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Jo Ann McCann, 90, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Port Arthur, Texas to the Geraldine (Taylor) Rourke and R.B. Rourke. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 52 years, Everett McCann. She was member of First Baptist Church and served as a financial secretary. Jo Ann McCann has known since she was 12 years old, that she would be following God's purpose for her life. She had a strong passion to live life and face trials as they came. Jo Ann had many accomplishments in life. She worked at Amoco for 21 years and TCR for 11 years as a confidential secretary. She transcribed notes and letters for doctors and lawyers and...

Mary Alice Tarpey, 58, of Clear Lake City, Texas passed away May 2, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City, Texas. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to services starting at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Alice was born May 28, 1966 in Galveston, Texas. She was a 1984 graduate of Texas City High School, attended Schreiner College in Kerrville, Texas and graduated from Wade College in Dallas, Texas with an associate degree in Fashion Merchandising. She began her career as a co-founder and owner of Tarpey's Shoes, Etc. in...

James Roy "Jim" Deslatte, 91, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Texas City. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at St. George's Episcopal Church in Texas City, the Rev. David Dearman officiating. Burial will be at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Mr. Deslatte was born on July 30, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas to Rose and Luke Deslatte. As a young boy, Jim was a horse jockey at local tracks. He graduated in 1951 from Stephen F. Austin High School in Port Acres, Texas, where he was an outstanding student and the...

Ivy Rose (Austin) Brown, 66, of Hitchcock, Texas passed away on April 23, 2025, at HCA in Texas City, Texas. Her homegoing service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Austin Temple Church of God in Christ, 6713 Backstrom Street, Hitchcock, Tx. Burial will follow at Babours Memorial Cemetery on Jackson Rd in Hitchcock, Tx. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Austin Temple Church of God in Christ in Hitchcock, Texas. Ivy Rose Brown was born on February 9, 1959. She was First Lady of Austin Temple Church of God in Christ. She was a matriarch of the Austin family. She is preceded in death by father, Richard Austin Sr., mother, Maggie Lee Austin...

Mozelle Pokluda Lubojasky passed away on April 21, 2025, just 3 months away from her ninety-second birthday. Mozelle Pokluda Lubojasky was born on July 4, 1933, in El Campo, Texas, the youngest of three children to Edward and Catherine Pokluda. Mozelle attended school in Texas City, graduating in 1952. Upon graduating, she went on to Blinn Jr. College to receive her Associates of Arts Degree. While a student at Blinn, she met a handsome football player named Roger Lubojasky and he became her future husband. They were truly "College Sweethearts". While attending college she was very active in many clubs and organizations. She was homecoming queen, a cheerleader and sophomore class...

Robin Sue (Hulsey) Brown, 67, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully at 6:25 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Clear Lake Hospital. Born on January 25, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, Robin was surrounded by many friends, family, and loved ones at the time of her passing. Robin dedicated her career to supporting others, working as an Administrative Assistant for various doctor's offices throughout her life. Her compassionate nature and commitment to service left a lasting impact on everyone she worked with and cared for. She was also a recent member of Trinity Baptist Church in Texas City, where she quickly felt at home. Her faith and kindness were evident to all who knew her. Robin is...

Mary Lois Niebuhr, 88, long-time resident of La Marque passed away on Wednesday April 2, 2025 at her residence in Santa Fe, Texas. No matter where Mary lived, or who she was around, it did not take long for everyone to realize what a sweetheart she was. She was known for her beautiful smile, which always brightened the room and brought joy to others around her. Mary was born July 21, 1936 in Navasota, Texas to Latham "Dolly" Boone and Lois Shelton Boone. Mary spent the first few years of her life living below the jail in Anderson, Texas because her father, Dolly, was the town sheriff. In the year that she was born, her family traveled to the State Fair of Texas to celebrate the 100th...

Epifanio Sosa Guardiola, 104, of Texas City, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born April 20, 1920, in San Carlos Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Paula (Sosa) Guardiola and Roman Guardiola. Epifanio grew up in El Soliseno, Tamaulipas, Mexico where he met the love his life, the late Maria Soto Guardiola, and they were married on August 31, 1943. Epifanio was a hard worker, and he loved gardening. He was a railroad laborer for over 30 years with the Texas City Terminal Roadway Company and retired in 1990. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Maria Soto Guardiola, brothers Guadalupe Guardiola, Jose Guardiola, Daniel Guardiola, Maximilliano (Chano)...

Evelyn (Evie) Harrison passed away on March 2,2025 Born in 1929 in Houston, Evie lived her entire adult life in Texas City where she and her husband Gene established roots and lifelong friendships. Evie was an executive assistant at Monsanto, retiring in 1986. St. Mary's of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church was her beloved parish for decades. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene thirty years ago and her sisters Jean, Jane, Nita and brothers Gus, Gilbert and Ellis. She is survived by her brother Greg Freitag and his wife Doris of Texas City and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a rosary at...

Sergeant Patrick Edward Kemp (Retired) of Friendswood, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 1, 2025, at the age of 76. Pat was born September 8, 1948, to Marjorie Josephine and John Burton Kemp, Sr., in Galveston, Texas. He attended La Marque High School and Sam Houston State University before returning home to build a life and raise a family with his "Irish Rose," Sharon Irish Kemp, his best friend and loving wife of over 50 years. Pat's family and friends take comfort in the promise of their recent joyous reunion. Befitting a man who revered hard work and integrity, Pat chose a life of public service and dedication to his community. He worked as a welder at Union...

