McBride Funeral Home

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.

Mr. Kenneth Bernard Pines, 62, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Mr. Pines was born December 8, 1958 in Galveston. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Maupin, 61, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Mrs. Maupin was born June 28, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. A memorial service for Mrs. Maupin will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Emken Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Mr. Kevin Dewayne Stevenson, 52, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. Mr. Stevenson was born August 25, 1968 in Galveston. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Stevenson on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Dickinson.

Jamesa Renee May, 39, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Mrs. May was born February 4, 1982, in Galveston. A funeral service for Mrs. May will be held Saturday, June 5, 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 Rising Star Cemetery in La Marque.

Mr. Derek Lee Williams, 59, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Mr. Williams was born September 18, 1961, in Galveston, Texas. A funeral service for Mr. Williams will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Ms. Charlene Yvonne Mason, 38, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Ms. Mason was born February 18, 1983 in Galveston. A funeral service for Ms. Mason will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Greater Randle's Temple Church of God in Christ in Texas City at 12:00 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Mr. James Edward Douglas, 73, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Mr. Douglas was born November 1, 1947 in Navasota, Texas. A funeral service for Mr. Douglas will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church of Texas in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Louis Andrews, 82, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. Mr. Andrews was born January 8, 1939 in New Willard, TX. A graveside service for Mr. Andrews will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Lawn II Cemetery in Beaumont.

Mrs. Diane Mae Dickey, 71, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. Mrs. Dickey was born May 26, 1949. A funeral service for Mrs. Dickey will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Texas City, with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.