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Margaret Louise Thompson Ingram, 96 of Texas City, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 15, 2026. Born September 13, 1929 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Hershel and Irene (Hendricks) Thompson. She was raised in Junction City, Arkansas, graduated from Junction City High School and went to Monroe Business College. After business school she worked at Arkansas Power & Light. She met and married the love of her life, James R. Ingram. While in Arkansas, she had her first son, James R. Ingram, Jr. and a year and half later they moved to Texas City. While in Texas City, she had her second son Steven A. Ingram. She later got a job at American Oil, later Amoco Oil where she finished her career in...

Roy L. Tipton, Jr, 79, of Texas City, TX entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. Roy was the owner of T's Guns and Ammo of Texas City. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister, and stepchildren Richard and Lisa. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Tipton, daughter Lisa Goodman and husband Shannon, son Christopher Tipton and wife Lindsay and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service for Roy will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway.

Julia Voncile Stone, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday January 11, 2026. Born at home in rural southern Alabama, Voncile (as most knew her) was the third oldest of seven children. Her only remaining siblings are Kenneth Harrison and Shirley Sanders, the two youngest. Voncile met her husband Lennon through a coworker at the shirt factory she worked at in Enterprise, Alabama and they married January 19, 1955. They were blessed with one child, Sandra, late in life. Voncile loved being a housewife and mother. For years she and Lennon tended a garden, which she finally gave up a few years after Lennon's passing, admitting he was the better farmer. Voncile is survived by her...

John R Diaz, 80, of Texas City, suddenly passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, in Austin. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a Devine Mercy at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. John was born on June 17, 1945, in Texas City. He was a retired Petroleum Operator at Marathon Petroleum in Texas City and recently worked as a Certified Automotive State Inspector at The G Spot in Texas City. He loved to take daily rides to the...

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Martha Jean Tichy, nee Nossaman, loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at Sodalis assisted living in Texas City, Texas at the age of 93, after a long decline. Martha was born in Ashland, Kansas on August 3, 1932, to Jean and Larry Nossaman. She grew up in Ashland, and later, in Great Bend, Kansas, where her father found employment during the depression. She graduated from Great Bend High School in 1951 and received a full scholarship to attend Phillips University in Enid Oklahoma. After leaving college, she worked for the telephone company in Great Bend and Topeka. In Topeka she met her future husband, Paul Tichy, of Lansford, Pennsylvania, who...

William E. Platt, age 81, was called home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, located at 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, Texas 77591, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. There will be no viewing or visitation. William was born on January 16, 1944, in Madisonville, Texas, to parents Norval and Elouise Platt. He graduated from Glen Rose High School and moved to Texas City in 1962, where he married the love of his life, Cheryl, and together they raised three children. William began his career at the Monsanto Plant, starting in the mailroom and working his way up to Supervisor. After many years of dedicated...

James "Nub" Newburn Selman, 88, of Texas City, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at HCA Mainland Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park. James was born on June 29, 1937, in Jacksonville, Texas, to James Leonard Selman and Eunice Knox Selman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. James was deeply involved in his community and generously gave his time as a volunteer at HRA, also known as Independence Village, where he helped raise funds for the building through...

Alice Rosalie Menefee was called home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on July 19, 1938, in Texas City, Texas, where she spent her entire life raising her family and working for Texas-New Mexico Power Company. Rosalie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Charles Menefee. She is survived by her sons, Randy Menefee and his wife, Kim, of Pflugerville, Texas, and Rusty Menefee and his wife, Tricia, of Owasso, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Haley Menefee, Caleb Menefee, Mason Menefee and his wife, Kenzie, and Madison Menefee; her great-grandchild, Atticus Cortez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosalie loved life and cherished her family, especially...

On the morning of Saturday, December 6, this world lost one of the good guys! The Rev. Dr. Jerry Neff, husband, father, Papa, friend and pastor, was reunited with his parents and four brothers. What a glorious reunion it must of have been, but what a big hole it leaves in the lives of so many. In the words of one of his many friends, he had great faith, great love and great influence. Jerry loved his creator and counted it one of his greatest joys to serve God through the United Methodist Church for over 45 years. It was through the United Methodist Church that he met his wife of 48 years, raised his children, found his dearest friends, connected to his golf buddies and lived out his...

Glenda Sikes Allphin, 84, of Elkhart, Texas, passed away Monday, December 01, 2025, in Palestine, Texas. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591. Glenda was born on December 1, 1941, in Idabel, Oklahoma, to parents Edward and Hazel Sikes. They moved to Texas City when she was a toddler. She danced for the Houston Ballet Foundation and was one of the original students of the Houston Ballet Academy and Houston Youth Symphony Ballet. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1959. She married Charlie Platt and had 3 children. In...

Felicitas "Fela" Jaramillo, 80, of Texas City, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born November 23, 1944, in Mezquites Grandes S.L.P, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents Ciriaco and Romula Nieto. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Magdaleno P. Jaramillo, two sons Venancio "Benny" Jaramillo and wife Rene, and Magdaleno "Mag" Jaramillo and wife Anabell, brother Hipolito Nieto, sisters Elodia (Sonny) Salazar, Maria (Arthur) Wagner, and Guadalupe (Stephen) Stauffer, grandchildren Vanessa (Greg) Maskell, Venancio "Damon" (Pamela) Jaramillo, Brianna Rose Jaramillo, Magdaleno "Zachary" Jaramillo, and great grandchildren Carmen,...

