Obituaries
1883
JOHNSON, JAMES - Death of a Bar Pilot - Mr. JAMES JOHNSON, one of the bar pilots, died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning, after a very short illness On Saturday last he was downtown and though a little under the weather, yet moved around among his friends. Sunday he complained somewhat, and Monday, while still up and about was still what the boys call grunting. During the day, however, he took to his bed and, suffering greatly for some hours, finally ended his agonies about 2 o'clock yesterday morning (Tuesday). Capt. Johnson was a native of Norway and was about 38 years old. He came to Galveston about 18 years ago as a master of a vessel and through later years plied to this port in several vessels. Six or seven years ago he was appointed to the Pilots Association, and it will be remembered that a lively debate was made between Governor Hubbard and the pilot commissioners on the subject; the matter being finally settled. He was married in this city about six years ago and leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss. He was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and belonged to the Washington fire company of which he was one time foreman. Flags on the shipping and in many places through the city were at half-mast yesterday in honor of the memory of a good man gone.(The same day's funeral notice read) JOHNSON died in this city at 2 A.M. Tuesday, November 6, 1883. Captain James Johnson, aged 38 years.
The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence, on Strand between 11th and 12th Streets, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1885, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Notice. Officers and members of Galveston Lodge No. 3, IOOF will meet at the Hall of the Order, at 9 o'clock A.M., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1883, to attend the funeral of our late brother, James Johnson.
Notice. Members of Herman Lodge No. 5 and Chosen Friends Lodge No. 6 and sojourning brethren are respectfully invited to attend. By order of R. H. Atkinson, R. C. and H. M. Lang, N.G.
Notice Washington Fire Company No. 1 will meet at their hall at 9 o'clock A.M. Wednesday November 7 to attend the funeral of their late member, James Johnson. By order of Ben. Myers, Foreman. Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 7, 1883 Wednesday - Submitted by Joyce Louis of Bryan, Texas.
1931
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas June 28, 1931GALVESTON-TEXAS CITY PILOT DIES
"CAPT. J. H. JOHNSON, WELL KNOWN SEAFARING MAN, IS TAKEN BY DEATH"
JOHNSON, CAPT. J. H. - 51, Galveston-Texas City pilot, died at his residence in Texas City, Saturday night at 8:15 o'clock. He died following an illness of about two weeks.
Capt. Johnson was a member of a pioneer seafaring family and his father, Capt. James Johnson, had likewise been a pilot about 50 years ago.
For many years captain of tug boats operating in the coastal trade and in the Galveston harbor, Capt. Johnson was appoint a Galveston-Texas City pilot Feb 1, 1928. Prior to that time he had been port captain of the Bay Towing Company's tug, Miraflores. He had also been with the National Oil Co., and before that with the Gulf Export Co. and other shipping firms.
Capt. Johnson was born in Galveston and resided here most of his life. He also had resided at various county points and had lived in Teas City since 1928.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Aline Johnson of Texas City, one daughter, Mrs. G. F. Inman of Galveston, three sons, James of San Antonio and Roy and Malcolm of Texas City; two stepbrothers, Phil Benson of Dallas and A. C. Benson of Galveston and a sister, Mrs. V. J. Smith.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 PM from the Texas City residence, 2nd Street and 3rd Ave., North, with Rev. Thomas J. Sumners of Trinity Episcopal Church, Galveston, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot at City Cemetery Galveston under direction of H. R. Emken of Texas City.
Active pallbearers will be Capt. H. H. Haden, Capt. B. F. Pomeroy, Capt. V. C. Amburn, Charles M. Scrimgeour, Capt. H. D. Wetmore and Capt. J. J. Dalehite. Honorary pallbearer will be W. A. Wansley, J. R. Guyton, Capt. W. A. Leach, Capt. Louis Locks, W. D. Haden, Capt. H. L. Babcock, Capt. A. M. Carlson, Capt W. E. Hayman, Capt. Harold O. Weatherbee, Capt. Belo Eaves and all members of the Houston Pilot Association. Submitted by Joyce Louis of Bryan, Texas.
1987
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas May 10, 1987 Page 4AJOHNSON, HENRY I. GALVESTON Henry I. Johnson, 77, died Thursday at East Way General Hospital, Houston.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Live Oak Baptist Church, the Rev. B. E. Williams officiating.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, under direction of Fields Funeral Home.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Monday at Live Oak Baptist Church.
