All Obituaries

       Ms. Carolyn Morgan Gary (Momma Carolyn) was born on October 10, 1942, to Lewis and Florine Morgan in Galveston, Texas.      Carolyn passed into eternal rest on April 8, 2026, at HCA Clear Lake Hospital in Webster, Texas.      Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age, and she was a lifelong member of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. D.N. Benford. As a member of Rising Star, she was a member of the ...

       Today, we gather to celebrate and honor the life and homegoing service of Florence Louise Butler (Peaches), a devoted wife and mother, and a true woman of God, whose heart was centered around family.      On January 6, 1950, a beautiful baby girl was born in Galveston, Texas, to Joseph and Albertha Bell, whom they affectionately name Florence Louise Bell (Peaches).      Florence was educated in the Galveston Public School ...

       Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Franklin, age 72, of La Marque, Texas passed away Friday evening, March 13, 2026, at Jeanie Sealy Hospital at UTMB Galveston. She was born September 2, 1953, in Galveston, Texas, to the late Leonard and Mary Lou Bourgeois. Carolyn was preceded in death by her son, Fredrick Jerome Bourgeois, her sisters, Cathy E. Bourgeois, and Marion L. Bourgeois.      She attended La Marque schools, and was a devoted member of Neighborhood ...

       Sharon Annette Cheatum Kiel was born on February 12, 1955, in Galveston, Texas, to Frank Cheatum and Hazel Woodson Cheatum. After the passing of her father, her mother later married Travis Hendricks, who became an important part of the family. She was raised alongside her twin sisters, Lynthia Stewart and Wynthia Brewster, and her brother, Frank Stanley Cheatum. From an early age, Sharon developed the bold spirit, determination, and strong sense of family that ...

       Today we gather to honor and celebrate the beautiful life and homegoing services of Aurelia Maude Gamble, a devoted mother, loving wife, and a woman whose heart was centered on family. Aurelia was born on December 1, 1938, in Rosa, Louisiana to the late Joseph and Cornelius Lewis Chambers where she was raised surrounded by the values of faith, love, and family.       On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Aurelia peacefully departed this life, ...

       Landon Deshawn Thibodeaux Trahan, born May 30, 2006, transitioned to eternity on March 4, 2026. His passing was unexpected by us but not by God. On that day, God received His child Landon into eternity.      Landon was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose vibrant spirit touched everyone he met. He was a gifted and determined young man with a bright future ahead.      Landon graduated from high school ...

  Life Epitome “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 paraphrased      On March 14, 1951, Raymond Young, Jr. was the oldest sibling born to Raymond and Willie Mae Young in Galveston, Texas. He grew up in Dickinson, Texas, with three brothers and one sister.      Raymond was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Pastor M. I. Lewis at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, ...

       Linda was born in Darnell, Louisiana, to Kenneth Johnson and Ruthie M. Hale (Hillard). She is preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents, Grady and Lue R. Williams; her two sisters, Angela Hale and Betty Hale-Fowler; and her nephew, Michael L. Hale.      Linda leaves to cherish her loving memory of her wonderful daughter, Felecia Smith (Murphy), and her devoted son, Lee O. Clark, Jr. (Tameeka). She was a proud and loving grandmother to ...

  “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven”. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4        Kevin Wayne Hill, 63, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Fort Worth.      Kevin was born on April 18, 1962, to Lois Jackson Hill and James H. Hill, Jr., in Galveston, Texas. Kevin attended Sam Houston High School in San Antonio. Texas and several trade schools upon attaining his certification in ...

       Jimaya “Maya” Le’ chelle Coleman was born on December 4, 2003, in Galveston, Texas to Kawonna Coleman and Jim Lee. The “baby girl” of three children.      Jimaya attended public schools is Houston ISD and Texas City ISD.  Jimaya enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, and fashion. Over the years she evolved from a quiet and introverted person to a butterfly that spread her wings and “became a ...