Bo Collins, 94, transitioned peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Collins family has planned a private homegoing service. Services are under the direction of Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary and will be live streamed on their FaceBook page. Please call for more information (409) 762-8470 You can send condolences at www.fieldsjohnson.com

R.A. Winston, Jr. "Paw-Paw" received his reward of eternal life on February 20, 2021 at HCA Houston Healthcare of Texas City. Mr. Winston is survived by his loving wife, Janice Winston; children, R.A. Winston III, Rogers Winston, Sonya Winston-Mack (Harvey), Marquita Norwood-Winston, and Bianca Franklin; 10 grandchildren; siblings, Larry Winston (Wilette), James Winston, Durrellyn Winston-Scott (Curtis); as well as many extended family and loved ones. There is a viewing extended to the public for Saturday, March 6, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. and will conclude at 11:00 A.M. at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary. Please sign his guestbook to convey your condolences at www.fieldsjohnson.com .

Samuel Lee Woodard,82, went home to be with Lord on February 17, 2021, at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX. Samuel was born February 27, 1938, to Otis and Rebecca Williams Woodard in Brazoria, TX. He graduated from Sweeny High School class of 1956. Sammie went on to support his family, working at the Galveston Wharves as a longshoreman for 30 years. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lena Marie Benjamin Woodard; sister, Gay Woodard; and grandparents, Samuel & Luberdia Prince. Sammie leaves memories of life with, daughters, Hattie Harrison, Peggy Benjamin, Trudie Benjamin and Amy L. Woodard; sons, Gregory McClain and Sammie Freeman; great nephew that he raised,...

Patricia Cahee Roberts, 76, of Galveston, TX passed away on February 16, 2021. Patricia was born in Galveston, TX to the union of Robley, Sr., and Lula Mae Cahee on June 26, 1943. Patricia's visitation will be from 9:00am - 10:00am, on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd Street. Funeral service will begin at 10:00am, led by Pastor Lorenzo Williams of Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Galveston, TX. COVID restrictions mask wearing will be enforced. See her full obit and sign guestbook at www.fieldsjohnson.com

Shawn Christopher Gant Jr., 22, flew safely into Jesus's arms February 15, 2021 in Katy, Texas. Shawn, affectionately known as "Snook", was born November 24, 1998 to Andrea Jones. He graduated from Central High School with the class of 2018. He was an excellent athlete where he soared in playing football. Snook's favorite pastimes was to spend time with his family, especially his cousins whom all were his best friends. Shawn was predeceased by his grandfather, Walter Allen; grandmother, Velma Murphy Ferguson; great-grandmothers, Juanita Allen, Mary Lee Denton; great-grandfather, Edward Murphy; and cousins, Angela Daniels, and Joshua Feast. Shawn is survived by his parents, Andrea and...

Willie L. Ashton went home to be with Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Jennie Hospital in Galveston, Texas. On October 5, 1947 a baby boy was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Willie L. Ashton and Lessie B. Whitaker, who they named Willie Louis Ashton. Willie accepted Christ at an early age. He was raised in Galveston and was educated in the Galveston Public Schools. He attended Central High School and the transferred to Ball High School. After high school, Willie went to work for The Bread Truck, and the Water Department for Beec Co.. He also worked at Hememic Grocery Store, and later worked for the city. On February 7, 1981, Willie married Ethel Jackson, and the two have three...

Mark Kevin Cummins, 58, departed this life on February 2, 2021. Mark was born on April 14th, 1962 to Viola and the late Rev. Ralph Joseph Cummins in Galveston Texas. He was the youngest of five children. He attended public schools in Galveston and graduated from Ball High School, class of 1981. After high school, he attended Prairie View A&M University where he received his BS in electrical engineering. He continued his education receiving two master's degrees in electrical engineering and industrial engineering. He was preceded in death by his father, brother, Gregory Cummins, and his niece, Shameka Cummins. Mark leaves to cherish memories, his wife, Eva Cummins; daughter, Ereyel...

Marie Ella Warren Phillips, 78, received her reward of eternal rest on February 1, 2021, at her residence. The Phillips family will celebrate her life on Saturday, February 13, 2021, with a visitation beginning at 8 AM followed by a life celebration service at 9:30 AM at Sanford Temple COGIC (5505 Phillips St, Texas City). Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required Marie was born and reared in Ferriday,LA and was a retired dietician serving at UTMB and several nursing home in Galveston County. Marie leaves treasured memories of her life with her sons, James Walker, Shadrick Charles; daughters, Anna Johnson, Celeste...

On Sunday, January 31, 2021, at UTMB our precious angel Ronna F. Wingate age 48, left her earthly home to enter her eternal resting home. Ronna was born in Galveston, TX on October 27, 1972 to Robert and Florence Wingate. "Nae Nae" as she was affectionately known, was raised in California where she attended and graduated from Mount Miguel High School in 1990. She then relocated back to Galveston, TX where she worked at Insurance Junction, Inc. as a CSR, shortly after she started a new journey at UTMB as an "Employee Health" where she worked for many years. Ronna was a wonderful daughter, sister, and auntie and her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She was very much...

