All Obituaries

Debra Gayle Carter SANTA FE - Mrs. Debra Gayle Carter passed from this life Thursday morning, September 23, 2021, in Santa Fe. Born January 8, 1956 in Texas City, Mrs. Carter had been a resident of Santa Fe for most of her life. She was a nursing assistant with HCA Clear Lake and Mainland Hospital for 20 years and was of the Baptist faith. Debra enjoyed gardening and plants and her Weiner dog “Tilly” but nothing gave her more joy than spending time with family and friends....

Ashwinkumar Kantilal Modi GALVESTON – Mr. Ashwinkumar Kantilal Modi, 73, passed from this life Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Galveston. A funeral ceremony will take place on Thursday,  September 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, followed by a cremation ceremony.

Darren Lyle Bethea SANTA FE - Mr. Darren Lyle Bethea passed from this life Sunday morning, September 19, 2021, in Galveston. Born May 6, 1968 in Galveston, Mr. Bethea had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He worked as a manufacturer for Steelco Sportsman Trailers. Darren attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock. He loved riding motorcycles, but will best be remembered for always being ready to lend a helping hand to those that needed it, especially in his...

Kevin Scott Dudley TEXAS CITY – Kevin Scott Dudley “Puff” Laid down to rest on September 18, 2021 in San Leon, TX. Kevin was born on July 24, 1991 to Lucy Lynette Haak in Galveston, Texas (UTMB). He was the second child of Lucy. Kevin later through marriage was adopted into the Dudley family. Kevin entered High School in Santa Fe Texas and later transferred to Texas City High but a lifelong Santa Fe “Indian”. Kevin was a very skilled licensed apprentice...

Clint Lee Nagy SANTA FE - Mr. Clint Lee Nagy passed from this life Thursday morning, September 16, 2021, in Texas City. Born November 18, 1973 in Texas City, Mr. Nagy had been a lifelong resident of Santa Fe and had been a derrick man for Pioneer Drilling for 11 years. Clint enjoyed hunting and fishing but nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his family, especially his sons. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Hazel McRay, Florence Nagy. Survivors...

Charles Gene “Charlie” Dohman HITCHCOCK - Charles Gene “Charlie” Dohman passed away Monday morning, September 13, 2021 at his family’s home in Hitchcock. Born November 19, 1958 in Houston, Charlie had been a resident of Galveston since 2012, as well as spending much of his youth in Galveston at the family’s weekend home, enjoying water sports and becoming one of the best slalom, barefoot skiers that most had ever seen - truly amazing!! Charlie loved...

Lester Lee Whisneant DAYTON - Mr. Lester Lee Whisneant passed from this life Friday evening, September 10, 2021, in Houston. Born May 26, 1945 in Fred, TX, Mr. Whisneant had been a longtime resident of Dayton. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air National Guard. Lester was the owner/operator of Goose Creek Contractors’. He enjoyed traveling whenever he got a chance but spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, was his favorite thing to do. He was preceded...

Percy “Bill” Beecher Botting, Jr. FRIENDSWOOD - Mr. Percy “Bill Beecher Botting, Jr. passed from this life Friday morning, September 10, 2021, in Friendswood. Born April 25, 1925 in Bryan, TX, Mr. Botting had been a resident of Friendswood for 16 years, previously of Hitchcock. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, before beginning work with Union Carbide, retiring after 42 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hitchcock and served as past...

Jewell Marie (Freeman) Hamil SANTA FE - Mrs. Jewell Marie Hamil went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2021, in Texas City, surrounded by her family. Born December 25, 1932 in Yuba, Oklahoma, Jewell had been a resident of Santa Fe for most of her life. She enjoyed animals and started the Colts 4-H Club. She was a cub scout leader, enjoyed quilting, and planting her garden full of vegetables but loved being a mother and a grandmother most of all. She was preceded in death...

Nettie Pearl (Simmons) Price WILLIS – Nettie Pearl (Simmons) Price (82), of Willis, TX the last 2 years and previously of Santa Fe, TX for 54 years. Born January 16, 1938 in Purvis, Mississippi. Passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 at home. Mrs. Price drove a school bus for Santa Fe ISD for over 45 years and had coached softball and basketball as well as Special Olympics for over 20 years. Enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with family and watching her grandkids play. She...