James Norris Hare
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
James Norris Hare, 56, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2002 at his residence. Visitation will be begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday March 7, 2002 in the chapel of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. James was born in Dallas, Texas on October 29, 1945 to Norris and Jennie V. Jones Hare. He was a truck driver and a longtime resident of the LaMarque-Galveston area. He is survived by his sons, Anthony W. Hare (Nicole) of Dallas, Dwight and Damon Jones; daughters, Joyce Marie Hare of Houston, Sheronda Davis ( Michael) of Galveston, Tammy Jones and Yvette Shaw; seven grandchildren; wife, Eddie Delores Hare of Galveston; father, Norris Hare, mother Jennie V. Gipson both of Dallas; brother, David Gipson (Carolyn), Virgil Gipson; sister, Virginia Hare and Lisa Gipson all of Dallas; devoted friends, Earl Davis and Aline VanHorn; host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Floral and Memorials contributions may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. (409) 762-8470

Fred Maury Hasselmeier
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Fred Maury Hasselmeier, III, age 57, passed into serenity early Tuesday, May 21, 2002. A native Galvestonian, Fred was born on January 3, 1945. One could not ask for a finer father or friend. Survivors include a daughter Carole and her husband Alex Cruz, a son Jerry, and a granddaughter Sarahbeth Hasselmeier. A private gathering for very close friends and family will be held 3-5 PM Friday May 24, 2002 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, one is asked to contribute donations to their favorite charity. "When Joy Is Killed, One No Longer Lives", Sophocles.

Katherine Haywood
E. J. Johnson Family Mortuary
Katherine Haywood, 82 received hers call to rest on February 1, 2002 at Gulf Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday February 8, 2002 at Laurel Land Cemetery, Dallas, Texas under the directions of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Born on December 13, 1919 in Austin, Texas and was a former resident of Dallas. She is survived by her devoted caregiver, Ossie L. Stoneham of Galveston and a host of nephews other relatives and friends.

F. Paul Head
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
F. Paul Head, 71, of Galveston, passed away Friday, January 11, 2002, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 16th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Masonic Funeral Services will be conducted under the auspices of Galveston's Tucker Lodge #297 AF & AM. Father Ronald Pogue will officiate the service. Mr. Head's family will receive visitors after 5:00 PM, Tuesday, January 15th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Paul was born January 12, 1930, in Levy, North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a resident of Galveston for over 50 years. Paul loved his country and served for over seven years in the U. S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was working as a meteorologist on the aircraft carrier U. S. S. Cabot when it visited in Galveston in 1948. This is when Paul met his wife-to-be, and when he was discharged from his service with the Navy, he came immediately to Galveston to be married. He was a faithful and beloved husband to his wife, Elizabeth "Betty," whom he married on February 23 1952, and cherished for close to 50 years. Paul worked at Monsanto Chemical Company and attended the University of Houston until becoming active in the Galveston community as an agent for the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company and later into his own business, F. Paul Head Real Estate and Insurance, which he owned for over 20 years. Following this, he joined his son, Phillip, in the yellow page advertising business until his retirement. Paul was always outspoken with a strong belief in his country and other issues and was well known for his humor. He was an active bridge player and always had a project that he was working on, either repairing or building. Paul was a member of Tucker Lodge #297 AF & AM and the El Mina Shrine. Paul's love was his family and his activities with his children. He felt the outdoors was his communication with God, although in his younger years he was active as a lay reader, Sunday school teacher, and usher at Trinity Episcopal Church, where he was baptized and married. Golf was his special love and he was an avid and accomplished golfer who played actively until September 2001. He hunted and fished with his sons and enjoyed all parts of the land and sea. Paul is survived by his wife, Betty Head, of Galveston; his two sons: Robert Paul Head and wife, Kay, and Phillip Lee Head and wife, Rena; and his daughter, Elisabeth Anne; grandchildren: Cara Leah Head, Phillip Lee "P. J." Head, Jr., Jenifer Lynn Head, Kristen Michelle Head, Amanda Elisabeth Hernandez, and Gabriel "Bo" Hernandez; step grandchildren: Tommy Nazifi, Jenifer Walsh, and Kim Florez; brothers and sisters in Arkansas: Doris Barfield, Herbert L. Head and wife, Bobbie; Susan Gammel, Everette D. Head, of Seattle, WA: and Patricia Townsend and husband, Garth, of Kaufman, Texas; brother-in-law: Robert W. Spoor and wife, Joy, of Midland, Texas; cousin-in-law and special buddy, Ormond Farine, Jr., and wife, Patsy; and close friend, Billy Bob Lastovica, of Temple, Texas. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, or to the charity of your choice. "One tear from our eyes doth fall, for our friend, our dad and husband Paul - the fight is over, the battle done, in the game of life, he scored a hole-in-one!" - with love from Paul's family.