A wake will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the church.
Mr. Johnson was born July 16, 1909, in Vicksburg, Miss. He was a retired security guard for American National Insurance Co., a member of Live Oak Baptist Church and Knights of Pythias of Texas Wright Cuney Lodge 63. He had lived in Galveston more than 50 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Williams of Galveston, Mrs. Dee Ester Gladney and Mrs. Jessie M. Harvey of Houston; three sons, Winfred Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, Larfell Johnson of Galveston and Charles Johnson of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Williams and Mrs. Nona Marie Morrison of San Bernadino, Calif.; seven brothers, Silas Johnson, Jr. of Houston, Bobby Johnson of Taminar, Texas, Hardy Johnson, Samuel Howard Johnson, Harvey Johnson and Israel Johnson, all of San Bernadino and Joe Ollie Johnson of Los Angeles; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one aunt, Mrs. Maggie Washington of Galveston; three devoted daughters-in-law; and three devoted sons-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be sent to the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Honorary pallbearers are members of Knights of Pythias. (Fields Funeral Home Galveston, Texas)
1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 15, 1993JAMES, JESSIE - Died April 9, 1993
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas April 15, 1993
JONES, IRA DELL 'DOC' - Born September 29, 1919, Died April 13, 1993
1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 30, 1995JOHNSON, ALMA 'LIZA' - Born October 11, 1908, Died November 29, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 29, 1995
JOHNSON, DOLIE M. - Died November 27, 1995
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 30, 1995
JONES, ELIZABETH - Born December 9, 1932, Died November 25, 1995
1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 28, 1996JACKSON, SR., TOM - Died November 27, 1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 29, 1996
JOACHIMI, IMA CHRIST Born August 31, 1927 - Died November 27, 1996
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas November 29, 1996
JOHNSON, JR. CHARLES R. Born September 6, 1947, Died November 26, 1996
1998
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas - August 16, 1998JOHNSON, CLARENCE R. Died August 14, 1998
2002
The Galveston Daily News - December 7, 2003JACKSON, JOE G. - Galveston Joe G. Jackson went to be with his Creator, Yahweh on December 1, 2003. Joe was born January 1, 1948, in Dehli, Louisiana to Nick and Martha Jackson. He worked for JJ Janitorial Service and Hitchcock Independent School District. He was a Faithful Environmental Department Head and greeter for Hasadiah Christian Center. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 2003, at Hasadiah Christian Center, 316 South Pine Road, Texas City, Texas Wynn Funeral Home
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 20, 2002
JACKSON, JOHN E. - Galveston John E. Jackson, 37, entered into eternal rest in Galveston, Texas. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas May 2, 2002
JACKSON, KAIRRA NICOLE 'KeKe' - West Texas City Visitation for Kiarra Nicole Jackson, affectionately known as "KeKe" by her family and friends, will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 3rd at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas February 7, 2002
JACKSON, MARY EMMA - Texas City Mary Emma Jackson, 84, left her earthly home, Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at UTMB. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116 or Fields-Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2702 Ave L, Galveston, (409) 763-1631.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 25, 2002
JACKSON, PAUL KEVIN - GALVESTON Paul Kevin Jackson, 43, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in Galveston. Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 1, 2002
JACKSON, SIDNEY HALVERTON - El Paso Our precious mother, affectionately known as "Mama II", Sidney Marie Halverton Jackson, 74, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2002 in El Paso, after a brief illness. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2002, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Galveston, Texas. Friends may visit after the service at Eaton Hall. Published August 2, 2002
The Daily News Galveston, Texas May 8, 2002
JAMES, EVERETT JAMES - Dickinson Everett James left his earthly home, Monday, May 6, 2002, at UTMB. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, Texas 77568, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 31, 2002
JANSKY, NANCY JANEK - 79, passed away Monday, July 29, 2002, at her residence in Corpus Christi, Texas. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1st, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 23, 2002
JARAMILLO, DALIA CRUZ - Galveston Dalia C. Jaramillo passed away Sunday, October 20, 2002, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, also in Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 12, 2002
JARMON, JR., TOM - West Texas City Mr. Tom Jarmon, Jr. passed away Friday, June 7, 2002 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas. (409) 938-8123
The Daily News - Galveston, Texas March 19, 2002