Darlene Olsen Nicholson, 82, of Dickinson, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at home with her family. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, in Texas City, TX. Darlene was born December 31, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Carter A. Olsen and Gladyce A. Tews Olsen. She was a longtime realtor and broker in Friendswood, Pearland and Clear Lake for many years. She helped numerous families find the home of their dreams. She had a passion for real estate so much that she began teaching classes and mentoring others in the field. She enjoyed helping the community and spending time...

M. Lynette Martin passed away peacefully at her home in Hudson, Ohio, on Friday, January 31, 2025. A celebration of life will begin at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Emken-Linton. Services will be live-streamed with a link provided on the Emken-Linton website. Margaret Lynette Bilbrey Martin was born August 27, 1948, in Texas City, Texas, to John D. and Margaret Bilbrey. She played contrabass clarinet in the Texas City High School band and performed with the Stingarettes drill...

Lorene Cummins (92), of Eupora, Mississippi, and most recently, Alvin, Texas, departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born in Eupora, Mississippi, to Doshie Goines Schaefer and Antley Joe Schaefer on May 23, 1932. After graduating from Mathiston High School in 1951, she attended Business School in Jackson, Mississippi. She met Willis Cummins, also from Eupora, and they married in December 1951. They eventually moved to La Marque/Texas City, Texas, after Willis finished serving in the U. S. Army and began working at Union Carbide. Lorene worked as a receptionist for Dr. Edward T. Keeley in Texas City for nearly 20 years, until...

Peggy Noel Loveless, 90, of Friendswood, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Friendswood, Texas. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025 with a visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Peggy was born August 8, 1934 in Limestone, Texas to Noel and Lois Andrews. She worked 34 years as a school secretary with Texas City ISD. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Nina Ballenger and husband Bob. Survivors include sister, Lela Marshall; brother, Jack Andrews and wife Karen; daughter, Vicki Loveless; son, Randy Loveless and wife Beth; granddaughters, Lauren Kennemer and husband Matt, Lindsey Wilkinson...

Annette Clement Clark was born on January 2, 1937, and passed away in the early hours of January 11, 2025, having lived a life rich in adventure, independence, and a spirit that left a lasting impression on those who knew her during her 88 years of life. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City with Pastor Wayne Clement officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with friends and loved ones was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Annette married the love of her...

John Clinton Rosenblad, cherished son of the late Lawrence Rosenblad, MD and Joan Rosenblad, MD, dearly loved brother of Nancy Rosenblad Bedford (Marc) of Austin, Susan Rosenblad Parish (Jack) of The Woodlands, and Lawrence Rosenblad, Jr. (deceased), passed away from heart issues, complicated by diabetes, at his home in Dickinson on January 8. Born in 1952, John grew up in Texas City, had his early religious experiences at the First Methodist Church, and graduated from Texas City High School in 1970. He went to UT Austin, completing his degree in physical therapy at the UT Medical Branch in Galveston in 1974. He pursued additional studies in biochemistry and medicine but confronted emotional...

Lannie E. Watts, 78, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 in Friendswood, Texas. Lannie was born October 6, 1946, in Start, Louisiana. He was a Texas City firefighter for 25 years. After retirement he decided he wanted to travel, and travel he did all over the United States in his 5th wheel. He is survived by his partner of 24 years, Mary Rowe. He also leaves behind his sons, Donnie Haney (Susie) and Joshua Watts (Celia) and a daughter, Crystal Watts. Affectionately called Papa, he leaves behind 5 grandsons and 5 granddaughters. They will remember his kindness and love for them. Private services were held in the care of Emken-Linton Funeral Home.

Merle R. Walker, a long-time resident of Texas City, passed away December 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. Merle was born December 6, 1932, in Kingman, Kansas to John F. Walker and Mary L. Walker. He will be missed by his wife, friends and family. Merle served with the 503rd Army Paratrooper's (1953-1955) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and was very proud of his 18 jumps. While serving at Fort Campbell he was assigned to clear snow from Birmingham Road (Fairdealing). Instead of completing this mission he performed donuts in front of Anna Page-Hargrove's parents' house. Merle and Anna later eloped to Mississippi and married on August 29, 1954. Together, they enjoyed 70 years of...

Our beautiful and beloved mother, Anita Valoise Miller Bourgeois, 95, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 27, 2024. With her husband of 76 years, A.J. Bourgeois, by her side, she passed peacefully in her Texas City home, where she was being cared for by her daughters and a family friend after a brief hospitalization. Anita was born on November 11, 1929, in Midway, Louisiana, and raised in nearby Jena. After graduating from Jena High School, she attended business college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and worked for Acme Freight. It was in Baton Rouge at the age of 18 that she met and fell in love with her LSU-loving cajun and life-long partner, A.J. They were married on...

James Alan Davis, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born on September 13, 1954, to JM and Armaretta Davis. James lived a life of service as a pipefitter, I/E technician, firefighter, paramedic, and registered nurse. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Diana Sue. James is survived by his loving wife, Becky; sons Jordan, Matthew, and Jake; stepchildren Lindsey and Taylor; grandchildren Jameson, Angel, Raleigh, Johnny, and Radley; sisters Nita Davis, Janice Nolan (Buddy), and Martha Steely (Kip); and brother Doug and his beloved but crazy German Shepherd, Sybil. A visitation with friends and loved...