Elsie F. Hengst
Hayes Funeral Home
Mrs. Elsie F. Hengst passed from this life Sunday morning in Alvin. Born November 6, 1901 in Lindenau, Texas, Mrs. Hengst had been a resident of Hitchcock since 1939. She was a gold star mother, having lost her son, Edgar, during WWII. She was a member of St. John s Lutheran Church, the AARP, VFW Post 5400 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed quilting and sewing. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Edgar and daughter, Vernice, survivors include her sons, W.O. "Buddy" Hengst and wife, Dorothy of Hitchcock, Leroy Hengst of Friendswood, Harvey and Nan Hengst of Fredricksburg; daughters, Irene Hechler of Santa Fe and Doris Coleman of Irving; brother, Armin "Skinny" Dieringer and wife, Eleanor of Tynan; sister, Frances Schaeffer of Hitchcock; brother in law and sister-in-law, Gus and Beulah Hengst; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2002, at St. John s Lutheran Church, Pastor Beverly Collinsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Casketbearers will be Jim Derrisaw, Wayne Hechler, Gary Hengst, Keith Hengst, Michael Hengst and Dudley Wood. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, 925-3501. Those who wish may make memorials in the form of donations to St. John s Lutheran Church, 13136 Highway 6, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 or Hospice Care Team, Inc., 107 West Way, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566.

Wilburn O. "Buddy" Hengst
Hayes Funeral Home
Mr. Wilburn O. "Buddy" Hengst passed from this life Wednesday morning, May 1, 2002, in Texas City. Born May 9, 1924 in Garfield, Texas, Mr. Hengst grew up in Garfield, attended La Marque High School, graduated from the University of Houston and lived in Houston for many years before moving to Hitchcock in 1985. He had been employed as a salesman for Gallery Printing Company for over 20 years, served in the US Army during WWII, attended St. John's Lutheran Church, was a life member of VFW Post 5400 in Santa Fe and the American Legion Post in Spring Branch. He was preceded in death by his son, Wilburn O. "Bud" Hengst, Jr. and parents, Charles and Elsie Hengst. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy F. Hengst of Hitchcock; daughters Annette Forbes of Hitchcock, Gina Lee Hengst of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Marcia Hengst of Taylorville, ILL; brothers, Leroy J. Hengst of Friendswood, Harvey Hengst and wife Nan of Fredericksburg; sisters, Irene Hechler of Santa Fe, Doris Coleman of Irving; brother-in-law, Charles J. Anderson and his wife, Shirley of Texas City, sister-in-law, Dolly F. Cook and her husband, Bob of Hitchcock; granddaughters, Angela Rae Cruz and her husband, Eric, Danna Renee Forbes; great-grandson, Tyler Cruz ; Step-children, Jerry and husband James Parson, Jeff Landry and wife, LaDona; 3 step-grandchildren, 7 step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, May 3, 2002, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 13136 Highway 6, Santa Fe, Pastor Beverly Collinsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM Thursday in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501. Casketbearers will be Charles " Billy" Anderson, Harvey J. Hengst, Michael J. Hengst, Wayne Hechler, George E. Monteau, Jr. and James E. Parson. Those who wish may make memorials in the form of donations to the Houston Area Parkinson's Society, 1475 West Gray, Suite 175, Houston, Texas 77019 or Odyssey Hospice of Baytown, One Price Street, Suite 200, Baytown, Texas 77520.