JENSEN, H. RAY - Galveston H. Ray Jensen of Galveston passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Edgewater Retirement Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 22, 2002
JEWELL, IDA MAE JEWELL Ida Mae Jewell, 84, of Texas City died Thursday, September 19, 2002, at Mainland Center Hospital. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2002, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 5, 2002
JOHNS, SR., ROBERT ALLEN died at Mainland Medical Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at the age of 73.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 26, 2002
JOHNSON, EARL - SANTA FE Mr. Earl Johnson, 76, passed from this life Thursday morning at his home. Funeral services are pending at Hayes Funeral Home, Santa Fe, Texas. (409) 925-3501
The Daily News Galveston, Texas September 26, 2002
JOHNSON, EMMAJANE Emmajane Johnson, 88, of Texas City, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at St. George's Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 11, 2002
JOHNSON, FREDERICK DOUGLAS - Galveston Frederick Douglas Johnson, age 64, of Galveston, died Tuesday April 9, 2002, at John Sealy Hospital. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas June 5, 2002
JOHNSON, LISA SUZANNE - Galveston Lisa Suzanne Johnson, age 29, passed away Monday, June 3, 2002, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Services are under the direction of J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 14, 2002
JOHNSON, SR., LOUIS FARRELL April 25, 1914-July 5, 2002 LEAGUE CITY Those joining in celebrating this long life of service to others include son, Louis Jr., son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Barbara Blake Johnson and their children, Christopher and Travis.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas July 1, 2002
JOHNSON, MOZELL - Galveston Mozell Johnson, 71 departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at U.T.M.B Hospital in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary (409) 762-8470
The Daily News Galveston, Texas April 26, 2002
JOHNSON, WEONA A. - Las Vegas, Nevada Weona A. Johnson, 80, passed away Monday, April 22, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 14, 2002
JONES, ALBERT - Texas City Alberta Jones, 88, left her earthly home, Monday, August 12, 2002, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 30, 2002
JONES, DEMPSEY RAY - Santa Fe Mr. Dempsey Ray Jones, 56, passed from this life Monday evening at Mainland Medical Center. Funeral services are pending with Hayes Funeral Home (409) 925-3501.
The Galveston Daily News Galveston, Texas August 9, 2002
JONES, EVERETT MURPHY - Died August 7, 2002 Born March 5, 1917
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 7, 2002
JONES, MARY EMMA 'YA YA' - Galvston Mary Emma "YaYa" Jones, 86, lifetime resident of Galveston, Texas left her earthly home on Thursday, February 28, 2002 with a sweet expression on her face to forever reside in her new heavenly home.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas October 19, 2002
JONES, WILLIE MARVIN - 75, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2002, in Galveston. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home, also in Galveston.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas January 23, 2002
JORDAN, SARAH JANE was born October 13, 1928, and died peacefully in her sleep, January 19, 2002.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 6, 2002
JUD, ROBERT E. - beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, died August 3, 2002, after a courageous 19-month battle with cancer. Services under direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls.
The Daily News Galveston, Texas March 8, 2002
JULES, SR., ALBERT - La Marque Albert Jules, Sr., 74, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2002, at UTMB Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Galveston, Texas (409) 762-8470.
2003
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003JACK, PAUL L. - Baton Rouge - Paul L. Jack, 82, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Bayou Vista, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A graveside service will be Tuesday December 2, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Galveston Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas. James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
The Galveston Daily News - January 19, 2003
JACKSON, LESLEY B. - Premont, Tx Lesley B. Jackson, 89, passed away at her residence in Premont, Texas, Thursday, January 17, 2003. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at the Highlands Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. The family will receive friends at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque after 5 p.m. Monday, with a prayer service at 7p.m.
The Galveston Daily News - December 24, 2003
JAHADI, CHERI - Galveston - Parichehr (Cheri) Jahadi, 65, passed away Sunday December 21, 2003, at home with her loved ones by her side. Cheri is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dr. Reza Jahadi of Galveston; two sons Dr. Kambiz Jahadi of Austin and Kamran Jahadi of Houston; one daughter Cathy Jahadi of Houston; and a granddaughter, Emily. She has also left behind two sisters, Parvin Kastilide of Paris, France and Parvaneh Zomorodi of San Diego, California.
