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Debbie Ackerman
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
1971-11-15
Obituary:
Debbie Ackerman and Maria Johnson, both 15 and students at Ball High School, disappeared together from a Galveston, Texas shopping mall in November of 1971. Their bodies were later found in Turner's Bayou, both of them shot to death. Their deaths are thought to be related to the murders and disappearances of 26 other women and girls from the Galveston, Texas area since 1971.
Edward Harold Bell, a convicted killer who in 2011 admitted to killing two Galveston teenagers in the 1970s, died in prison in 2019. Bell had long been a suspect in the 1971 deaths of two local teenagers, Debbie Ackerman and Maria Johnson. The girls disappeared on Nov. 15, 1971, and their bodies were found four days later, shot and stripped of clothing, in Texas City. He was never charged in Ackerman or Johnson's death. However, in 1998, he sent a letter to the Galveston County District Attorney's Office claiming responsibility for the killing of not only Ackerman and Johnson, but of five other people, including two middle-school girls from Dickinson. Bell's claims were never corroborated and he at times denied his written confession. He refused to provide details about his claims without receiving immunity from prosecution, which he did not receive.
Debbie Ackerman and Maria Johnson, both 15 and students at Ball High School, disappeared together from a Galveston, Texas shopping mall in November of 1971. Their bodies were later found in Turner's Bayou, both of them shot to death. Their deaths are thought to be related to the murders and disappearances of 26 other women and girls from the Galveston, Texas area since 1971.
Edward Harold Bell, a convicted killer who in 2011 admitted to killing two Galveston teenagers in the 1970s, died in prison in 2019. Bell had long been a suspect in the 1971 deaths of two local teenagers, Debbie Ackerman and Maria Johnson. The girls disappeared on Nov. 15, 1971, and their bodies were found four days later, shot and stripped of clothing, in Texas City. He was never charged in Ackerman or Johnson's death. However, in 1998, he sent a letter to the Galveston County District Attorney's Office claiming responsibility for the killing of not only Ackerman and Johnson, but of five other people, including two middle-school girls from Dickinson. Bell's claims were never corroborated and he at times denied his written confession. He refused to provide details about his claims without receiving immunity from prosecution, which he did not receive.
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Earnestine Jackson (Adams)
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2015-03-28
Obituary:
On October 8, 1955 a baby girl named Earnestine Jackson was born to the union of Emma Dell Provo and Earnest Adams in Galveston, Texas. Earnestine graduated from Ball High School in 1974. On March 28, 2015 Earnestine went to be with her Lord and Savior.
Earnestine was a fun-loving, kind hearted woman who would give you the clothes off her back. She was extremely generous and shared her resources without hesitation. She adored her children and was a great mother they always knew how much she loved them. In addition, her grandchildren always felt SPECIAL and, as far as she was concerned, they could do no wrong. Our beloved Ernestine will be sorely missed; however, we are comforted by the fact that she enjoyed life, deeply loved her family and friends and we know that she is peacefully nestled in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Earnestine leaves loving memories with her beloved son, Marshall, daughter, Cheronda, son, Marvin Jackson along with her adorable grandchildren, Andre Lee Jr., and Abrien Brooks of Galveston, aunts, Florence Jackson of Los Angeles, California, Mary Phillips of Galveston, Shirley Darden (Linnie) of Savannah, Georgia and Diane Speaker of La Marque, Texas, devoted friends, Elizabeth Kennedy, Latricia Wafer and a host of extended family and friends.
On October 8, 1955 a baby girl named Earnestine Jackson was born to the union of Emma Dell Provo and Earnest Adams in Galveston, Texas. Earnestine graduated from Ball High School in 1974. On March 28, 2015 Earnestine went to be with her Lord and Savior.
Earnestine was a fun-loving, kind hearted woman who would give you the clothes off her back. She was extremely generous and shared her resources without hesitation. She adored her children and was a great mother they always knew how much she loved them. In addition, her grandchildren always felt SPECIAL and, as far as she was concerned, they could do no wrong. Our beloved Ernestine will be sorely missed; however, we are comforted by the fact that she enjoyed life, deeply loved her family and friends and we know that she is peacefully nestled in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Earnestine leaves loving memories with her beloved son, Marshall, daughter, Cheronda, son, Marvin Jackson along with her adorable grandchildren, Andre Lee Jr., and Abrien Brooks of Galveston, aunts, Florence Jackson of Los Angeles, California, Mary Phillips of Galveston, Shirley Darden (Linnie) of Savannah, Georgia and Diane Speaker of La Marque, Texas, devoted friends, Elizabeth Kennedy, Latricia Wafer and a host of extended family and friends.