Omie B. Hill
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Omie B. Hill, 91, passed away from this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2001 at Gulf Health Care Center-Galveston. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday January 14, 2002, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with the Rev. E.L. Gates and Rev. Tim Sykes, officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m.. with a wake held from 7-8:00 p.m. on Sunday January 13th at E R Johnson Family Mortuary. Mrs. Hill was born January 27, 1910, in Choctaw Nation, Oklahoma to the union of Monroe and Anna Williams Bowie. She was a 1929 graduate of Central High School. She later attended Franklin Beauty School. She was the owner and Cosmetologist of Always Yours Beauty Studio for over 44 years. She was a member of Sarah CT # 1 Heroine of Jericho, Winn Assembly #234, Order of Golden Circle, Matron of District 15-B, Sigma Phi Theta of Alpha Chi Pi Sorority, State Usher and the 30th Street Neighborhood Club. She was a faithful member of the MT Moriah church where she served on the Usher Board, in Sunday School and with Mission I. She was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Harold and Clarence Hill, daughter, Marjorie Hill, sister, Elsie Sanford, granddaughter Michele Hill She is survived by her grandchildren, Deborah Warren (Reginald), Yvette McIntosh (George), Cary Wright (Kim) and Anthony Pitre (Daisy); great grandchildren, Dionisha Hunter, Daymon Hunter (Toya), Sharde` Warren, Kayla Edwards, and Jada McIntosh; great grandchildren, Tyra Brooks, Hunter Jones and Colin Taylor; nephew George Crawford; daughters in law, Rhoda Ward and Pearl Hill Page; devoted friend, Birdell Hall, Dorothy Cade, Jeannie Hampton, Thelma Jackson, Lola Randolph, Rose Lee Byers, Maggie Collomore, Geneva Mosley Ellen Faye Johnson and the Francis Family; a host of other relatives and friends Floral and Memorials contributions may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. (409) 762-8470

Milton M. Hocker
James Crowder Funeral Home
Milton M. Hocker Sr., 84, passed away from this life Monday, January 14, 2002 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas. He was born July 6, 1917 in Driftwood, Texas. He worked as a machinist and was a member of IBEW Local 527, working as an Electrician. Services will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 11:00am with the Rev. Beverly Collinsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 5:00pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nelda Lorraine Tholcken Hocker of Texas City,Texas. Also a daughter and son-in-law; Doris Lorraine Hocker Deary and husband William of Huntsville, Texas; three sons and daughter-in-law; Milton M. Hocker Jr. and wife Teddi of Texas City, Texas, Randall Wayne Hocker of Michigan and Robert James Hocker of Galveston, Texas. Ten grandchildren and three great grand children. Sister Parlee Price of Azle, Texas and brother Kenneth Hocker of Arlington, Texas. A special Thanks to his granddaughter Brenda.

Clarence Clinton Homeyer
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Clarence Clinton Homeyer, age 80 of Galveston, died Tuesday April 9, 2002 at Turner Geriatric. Services are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

Marcheta L. Honey
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Marcheta L. Honey, 79, of Galveston, passed away Friday, March 1, 2002. She was born July 17, 1922. Private graveside service will be held for family and friends of Marcheta's at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 4th, at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Charles Ellis Horne
James Crowder Funeral Home
Charles Ellis Horne, 70, of Texas City died Monday, January 28, 2002, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. He was born December 9, 1931, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Mr. Horne had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war and had retired from Amoco Chemical Company after 32 years of service in the laboratory. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church . He was Past Grand Knight of the M. J. Babin Knights of Columbus Council 5236 of La Marque and the Past Faithful Navigator of the Matthew H. Wilson 4th Degree Assembly. Mr. Horne was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert J. and Thelda Horne of Kosciusko, Mississippi. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jo Ann Horne of Texas City; son, Charles (Chuck) Horne, Jr. and his wife, Jennie ; two daughters, Cindy DeSanto and her husband, Bobby; and Janet Powell and her husband, Shelby, all of Texas City. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Robby DeSanto, Michelle DeSanto, Lauren Powell, Jennifer Fremin, Leesa Horne, Claire Horne, Shaun Platt, and Kyle Platt. He is also survived by his brother, James Horne and wife, Jimmie, and his sister, Frances Pender and husband, Gerald, all of Kosciusko Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 30, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church located at the corner of 8th Street and 3rd Avenue, North in Texas City. A vigil service will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2002, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Tom Cullen will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson. All arrangements are under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home of La Marque. Pallbearers will be Gene Bays, Vince Ciabattoni, Joe Johnson, Adolph Kivch, John Macrini, and Mel Rourke. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to St. Luke's Hospital staff and the Heart Failure Clinic nurses for their exceptional care and friendship over the last three years.

