Fields-Johnson Family Mortuarty

Rayfield Edwards "Benny Scott" , 77, was called home March 25, 2022, at UTMB Hospital. He was born February 3, 1945, in Bay City, TX, to Fostena and Lockie Edwards Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lockie Jr, Robert Lee, Coleman and John Edwards; sisters, Hattie and Daverna Edwards. He leaves cherished memories with his long-time companion, Roxanna Jackson; daughter, Rayshanda Simpson (Eric), step-daughter, Shiemika Matthews (Johnny); grandchildren, Davonte, Devin, Eric Jr, Ericka, Samone , Tyra, Journee; brothers: Matthew (Marion), Robert Vernon (Janice) and Daniel Edwards, sisters, Cynthia (David) Smith, Mary Petteway and Adrienne Mays and numerous aunts, uncles,...

Kathy Faye Stanley, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2022. Kathy was born on July 3, 1958, in Galveston, Texas. There will be a visitation at 9AM followed by a service celebrating her life at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church-Downtown. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Mr. Norris D. Burkley II Funeral Director

Kathy Faye Stanley, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2022. Kathy was born on July 3, 1958, in Galveston, Texas. There will be a visitation at 9AM followed by a service celebrating her life at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church-Downtown. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Mr. Norris D. Burkley II Funeral Director

Dorothy Jean Ellis, age 94, of Galveston, Texas, departed life on March 20, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on August 3, 1927, in Wharton, Tx. She attended Spanish Camp Community school and later moved to Galveston in 1946. She was a devoted member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ellis Jr, her son and daughter Edward and Linda Ellis, two sisters and three brothers. Dorothy leaves cherished memories with her son, Henry W. Ellis III, brother, Earnest Gillis, sister in law, Geralidine Wycoff, grandchildren, Felicia Miller, Edwina Moore(Lester) and Kristle Hollins, great grandchildren, Jadyen and Jordan...

Janice Dhaye Splane Stanton, 93, went home to be with Lord on March 17, 2022, in Galveston, Texas. Mrs. Stanton was born June 26, 1928, in Beaumont, Texas, to Myrtle Trimble Splane and Joseph Dewey Splane. She was the fourth of eight children. Nurtured by her parents and Godparents, Dan and Nettie Gill who lived next door, she thrived in a loving community of friends and neighbors. Her Godmother, a schoolteacher, took her to school with her at age 3. She was a quick learner, was promoted, then skipped other grades, and graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School in Beaumont, Texas, at age 13. Janice entered Wiley College at age 14, where she met and subsequently married Rufus H. "Billy"...

Agnes R. Patterson, 99, went home to be with the Lord on Mar. 15, 2022, at UTMB in Galveston, TX. Agnes was born in Galveston, Texas Nov. 21, 1922 to Edna Lewis James and Rayfield Davis. She attended Galveston Public Schools and graduated from Central High School (Class of 1939). Upon graduation she attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. Agnes was employed as a seamstress/tailor for Walter Pyes, Schwartz Clothing, and Piersons, and enjoyed sewing for family and friends. She also loved to play piano, knit, crochet and needlepoint. Agnes was a lifelong member of Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church. At Wesley, she was a member of the choir, a pianist and organist; she served on the...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Franklin, age 90, of Galveston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lillie was affectionately called "Mama Lillie" was born on April 1, 1931, in Washington County, Brenham, Texas. There will be a visitation at 10AM followed by a service celebrating her life at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Shiloh A.M.E. Church in Galveston, Texas, with Pastor Damon Blakeley officiating. This Great Celebration will be a Personal Signature Service under the Professional Guidance of Mr. Norris D. Burkley II at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary who will fulfill her final earthly celebration with great excellence.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Services for Altonisha Lakeita Yell Hobbs, of Dickinson, on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2920 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM followed by services at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. "Lay" as she was fondly known, was born October 4, 1993, in Galveston. to Mary Carraway and Alton "Keita" Yell. She was reared by her late grandmother, Wilma Yell, and was a graduate of Dickinson High School. She was employed as a Registered Dental Assistant. Altonisha quietly departed this life on Sunday March 27, 2022 in Webster. She leaves to...

God has taken his angel back home, Daniel Jay Mills, Sr., 64, entered his eternal rest at home on Friday, February 18th, 2022. Daniel was born August 22, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA to Raymond Mills and Mary Wallace Mills. He was a welder by trade. He made Galveston, Texas his home in the 80's along with his of 40 plus years Daniel leaves behind his wife Jaunita, his daughter, Lutia (Cecil Jr.), his son, Daniel Jr. (Melissa), his grandchildren, Noah, Kahlil, Thalia, and Autumn; siblings, Alonzo, Pearline, Alberta, Robert, Karen, Williams Jr., Wilma, Phillip, Robert, Ephram, Jeffrey, Charles, Calvin, Geneva, Kenneth, Janie and numerous family members, friends and loved ones. There will be a...

Mary Lillie Gibson, 84, went home to be with Lord on February 15, 2022, at Inspired Living in Sugarland, TX. She was born on May 10, 1937. Mary began her studies at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Lebeau, LA. She taught in K-6 schools in Galveston ISD for more than three decades until she retired. She was a faithful member of Holy Rosary and St. Patrick's churches until her health declined. Mary was a member of the First Degree and Supreme General Chapter Fourth Degree of Peter Claver, Zeta Phi Beta sorority, a past recipient of the "Unsung Hero" award and taught Continuing Catholic Education (CCE). Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce Irving, Sr. and Marie L....

