All Obituaries

Lydia Careaga was born August 30, 1953 in Galveston, Texas. She was raised in Galveston, and lived her adult life in La Marque, Texas City, and Dickinson. She went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, on January 21, 2021. Lydia was a kind and loving woman. She would encourage others to always do better, but most of all, she had a strong faith and a fighting spirit. Even though she was battling cancer for over 30 years, she traveled the world on numerous cruises, including visiting...

Carolyn A Garrison, 91, formerly of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carriage Inn Assisted Living Facility in Lake Jackson, Texas.   Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.  Visitation will be an hour prior from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Daphna Lee Sharp, 70, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by family in her home under the care of Traditions Hospice.     Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park.  Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 18, 2021 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.   Daphna was born July 27, 1950 in...

Jakob Ian Bean, 43, of Houston, passed away January 13, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2021 with a visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Jakob bean was born August 15, 1977 in Dyess AFB, Abilene, Texas. He was raised in Texas City where he attended school. Jakob enjoyed skateboarding, playing guitar, music and art. He worked in construction and retail. He is preceded in death by uncle,...

Joel Michael Verbois Sr. took the early morning Flight #7 to Heaven on January 13 at 3:30 am.  It was a direct flight and first class all the way.  Even as a pilot himself, on this flight he took the seat as co-pilot and surrendered the controls to our Heavenly Father. Joel was a native Houstonian of 76 years.  He was an honored member of the first graduating class of Memorial High School in 1963 and then launched into post-secondary studies at the University of Houston....

Gregory Brian Iles, 48, of Texas City, Tx passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UTMB Victory Lakes.  A private memorial will be held at a later date due to COVID. Greg was born September 26, 1972 in Texas City, TX. He was a wonderful father and friend, avid fisherman and hunter as well as a football enthusiast He is proceeded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Iles; grandparents, John and Ruth Lewis of Rockport, Tx. He is survived by his children, Taylor and Brian; his...

Barbara Lynn Wilkerson, 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Webster, Texas. Barbara was born on March 8, 1959 in Texas City, Texas to Howard (Frank) and Mary Wilkerson. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1977. A few years after graduating, Barbara moved to Mexia, Texas. In 1994, she returned to Texas City and worked for Shopper’s Mart convenience stores for many years. Barbara loved to laugh, dance and be surrounded by her family. Her...

Full obituary to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the First Baptist Church of Friendswood Prepare the Way Fund.

Rebecca “Becky” Servantes, 76, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 08, 2021 at HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland in Texas City, Texas.   Visitation will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas at 12:00 p.m. Maps to the gravesite will be available at the front...