Fanny Ottilie Hussey
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Fanny Ottilie Hussey, 95, of Temple, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002, at Heartland Nursing Home in Temple, Texas. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 11th, at Galveston Memorial Park with Deacon John Pistone officiating. Fanny was born August 6, 1906, in Harburg Wilhelmsburg, Germany. She was a resident of Galveston for over 50 years before moving to Troy in 1970. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Fanny is survived by her daughters, Lois Bolton, of Hitchcock; Mary Barry, of Texas City; Ben Hussey, of Temple, Texas; and Roy Hussey and his wife, Catherine, of Troy, Texas; ten grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care Team, 1708 Amburn, Suite C, Texas City, Texas 77590.

Viola "Minnee" Hutton
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Viola Minnee Hutton, 87, the strong and loving matriarch of her family, left her earthly home on Monday, March 11, 2002, at the Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. With a sweet expression of at peace, on her face, she received her call to move from this earthly house, to her new heavenly home. Minnee as she was affectionately call by her family, the name given to her by her daughter, Zeraline, was born to the union of Sam and Josephine Bryant Richardson on July 27, 1914, in Lake Charles, LA. A longtime resident of Galveston She was retired from the laundry-dry cleaning industry. She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho # 282 and Widows Charity Club. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the West Point Baptist Church. She would join the St. Luke Baptist Church where she served as a musician. She would later join the Macedonia Baptist Church where she also served as a musician for many years. Being preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lee A. Hutton Sr., sons, Luke Morgan, III, Clifford Sam Morgan and daughter, Myrtle Johnson, Minnee leaves her legacy of love to her devoted and caring family; sons, Dr. Lee Aubry Hutton, Jr. (Dianne), Rev. Kevin Sanders (Connie); daughters, Zeraline PeeWee Morgan, Cheryl Deyon (Roland), Gail Ambres (Daryl) and Courtney Deyon- Holiday (Adrian); 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren; adopted daughter, Hazel Esther; devoted cousins, Curtis Zacharie, Jr., Abbie and Sam Ward; Goddaughters, Lorraine Smith-Tigner and Viola Veasey; devoted friends, Thelma Harris, Mary Francis West, Lovie Boone, Helen Collins, Vera Thibodeaux, Clora Otems and Lizze Shaw; host of other relative and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2002, at St. Luke Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Wheat, officiating and Rev. Leonard Barksdale, eulogist. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15th with the family receiving visitors from 7-9:00 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. The family extends a very special expression of gratitude to the medical staff and personnel of Mainland Medical Center for their excellent and compassionate care given to Minnee during her illness. To Gail Patriece Ambres, Mama surely was blessed by your constant and unyielding devotion. A very special thanks to Patricia Mommee, PeeWee and Cheryl for your devotion and companionship. Floral and card of condolence may be sent to E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550.

Freddie Aaron Jackson
E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Freddie Aaron Jackson, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2002 at U.T.M.B. Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday February 1, 2002 in the chapel of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will begin today at 4:00 p.m. with a wake from 7-8:00 p.m.. Freddie was born in Galveston, Texas on September 16, 1935 to Aaron and Maggie Jackson. He was a graduate of Central High School C/O 56. He was a retired laborer and a US Army veteran He is survived by his sons, Aaron Ray Jackson, Jermain Collins, Joseph Collins an El Wayne Matthews; daughters, Yolanda Michele Jackson, Terra Davis and Shermain Collins; seven grandchildren; brothers, Michael Winston and Aaron H. Jackson; sisters, Loma Miller, Mary Hampton and Charlene Searcy; uncle, Frank Jackson; aunts, Ollie Sanders and Helen Bolden; special friends, Erma Beldon, Velma Ray Batts, Carolyn Collins, Jessie Guy and Tudy Hall; host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Floral and Memorials contributions may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. (409) 762-8470