The Galveston County Daily News - January 1, 2003
JAMES, ALTA MAE (PERRY) - Santa Fe Mrs. Alta Mae (Perry) James passed from this life Monday morning, December 30, 2002, in Galveston. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Arcadia First Baptist Church under direction of Hayes Funeral Home, Santa Fe.
The Galveston Daily News - November 22, 2003
JAMES, MARIE DELORES - Galveston - Marie Delores James, 74, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at UTMB in Galveston, Texas. On August 18, 1929, in Richards, Texas, a baby girl was born to Mr. Adam Bay and Mrs. Adeline Carrington Bay whom they named Marie Delores. Visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m., on Sunday, November 23, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. There will be no wake service. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 24, 2003
JAMISON, LOUISE - Marshall, TX - Louise Jamison died October 19, 2003, at Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel, 508 Bowie St., Marshall, Texas, 75670.
The Galveston Daily News - December 1, 2003
JEFFREY, CYNTHIA DABLO - Cynthia Dablo Jeffrey, 53, tremendously loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt, of Texas City, passed away Friday, November 28th, at her residence. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 2nd, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. At Cynthia's request, she will be cremated following the funeral service.The family will receive visitors from 5:00. Malloy & Son Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 15, 2003
JENKINS, MYRTLE MATTHEWS - Dickinson - Mrs. Myrtle Matthews Jenkins departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 10, 2003, at her home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 2920 Highway 3 in Dickinson with Pastor Charlie H. Foy, officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Mrs. Jenkins was born April 30, 1914, in Galveston, Texas to Frank and Olivia Hall Matthews. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church where she served as President of the Mission for 15 years. Her fraternal affiliations included Sadie G. Porter Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Loving Friends Court of Calanthe. Mrs. Matthews is survived by her loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Abdul R. Muhammad and Patricia Muhammad of Dickinson; brothers, Clarence Matthews (Jane), Willie Matthews (Bernice), Alphonse Matthews (Helen) and Robert Matthews (Gloria) both of Dallas; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com) Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 21, 2003
JENSEN, ENDA ELIZABETH PATTERSON - Texas City - Enda Elizabeth Patterson Jensen, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and cousin was born on June 10, 1908, in Anahuac, Texas. She was the youngest child born to Adolphus and Lennie Johnson Patterson. Her parents, brother, Herman O. Patterson, Sr., sister, Fannie Patterson Lewis and husband, William Jensen, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Jensen will lie-in-state from 12 noon - 4 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. A vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2003, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar, La Marque, Texas, followed by a ceremony honoring her life.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Monsignor T. Joseph Culver, Pastor, will be officiating. Burial will follow at Martha Godfrey Cemetery in Double Bayou, Texas. In her youth, she attended St. Paul United Methodist Church and Double Bayou Elementary School in Anahuac, Texas. She converted to Catholicism in 1977 and attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church, under the leadership of Monsignor Joseph T. Culver. In 1934 she moved to New York City, while in New York she worked with several social and civic clubs. She became the president of the Shalimar Social Club, taking the club to a new level in entertainment and travel, under her leadership the club took trips to Europe and the Caribbean. She was a vital part of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Nights of Columbus. On her political journey in New York she met Rep. Charles Rangel and began to work closely with him in communities to get people involved with the democrat party. In October 1973, she married William Jensen. In 1976, she moved back home to Texas. Mrs. Jensen was known for her loyalty toward her family and friends. She was an avid domino and card player and a tireless fundraiser. She loved to dance, model clothes and she enjoyed attending football games. Her earthly life exemplified a "can do" attitude and she never took "no" for an answer. Mrs. Jensen was a faithful member of the Galveston County Senior Citizen program at the Wayne Johnson Community Center. She was very instrumental in taking seniors from all over the county to the capitol each year for Senior Day. She had a sincere love for politics. She was a dedicated, hard working democrat attending all of the meetings and conventions on a local and state level. She was a member of the Galveston County Democrats Club, where she served on the Executive Board, North County Democrats Club, Galveston County Coalition of Black Democrats Club, Texas Democratic Women of Galveston County, Galveston County Senior Citizen Coalition and the Mainland Branch N.A.A.C.P. During Mrs. Jensen's lifetime she was the recipient of numerous awards: President Bill Clinton's Birthday Award, Congressman Nick Lampson Unsung Hero Award, Congressman Nick Lampson Birthday Award, Galveston County Democrats Club Thomas Jefferson Award, Mainland Branch N.A.A.C.P. Freedom Fund Award, Fellowship Baptist Church Unsung Hero Award, Galilee Baptist Church Women of the World Award and Pride of Novel Jewels Council #68 Oldest Mother Award. Mrs. Jensen's life of love, warmth and compassion is much too rich to fill these few lines. She lives to mourn her passing, a devoted daughter, Lorraine Carolyn Holifield, Texas City; two grandsons, Forrest L. Holifield, Webster, and Barrington L. Traille, II, Galveston; three great-grandsons, Forrest E. Holifield, El Paso, Texas, Tristan Lyons-Holifield, Galveston, and Forrest L Holifield, II; devoted nieces and nephews, William D. Lewis (Mable), Martha Rivers, Cora Fifer, Herman O. Patterson, Jr.,(Nancy), devoted friends Lillie and Richard Mohr and many devoted great nieces and nephews and a host of relatives, the Galveston County Democratic Party and the Galveston County Senior Citizens.
