All Obituaries

Sandra Gay “Sandy” Hamil TEXAS CITY - Mrs. Sandra Gay “Sandy” Hamil passed from this life Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Texas City. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, with Pastor William officiating. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX (409) 925-3501. 

Sharon Sanchez      TEXAS CITY - On June 14, 2019 Sharon Bares Sanchez met up with her Daddy & Mother (Albert H. Sr. and Jeanette Bares), father-in-law (Erasmo Sanchez, Sr.), Grandbaby Hardisty, nephews (Basillio Sanchez and Cody Hanson) and her beloved Chihuahua’s Munchkynn and Peanut on a new adventure with Jesus.      Sharon (born January 30, 1958) was known for her gentleness, care for others, and the unique way she made every individual feel...

Tim Riggs, Sr.      SANTA FE - Mr. Tim Joseph Riggs, Sr. passed from this life Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Baytown.      Born September 27, 1954 in Anahuac, TX, Tim had been a resident of Santa Fe since 1968, previously of Galveston. He had worked as a rigger/operator for Austin Industrial at the Lyondel/Basell plant since 1976 and was an avid fisherman and outdoors man.      He was preceded in death by his son, Kendall Cole Riggs; parents,...

Vera Martell Bushouse      ALVIN- Mrs. Vera Martell Bushouse passed from this life straight into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday June 9th, 2019 in Texas City, Texas at the age of 104. She truly died of Old age.      Martell was born May 29, 1915 in Grant County, Indiana to parents LaMoine and Laurel (Gardner) Bradford. She met and married the love of her life Everett G. Bushouse in Auburn, Indiana, on May 11, 1935. They lived in Fort...

Clayton (James) Carroll      SANTA FE - Mr. Clayton (James) Carroll passed from this life Monday morning, June 3, 2019, in Santa Fe.      Clayton was BOI August 24, 1937 and was proud to have grown up on island time. Much like the sea, Clayton was strong in his faith in the Lord, constant in the work he took on, and unwavering with his family by his side. He was drawn to the water in every aspect, but his true drive in life was family. He adored his...

Edwin Joseph Gaspard, Sr.      ALGOA - Mr. Edwin Joseph Gaspard, Sr. passed from this life Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.      Born September 5, 1933 in Marksville, LA, Mr. Gaspard had been a resident of Algoa since 1971 previously of Galveston. He had been roofing contractor with Ed’s Roofing for over 32 years. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed shooting pool and singing karaoke. Edwin loved his family,...

Mildred Inez Williamson SANTA FE – Mrs. Mildred Inez Williamson passed from this life Sunday morning, May 26, 2019, in Alvin. Born April 29, 1926 in Arcadia, Mrs. Williamson had lived most of her life in Santa Fe.  She had worked at as a seamstress at Joske’s for 10 years before starting her own sewing business which she operated for over 29 years.  In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. Preceded in death by her husband, Morgan, and...

Larry Dell Yates      BACLIFF - Mr. Larry Dell Yates passed from this life Saturday morning, May 25, 2019, in Bacliff.      Born November 14, 1946 in Smiley, Texas, Mr. Yates had been a resident of Bacliff since 2018, previously of Livingston and Santa Fe. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, supported his family as a carpenter at Chocolate Bayou Chemical Company and privately after his retirement, enjoyed traveling, gardening,...

Laurel Jean Knadler SANTA FE - Mrs. Laurel Jean Knadler passed from this life Friday evening, May 24, 2019, in Santa Fe. Laurel was born January 7, 1948 in Denver Colorado to John and Marcia (Spaulding) Ramsell. She devoted her life to her career as a nurse and to the VFW Post 8248 Auxiliary, where she served as president for several years. Laurel loved animals especially her pups and treated them like her family. She would be so happy if any memorials in the form of donations would be...

Lance Bleakney Mr. Lance Thomas Bleakney, 21, of Bossier City, Louisiana passed from this life Thursday evening, May 23, 2019, at Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center. Born June 23, 1997 in Spring Branch, Texas, Lance was a graduate of Clear Springs High School in League City and a 2019 graduate of Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts degree as he followed his dream of being a thespian. Survivors include his father, Chris L. Bleakney; mother, Ashley A. Hanson; brother,...