All Obituaries

               Johnnie Mae Clay was born on September 13, 1961, to the union of Claudine and Wesley James Monroe.      Johnnie Mae grew up and attended school in Dickinson, Texas with her parents and 3 siblings. As a young woman, Johnnie Mae married and spent the rest her life with her devoted husband of over 40 years; Theodore Clay Sr. From this union came 2 children; Theodore Clay Jr. and Jessica Renee Clay. This 4-piece formed a...

       Larry "Big Meat" Reese was born on March 29, 1959, to the late Shirley Walker Lee and Leroy Reese Jr., in Galveston, Texas. Wayne as he was affectionately called, was a very caring and loving dad, grandfather, uncle, nephew, friend, and cousin. Wayne was such a joy to be around with a loving attitude and crazy sense of humor. Wayne was educated in the Galveston Independent School District. His biggest joy was spending time with his sisters and other...

       On Wednesday, January 11, 1984, God blessed the lives of Clarence and Marilyn Franklin with a precious baby boy, whom they named Kellen Samuel Franklin. He was the first of three children and cherished his roles as “big brother” and “protector”. Kellen had God-fearing, Christian parents, and grandparents who raised him to live according to God’s Word. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at...

       Cleo Patricia Washington was born April 4, 1948, to the late Roosevelt and Dorothy Maso in Doucette, TX. During her early childhood, her family moved to Galveston, TX, where she raised her children and became a longtime resident.      Cleo accepted Christ at a young age and later in life became a member of The Rebirth Temple where she served under the leadership of her pastor, Dr. Herbert Payne.  Cleo attended Galveston’s public schools....

       On Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, William Randall McGrue, fondly known as "Will" surrendered to the will of our Heavenly  Father.      Will was born March 11, 1981, in Pasadena, California to William Roy McGrue and Pernita Dell Haywood.  He was a longtime resident of Harris County. William was a student of Rialto High, (CA) and La Marque School (TX).      Known for his infectious smile and laughter,...

  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.  ~ II Timothy 4:7-8        On Saturday, March 23, 2024, our Beloved Father and Brother Larry Darnell Jarmon Sr. departed this earthly life and transitioned to his heavenly...

  Remembering Our Mechanic “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the father are one”. John 10:28-30   Douglas Joseph Martin was born June 17, 1967, to Douglas Lewis and Lovie Martin in Galveston, Texas. He was kindly known to everyone as “Pete the Mechanic.”  He accepted...

Tommy Snyder of Goodrich, TX departed this life in the place he loved most, The house at the Lake.  He was content and happy to be with Margaret and the family all of his days, especially the last ones.    He retired as a pipefitter from Brown and Root in 2001 but never gave into sickness or bad times.  He rode bikes, and trikes and gave orders until the absolute end. He joined the Odd Fellows on April 29, 1971, and remained a faithful member until his...