On January 27, 2021, Willie Mae (Perry) Shedwin, 84, left her earthly home to enter her eternal home with her family by her side at Mainland Medical Center. "Sweet Pea" as she was affectionately known, was born May 5, 1936, in Galveston, Texas. She was the only child of Willie and Pauline Perry. She attended public schools in Galveston and graduated from Central High School in 1955. After high school, she attended two years of college at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA before returning to Galveston. She worked for many years at both St. Mary's Hospital and UTMB as a Unit Clerk until she retired in 1996. "Sweet Pea" was united in marriage to Ennis Shedwin, Jr. from 1959-1967, and to...

Mason George Phipps, 92, departed this life on January 23, at UTMB Jennie Sealy Hospital. There will be a Graveside Service held today, January 28, 2021, at 10:15 AM in the Houston National Cemetery. A U S Army veteran, he was retired from UTMB and is survived by numerous friends. Send condolences at www.fieldsjohnson.com

Family and Friends will celebrate the life of Willie Shankle, Jr. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at West Point Baptist Church, 3003 Avenue M in Galveston. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM followed by services at 1:00 PM. Born September 30, 1951 in Galveston, he was a 1970 graduate of Ball High School; veteran of the US Army and retired as a letter carrier from the U. S. Postal Service (Galveston), Willie departed this life at his home on January 22, 2021 and his survived by his loving and devoted family and many friends. Please sign the online guest book at www.fieldsjohnson.com

Verna M. Thompson, 77, departed this life on January 16, 2021, at her residence in Galveston, TX. Verna's family will celebrate her life on today, January 23, 2021, beginning with a visitation at 12 PM followed by celebration service at 2:00 PM at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary with Rev, Kerry Tillmon officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, TX. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required with limited seating. She is survived by her children Sonja and Charles; grandchildren, Dimesha and Bobby; five great grandchildren, two brothers, five sisters; and a host niece, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Verna L. Thompson, 55, departed this life on January 16, 2021, at her residence in Galveston, TX. Verna's family will celebrate her life on Saturday, January 23, 2021, beginning with a visitation at 12 PM followed by celebration service at 2:00 PM at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary with Rev, Kerry Tillmon officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, TX. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required with limited seating. She is survived by her children Sonja and Charles; grandchildren, Dimesha and Bobby; five great grandchildren, two brothers, five sisters; and a host niece, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. See full obit and share words of...

Mary Lee Denton, 79, departed this life on January 16, 2021, at HCA Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, TX. Mrs. Denton family invites you to share in a visitation on Saturday January 23, 2021, from 9-10:30 AM at Progressive Baptist Church (909 40th St.). Due to COVID the family will have a private service. She will be buried in Lakeview Cemetery. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required. Mary is survived by, children, Diane, Eric, Donald, Constance (Rev. William), Dr. Minister Joline (George "Pete"), Jacqueline (Melvin), Vanessa, Earl, Gregory (Trajuan), Tiffany (Larry); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, extended family and...

Margret C. "Polly" Jones, 82, departed this life on January 15, 2021 at UTMB Jennie Sealy Hospital. Polly's family will celebrate her life on Saturday, January 23 2021, 1:00 PM at Jerusalem Baptist Church with Rev Marc James host pastor, Rev. Andrew Johnson III officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required with limited seating. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. See full obit and share words of condolences at: www.fieldsjohnson.com

Lola B. Johnson, 89, received her reward of eternal rest on January 14, 2021, at Gambles Personal Care Home. The Johnson family will celebrate her life on Friday, January 22, 2020, with a visitation beginning at 9 AM followed by a life celebration service at 11:00 AM at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required She leaves memories of her life with her, son, Otis Johnson (Alicia)'; daughter, Cherry Preston; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. See full obit and share words of condolences at: www.fieldsjohnson.com

Rudolph Vallie Hill, 83, departed this life on January 8, 2021, at the Meridian Care Center. A native on Galveston, he graduated from Central High School and was a Longshoreman along with a host of other jobs. Rudolph was preceded in death by his mother, Luverta; sisters, Ruth, Doretha and Shirley; aunt, Yvonne; and brothers, Frank, Isaac, Reese, Albert, Burke, Eddie, James, Carl, Lawrence and Kenneth. On the island of Galveston, Rudolph is survived by his daughters, Vivian Jackson (Mack), Annette Hill-Scurry; grandchildren, Anthony and Glenda Hill, Lisa, Norma, Victoria, Herkia, Daisia, and David; the person who loved and cared for him, Stella Foreman; aunt, Joyce Anderson; nieces,...

Loma B. Miller, 80, departed this life on December 29, 2020. The Miller family will celebrate her life on Saturday, January 16, 2021, beginning with a visitation at 10 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary with Rev. Troy Davis officiating. CDC guidelines of social distancing and mask are required with limited seating Loma leaves with most cherished memories, companion, Cory Tisino; loving children, Antina Moore, Joaquin (Kelly) Bonhomme, Paula Evans, Duna Bradley and Shreese Scott. She will forever be missed by her fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; best friends, Betty Jackson and Madia Haynes and host of nieces,...

James W. Gitrey, 61, departed this life on December 28, 2020, at his residence. The Gitrey family will celebrate his life on Friday, January 8, 2020, with an Hour of Reflections beginning at 11:00 AM at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary. CDC guideline of masks and social distancing is required He leaves memories of his life with his niece, Dionne; nephews, Derrick, Tyrone, Timothy, and Edward: numerous devoted great nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. See full obit and share words of condolences at: www.fieldsjohnson.com