Memorial, cards, and flowers may be sent to Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - December 2, 2003
JENSEN, SR., HARRY DONALD - Hitchcock - Harry Donald Jensen, Sr., 76, died November 29, 2003, at his residence in Hitchcock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar, La Marque, Texas, with Msgr. Joseph Culver, celebrant. Graveside services will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2003, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas with a Vigil to be held at 6 p.m. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
JOHNSON, BISHOP JOHN - Hitchcock - Visitation for Bishop John Johnson will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2003, at Jesus Freewill Holy Temple No. 1, 311 Edgar Street in LaMarque, Texas. A memorial service will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening. Home Going services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Jesus Freewill Holy Temple No. 2, 2420 Avenue C in Bay City, Texas with Elder Michael W. Hurst, presiding. Burial will follow services at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 16, 2003
JOHNSON, DANNY COLEMAN - Starks - Danny Coleman Johnson, 73, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 16th, First Baptist Church of Starks under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial, Sulphur, Louisiana
The Galveston Daily News - September 4, 2003
JOHNSON, DeSEAN - Infant DeSean Johnson passed away on August 3, 2003. He is survived by his parents, Timothy and Rachel Johnson; sister, Nijah Johnson; grandmothers, Mary Adams and Desiree Fischer; Aunts, Brenda Hardy and Robin Sprowel; uncles, Herbert Hardy and Kenneth Johnson; Godparents, Eddie Benavides and Kimberly Haines. The sun still shines upon us, even though you're gone you're still remembered. Visitation was held on Friday, August 29, 2003, at 12 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Graveside services were held on August 29, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery. Forest Park East Cemetery. Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
JOHNSON, REV. EDDIE ATKINSON - Texas City - Rev. Eddie Atkinson Johnson departed this life Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2003, at the Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church, 19-6th Street North in Texas City. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003, at the church with Rev. Dr. W. W. Jackson Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of La Marque. Rev. Johnson was born May 12, 1937, in Wharton, Texas to the late Rev. Ellis J. Johnson and Loleta Francis Johnson. He was educated in the Wharton public schools and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington School in Texas City. He furthered his education at Texas Southern University, School of Pharmacy. He was a charter member and associate minister of the Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Nwanna; and grandson, Terry Lee Scott Jr. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Eddie A. Johnson Jr. of New Barugh, Indiana, Joy Lynn Penns of Texas City, Tony Johnson of Dallas, Ellis Johnson (Tyronza) of Dallas, Elliott Johnson of Texas City and Jackie Collins of LaPorte; brothers, Clyde Johnson of La Marque and Jet A. Johnson of Texas City; thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a special aunt, Bernice Francis of Wharton; a special niece, Marcie Simmons of Friendswood; and a host of nieces, nephews, the Mt. Paran Church Family; other family members and friends. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - October 18, 2003
JOHNSON, ETHEL - Galveston - Mrs. Ethel Johnson passed on October 15, 2003, in the morning while suffering with congestive heart failure. Ethel Petteway Johnson was born August 1, 1919, in Keatchie, Louisiana to Mrs. Julia Petteway and Mr. Henry Petteway. She was the youngest of nine children, all who preceded her in death. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas. Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 8, 2003
JOHNSON, HERMAN GLENN - High Island - Herman Glenn Johnson, 70, of High Island died July 5, 2003. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday July 8, 2003, at Broussard's, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie with burial in High Island Cemetery. Johnson was a long time resident of High Island, and was a retired Pipe fitter with the local construction Industry. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Johnson of High Island; sons, Alton Glenn Johnson of High Island; Hershel Keith Johnson of High Island; Percy Craig Johnson of High Island; Kenneth Jay Johnson and wife Robbie of Santa Fe, Texas; daughter, Karen Kay Richardson and husband Walter of High Island; brother, J.C. Johnson of Lomax, Texas; sisters, Barbara Wessler and husband Jon of Carmel, Indiana; Sonya Johnson of Carmel, Indiana; stepmother, Alma Johnson of Carmel, Indiana; grandchildren, Hailey Renee, Graddy, Michael Glenn Johnson, Aaron Jay Johnson, Cady Jo Richardson, Christopher Lawrence Richardson, Payton Elliot Johnson. Mr. Johnson is preceeded in death by brother, Alton Ray Johnson, father, Robert Johnson, mother, Grace Dailey Johnson. Broussard's Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - January 18, 2003
JOHNSON, ISHMEAL - Texas City Ishmeal Johnson left his earthly home, Thursday, January 16, 2003 at Columbia Mainland Medical Center. Homegoing celebration pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque (409) 935-4116. www.augustusfuneralhome.com
The Galveston Daily News - December 18, 2003
JOHNSON, IVORY - Dickinson - Funeral services for Ms. Ivory Johnson will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2003, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 3018 Avenue F, in Dickinson with Pastor Roderick Cunningham, officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church. Burial will follow services at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster under the direction of Mainland Funeral Home of La Marque. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - July 13, 2003
JOHNSON, LILLIAN SWENEY - Lillian Sweney Johnson, a Bay Area resident for thirty years, passed away at the family home in League City, July 9th.Mrs. Johnson, the daughter of Nannie Katherine Huff and Charles William Lott Sweney, was born February 20, 1912, at the family home in Slater, Missouri.She is survived by her brother, James William Sweney of Slater, Missouri; her daughter, Rema Lou, and son-in-law, Harold James Brown; two grandsons, James William, of Clear Lake Forest and Dennis Michael of Alvin; and three great-grandchildren, Annjeanette, Christopher and Alexandria.Forest Park East Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 7, 2003
JOHNSON, JR., MONROE 'PINETOP" - Texas City - - Mr. Monroe Johnson Jr. departed this life Saturday, August 2, 2003, at his home in Texas City. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2003, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque. There will be no wake. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003, at the First Missionary Baptist Church, 819 Martin Luther King in Texas City with Dr. F. M. Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mr. Johnson, fondly known as "Pinetop", was born January 18, 1930, in Eagle Lake, Texas. He was employed as a Seaman; and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City. He is survived by his daughter, Delories Bell (Rev. Terrance) of Texas City; brother, Edward Johnson (Louise) of La Marque; two grandchildren, Rosalind Bell White and Johnathan Bell; nephews, Anthony Johnson, Edward Johnson Jr. and Willie James Johnson; other family members and friends. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 14, 2003
JOHNSON, RODNEY EARL - La Marque - Rodney Earl Johnson, Sr., 56, was born November 1, 1946, in Galveston, Texas, to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Irma Johnson (Gigions) and Herbert Johnson II. He expired on August 10, 2003, at the Veterans Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, followed by a wake from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas; with the Rev. Kerry Tillmon, Officiating. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Mr. Johnson graduated from Lincoln High School in La Marque, Texas in 1965. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marines. At the time of death, he was employed in Dallas, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Joyce Johnson Hall; two sons: Rodney Johnson II and Marion Johnson; brother, William Gigions; sister, Racheal Gigions Wimbley; uncle, Oscar Johnson; one granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Memorials, cards, and florals may be sent to: Wynn Funeral Home, 602-32nd Street, Galveston, Texas.Wynn Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - September 17, 2003
JOHNSON, THOMAS 'BABY' - Galveston - Thomas "Baby" Johnson, 67, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2003, at 1p.m. in the chapel of E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, Rev. A. S. Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will begin today at 4p.m. with a wake held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - March 13, 2003
JOHNSON, YVONNE - La Marque Yvonne Johnson of La Marque passed away on March 11, 2003, at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Clear Lake. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - February 6, 2003
JOHNSTON, EARL - La Marque Earl Johnston, 76, of La Marque, passed away February 5, 2003, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - June 3, 2003
JONES, BABY AVEONA - Galveston - Homegoing celebration for Baby Aveona Jones, today, June 3, 2003, 12 Noon, Glenn Dale Augustus Memorial Chapel. Augustus Funeral Home, 2104 Cedar Dr., La Marque, (409) 935-4116.
