All Obituaries

George Gates, Sr. SANTA FE - Mr. George Gates, Sr. passed from this life Friday afternoon, June 11, 2021, in Santa Fe. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX (409) 925-3501. A complete obituary will be posted at a later date.

Linda Sue Birdsong PEARLAND – Mrs. Linda Sue Birdsong passed from this life Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, at Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital. Born September 30, 1954 in Galveston, Linda (“Susie” to her family) had been a longtime resident of the Syracuse area of New York before moving to Pearland in 2010.  She loved working for many years in retail sales at Michael’s and had a “black belt” in shopping.  She loved costume jewelry, enjoyed...

John C. “J. C.” Dickerson, Sr. SANTA FE - Mr. John C. “J. C.” Dickerson, Sr. passed away from this life to cross over to the eternal life June 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. John Charles Dickerson, Sr. was born in Wauchula, Florida on December 19, 1941 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norman Dickerson. Mr. John C. Dickerson was married to Lenora Jane (Zaro) Dickerson for nearly 59 years, which created a loving home for many. Mr. Dickerson was a long time resident...

Daniel “DJ” Banik SANTA FE - Daniel “DJ” Banik passed from this life, June 5, 2021, at his home. While he was unable to overcome his addiction battle, he was a fierce and persistent fighter who lived every day of his life as fully as he could. He turned his life over to Christ not once but twice throughout his battle, but Satan’s way was to keep whispering. He was a son, brother, uncle and friend, who was hilarious at times and had a generous heart. We will...

O. D. Bland, Jr. SANTA FE - Mr. O. D. Bland, Jr. passed from this life Friday evening, June 4, 2021, in Santa Fe. Born to a cotton farmer on June 20, 1932, in Stanton, O.D. knew what hard work meant. As a kid, he and his sisters would pick cotton in the fields all day long. O.D. found his own way through life by becoming a pipefitter which ultimately brought him down to Santa Fe where he joined the local pipefitters #211. He diligently worked as a pipefitter for over 35 years and...

Guadalupe “Wally” Aleman Trevino SANTA FE - Mr. Guadalupe “Wally” Aleman Trevino, 73, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed from this life Thursday afternoon, June 3, 2021. Born December 12, 1947 in Sinton, Texas, to Miguel “Mike” and Francisca Trevino. Wally was a talented paint and body repairman and an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jesse, Frank, Mike, Jr., Alejandro and Miguel...

Janice Schaper ANGLETON – Janice Schaper, 69, passed away on June 2, 2021. She is survived by her brother, Richard Schaper and his wife, Diane; her nephew, Brian Schaper, wife, Felicia and daughter, Emma; and nephew, Jason Schaper. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Olga Schaper and many beloved aunts and uncles. Janice was born and raised in Galveston, Texas and attended Sunshine Training Center. She spent the last 16 years at Country Village Care in Angleton,...

Kenneth Edgar Cotton HITCHCOCK - Mr. Kenneth Edgar Cotton passed from this life Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021, surrounded by his family. Kenneth Edgar Cotton was born April 23, 1936 in Demossville, Kentucky, the fourth of nine children to Benjamin Harvey and Goldie Cotton. He served 4 years in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1957. He came to Galveston, Texas and met his future wife, Wanda Axelson, they recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. He was...

Lillie Earline Bragg SANTA FE – Mrs. Lillie Earline Bragg passed from this life Monday morning, June 1, 2021, in Santa Fe. Lillie was born on January 15, 1940, in Elbridge, TN, to Henry Ward Beecher and Lola Belle Lee (Williams) Sparks. She was a collector of many things including frog figures and teapots, liked listening to music, especially Tijuana Brass, Elvis Presley, and Ernest Tubb. When she was not listening to her favorites, she enjoyed quilting, gardening and never missed...

Edna Lee Chambers SANTA FE - Mrs. Edna Lee Chambers passed from this life Thursday evening, May 27, 2021, in Garrison, Texas. Born December 13, 1939 in Stowell, Texas, Mrs. Chambers had been a resident of Garrison since August 2020, previously along time resident of Santa Fe and Galveston. She was a member of the CB radio club in Galveston and enjoyed bowling, fishing, going to casinos and softball but nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded...