All Obituaries

Nancy Lee Walker, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2020. Her dearest friends will be holding private services. Miss Walker is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Harvey Walker and Ruby Ellen Moore Walker of Galveston. She is survived by her beloved cat Dixie and many, many friends. She was born in Galveston on August 17, 1936, and was a 1954 graduate of Ball High School. She received her BA (1958) and MA (1971) degrees in English and Education, with...

Henry Serrano, 93, of Texas City, passed away, Sunday, March 29, 2020. Private graveside services will be held. Henry Serrano was born June 6, 1926 in Texas City, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 28 years of service. He served during WWII, Korean war and Viet Nam where he received numerous ribbons and medals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Camilo and Prisca Serrano and sisters, Otilia Pedraza, Irene Coffey, Annie Olivarez and Sister, Christine Marie...

Elton Bernard Davis, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home. A private graveside service will be held. Elton Davis was born March 11, 1947 in Texas City, Texas. Survivors include wife, Martha Lynne Davis; stepchildren, Shanna Watts, Cade McCamey, Charles Whitaker and James Whitaker; other family, friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Galveston County SPCA.

James “Jimmy” Zetka, 86, of Texas City, Texas, passed away March 27, 2020 at his home.   Private graveside services will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery.   James was born September 7, 1933 in Galveston, Texas. He was a veteran and served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1960 during the Korean and Cold Wars. He was employed by Murray Rubber Co. for 18 years, Chocolate Bayou for 2 years, and Chevron/Gulf Houston for 14 years.   James is preceded in death by...

Janie Reyes Martinez, 88, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, at her home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.  Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Janie was born May 5, 1931 in Houston Texas to Angel and Rita Reyes. She was a Legal Stenographer for Royston, Razor, and Cook law...

Robert Marshall Nelson, 79, of Katy TX, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at home. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, with a visitation from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas.  Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. Robert was born on December 18, 1940 in Norwood, OH.  He was a farmer, investment counselor, avid walnut tree enthusiast, manager and a member of the...

Paul Samual Allison “Bud”, 30, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at HCA Healthcare Houston. A Celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Emken-Linton funeral home in Texas City. Paul was born August 10, 1989 in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is preceded in death by grandmother Suzanne Henry “Suzi Q”, grandfather Larry Henry, brother Paul Allison II. Survivors include first and foremost his cherished son, Ethan Thomas...

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Teressa “Terry” Jane Lister, 76, of Texas City, passed away March 8, 2020, at her home.   The family is planning a celebration of her life in a couple of weeks at Emken-Linton Funeral home.  The exact date and time to be determined later.   Terry was born July 27, 1943 in Barboursville, West Virginia. She was a full time stay at home mother who helped raise her 3 children as well as several grandchildren.   She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Lonnie Gene Block, 81, of Texas City, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Lonnie was born December 20, 1938, in O’Neill, Nebraska. He loved telling stories of his days working for the railroad. After retirement, his favorite...