray "Duke" was born on April 30, 1958, in Houston, Texas. He was born to Bennie and Earline Murray. He transitioned on July 4, 2023. Sammie was a member of Greater Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He was educated in the Houston Independent School District where he lived in Piney Point for many years before moving to Texas City, Texas. Sammie was a man who wore many hats in the job field. His favorite occupation was cleaning and maintaining buildings and homes. Sammie loved cooking, fishing, listening to music and playing dominoes. Sometimes he was the life of the party, showing his great nieces and nephews that he can free-style too. Sammie is preceded in...

Charles left this life to be with his Lord and Saviour on June 27th, 2023. Born Feb 4th, 1936, Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Dipuccio Sr. and Shirley Dipuccio. Also, his sister Judith Dunbar and brother-in-law and good friend Don Dunbar. His surviving family includes Jimmy Mills and wife Billie, Charmaine Wright and James Tester, Cody Dipuccio and wife Donna, and his Aunt and care giver Jennipher Venable-Dipuccio, also his best friend and close confidant Paul Milo, James Harvey, and Michael Shofner. Charles graduated from Brazosport High School in 1954, After High School Charles joined the United States Navy. He served his Country and was Honorably discharged after...

Our family would like to share the life of Donald Jay Derryberry, at 36 years young, earned his wings on 6/21/2023. Born in Harlingen, Texas, "Donnie" was the youngest child of Donald Ray Derryberry and Juanita Torres Derryberry. Donnie graduated from Alice High School in 2005 and spent his entire life in the pursuit of complete culinary perfection. Food was more than a passion for him, it was his ultimate love language. He spent the last 7 years as an Executive Chef at the Rainforest Caf?, where he fed the masses and was beloved by all. He was an avid member to The Church of the Living God. He is the biggest Astros fan in existence, and a die-hard 49er fan. He loved all sports, and enjoyed...

Our family would like to share the life of Donald Jay Derryberry, at 36 years young, earned his wings on 6/21/2023. Born in Harlingen, Texas, "Donnie" was the youngest child of Donald Ray Derryberry and Juanita Torres Derryberry. Donnie graduated from Alice High School in 2005 and spent his entire life in the pursuit of complete culinary perfection. Food was more than a passion for him, it was his ultimate love language. He spent the last 7 years as an Executive Chef at the Rainforest Caf?, where he fed the masses and was beloved by all. He was an avid member to The Church of the Living God. He is the biggest Astros fan in existence, and a die-hard 49er fan. He loved all sports, and enjoyed...

Edward Alfred Jr., Affectionately known as Jr Alfred. 96, passed away on May 22, 2023, at 5:45 am at his home in La Marque, Tx surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Katherine Alfred. They shared 46 years of marriage together. Born in Morrow, Louisiana on January 14, 1927. He was the son of Mardella and Edward Alfred, Sr. He attended school in Louisiana but moved to Houston with his father to work at the age of 16 as a Longshoreman in Galveston for Local 1504. After retiring from the Waterfront, he drove taxis for 20 years for Square Deal and then Busy Bee. He was a member of the Masons for many years. He enjoyed barbequing, cooking, and time with his family. He will be...

At the age of 81 passed away peacefully with a smile on her face, on Saturday May 18th at Mainland Center Hospital after a six year battle with health issues. Birth name of Alonnia went by her middle name and as we all know her as "Temple" was born on December 21, 1941 in Bedias, TX the third child out of eight kids to Odell and Maggie West. The family later moved to the Galveston area to start a new journey in life and where Temple will start her own family. She raised 7 children of her own Sophena (daughter), Calvin (son), D'Andra (daughter), Julius (son), Herbert Troy (son), Lenora (daughter) and Jayson (son). She was employed in the home health care field most of her adult working life...

There will be a celebration of Life service held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at2pm. Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 7551 Monticello Drive, Texas City, Texas 77591.