Kiarra Nicole Jackson
Mainland Funeral Home
Visitation for Kiarra Nicole Jackson, affectionately known as "KeKe" by her family and friends, will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Friday, May 3rd at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. Visitation will continue from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday evening at Greater Barbours Chapel Baptist Church, 801 Martin Luther King Ave. in Texas City. There will be no wake. Funeral Services will be 12:00 PM Saturday, May 4, 2002 at the church with Pastor James Brown, officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. "KeKe" was born September 16, 1989 in Texas City to Wilton Jackson, Jr. and LaTraci Walker Jackson. She attended First United Methodist School for Little People in LaMarque; Pine Drive Christian School in Dickinson and was presently a Sixth Grade Student at LaMarque Middle School. She was active in the School Choir and the Dream Catchers of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. "KeKe" attended Westward Street Church of Christ and Greater Barbours Chapel Baptist Church. On Sunday, April 28, 2002, "KeKe" went home to be with the Lord at the age of 12. She is preceded in death by her sister, Michaela Brown; grandfather, Odell Walker and great-grandparents, Leonard Gantt, Mary Jackson, Clara Bedford, John Jackson, Eldora Jones, Thomas Bogany, Samuel Houston Walker and Mary Ryan Walker. KeKe's loving and most precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her loving parents, LaTraci Jackson and Wilton Jackson, Jr. both of Texas City; a sister, Mercedes Thigpen of Texas City; her grandparents, Wilton, Sr. and Juanita Jackson and Luella Walker all of Texas City; aunts, Anita Jackson, Mylana Jackson both of Missouri City, Wendolyn Jackson, Turonda Jackson, Pamela Nelson, Rose (Carl) Beard all of Texas City, Patricia (Phillip) Clack of San Antonio and Verna (John) Edmond of Woodbridge, Virginia; uncles, Samuel Walker of Bakersfield, California, Sedrick (Beverly) Walker and Missouri City; and a host of great-aunts and uncles; loving and devoted cousins, other family members, church members, classmates and friends.

Paul "Paulie" James
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Paul "Paulie" James, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Benner Health Care Center, Houston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a wake held from 7-8:00 p.m. on May 1st at E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2002, in the chapel of E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary with Rev. James Thomas, officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. "Paulie" was born in Galveston, Texas on August 7, 1930, to Frank and Mildred James. He attended public school in Galveston and was a graduate of Central High School. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Paula James. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Theresa James of Houston; daughter, Sandra Johnson (Charlie) of Fort Worth; stepson, Harold Butler, Jr. (Cheryl) of Huntsville; grandchildren; Theresa Teeny Weeny Johnson, Sherry Johnson, Nyree James, Lil Paul James and Ewing Pee Wee James; great grandson, Miguel Flood; sister, Geneva Brown of Los Angeles, CA; cousins, Mary Foreman, Jeanette and Joe Mitchell; mother in law, Bernice Anderson; sisters in law, Phoebe Fields (Doug), Betty Jackson, Gloria Anderson, Agnes Barefield (Marcus) and Cecile Jones; brothers in law, Theodore Anderson (Laura) and George Anderson (Rose); host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Floral and Memorials contributions may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. (409) 762-8470.

Sheppard Jay James, III
Hayes Funeral Home
Mr. Sheppard Jay James, III passed from this life Monday evening, February 4, 2002, at his home. Born September 27, 1954 in Vidor, Texas, Mr. James had been a resident of Livingston for 10 years, previously of Santa Fe. He had been employed at Huntsville Hospital in the maintenance department for many years, enjoyed motorcycles, guns and liked working on car engines. He was preceded in death by his father, Sheppard Jay James, Jr. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Elouise and Thomas Bostwick; sons, Jessie Jay James, Ashton Jay James, Sheppard Chase James and Dennis Doss; brother, Charles Allen James; sisters, Julie Ann Buchanan, Brenda Kay Polinard, Tammie Louise James, Quandy Carr and Verna Clark and grandchildren, Paul Koenig and Christina Renee' Doss. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Thursday, February 7, 2002, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Dr. Clark E. Lott, Sr. and Reverend L.M. Jeane officiating. Entombment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Thomas Bostwick, Billy Hailey, Charles Allen James, Joey Allen James, Calvin Lee Polinard and Jack Ryan. Honorary Casketbearer will be Leroy Ryan. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, 925-3501.

