Mrs. Betty Liness Shirey, 96, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Mrs. Shirey was born August 23, 1924, in Powell, Texas, to Jessie James & Lillie Belle Corbett. A memorial service and scattering of her ashes will be planned for a later date.

Mr. Ty'Reece Beverly, 21, passed away February 17, 2021. Mr. Beverly was born May 8, 1999, in Galveston. A funeral service for Mr. Beverly will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church of Texas in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

Alden Ramon Wilson, age 84, of Texas City, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas, on August 26, 1936, to J.A. and Clarice Mitchell Wilson, both preceding him in death. Alden is survived by his wife of 57 1/2 years, Betty McAninch Childs Wilson; his three sons, Timothy (Tammy) Scott Wilson of Texas City; Joe (Kathryn) Lynn Childs of League City; and Terry (Karen) Layne Childs of Spring; one brother, Terry (Bonnie) Mitchell Wilson; and his nephews, Scott (Christie) and Mark, all of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bailey and Caitlin Wilson; Derick (Marjorie) Farris; Amanda (Jonathon) Farris Rubach; Jerod Childs, Jana...

Mrs. Katherine Laverne Baughman, 65, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. Mrs. Baughman was born September 16, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois, to Arthur Lee & Helen Baughman.

Mr. James Hasley, 68, passed away February 10, 2021. Mr. Hasley was born August 1, 1952 in Galveston. A memorial service for Mr. Hasley will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City. The wearing of masks is mandatory and there will be limited seating available.

Mr. Corday Duron Williams, 18, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. Mr. Williams was born March 29, 2002 to Clyde and Rachelle Williams in Baltimore, Maryland. A funeral service for Mr. Williams will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City.

Joseph Paul Blackburn, 32, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. He was born March 8, 1988 in Galveston, Texas. He is survived by mother, Cathy Blackburn and stepfather, Richard Roach; father, Paul Blackburn; and children: Gavin and Addilynn Blackburn. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Mrs. Jacqueline Marie Sessions, 68, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. Mrs. Sessions was born February 24, 1952, in Crowley, Louisiana. A funeral service for Mrs. Sessions will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Ocie B. Hayden, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Mr. Hayden was born November 26, 1942, in La Marque, Texas. A funeral service for Mr. Hayden will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church of Texas in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Ms. Debra Ann Smith, 57, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Ms. Smith was born June 5, 1963, in Galveston, Texas. A funeral service for Ms. Smith will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Hitchcock, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

Mrs. Helen Mae Weir, 77, departed this life January 18, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. A public viewing for Mrs. Weir will be held Friday, January 22, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City. A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster.

Mr. Herman Hensley, Jr., 61, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Mr. Hensley was born July 23, 1960, in Galveston. A funeral service for Mr. Hensley will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Ms. Krystal Yvette James, 36, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Ms. James was born November 21, 1984 in Galveston. A funeral service for Ms. James will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mrs. Nancy Lanell Clark, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Mrs. Clark was born October 28, 1957 to Charles and Roberta Jones in Monterey, California. A funeral service for Mrs. Clark will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery in La Marque.

Mrs. Margaret Garrett, 85, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Mrs. Garrett was born January 1, 1936, in Gould, Arkansas. A funeral service for Mrs. Garrett will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Sante Fe.

Mrs. Martha Woolridge, 79, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Mrs. Woolridge was born October 19, 1941, in Wharton, Texas. A funeral service for Mrs. Woolridge will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Sante Fe.

Mr. Latonia Warren Fury, Jr., 37, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. Mr. Fury was born September 10, 1983 in Galveston, Texas. A funeral service for Mr. Fury will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church of Texas in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Andrew Berry will officiate the funeral service. McBride Funeral Home in Texas City is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Sis. Queen Esther Jefferson Gilford, 87, of Galveston, Texas, was called to her Heavenly home on December 11, 2020. She was born December 24, 1932 in Angie, Louisiana to Theodore and Rosetta Jefferson. She was educated at Wesley Ray High School, where she graduated as Valedictorian. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and later received her Masters of Education in Elementary Education from Texas Southern University in Houston, TX. She was an educator in Hitchcock Independent School District, where she retired after 30 years. She was a member of Thessalonia Missionary Baptist Church where she...

Mr. Robert Alexander, 69, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Mr. Alexander was born July 26, 1951 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. A funeral service for Mr. Alexander will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Christian Center in La Marque, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery. McBride Funeral Home in Texas City is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Dwight "Gene" Eugene Taylor, Sr. passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Mr. Taylor was born June 16, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to Issac C. Taylor and Lula Kate Taylor, but he was raised in Galveston, Texas. Mr. Taylor retired from the Galveston Independent School District after 30-plus years and worked for the City of Hitchcock for seven years. Mr. Taylor was a man of few words but lots of action. He had a true love for God and his family, and his passions were fishing, the outdoors and martial arts. His doors were always open to anyone who needed a helping hand. He was and forever will be 100% Taylor-made. Left to cherish Mr. Taylor's memories are his loving wife: Mary Allen...

Mr. Phillip James Martinez, 52, passed away at home in his sleep on Monday, November, 2, 2020. Mr. Martinez was born August 18, 1968 in Galveston, Texas. Left to cherish Mr. Martinez's memories are his wife, Candy Sosa; children: Candice M. Martinez, Paul C. Martinez, Cindy M. Martinez, Celine E. Martinez, Celeste A. Martinez, and Phillip Martinez, Jr.; and stepchildren: Ashley Engstrom and Lawrence Moreno, Jr. A visitation for Mr. Martinez will be held Monday, November 16, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City.