Martha Sue Hunter Scoggins, of Texas City, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in League City at the home of her daughter, where she resided at the age of 91. She was born February 18, 1934 in Wills Point, Tx to George Vance Hunter, Sr. & Iva Mae Hunter. While attending Texas City High School, Martha met her future husband Glenn Scoggins. Glenn & Martha celebrated 73 years of marriage before his passing on January 26, 2023, Martha enjoyed being a homemaker and caring for her family. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her Great-Granddaughters always request her chocolate cake for any occasion, especially on their birthdays. Her Brother, George Hunter, Jr. always...

"AJ" Amelius Joseph Bourgeois, 99, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was a day early to celebrate with his wife, Anita, on her first heavenly Veterans Day birthday. While listening to the rosary, AJ passed peacefully in his Texas City home, where he had been cared for by his daughters and a family friend. As the youngest of 5 boys, AJ was born on February 18, 1926, in Lutcher, Louisiana. With his brother Floyd, he was raised in Baton Rouge by his Aunt and Uncle, along with their three daughters after his mother passed in November 1927. After graduating from Istrouma High School, AJ joined his brother "Bud" to work for the Higgins Boat Company as an...

Margaret (Peggy) Blizzard, formerly of Texas City, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Family will welcome friends and loved ones for visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas.

Mary Alice Vasquez, 69, of Galveston, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 10, 1956, Mary lived a full and vibrant life filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Vasquez, her parents, Toribio Serenil and Mary Lucy Velasquez-Serenil; her brother Manuel Serenil, her sister Irma "Nini" Villanueva; her grandson Xavier Vasquez Jr (lil Daddy) She is survived by her children, daughter Veronica Vasquez spouse Chris Ivey, son Christopher Vasquez spouse Angela Vasquez, son Xavier Vasquez spouse Misty Ortiz, stepdaughter Elizabeth Vasquez. Her Siblings:...

Ernestine Noriega was born on July 11, 1941, in Galveston, Texas. Ernestine Noriega 84 departed this life on October 22, 2025, at The Cottages of Clear Lake. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Emken-Linton Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Noriega Sr., and son, Steve Noriega Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Tina Renee...

Maryem Alyne Holt, 95, of Texas City, passed away on October 17, 2025, in a nursing home in San Antonio. Maryem (Siebel) was born on October 28, 1929, in Carmine, Texas. She was married to William Clifton Holt, Sr., for 61 years. They had five "active" boys; ten grandkids and eighteen great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff, and three sons: Mike, Boyd (Bubba), and Tim. She is survived by her oldest sons: Bill Holt and his wife, Jeanne and David Holt and his wife, Jo Lynn. Maryem (aka Mom or Granny) was a faithful, caring and unselfish wife, mother and grandmother. Most importantly, she hoped that her family would follow the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and...

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of John "Piggy" Gerami, on October 1, 2025. He was born and raised in Galveston, Texas on May 26, 1938. Piggy lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by family and friends who cherished him dearly. He graduated from Kirwin High School in 1956. He was a Retired Machinist Foreman at Farmer's Marine Copper Works and owned Gerami Machine Shop. He was known for his love of cooking, a passion that began during his time in the National Guard. John also had a playful side ? he enjoyed picking on people in a way that was always filled with love. He found joy in gardening and in caring for his animals, which brought him peace and...

Barbara Ann Miller, 87, born in Houma, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at The Cottages of League City. She was the daughter of the late Manson and Alma Cocke of Texas City. Barbara is now reunited in heaven with her devoted husband, Michael Miller, and her children, Cynthia Renaud and Melvin Halfmann Jr., along with her grandchild, Jacob Bean. She leaves behind her daughters, Deborah Bean, Machel Forrester, and Lisa Hutchins, who is married to Stephen Hutchins. She is also survived by her stepsons, Troy Miller and Trae Miller, along with his wife, Melissa, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her sister, Jane Barber. A celebration of life...

Sharon Stewart, 69, of Texas City, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Mainland Center Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Sharon was born on January 16, 1956, at Ellington Field Air Force Base. She was strong-willed and independent, facing life with determination. While she wasn't one for fuss or frills, Sharon was quick to help a friend or neighbor in need and could be counted on when it mattered most. After retiring from her...

Carmen Aida Melchor, 86, passed peacefully on September 19, 2025. Carmen was born in Texas City, Texas on March 23, 1939. Funeral Services will be held at Marquee at Mainland Centre 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City, Texas 77591. The family will receive guest at 2:00 p.m. and service will start at 3:00 p.m. Preceded in death by her father Ignacio Hernandez, mother Carmelina Milan Hernandez, daughter Diana Melchor Jernigan, brother Ignacio Hernandez Jr. and sister Sylvia Capetillo. Survived by daughter, Melinda Madden, sons, Russell Melchor, Edward Melchor, Ishmael Melchor and Trey Melchor (wife, Lee Anne), grandchildren, Matthew Schexnayder (wife, Geni), Alexandra Melchor,...