Harold Raymond Jensen
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
Harold Raymond Jensen, 78, of Galveston passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Edgewater Retirement Center. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 21st, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Father Bill Bartniski officiating. Burial will follow the services at South Park Cemetery in Pearland. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Harold was born June 24, 1923, to the late Thorvald Jensen and Katherine Churchwell of Houston. He moved to Galveston and was educated in the public schools. Harold then served in the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II as a B-29 bombardier and was discharged in April 1946 as a 1st Lieutenant. Harold married Helen Periano in July 1945. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1949 and practiced as a CPA in Galveston until his retirement in 1985. Harold is preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and two sons: Douglas and Gregory. He is survived by two sisters, Harriett Clifford, of La Marque; and Elizabeth Warren and husband, Andrew, of Houston; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Doris Jean Johnson
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Doris Jean Johnson, 49, enter into eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2002 at U.T. M. B. Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev Paul Wingate, officiating. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin Friday March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary, followed by a wake from 7-8:00 p.m. Mrs. Johnson was born November 7,1952 in Huntsville, Texas to the union of Roy Lee and Kayola Tubbs Mack. She was a long time resident of Galveston and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy L. Mack and Kayola Collins. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Johnson of Houston, granddaughter, Alayisha Kelly; sister, Lula Burns (Gregory) of Galveston; uncles, Edward and Melvin Tubbs; aunt, Lucille Tubbs; one nephew; three nieces; devoted friend, Harvey Thompson (Dessie); other relatives and friends. Floral and Memorials contributions may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. (409) 762-8470

Frederick Douglas "Sky Baby" Johnson
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Frederick Douglas Sky Baby Johnson age 64 of Galveston died Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are set for 11:00am Saturday, April 13, 2002 at St. Paul s United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Marvin Jiles, and Reverend s Roger Williams, Larry Johnson, and Jewell Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of The Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. Visitation will beheld from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home with a wake service to be held from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Born August 15, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas to David C. Johnson and Dorothy Percy Johnson, Fred was employed by the Galveston Yacht Basin for the past 6 years and formerly with First Baptist Church of Galveston for 15 years. He was a Deacon, ordained in 1996 under Reverend J.S. Simpson, a knowledgeable Bible Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. Preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, survivors include his wife of 25 years Betty B. Johnson, daughters, Jessie Cummins and husband Rev. Gregory Cummins and Patricia Johnson; sons, Frederick C. Johnson, and Kodel Frazier and wife Sonjanique all of Galveston, and Curley Kar and wife Renea of La Marque; sister, Beverly Johnson Simon and husband Leroy of La Marque; brothers, Reverend David C. Johnson, Jr. and wife Melvia Jean of Texas City and John G. Johnson and wife Mae of Houston; aunt, Ruth E. Rollerson of San Antonio and Kathryn Givens of Denver, Colorado; favorite cousin, Bill Rollerson of San Antonio; grandchildren, Consuella Kar, Lanisha Frazier, DeAndrea Frazier, K-reada Frazier, Henry Pepper Ashford, Angela Dorsey, Valencia Johnson, Derrick Ashford, Philip Cummins, Rai Cherylon Cummins, Rai Cherria Cummins, Jeremy Cummins, Gregory Cummins, Curley Kar, Jr., Latrice Kar, Frederick Johnson, III, Samad Ferrell, all of Galveston; great grandchildren, Ryan Kar, Julian Buchanan, Dishod Ritell, Lauren, Diamond, D.D. and, Jefferlon Kar all of Galveston. Devoted friends, Debbie Langford, Felonise Burton, Brother Bob Muarry, Sister, Ronnie Embry, Eddie Barr, and Shawn Mozetti. Special thanks to Dr. William Nealon and the staff of UTMB, St. Paul s Methodist Church family, and the Galveston Yacht Basin, for all their help with Deacon Frederick Johnson. May God Bless each and every one of you, from the Johnson family.