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Raymond Allen (aka Pig)
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2017-12-30
Obituary:
Raymond Luther Allen, Jr., 61, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017, at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born July 1, 1956, in Galveston to Raymond L, Sr. and Sammie Lee Allen. He attended Galveston public schools and graduated with the Ball High class of 1974. He was employed with Laredo Shipyard, and was a devoted member of 33rd Street Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Avenue L Baptist Church.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, son, Raymond III; brother, Clarence Lewis, Sr.; father-in-law, Joseph Simpson, and mother-in-law, Joyce Simpson. Raymond leaves precious memories with his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Rita; sons, Y.K. (Lynn), Rodney (Lenora), Randy (Stannesha) and Renard (Rosa); daughter-in-law Sabrina; 12 grandchildren; sisters Jeanette and Jewel; brother Kenneth; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, other relatives and friends.
Raymond Luther Allen, Jr., 61, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017, at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born July 1, 1956, in Galveston to Raymond L, Sr. and Sammie Lee Allen. He attended Galveston public schools and graduated with the Ball High class of 1974. He was employed with Laredo Shipyard, and was a devoted member of 33rd Street Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Avenue L Baptist Church.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, son, Raymond III; brother, Clarence Lewis, Sr.; father-in-law, Joseph Simpson, and mother-in-law, Joyce Simpson. Raymond leaves precious memories with his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Rita; sons, Y.K. (Lynn), Rodney (Lenora), Randy (Stannesha) and Renard (Rosa); daughter-in-law Sabrina; 12 grandchildren; sisters Jeanette and Jewel; brother Kenneth; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, other relatives and friends.
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Anthony Anderson (aka Tack)
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2016-03-22
Obituary:
Anthony L. "Tack" Anderson, 60, departed this life for his heavenly home on March 22, 2016, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, TX. Anthony was born October 13, 1955, in Galveston, TX. He was educated in the public schools of Galveston and was a 1974 graduate of Ball High School, where he excelled in football. After graduation he went to Cameron University in Lawton, OK, on a football scholarship. At an early age he united with Shiloh A.M.E. Church in Galveston. He worked as a longshoreman at the Galveston Wharves with I.L.A. locals #851 and #20.
Anthony is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Mattie Taylor Anderson. Left to cherished memories of his life is his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlene Anderson; daughters, Kresha Jones (Allen), Antonique Anderson, Krystal Anderson Chachere (Corey), Kelli Anderson and Felicia Williams; sons, Brandon Venters and Robert Daniels; host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Taylor (Bonita), Phillip Taylor (Diana), William Taylor (Shelia); sister, Victoria L. Anderson; devoted sisters-in-law, Brenda Taylor and Darlinda Williams; devoted friends, Marion Cook and Francise Turner, devoted sons-in-law, Nick Banks and Nick Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
Anthony L. "Tack" Anderson, 60, departed this life for his heavenly home on March 22, 2016, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, TX. Anthony was born October 13, 1955, in Galveston, TX. He was educated in the public schools of Galveston and was a 1974 graduate of Ball High School, where he excelled in football. After graduation he went to Cameron University in Lawton, OK, on a football scholarship. At an early age he united with Shiloh A.M.E. Church in Galveston. He worked as a longshoreman at the Galveston Wharves with I.L.A. locals #851 and #20.
Anthony is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Mattie Taylor Anderson. Left to cherished memories of his life is his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlene Anderson; daughters, Kresha Jones (Allen), Antonique Anderson, Krystal Anderson Chachere (Corey), Kelli Anderson and Felicia Williams; sons, Brandon Venters and Robert Daniels; host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Taylor (Bonita), Phillip Taylor (Diana), William Taylor (Shelia); sister, Victoria L. Anderson; devoted sisters-in-law, Brenda Taylor and Darlinda Williams; devoted friends, Marion Cook and Francise Turner, devoted sons-in-law, Nick Banks and Nick Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
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Amanda Arceneaux
Deceased Date:
2016-02-24
Obituary:
Mrs. Arceneaux was born on October 17, 1956 and passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Mrs. Arceneaux was a resident of Houston, Texas at the time of her passing
Mrs. Arceneaux was born on October 17, 1956 and passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Mrs. Arceneaux was a resident of Houston, Texas at the time of her passing
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Eddie Lee Arceneaux
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2013-02-05
Obituary:
ARMY
Eddie Lee Arceneaux was born in St. Martinsville, Louisiana on August 17, 1956, and passed from this life on February 5, 2013. Eddie was a 1974 graduate of Ball High School; served in the US Army; attended University of Houston Clear Lake Campus; worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 15 years; then later established a successful business - Telephone Wire Service Company where he was owner and sole-proprietor until his death. He made it his life-long mission to serve others in whatever way he could; He was active in drug and alcohol recovery programs throughout Galveston County and the Greater Houston Area.
