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GALVESTON — Jim Boone has garnered a nomination as U.S. Poet Laureate. He does not expect to be awarded the title, but he’ll gladly take the role of a footnote.

Obituaries

Lawrence Bullard
TEXAS CITY —Lawrence “Spunky” Bullard, 67, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Mainland Medical Center.
January 18, 2012

William Jefferson Davis
William Jefferson (“Bill”) Davis passed way at 8:00 a.m. January 16, 2012 in the presence of his loving wife Mary Atchley Davis at the Meridian retirement home.
January 18, 2012

Fred William Salzmann
Fred William Salzmann, 64, went home to Jesus’ loving arms unexpectedly on January 14, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
January 18, 2012

Maxie Westerfield
LEAGUE CITY — Maxie G. “Max” Westerfield, 68, of League City, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster.
January 18, 2012

Mildred Colston Womack
On Friday, January 13, 2012, Mildred Colston Womack, 76, was reunited in Heaven with her mother Jewel Foster Colston.
January 18, 2012

Joseph Carl Wright
I’m Joseph Carl Wright I was born in Galveston, Texas on August 4, 1928 to LaSalle Anthony, Sr. and Bessie Noah Wright.
January 18, 2012

Gene Donald Elliott
Gene Donald Elliott passed Saturday, January 14, 2012.
January 17, 2012

Fillis Carol Framer Frank
Fillis Carol Framer Frank died at age 68 on Sunday, January 15, 2012, after an 8 month battle with cancer.
January 17, 2012

William James Grady, III
William James Grady, III, (Bill) has completed his journey here on earth and has gone to be with God on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
January 17, 2012

Ms. Clyde Johnson
GALVESTON —Ms. Clyde Johnson, age 104 of Galveston died Friday, January 13, 2012 at Regent Care Center in League City
January 17, 2012

Richard Buie Johnson Jr.
Richard Buie Johnson Jr., died at the age of 57 at Austin Hospice Christopher House on January 9th, 2011 at 12:20am.
January 17, 2012

Vincent E. Jordan
Vincent E. Jordan, resided in Chesterfield, MO and formerly of the Galveston area, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection, Sunday, January 15, 2012.
January 17, 2012

Dr. Edward George Schnake, M.D.
Dr. Edward George Schnake, M.D., 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 11th after a long illness.
January 17, 2012

Wilfred Augustus
Visitation for Wilfred Augustus will be held on Tuesday, January 17 , 2012.
January 16, 2012

James Vernon Christian
James Vernon Christian, lifelong Galveston County resident, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012 at his home in League City, Texas at the age of 56.
January 16, 2012

William James Grady, III
William James Grady, III, (Bill) has completed his journey here on earth and has gone to be with God on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
January 16, 2012

Carl King
WACO — Carl King, 87, of Waco, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at his residence.
January 16, 2012

Dr. Edward George Schnake, M.D.
Dr. Edward George Schnake, M.D., 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 11th after a long illness.
January 16, 2012

Melba Alexander
GALVESTON — Mrs. Melba Alexander, a long time resident of Galveston passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the home of her son.
January 15, 2012

Edward R. Coleman
Edward R. Coleman, age 66 of New Braunfels, passed away on January 9, 2012.
January 15, 2012

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