Lila Marie Johnson
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Lila Marie Johnson, age 74 of Galveston went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2002 at Mainland Medical Center Hospital. Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM Friday, January 25, 2002 at Live Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Galveston, Pastor Vernon Baines officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Born February 9, 1927 in Galveston, Texas, Ms. Johnson was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith, a longtime resident of Galveston, and recently moved to Hitchcock.

Dempsey Ray Jones
Hayes Funeral Home
Mr. Dempsey Ray Jones passed from this life Monday evening, January 28, 2002, at Mainland Medical Center. Born July 9, 1945 in Wells, Texas, Mr. Jones had been a lifelong resident of Galveston County, residing in Santa Fe since 1974, He had been employed as an automotive technician for Bay Area Auto Service and Walmart -Texas City for many years. Mr. Jones was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing, barbecue and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Ray Jones. Survivors include his wife of over 36 years, Bobbye Jones of Santa Fe; sons, Michael Brooke Jones and Sharon of Santa Fe, Robert James Jones and wife, Lori of Houston; brothers John Jones and his wife, Debbie of Galveston and Jack Jones of Deweyville; sister, Linda Mouton and her husband, Floyd of Lake Charles, LA; mother-in-law, Virginia Brooke of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Saige, Skyler and Joshua Jones and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 PM Thursday, January 31, 2002, at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery with Msgr. Tom Cullen officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2 - 8 PM Wednesday at Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, 925-3501.

Harold Jones
Mainland Funeral Home
Visitation for Mr. Harold Jones will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, April 5, 2002 at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in LaMarque. There will be no wake. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 6, 2002 at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 312 Rose Street in Texas City with Rev. G. W. Singleton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Mr. Jones was born November 2, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Evans Jones and Victoria Jacquot Jones. Mr. Jones is a 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School in Port Arthur; and attended Cisco Junior College where he received an Associate Degree. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years until his retirement in 1974. He also retired with the City of Texas City after 10 years of service. He was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City. On Tuesday, April 2, 2002, Mr. Jones departed this earthly life at the age of 67 at the UTMB Hospital in Galveston. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, E. J. and Wesley Jones. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 47 years, Susana Jones of Texas City; his children, Eltonet (Martin) Charles of Port Arthur, Harold (Karen) Jones, Jr. of Beaumont, Joseph Wayne Jones of Abilene; Michael (Alice) Jones of Texas City, Cassandra Jones of LaMarque, Kenneth N. (Gail) Jones of Texas City and Calvin (Youlanda) Jones of LaMarque; sister, Linda Jones of Jeanerette, LA; sister-in-law, Ernestine (Wilson) Jones of Port Arthur; a special cousin, Mable (Jim) Foster of Galveston; a lifetime friend, James M. Green of Port Arthur; an aunt, Marjorie "Pie" McClain of Port Arthur; 25 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. (Mainlandfuneral@aol.com)

Mary Emma "YaYa" Jones
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Mary Emma YAYa Jones, 86, lifetime resident of Galveston, Texas left her earthly home on Thursday, February 28, 2002 with a sweet expression on her face to forever reside in her new heavenly home. She was born to the union of Mose and Earlie Williams on December 9 1915. She attended Galveston Public Schools. She also worked and retired from U.T.M.B. Hospital Galveston with 25 years of service. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 9th at St. Augustine Episcopal Church with Rev. C. Kern Huff, officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will begin Friday at 4:00 p.m. with a wake from 7-8:00 p.m. at E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary. Mrs. Jones leaves a host of family members to remember and cherish memory of her life, Earlie Evans, Bessie Gordon, Talbert Jones, Sr. Talbert Jones, Jr., Betty Jo Williams, Charles Williams (Rosalind), Juanita Anderson, Betty Taylor, Mary Sandles (Esse), Steve Bennett, Leroy Gordon (Avis), Matthew Gordon ( Sharon), Talbert Jones, III, Nicole Jones; host of other relative and friends. Floral and Memorials contributions may be sent to E.R. Johnson Family Mortuary, 3828 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas 77550. (409) 762-8470