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Find Barkley Mortuary Obituaries and Funeral Service Information
Looking for a recent obituary from Barkley Mortuary? The funeral provider operates Barkley Mortuary in Crockett and Barkley Memorial Funeral Home in Houston. Both locations use the same official obituary website. Find out how to search notices, confirm funeral details, contact the right location and request official Texas death records.
Reviewed October 15, 2026. Independent information guide; not affiliated with Barkley Mortuary.
Quick Answer: Where Are Barkley Mortuary’s Latest Obituaries?
Visit the funeral home’s official All Obituaries page. Search by full or partial name, or browse by the first letter of the surname. Open the individual memorial to check dates, service arrangements, tributes and burial information when published.
Barkley Memorial Funeral Home
4422 Balkin Street
Houston, TX 77021
Phone: 713-526-0091
How to Search Barkley Mortuary Recent Obituaries
Barkley’s obituary listing supports searching by a partial or complete name and browsing alphabetically by last name.
- Open the official All Obituaries page. Use Barkley’s own website as your first source.
- Search the last name. Enter the complete surname, or part of it if spelling is uncertain.
- Try the full name. Add the first name to narrow the results.
- Use the A–Z surname letters. Browse by the first letter when the exact spelling is not known.
- Open the matching memorial. Compare the deceased person’s name, town, age or date and relatives when provided.
- Confirm current arrangements. Check the visitation, funeral and burial information. Call the handling branch if anything is missing or has changed.
Examples of Recent Notices on the Official Barkley Website
The shared Barkley homepage displayed these entries when reviewed on October 15, 2026. The dates below are those shown in its recent-listing summary; they should not be assumed to be funeral or burial dates.
| Name | Date shown | Community shown |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier Green | October 1, 2026 | Katy |
| Edward Ford | September 30, 2026 | Houston |
| Billy Scott | September 18, 2026 | Crockett |
Get Free Barkley Obituary Notifications by Email
Barkley offers a complimentary obituary mailing list. The official site says subscribers can receive a notification within about an hour after a new obituary or death notice is posted.
- Open the official mailing-list page. Use Barkley’s website.
- Enter your email address. Use an inbox you check regularly.
- Choose locations. Select all locations or the Crockett or Houston branch.
- Complete the security check. Follow the anti-spam instructions.
- Join the mailing list. Watch for new notices. Unsubscribe whenever you no longer need the alerts.
Barkley Mortuary Address, Phone and Directions
Barkley Mortuary — Crockett
Address:
106 E Bell
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-5186
Fax: 936-546-0098
Barkley Memorial Funeral Home — Houston
Address:
4422 Balkin Street
Houston, TX 77021
Phone: 713-526-0091
Fax: 713-383-6613
When can I call?
The funeral home’s official website says staff can be contacted at any time for immediate assistance. This is not the same as a published walk-in office schedule. Confirm in-person availability before visiting.
Before travelling
- Check which Barkley location is handling the service.
- Confirm the exact visitation or service address.
- Ask whether the ceremony is at the funeral home, church or another venue.
- Check parking, accessible entrances and seating arrangements if needed.
- Confirm cemetery and graveside directions separately.
Funeral and Cremation Services Offered by Barkley
The official services page describes several types of funeral arrangements. The right choice depends on the family, religious or cultural preferences, practical needs and current itemized costs.
Traditional funeral services
Can involve funeral planning, viewing, preparation of remains, staff support, transportation and coordination with a cemetery or other provider.
Immediate burial
A burial arrangement without the usual accompanying ceremonies. The provider identifies which services and third-party charges are excluded.
Direct cremation
Cremation without a traditional funeral ceremony beforehand. Ask about the included transfer, authorizations, container and cremation charges.
Traditional service with cremation
May allow a funeral or memorial gathering followed by cremation.
Receiving remains
The funeral home describes receiving remains transported from another location and coordinating local arrangements.
Planning, flowers and grief support
The website provides arrangement information, flower options and grief-support resources.
What to Verify on an Individual Obituary
| Detail | Check before acting |
|---|---|
| Name and identity | Match full name, age, relatives and community. |
| Date of death | Do not confuse it with publication date or funeral date. |
| Visitation | Confirm date, starting time, ending time and location. |
| Funeral or memorial | Check exact address and public or private status. |
| Burial | Confirm cemetery, committal time and entrance. |
| Flowers and donations | Use the family’s authorized instructions. |
| Livestream | Trust only a funeral-home, church or authorized memorial link. |
What If You Cannot Find the Obituary?