William Small, 91, of Texas City, TX passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Visitation: Friday, April 21, 2023 from 10-10:55am, Funeral Service: 11am. Both services are being held at Mt. Paran MBC, 19 Sixth St. N, Texas City, TX Rev. D.J. Harris, Officiating. Interment Hayes-Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.

On Monday, April 3rd, 2023 the world lost one of the strongest, bravest, kindest, most loving, and beautiful woman and will never be the same again. Our mom, Rosie Barrera was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 23rd, 1953 to Jose and Manuela Barrera. Affectionately known as his "yellow rose of Texas", Jose moved mom and their family to Galveston, Texas where mom's life would be filled with many good times making lifelong friends while attending Alamo Elementary, Lovenberg Middle, and Ball High Schools. Mom embodied the mantra of "Once a Tor, Always a Tor" and would always sing "Ball High School Forever" whenever she met someone that worked at or attended Ball High or seeing anyone...

Raymond Michael Petrowski, affectionately known as "Diamond", passed away at his home on Thursday, February 23, 2023 after a lengthy illness. "Diamond" was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 14, 1951 to Ray and Helen Petrowski and was the oldest of three children. The family resided in Parma, Ohio where he attended Catholic school. In 1963, the family moved to Texas and "Diamond" finished his schooling at Clear Creek High School, graduating in 1969. "Diamond" was an avid sports fan. He loved shooting pool, golfing and playing baseball and softball. He loved watching sports of any kind. Although he spent most of his life in Texas, his Ohio roots were deep in him. He was a true fan...

Deacon Joseph Alfred Gullett, Jr of Dickinson, Texas passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. Joe, as many calls him, was born in Mobile, Alabama on August 8, 1950. He attended and graduated from Williamson High School. He was a welder. He was ordained as a Deacon at the Greater Randle's Temple Church Of God In Christ where he served for more than 20 years. One of his favorite phrases is "Do The Book", in which everyone who knew him will remember him by. Those left to cherish Joe's memory include his loving wife, Myra, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sister Mary Brown. There will be a public visitation held on Friday, February 17, 2023, from 5pm to 9pm at Bay Area Funeral...

John Washington Jr. received his heavenly wings on January 7, 2023. John was born on September 27, 1957, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Edith and John Washington and moved to Galveston at a very young age where he was educated in the Galveston public school system. After high school he enlisted in the United States army and fought in Desert Storm. John proudly served his country. After serving his country for 6 years he received an honorable discharge. He then began working at the Galveston County Juvenile Detention Center. John was preceded in death by his parents John Washington and Edith Green and two brothers Donald Moore and Lynn Washington. John leaves behind his beloved wife Rosie...

After courageously fighting a health battle for almost 20 years our beloved Beasley, "Uncle Bee Bee" as he was known by his nieces and nephews began to enter his final journey here on earth with all of his brothers and sisters flying in and out to be with him and in his last hour his brother Kadren was with him. He was ushered into his eternal rest with his beloved wife Dorothy of 38 years, his children Bryan, Brandon and Philicia, grand daughter Reyna and his two baby sisters Alvado and Kawinta by his bedside. If our love alone could have saved him he would still be here as we worked together sparing no efforts or expense to save him. His baby sister Kawinta doubled as not only the little...

Andrew Jackson Womack, Affectionately Known as "Hubba Bubba or Andy'' Passed away at the age of 55 on Thursday November 17,2022 at (HCA) Houston Healthcare Mainland Hospital. Andrew was Born on November 19,1966 to William Womack and Audrey Bonton in Galveston Texas. He attended Galveston Independent School District where he Graduated with the class of 1985 In 1989 Andrew Married Linda Tidwell From that Union De'andre Womack was Born. Later He Married Lillie Bland Womack and shared 11 years of marriage together. Andrew Loved To Cook,Play Spades, Spend time with Family and Friends, Listen to Frankie Beverly, and loved His Dallas Cowboys. Andrew was a loving Husband,Son, Father,...