Galveston Daily News

Patricia Merry Franklin Smith passed away October 16, 2021, in Clear Lake City. Patricia was B.O.I. on January 22, 1934, in Galveston Texas. She was very proud to be born on the island and had so many happy memories of growing up in Galveston. She graduated from Dominican Academy in 1951. A member of the original Pirateers, Drum & Bugle Corps as well as Athletics, Drama Club and Choir. A resident of La Marque since 1951 and member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a substitute teacher with SFISD, volunteered at Gateway & Visitors Center, and Girl Scouts. She loved all of her family dearly and never stopped trying to take care of us. Mema's oatmeal cookies were a family staple...

Joseph Michael Standley, 70, passed away, Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was a longtime resident of Texas City and a member of First Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Visitation will be an hour prior from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Joseph, better known as Mike, was a member of the Pipefitters Local Union 211. He loved hunting, riding motorcycles, playing golf, poker, and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, former Texas City Police Chief, Joe M. Standley and mother Lois Standley. He is survived by his sister Cheryl S. Conn; children Chane D Standley and...

Robert "Bob" Lynn Ray was born January 30, 1947, in Texas City, Texas the son of Wilma Francis Johnson Ray and Jesse Lundry Ray. Bob lived his entire life in Texas City except for several years in college at Austin, Texas. He graduated from high school at Texas City High School in 1965 and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He was voted class favorite in High School. Bob worked for a year as an engineer with the Corps of Engineers in Galveston, Texas before taking over the family apartment business. He also owned a used car lot in Texas City for a time. He was care giver for his father during the final years of his...

Powell passed on October 11, 2021 at his home in Franklin, NH with family and dear friends. He was born on August 24, 1934, in Italy, TX. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Erin Anderson Glenn, his daughter, Tracy Glenn Stevens, son-in-law, Mark Stevens, MD, North Carolina, his grandson, Michael Eric Stevens, Manchester, NH; his daughter-in-law, Doryn Danner Glenn, Esq., Galveston, TX, granddaughter, Bailey Allison Glenn, teacher, and grandson, Jackson Powell Glenn, Galveston, TX. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in New Hampshire is handling the arrangements. For a more detailed obituary and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com

Tressie Lucille Bird passed away on October 12, 2021, in College Station. She was born to Taft and Lois (Holden) Howard in Citronelle, Alabama on December 14, 1928. Tressie was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School in 1946. Tressie was a devout Christian and longtime member of the United Pentecostal Church in LaMarque, Texas. She loved being a homemaker and having family time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, as well as all other family members, and numerous friends. Tressie worked with the LaMarque Police Department for 19 years as a school Patrol Officer until her retirement in 1993. She is preceded in death by her parents; Taft and Lois Howard, Daughter: Karen...

Richard Dean Hall was born April 6, 1951, and chose October 12, 2021, to make his journey into West Heaven and reunite with his loved ones. Ricky was born to Cyril and Margie Hall in Texas City, Texas, and raised in La Marque, Texas. He is a proud member of the 69'ers, La Marque High School graduating class of 1969. After high school, he and a friend opened Mom's Applepie, the first hippie shop in La Marque. He attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he studied mathematics and journalism before deciding that college was not the route for him. Later he went on to bigger and better things and became the co-owner of Taco Island located in Texas City. He spent many years traveling...

Sara Redding Bailey, 87, of League City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2021. She was born on Sept. 4, 1934 and was raised by her parents, Hazel Lile Redding and Samuel Redding in Camden, Arkansas. She graduated from Henderson State University, where she was on the homecoming court, a class favorite and a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. There, she met the love of her life, Ronnie (R.C.) Bailey. They lived happily together for more than 63 years. She worked in elementary and middle school education her entire career at schools across Texas, including Dunbar Elementary in Dickinson. She touched the lives of many young people in the area, and was especially fond of sharing...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas passed from this life Monday morning, October 11, 2021, in Missouri City. Patricia was born July 30, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Tampa Florida and eventually found her way to Texas City in 1987. Patricia was a hard worker. She had a 30-year career as an LVN before retiring in 2010. Patricia loved to do crafting, sew, fish for anything that would bite her hook, and garden. She was particularly proud of the rose garden behind her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dorothy (Bennett) Marsh; husband, Charles Thomas. Survivors include her children, Johnny Scarsberry, Jr. (Ann) of Alvin, Tanya Mudd of Alvin, Wynona Johnson of Texas...

Jeremy Myrick, age 35, of Tennessee Colony, Texas, passed away on Sunday, the 10th day of October 2021. He was born in La Marque, Texas, on the 21st day of May 1986, to parents Larry Dennis Myrick and Tanya O'Callaghan Young. Jeremy had a good heart and loved his family. He worked hard to make sure they were well provided for and loved. If any of Jeremy's family or friends were ever in need, he would stop what he was doing and run to their aid. Jeremy enjoyed camping and spending time at the river with his buddies and family. He was also very good at fixing electronics and playing video games. Jeremy was a helpful person with an outgoing personality and will be extremely missed. ...