- Try surname only. A middle name or initial may be different from what you expect.
- Search former names. Include nicknames, maiden names and prior surnames.
- Check both locations. The official site carries Houston and Crockett notices together.
- Search surrounding towns. Try Grapeland, Lovelady, Latexo, Kennard, Trinity or another known community.
- Widen the date range. Publication can occur after the death.
- Contact the funeral home. Ask whether a public memorial has been published.
- Respect family privacy. Not every family chooses a public obituary.
For more detailed name and location techniques, read our recent obituary search guide.
How to Get a Death Certificate in Crockett or Houston, Texas
A funeral-home obituary is not a certified death record. For banking, estate, insurance or other legal use, obtain the certificate from the government office that covers the place where the death occurred.
Houston County Clerk — Crockett
Houston County Clerk
Houston County Courthouse
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite D
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255
Vital records: extension 239
General office hours: 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Check the county’s holiday notices and any service-specific hours before visiting.
Houston County death-certificate fees
The county’s posted fee schedule, revised January 2024, lists the following amounts. Confirm that they still apply before ordering in 2026.
| County record | Posted fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First death certificate | $21 | For qualifying Houston County death records. |
| Additional same-record copy | $4 | Ordered at the same time. |
Texas statewide death-record fees
Texas Department of State Health Services currently lists these state fees:
| Texas DSHS service | Fee |
|---|---|
| First death certificate | $20 |
| Additional copy at the same time | $3 |
| Death verification | $20 |
Additional online, expedited or shipping charges may apply. A death verification is not the same document as a certified death certificate.
Who can request a recent Texas death certificate?
Texas restricts access to certified death certificates for 25 years after death. Eligible immediate family members include a spouse, parent, child, sibling or grandparent. Other applicants may need legal documentation showing a direct, tangible interest.
Online eligibility is more specific and depends partly on the applicant’s residency and relationship. Check the state instructions before paying.
Steps to order
- Confirm the county where death occurred. Do not use the funeral-home location alone.
- Check the issuing office. For a Houston County death, compare the County Clerk and state DSHS routes.
- Verify eligibility. Confirm your relationship or documented legal interest.
- Prepare the information. Use the deceased person’s full name, death date, place of death, identification and required supporting documents.
- Choose an ordering method. Texas supports online, mail and in-person applications. The state does not accept certificate orders by telephone.
- Pay the current fee and save confirmation. Review additional service charges and keep the receipt.
Find Older Crockett and Houston County Obituaries
If the funeral home’s current website does not cover the year you need, older newspapers and local historical collections may be more useful.
The Crockett Courier archive
The University of North Texas Portal to Texas History provides digitized issues of The Crockett Courier, an older local newspaper.
The available online collection includes selected issues from 1908–1915; it is not a complete digital run of the publication.
Houston County Historical Commission
The local Historical Commission is another contact for community history, cemetery information and archival research leads.
Office: 401 E Goliad, Suite 100, Crockett, TX 75835.
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 238.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment.
Search older newspaper notices step by step
- Estimate the death year. A rough date range is better than an incorrect exact date.
- Search the surname. Try former names, initials and family members.
- Look beyond obituary headings. Try “died,” “funeral,” “burial,” “interment” or “services.”
- Check the town and county. Search Crockett, Grapeland, Lovelady and connected communities.
- Contact a local archive. Ask about other newspaper titles, incomplete holdings or cemetery registers.
How to Find Cemetery and Burial Information
An individual Barkley memorial may mention burial or graveside arrangements. When you need a grave location, start with the exact cemetery name.
- Open the person’s memorial. Read the service or burial section.
- Write the cemetery name. Confirm the town and county.
- Contact the cemetery office. Ask about section, plot, burial register, visitor hours and directions.
- Use the Texas Historical Commission cemetery search. Look up the cemetery’s name and county when dealing with older burial grounds.
- Call the funeral home if uncertain. Ask only for public burial information.
Veterans’ Burial and Local Benefit Assistance
Families of qualifying veterans may be eligible for cemetery, funeral-honors, headstone or burial benefits. Eligibility should be checked with the VA and the appropriate local office.
Houston County Veteran Service Officer
Houston County Veteran Service Officer
Houston County Courthouse Annex
401 East Goliad, Suite 203
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 315
Appointment: 936-222-6357
Posted hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon, or by appointment.
The county office assists with benefit eligibility, applications and supporting documents. Bring the DD-214 or other service records when available.
