All Obituaries

Kenneth Ray Lister      TEXAS CITY - Mr. Kenneth Ray Lister passed from this life Friday morning, August 10, 2018, in Texas City.      Born February 25, 1943 in New Castle, Indiana, Mr. Lister had been a resident of Texas City since 1970. He had been a train conductor for Santa Fe Railroad for 39 years and was a member of United Transportation Union. Kenneth loved his family, especially his grandkids, his witty personality will be missed by all.  ...

Elizabeth Jeannette (Rice) McCollum      SANTA FE - Mrs. Elizabeth Jeannette (Rice) McCollum passed from this life Monday, August 6, 2018, in Webster, Texas.      Elizabeth was born July 22, 1949 in Galveston and had been a Galveston county resident all her life. She worked for American National Insurance Company as a bookkeeper before she began her career as a stay at home mom. Her playful attitude always created a fun environment for friends and family,...

Fred Gail Hamil      SANTA FE - Fred Gail Hamil, age 86, passed from this life Sunday morning, August 5, 2018, at his residence in Santa Fe, Texas.      He was born on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1932 in South Houston, Texas. Fred retired after serving 20 years with the United States Coast Guard and moved to Santa Fe, Texas where he worked for Ironworkers Local 135 for the next 18 years. Upon his retirement he divided his time between Santa Fe and Yoakum,...

Dorothy Havens “Dottie” Toohey SANTA FE - Mrs. Dorothy Havens “Dottie” Toohey passed from this life Thursday evening, July 26, 2018, in Webster. Born February 11, 1941 in O’Neill, Nebraska Mrs. Toohey had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1982. She was of the Yahweh Christian Faith and enjoyed bingo, travelling, crocheting and going out to eat. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren Dale and Wilma F. (Harding) Havens; son, David Dale Toohey; sister,...

Herbie Thayer      SANTA FE, TX - Mr. Herbie Thayer passed from this life Monday morning, July 23, 2018, in Santa Fe.      Born October 8, 1938 in Galveston, Mr. Thayer had been a resident of Santa Fe for 47 years, previously of Galveston. He proudly served in the Texas National Guard from 1961-1966. Herbie was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 450, working as a heavy equipment operator and attended St. John’s Lutheran...

Rheta Deloyce Cox-Carpenter SANTA FE - Mrs. Rheta Deloyce Cox-Carpenter passed from this life Friday night, July 20, 2018, in Houston. Rheta was born on November 14, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama. After graduating from Santa Fe High School in 1970, she gained useful work experience through her employment at American National Ins., DeLand Newspaper and Texas Dept. of Human Services. Rheta then went on to work for the Honorable Judge Gladys Burwell, first as a legal assistant and...

James Tolman Anderson      ALVIN – Mr. James Tolman Anderson, surrounded by his loving family, graduated to heaven on Wednesday night, July 18, 2018, in Alvin, Texas.      Born November 17, 1941 in Negley, Ohio, Jim had been a resident of Alvin since 1971. He spent his life loving Jesus, his family and his church.      Jim attended Living Faith Outreach Church in Dickinson, Texas for 18 years and was a member of Helping Hands Ministry,...

Billy Rex Burns, Sr.      SANTA FE - Mr. Billy Rex Burns, Sr., passed from this life Monday evening, July 16, 2018, in Webster.      Born May 29, 1939 in Sikeston, Missouri, Mr. Burns had been a resident of Santa Fe since 2013, previously of Seabrook and Houston. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army and attended Saltgrass Cowboy Church in Santa Fe. He enjoyed Karaoke, going to the casinos, sitting by the pool but nothing gave him more...

C. Michael Downtain      SANTA FE – Mr. C. Michael Downtain passed from this life Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018, in Texas City.      Born July 28, 1938 in Ruston, Louisiana, Mr. Downtain had been a resident of Santa Fe for most of his life. He was a member of Ironworkers Local 135, attended West Bay Assembly Of God Church in Dickinson and was a former rodeo competitor in bareback horses and bull riding. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, hunting,...

Robert “Bob” Bradley      NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Mr. Robert “Bob” Bradley, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born August 18, 1928 in Texas to Burton and Nellie Bradley. He was a good friend to the community and a generous neighbor. Bob served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and retired from American Oil Company. Bob was past Commander and Chief of VFW Post 5400, and loved sports and coaching Little...