Preceded in death by his parents, Melvina & Lester Bonner, he is survived by one daughter, Ashley Arceneaux; two sons, Courtney Arceneaux (fiancee Reem Arabie) & Quentin Arceneaux; a close friend and former wife, Deborah Arceneaux; a dear & devoted Special Aunt, Georgia Basile; an uncle, Fred Johnson; aunt, Gloria Arceneaux; sister, Jonell Jackson and a host of cousins, other relatives and extended family members.
ARMY
Eddie Lee Arceneaux was born in St. Martinsville, Louisiana on August 17, 1956, and passed from this life on February 5, 2013. Eddie was a 1974 graduate of Ball High School; served in the US Army; attended University of Houston Clear Lake Campus; worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 15 years; then later established a successful business - Telephone Wire Service Company where he was owner and sole-proprietor until his death. He made it his life-long mission to serve others in whatever way he could; He was active in drug and alcohol recovery programs throughout Galveston County and the Greater Houston Area.
Preceded in death by his parents, Melvina & Lester Bonner, he is survived by one daughter, Ashley Arceneaux; two sons, Courtney Arceneaux (fiancee Reem Arabie) & Quentin Arceneaux; a close friend and former wife, Deborah Arceneaux; a dear & devoted Special Aunt, Georgia Basile; an uncle, Fred Johnson; aunt, Gloria Arceneaux; sister, Jonell Jackson and a host of cousins, other relatives and extended family members.
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Pedro Arrequin
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2017-09-19
Obituary:
Pedro "Bebe" Arreguin, Jr. age 63 of Galveston died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Meridian in Galveston. Born March 17, 1954 in Galveston, Texas to Pedro Arreguin, Sr. and Jesusa Galindo Arreguin, "Bebe" was a 1974 graduate of Ball High School. He worked for Frank's Grocery Store before going to work at the Moody Cotton Compress. He was a family man. He truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. He loved to barbecue while sitting outside and visiting with friends. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing Dominos and Cards with his friends. His memory will never fade in the hearts of his family and many friends.
Survivors include his parents, Pedro and Jesusa Arreguin, Sr. of Galveston; sisters, Theresa Castro and husband Frank, Sr. of Santa Fe, Lucia Castro and husband Robert Sr. of Santa Fe, Julia Cordova and husband Jesse of Galveston, Rosamaria Torres and husband Jose, Sr. of Galveston, Elizabeth Arreguin and her son Omar Galloway of Galveston and Blanca Aguirre and husband Alonzo of Friendswood; numerous nephews and 3 nieces.
Pedro "Bebe" Arreguin, Jr. age 63 of Galveston died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Meridian in Galveston. Born March 17, 1954 in Galveston, Texas to Pedro Arreguin, Sr. and Jesusa Galindo Arreguin, "Bebe" was a 1974 graduate of Ball High School. He worked for Frank's Grocery Store before going to work at the Moody Cotton Compress. He was a family man. He truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. He loved to barbecue while sitting outside and visiting with friends. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing Dominos and Cards with his friends. His memory will never fade in the hearts of his family and many friends.
Survivors include his parents, Pedro and Jesusa Arreguin, Sr. of Galveston; sisters, Theresa Castro and husband Frank, Sr. of Santa Fe, Lucia Castro and husband Robert Sr. of Santa Fe, Julia Cordova and husband Jesse of Galveston, Rosamaria Torres and husband Jose, Sr. of Galveston, Elizabeth Arreguin and her son Omar Galloway of Galveston and Blanca Aguirre and husband Alonzo of Friendswood; numerous nephews and 3 nieces.
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Debra Dimes (Ashton)
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2021-06-27
Obituary:
Debra Ann Ashton Dimes, 65, went home to be with Lord on June 27, 2021, at HCA Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. She was born to Woodrow Williams and Lessie B. Whitaker Ashton on February 8, 1956, in Galveston, Texas.
Debra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Galveston, TX by the late Pastor A.S. Johnson. She was active in the choir, mission, sick and shut-in/condolence committee, several auxiliaries, and praise dance matron until her health failed. She graduated from Ball High School with the class of 1974. She attended Galveston College, where she studied to become a Unit Clerk. After graduation, she worked at UTMB where she met everyone in Galveston County. She retired from UTMB after working 30 plus years.
Those awaiting her arrival to heaven's gate are her parents: Woodrow Williams and Lessie B. Whitaker Ashton; sister: Curley Browning; brothers: Theodore Ashton, Norman Ashton, Royal Ashton, and Willie Ashton; niece: Sherry Ashton and sister-in-law: Darlene Ashton. Those left to cherish her legacy of love is her son: Jonathan Ashton (Stacy); daughters: Rayshandrea Rodriguez (Ryan), and De'Andrea Dimes; five grandchildren: Korey Perry, Breanna Ashton, Trenton Ashton, Bria Ashton and Rylan Rodriguez (known as Granny Baby); sisters: Jessie Smith and Lillian Scott; brothers: Joe Ashton (Yvonne), Napoleon Ashton, and William Ashton; sisters-in-law: Diane Ashton and Ethel Ashton; and a host of nieces, nephews, relative and close friends.