Ted Pennington, Jr., 76, of Alvin passed away October 10, 2021 in Webster following a lengthy illness. Ted was born August 16, 1945 to Mamie and Ted Pennington in Joplin, MO. He worked in construction as a crane operator and retired from Piling Inc. following over 20 years of service. Ted loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing this love with all around him. He was a loyal member of Crossover to Christ Church, Alvin, Texas. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, and by a son, Ted "Teddy" Pennington, III. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 45 years, Christine A. Pennington; Son Christopher Pennington; Daughter-in-law Erin D. Reid; grandchildren Madison A....

With compassion and peace, the family of Josephine Medina announces her joining her family in eternal rest on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Josephine joins her parents, Herlinda and Honorato Medina, Sr., and siblings: Ana Luna (Tony), Honorato Medina, Jr. (Minerva), Alfonso Medina (Madeline), and Frank Medina (Jacqueline). Josephine graduated from Ursuline Academy, Galveston, in 1939 and remained an active alumna for years. She was a dedicated employee at the Lee Otis Zapp, Sr. Insurance Agency and held various positions of leadership in the Insurance Women of Galveston Federation. Josephine lovingly cared for her parents in their Galveston home. In 2009 Josephine moved to Dallas to live...

Nasaria Rincon, age 91 passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. She was born in Galveston, Texas on July 28, 1930. While living in Galveston, she worked part time at Rogers Produce and then at Eiband's Department store as a gift wrapper and a door greeter. She loved to play bingo with her sister and going to the Senior Citizen's Center in Galveston. She served as a member of both the VFW Post 5400 in Santa Fe and VFW Post 880 in Galveston. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She will be missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parent Ramon and Esther Rincon; son Frank Rincon; brothers Ramon Rincon,...

Paul Hart, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 9, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 9, 1938 in the Bronx, New York to the late Johnny and Bertie Hart. He moved to Texas in 1949 first to Dallas and then to Houston in 1952. He attended San Jacinto High School followed by a few years at the University of Oklahoma where he was in the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He enlisted in the army and served from 1960-1962. In 1964, while out visiting his brother Teddy Hart in Las Vegas he met a cute little cocktail waitress named Phyllis whom he would later marry and together they would have 2 children and build a wonderful life together for 30 years in Houston followed by...

Mrs. Ruby Gogle Scher went to her Heavenly home, Saturday, October 9, 2021. Waiting to welcome her is her husband, Phillip, her beloved parents, Margaret and Henry Gogle; brothers, Everette, Hesley, Buster and Thurman; sisters, Pearly, Erna, Ester, Gertrude, Lucille, Sybil and Delphine; and many dear friends Ruby was born in Gurdon, Arkansas and attended school in Arkansas. She has spent over 70 years in Galveston. Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Phillip, David and wife, Cordelia; many nieces and nephews who will keep the memory of her in their heart. Ruby was a member of the First Baptist Church in Galveston. Graveside services will be...

Linda Faye Gilbert, 64, was born on February 16, 1957, to Joseph and Jerry Ann Vallair in Lafayette, Louisiana. Linda graduated Ball High school in 1975 and later furthered her education at Galveston college where she receivedADN as wellas her BSN at the the University of Texas in 1991 and also Lee College where she was in the Practical Nursing program. She retired after 30 years of service as a registered nurse from University of Texas Medical Branch. Linda was a proud, faithful servant and member of the First Baptist Church for over 25 years. She served as an usher, in the kitchen, in charge of Pastor Bell's water and where ever else she was needed. Her favorite scripture is psalms...

Robert Gonzales, age 82, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Jennie Sealy Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1939 in Galveston, Texas. He lived in Galveston all of his life and was proud to be a BOI. He was a talented musician and he began playing the base guitar at age 17 until his death. He also owned a jewelry store, where he designed jewelry as well as repaired it. His favorite hobby was going to estate sales. His greatest love and passion were his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Seferino and Simona Gonzales; brothers and sisters, Jesse M. Gonzales, Joe Angel Gutierrez, Ralph Gonzales, Rudy Gonzales, Stella Gutierrez, Lucy Aguilar, Irene Carrasco...

Hazel May Clark, 96, of Texas City, passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2021. Hazel was born in Pharr, Texas on May 1, 1925 to George and Jessie Ingram. Hazel joined the Army Corp of Cadets in 1945 at Herman Hospital and graduated in 1948 as a registered nurse. She married Donal Earl Clark on November 28, 1948 in McAllen, Texas. They made their home in Texas City where Hazel worked many years at Danforth Hospital and Galveston County Memorial Hospital. She spent the last 19 years of her career as a school nurse at Blocker Middle School. After retirement, Hazel enjoyed painting, shopping, and playing cards with her dear friends Diane and Mike Powell and Ginger Thomas. Hazel was preceded in...

Wayne Donald Milner, of Kemah, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Nassau Bay, Texas at the age of 82. He was born on April 16, 1939 in Hammond, Indiana to Donald and Pauline Milner. Worked in Human Resources and Public Relations for E.I. Dupont Chemical Company and retired after 35 years of service. After retirement, he worked many interesting jobs. But the one closest to his heart was working for the Galveston County Health Department as a compliance officer. At the age of 18, he joined the Naval Reserves and was stationed at Great Lakes, Il. Wayne had a great passion for boating. He grew up living near a lake and had his first boat at a very early age. He continued to own his...