All Obituaries

Barbara Jean Douglas SANTA FE – Mrs. Barbara Jean Douglas, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday afternoon, April 18, 2021, in Santa Fe. Born August 19, 1939 in Galveston, TX to Sam and Idella Tantillo, Mrs. Douglas had lived in Santa Fe since 1976. Barbara worked as a cafeteria manager for LaMarque ISD (Aramark) for 32 years, retiring in 2006. She was a beloved mom and grandmother. Barbara was a huge Astros fan, often saying she watches them and sometimes they watch...

Robert Evans Rogers SANTA FE - Robert Evans Rogers, 84 was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father, April 15, 2021. Bob passed away peacefully in the early morning hours as he slept beside his loving wife of sixty-one years, Pearl. He counted his family and friends as his most valued riches. He was born at home in Galveston, Texas, July 4, 1936, to Oscar E. and Lillie Mae Lynch Rogers. He was the youngest of seven children. Bob leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Pearl and...

Dennis Wayne Morris, II SANTA FE - Mr. Dennis Wayne Morris, II passed from this life Friday, April 9, 2021, in Santa Fe. Dennis was born February 20, 1971 in Marshall, TX, was a major advocate for the LGBTQ Community and worked at the Aids Coalition in Houston for many years. Dennis loved his pups and treated them as if they were his children. He was a fabulous guy who had a heart as big as Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Wayne Morris; grandparents, Helen and Lester...

Frederick “Fred” Joseph Moore, Jr. SANTA FE - Frederick “Fred” Joseph Moore, Jr. was born on June 6, 1936 in Galveston, Texas to Frederick Joseph Moore Sr. and Ellen Christensen Moore. Fred passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, Texas on April 5, 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Marsha K. Moore. Fred, a graduate of Ball High School and the University of Houston was a longtime resident of Galveston and business owner, before relocating to...

Lois Yvonne Hudman GRANDVIEW – Mrs. Lois Yvonne Hudman passed from this life Sunday morning, April 4, 2021, in Burleson, Texas. Born December 9, 1947 in Galveston, Mrs. Hudman was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and also attended First United Methodist Church in Grandview. Lois retired in 1994 after many years with Amoco in Texas City. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was very outgoing. Lois never met a stranger and made everyone feel welcome and...

Mollie Pauline “Polly” Corkill HITCHCOCK - Ms. Mollie Pauline “Polly” Corkill passed from this life Friday morning, April 2, 2021, in Galveston. Born August 3, 1962 in Galveston, Ms. Corkill had been a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed playing bingo and gambling. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Martin and Eva Franklin (Hebert) Corkill; grandparents, James and Ann Lott. Survivors include her sister, Colleen Mitchell and husband, James of...

Verna “Lee” O’Toole LA MARQUE - Mrs. Verna “Lee” O’Toole passed from this life Wednesday morning, March 31, 2021, in La Marque. Born April 16, 1927 in Rhea, Oklahoma, Mrs. O’Toole had been a resident of La Marque for 45 years previously of Galveston. She had been an accounting technician having retired in 1987 from the Corp of Engineers and the U. S. Public Health Service Hospital in Galveston. She enjoyed stain glass, wood burning, and wood...

David Howard Peterson HITCHCOCK - Mr. David Howard Peterson, born November 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed from this life Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, in Hitchcock. David was born to Opal Kuns of Illinois and Elmer S. Peterson, born in Norway. His youth was spent on the lands in Vermillion County, Illinois on a farm homesteaded by his 3rd Great Grandfather in 1844. At age 16, during World War II, David entered the U.S. Merchant Marine Training Station in New York and...

William Arthur (Bill) Liefert, Jr. DICKINSON - Mr. William Arthur (Bill) Liefert, Jr. left his earthly body Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021, in Webster, surrounded by love. Bill was born on August 17, 1941 in La Marque to William and Zola (McNary) Liefert, Sr. and was raised to know the Lord by his loving grandparents, Anna and Jacob Theiler Sr. He was a graduate of Hitchcock High School where he excelled in football, receiving many awards, including: Outstanding Player (1957); All...

Richard Dwayne Bowling, Sr. SANTA FE - Mr. Richard Dwayne Bowling, Sr. passed from this life Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021, in League City. Born August 10, 1949 in Fayetteville, AR, Mr. Bowling had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1967. He had worked as a safety inspector for Lyondell Basell and programmed safety programs for fellow workers. Richard was an avid bowler, winning numerous 300 rings and travelled all over the US bowling, he also enjoyed bow hunting for deer. He was...