The Galveston Daily News - July 18, 2003
JONES, EDITH FONTENOT "COOKIE" - Galveston - 44, passed away on July 14, 2003, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2003, at West Point Baptist Church, 3003 Ave. M, Galveston, Texas, with Rev. Michael Guidry, officiating. Mrs. Jones was born October 19, 1958, to Ernest and Gercie Lewis Fontenot in Galveston, Texas. She attended Galveston public schools and was a loving mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by all who loved her.Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - August 23, 2003
JONES, SR., HERBERT JOSEPH - Galveston - Herbert Joseph Jones, Sr., 46, passed away on August 19, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, August 25, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Paul Banet, SSJ., officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2003, at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, with a rosary at 7 p.m. and a wake until 8 p.m. Herbert was born on May 21, 1957, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to the union of Evan and Evelina Tyler Jones. He was a longtime resident of Galveston, where he worked as a welder at Todd Shipyard. He loved music and often volunteered at schools to teach music to kids. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Herman Jones. He leaves to cherish memories of his life, wife, Mary Jones; sons, Andre and Termaine Roberts, Herbert Jones, Jr.; daughters, Romisha Pines, Hermeshelynn and Brittany Jones; step sons, James, Jr. and Christopher Gilbert and Sheridan Jones; seven grandchildren; sisters, Laura Bordelon, Mary E. Jones, Joyce Vincent, Martha Murray, Clara Martin, Yolanda Jones; grandmother, Bertha Jones; a host of uncles aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Florals and memorials may be sent to E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550 .E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
The Galveston Daily News - October 12, 2003
JONES, LLOYD JONES - Hollis Lloyd Jones, 66, of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2003, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on February 28, 1937, in Dayton, Texas to his parents, Louis and Vera Jones. Hollis retired from Union Carbide with over 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ryan Stuart Jones; his stepfather, Artie D. Sober, Sr., and his brother, Artie D. Sober, Jr. James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - November 6, 2003
JONES, MARY HAYES - Dickinson - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Visitation for our beloved, Mrs. Mary Hayes Jones, will be Friday, November 7, 2003, from 3p.m. to 8p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2003. Both services will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2920 Martin Luther King Ave. in Dickinson with Pastor James A. Kennedy, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mainland Funeral Home
The Galveston Daily News - March 22, 2003
JONES, MR. ROBERT went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2003. Professional Services pending with Augustus Funeral Home, Inc., La Marque.
The Galveston Daily News - March 26, 2003
JONES, SUSAN O. - San Leon Susan O. Jones, 50, passed away March 25, 2003, at her residence in San Leon, Texas. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston
The Galveston Daily News - July 8, 2003
JONES, TYE - Santa Fe, TX Tye Jones, 28, passed away July 6, 2003, in Texas City, Texas. He was born June 13, 1975, in Houston, Texas. Tye worked Specialty Rental Tools in the oil fields and was a member of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother and father, Ethel and Paul Gaspard; grandparents, Buddy Jones and Amery and Helen Gaspard; son, Dylan Jones; sister, Shelley Rakestraw and husband, Wally; and his brother, Donald Wootton. Also his aunts, Mary Shetsky and husband, Mike and Linda Jones-Stephens; uncle, James Lands and cousins, Jeanette Chrisman, William Shaffer and Trisha Delany. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
The Galveston Daily News - October 12, 2003
JOSEY, FRANK ROLLING - Texas City Frank Rolling Josey departed this life, Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at Gulf Health Care Center in Texas City. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12th. There will be no wake. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2003. Both services will be held at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. Burial Rites will follow at Hopewell Memorial Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., in Midway, Texas. Mainland Funeral Home
The Daily News Galveston, Texas August 6, 2002
JUD, ROBERT E. - beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, died August 3, 2002, after a courageous 19-month battle with cancer. Services under direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls.
