McBride Funeral Home

Rev. Jonathan Dwain Steele, Sr., the Pastor of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City, where he served for 32 years and a retiree of Union Carbide and Dow Chemicals (28 yrs.). Rev. Steele was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1947 to Cleophas R. Sr. and Myrtise Maston Steele. A Veteran of the United States Army. Rev. Steele heard the clarion call of the Lord to preach the Gospel of Christ, and accepted his calling in the year of 1971. A full time Pastor and community leader, Pastor Steele's commitment to the call on his life flowed into The Mainland Baptist Ministers Association and South Texas District Missionary Baptist Association of Texas where he gives devout service as a...

Eligio "Leo" LaSoya 75, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2023, after a long battle with chronic health issues. You may pay your respects on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 311 25th St. Texas City, TX. Services will be held at the same location at 10 am on Thursday, September 14. Burial will take place afterwards at Forrest Park East 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX. Leo was born in Galveston, Texas July 8, 1948. A graduate of Texas City High School in 1968, was drafted into the Army soon after. He served in the Army Infantry in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. During his service in Vietnam, he received serval...

Mr. Curtis Richard Young, 63, was born March 5, 1960 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Curtis and Jeanett Young. Richard had a short 8-month battle with cancer that was caused by asbestos, and his body was not strong enough to fight the cancer that spread rapidly throughout his body. He lived in the LaBelle area of Beaumont most of his life. He belonged to the Pipefitters' Local 195. Richard is survived by one sister, Shawna Young; four brothers: Earl (Nancy), Marcus "Marty," Roger, and Steve (Kristi) Young; a special friend of 36 years, Rose Hester, a host of nieces and nephews, and friends of WILL W. A memorial service for Richard will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith...

Marksman James Watson, 43, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mr. Watson was born September 22, 1979 in Galveston. A funeral service will be held for Mr. Watson on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church of Texas in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mrs. Sylvia Lavern Williams, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Mrs. Williams was born February 24, 1949 in Galveston. A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Williams will be Friday, April 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Dickinson, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery.

Mrs. Michele Benford Sly, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Mrs. Sly was born February 18, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas. A celebration of life for Mrs. Sly will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery.

Mr. Jeraud Alvin Samuels, 33, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Samuels was born August 23, 1989 in Galveston, Texas. A Celebration of Life for Mr. Samuels will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Hitchcock, with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park.

Ava Jean Tolbert Price, 71, of Houston, TX, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home. Ava Jean was born on July 10, 1951 to Vinella Fury and Isaac Tolbert. She spent majority of her childhood years in Galveston and La Marque, Texas. As a child, family and close family friends were drawn to her quiet nature which came to be a part of her personality even as an adult. Known to many as "Ava Jean", she later went on to graduate from Galveston Ball High School and later attended Texas Woman's University. She met her lifetime partner Earnest Price. Over the next 50 years they were blessed with five kids and 15 grandchildren. To say she took care of her family is an...

Mr. Francis Leoroy Thomas, 83, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Mr. Thomas was born March 31, 1939 in Galveston, Texas. A memorial service for Mr. Thomas will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Texas City.

Arlelia Thymes Armstrong, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Mrs. Armstrong was born August 21, 1928. She lived a spiritually full life. Her motto was, "Trust the Lord, and do what is right." In God's care she leaves her son: Robert Thymes; daughter: Lacerne Thymes; niece: Terry (Stephen) Eaton; nephews: Stuart (Kelly) Wilson and Byan (Won) Wilson, and a host of great nieces and nephews, family and friends. A funeral service for Mrs. Armstrong will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 3401 Jeanetta Street, Houston, TX 77063, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens. Rev....

Mrs. Debora Sherelle Narcisse, 63, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Mrs. Narcisse was born February 16, 1958 in Galveston. A funeral service for Mrs. Narcisse will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at McBride Funeral Home, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery in La Marque.

Mrs. Thelma Mae Payne, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Mrs. Payne was born December 23, 1950, in Galveston, Texas. A funeral service for Mrs. Payne will be held Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Rising Star Baptist Church in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

Mrs. Betty Ruth Boston, 83, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Mrs. Boston was born March 13, 1938 in Beaumont. A funeral service for Mrs. Boston will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Barbour's Chapel in Texas City with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at a later date.

Mrs. Mildred Patterson Glass, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mrs. Glass was born December 14, 1927 in Alabama. A funeral service for Mrs. Glass will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of McBride Funeral Home, with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.

Mrs. Karen Yvette McNair, 59, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Mrs. McNair was born March 18, 1962, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. A memorial service for Mrs. McNair will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Westward Street Church of Christ in Texas City.

Wallace Joseph Melancon Jr., went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning August 18, 2021. He was born September 29, 1957, in Galveston, Texas to Wallace Sr., and Willie Mae Melancon. Wallace Jr., graduated from Ball High School and graduated Culinary School at Galveston College. He leaves behind daughters: Cheronda McDaniel (Andre), Wanesha Melancon-Carlyle (Randy), and Angel Melancon; sons: Phillip Dickison and Christopher Melancon (Prestina); grandchildren: Markiese Garrett, Stelisha Blevins, and Imari Carlyle; a special and devoted friend, Lisa Bailey; his brother, Minister Terry Melancon (Jacque); and a host of family and loved ones. A celebration of life will be Saturday,...

Ms. LaTasha Lynn Bivens, 44, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Ms. Bivens was born March 24, 1977 in Galveston. A funeral service will be held for Ms. Bivens on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Rising Star Baptist Church in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rising Star Cemetery.

Mrs. Elgertha Byrd, 99, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Mrs. Byrd was born January 30, 1922, in Union Springs, Alabama. A funeral service for Mrs. Byrd will be held in Birmingham, Alabama and a memorial service in Dickinson, Texas at later dates.

James (Jim) Lamar Roberts was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and son who was always up for adventure and fun wherever he was. Jim passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2021, in San Leon, Texas in the arms of his loving and devoted wife, Teresa LeBoeuf Roberts. He was 61 years old. Jim was born to James and Johana Roberts in Houston, Texas on March 8, 1960, and lived much of his young life attending schools abroad. Jim eventually returned to Houston to attend the University of Houston and went on to become a successful Sales Engineer at Cleaver-Brooks,Inc., where he regularly distinguished himself as their top salesperson. Jim was a proud and loving father to James Ian Roberts,...

LaShonda Shevette Lemons-Johnson, "Sugar," passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 30, 2021, with her family by her side in League City, Texas. She was born to the union of Ernest & Meril Lemons on January 10, 1970, in Galveston, Texas. LaShonda truly lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures, two-step dancing, enjoying great music, and spending time with her loved ones. LaShonda had the uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She had a special love for helping people in need. She found her calling at Heartis Senior Living Facility, where she displayed great joy for her work with her patients. LaShonda was married to Earl Ray Johnson, the love of her...

Ms. Nancy Lee Woods, 82, passed away Saturday June 19, 2021. Ms. Woods was born June 25, 1938 in Galveston. A memorial service will be held for Ms. Woods on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic in Galveston.