Alex Joel Prince, 86, transitioned to eternal rest on February 11, 2022. As a child and through adulthood for over 30 years, Alex was an active member of Shiloh A.M.E. Church. He later became an active member of Live Oak Baptist Church. In all his life he was never idle. Alex entered the United States Navy in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1954. He graduated from Central High School in 1955 and attended Tuskegee University later that year. Upon his graduation, he had received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biological Science and Physical Education and a minor in Social Studies. He also received a double master's in Education, Special Education and...

TEXAS CITY ? Marie Inez Cravens, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Service arrangements are entrusted to Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary. 409-762-8470

David Lovell, 96, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. There will be a service celebrating his life at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary. This Great Celebration will be a Personal Signature Service under the Professional Guidance of Mr. Norris D. Burkley II at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary who will fulfill his final earthly celebration with great excellence.

Eddie Jean Frenchwood Williams "SugarMama" ,76, received her reward of eternal rest on January 31, 2022, at HCA Mainland in Texas City, TX. Eddie was born on July 25,1945,to Jim Morris Frenchwood and Shirley Scales in Galveston Tx. Eddie graduated from Central High School in 1964. She retired from Connect transportation. She was a devoted Church member of Willing Workers Baptist church in Texas City,TX. Eddie was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Carter. Eddie is survived by her sons, Terry Hardeman (Doris) and Ellery Hardeman; stepfather: Charlie Sellers; sister: Pamela Williams (Rufus) and Angel Frenchwood; brother: Pierre Frenchwood; grandchildren: Terry (Felica)...

Gail Jacqueline Stephney, 58, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2022, at her residence in Galveston, TX. Gail was born on December 10, 1963, in in Galveston, Texas. Gail leaves cherished memories with her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. There will be a service celebrating her life at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Greater Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Dwyer, Sr. officiating. This Great Celebration will be a Personal Signature Service under the Professional Guidance of Mr. Norris D. Burkley II at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary who will fulfill her final earthly celebration with great excellence.

Bruce Alvin Williams Jr, age 75, of Texas City, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at HCA Mainland in Texas City, TX. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 12 at 11AM at 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550. Mr. Williams was born on August 2, 1946, in Longview, TX, to Bruce & Alberta Williams, was raised in Cason, TX with his grandparents R.D. & Australia White. He attended JJ Rhoads High School in Dangerfield, TX and proudly served in the United States Army from 1966, honorably discharged in July 1968. After leaving the U.S Army, Williams furthered his education at Kilgore College, where he earned his Associates degree and later Retired with United...

Irellia Johnson Tubbs, 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2022, at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX. Irellia was born on March 7, 1941, to the union of Ira Johnson, Sr. and Bernice Hall Johnson. She was one of six from this union. Irellia began her early years of education in Hitchcock ISD, later transferring to LaMarque ISD, then moving to Galveston ISD. She graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1959 but, was an honorary member of Central High School class of 1959. Irellia worked at UTMB-Galveston for over 30+ years then retiring to care for her mother. Irellia was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church for many years until her health begin to...

Ester Williams, 75, transitioned from labor to reward on January 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family in Dallas, TX. On February 29, 1946 in San Antonio, TX, a beautiful baby girl was born to Ray McKnight and Dorothy Bell Sorrell. This beautiful baby girl was named Ester McKnight and was affectionately known as "Becky." Ester is preceded in death by her father Ray McKnight, bonus father Winfred Drinkard (who raised her from the age of six months); her mother Dorothy Drinkard; four aunts Pearlie B. Askey, Norva Lee Terry, Nona Joe Sorrell and her Special Aunt Dovie Jordan whom the family deemed "The Glue Sisters." Two sisters Ruby Rae Hubert and Sarah "Mickey" McKnight; one brother...

Ester Williams, 75, transitioned from labor to reward on January 22, 2022, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in Dallas, TX, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a visitation at 10:00 AM and service celebrating her life at 12PM on Friday, January 28, 2022, at The Potter's House in Dallas, TX. The Grand Celebration will be at 11AM, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Calvary 1st Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, TX, followed by a burial at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. This Great Celebration will be a Personal Signature Service under the Professional Guidance of Mr. Norris D. Burkley II at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary who will fulfill his final earthly celebration...

Myra Nannette Ware "Nette", 61, transitioned from labor to reward on January 21, 2022, HCA Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. Myra was born on May 11, 1945, to Vivian Dean Ray and F. S. Clay, Jr. in Bay City, Texas. As Myra's health began to fail, she was lovingly cared for by her devoted daughter, Jaleesa. was preceded in death by her grand-parents Louis Ray, Sr. and Allie Mae Dobbins-Ray, her father F.S. Clay, Jr, and a sister Jocelyn Clay. She leaves cherished memories with her mother, Vivian Dean Ray; husband, Leonard Ware; children, Roderick Ray, Sr., Jaleesa Simpson (Leonard) and Chakeya King; brother, Gerald Callis (James), William Dickerson (Joyce), Dwight Clay (Monica); sisters,...

Stephany Hill, 50, transitioned to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022, at HCA Clear Lake in Webster, TX. Stephany is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, sisters, nephews. She leaves cherished memories with her daughter, grandson, sisters, brother, uncle, aunts, 13 nieces, 12 nephews; cousin and along with a host of extended family and friends. There will be a service celebrating her life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Wylbrydge in Galveston, TX. This Great Celebration will be a Personal Signature Service under the Professional Guidance of Mr. Norris D. Burkley II at Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary who will fulfill her final earthly celebration with great...