Debra Ann Ashton Dimes, 65, went home to be with Lord on June 27, 2021, at HCA Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. She was born to Woodrow Williams and Lessie B. Whitaker Ashton on February 8, 1956, in Galveston, Texas.
Debra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Galveston, TX by the late Pastor A.S. Johnson. She was active in the choir, mission, sick and shut-in/condolence committee, several auxiliaries, and praise dance matron until her health failed. She graduated from Ball High School with the class of 1974. She attended Galveston College, where she studied to become a Unit Clerk. After graduation, she worked at UTMB where she met everyone in Galveston County. She retired from UTMB after working 30 plus years.
Those awaiting her arrival to heaven's gate are her parents: Woodrow Williams and Lessie B. Whitaker Ashton; sister: Curley Browning; brothers: Theodore Ashton, Norman Ashton, Royal Ashton, and Willie Ashton; niece: Sherry Ashton and sister-in-law: Darlene Ashton. Those left to cherish her legacy of love is her son: Jonathan Ashton (Stacy); daughters: Rayshandrea Rodriguez (Ryan), and De'Andrea Dimes; five grandchildren: Korey Perry, Breanna Ashton, Trenton Ashton, Bria Ashton and Rylan Rodriguez (known as Granny Baby); sisters: Jessie Smith and Lillian Scott; brothers: Joe Ashton (Yvonne), Napoleon Ashton, and William Ashton; sisters-in-law: Diane Ashton and Ethel Ashton; and a host of nieces, nephews, relative and close friends.
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Norberto Ballesteros
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
1994-01-14
Obituary:
Norberto Ballesteros I, 38, of Galveston, Texas died Friday, January 14, 1994 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Born June 6, 1955 in Brownsville, Texas. He was a Operator for Galveston Terminals. He was also a active member of the Church Of the Living God on 7 Mile Rd.
He is preceded in death by his father; Juan R. Ballesteros. Survivors include; wife, Sandra Ballesteros, Galveston: two sons, Norberto Ballesteros II and Nicholas Ballesteros, Galveston; one daughter Christina O'Callaghan, Houston; mother, Antonia J. Ballesteros, Galveston; one sister, Olivia B. Alonso, Galveston; two brothers, John F. Ballesteros, Armando Ballesteros and wife Barbara, Galveston; three nieces, Zenia Alonso, Galveston, Monique Ballesteros, Texas City, Nisa Ballesteros, Glaveston; two nephews, Adan Alonso and Paul Brown, Galveston.
Norberto Ballesteros I, 38, of Galveston, Texas died Friday, January 14, 1994 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Born June 6, 1955 in Brownsville, Texas. He was a Operator for Galveston Terminals. He was also a active member of the Church Of the Living God on 7 Mile Rd.
He is preceded in death by his father; Juan R. Ballesteros. Survivors include; wife, Sandra Ballesteros, Galveston: two sons, Norberto Ballesteros II and Nicholas Ballesteros, Galveston; one daughter Christina O'Callaghan, Houston; mother, Antonia J. Ballesteros, Galveston; one sister, Olivia B. Alonso, Galveston; two brothers, John F. Ballesteros, Armando Ballesteros and wife Barbara, Galveston; three nieces, Zenia Alonso, Galveston, Monique Ballesteros, Texas City, Nisa Ballesteros, Glaveston; two nephews, Adan Alonso and Paul Brown, Galveston.
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Kevin Barger
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
1994-01-05
Obituary:
AIRFORCE
Kevin was the 6th child of Chester Arthur and Dorothy Frances (Jalufka) Barger. After graduating from Ball High School, Galveston, Texas, Kevin relocated to Austin, Texas. He joined the airforce and was enlisted for less than 1 year. Kevin became a ballroom dancer. He was one of the greatest dancers and all the women loved to dance with him. Kevin traveled all over the world. He was a great son, brother, a very caring, fun-loving person and had a love for animals and children. Kevin had a great sense of humor. Kevin died at the early age of 36, but will never be forgotten.
AIRFORCE
Kevin was the 6th child of Chester Arthur and Dorothy Frances (Jalufka) Barger. After graduating from Ball High School, Galveston, Texas, Kevin relocated to Austin, Texas. He joined the airforce and was enlisted for less than 1 year. Kevin became a ballroom dancer. He was one of the greatest dancers and all the women loved to dance with him. Kevin traveled all over the world. He was a great son, brother, a very caring, fun-loving person and had a love for animals and children. Kevin had a great sense of humor. Kevin died at the early age of 36, but will never be forgotten.
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