Texas State Veterans Cemetery benefits
The Texas Veterans Land Board says eligible veterans, spouses and dependent children may qualify for cemetery burial services at no charge. The benefit can include a gravesite, opening and closing, grave liner when applicable, headstone or marker and perpetual care.
These benefits do not automatically pay for funeral-home services, caskets, cremation, viewing or transportation.
Houston National Cemetery
Address:
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77038
Phone: 281-447-8686
Visitation: daily, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
Office: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
The official VA page includes a grave locator, cemetery map and burial-scheduling guidance.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Pay Barkley or Another Provider
The Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule gives families important price and service-choice protections.
Ask for prices by phone
Funeral providers must give accurate price information by telephone when asked.
Request the General Price List
When you begin discussing arrangements or prices in person, the provider must give you a written, itemized General Price List to keep.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to purchase individual funeral goods and services instead of an unwanted package, subject to limited permitted charges.
Ask about outside costs
Confirm which fees go to the funeral home and which go to a cemetery, crematory, florist, newspaper or other provider.
Verify a Texas Funeral Home or File a Complaint
The Texas Funeral Service Commission regulates licensed funeral directors, embalmers, funeral establishments and crematories.
Check a license
- Open the Texas Funeral Service Commission website.
- Select License Search & Verification.
- Search Barkley Mortuary or Barkley Memorial Funeral Home. Use the exact business name and city.
- Check the establishment’s license status. Compare the location and current details.
- Contact the regulator if information conflicts. Ask for clarification before making a significant payment.
Know which state agency handles your concern
| Concern | Responsible Texas agency |
|---|---|
| Funeral director or funeral establishment | Texas Funeral Service Commission |
| Prepaid funeral trust or perpetual-care cemetery | Texas Department of Banking |
| Insurance-funded prepaid funeral contract | Texas Department of Insurance |
The Texas Funeral Service Commission says complaints generally must be submitted within two years of the event, although an exception may be considered for good cause.
Flowers, Memorial Donations and Online Safety
Flowers
Check the individual obituary or contact the funeral home before sending flowers. Confirm the correct person and delivery location.
Donations
Use only the charity or memorial fund identified by the family. Verify the recipient on its own website.
Tribute wall
Keep condolences respectful. Avoid sharing medical details, financial information, private addresses or family disputes.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the official obituary URL.
- Confirm the funeral-home branch handling the service.
- Write down visitation, funeral and cemetery addresses separately.
- Ask whether the funeral home will report the death to Social Security.
- Check how many certified death certificates are actually required.
- Keep service invoices, receipts and benefit records secure.
- Check VA benefits if the deceased person served in the military.
See our after-death notification checklist for Social Security, banks, insurance, mail and other practical steps.
Related Guides on RecentObituaries.info
Barkley Mortuary Recent Obituaries: FAQs
Where can I find Barkley Mortuary recent obituaries?
Use the official All Obituaries page at barkleyfuneralhome.com/listings. Search a partial or full name or browse by the first letter of the surname.
Is Barkley Mortuary in Crockett or Houston?
Barkley Mortuary is at 106 E Bell, Crockett, Texas 75835. Barkley Memorial Funeral Home is at 4422 Balkin Street, Houston, Texas 77021. They share an obituary website.
What is Barkley Mortuary’s Crockett phone number?
The official Crockett Barkley Mortuary phone number is 936-544-5186.
What is Barkley Memorial Funeral Home’s Houston phone number?
The official Houston location phone number is 713-526-0091.
Can I receive Barkley obituary email alerts?
Yes. The official funeral-home website offers a complimentary mailing list. You can choose notices from Crockett, Houston or all locations.
How do I confirm a Barkley funeral or visitation time?
Open the individual’s obituary and confirm the service details with the handling Barkley location. Check the exact address before travelling.
How much is a Houston County Texas death certificate?
The Houston County Clerk’s posted January 2024 fee schedule lists $21 for the first death certificate and $4 for additional copies ordered at the same time. Confirm the current fee before ordering.
Can anyone order a recent Texas death certificate?
No. Texas restricts certified death records for 25 years after death. Qualified family members or applicants with documented legal interest may request certified copies, subject to state eligibility rules.
How can I find older Crockett or Houston County obituaries?
Search historical Crockett newspapers through the University of North Texas Portal to Texas History and contact the Houston County Historical Commission for additional local research leads.
Where can I verify Barkley Mortuary’s funeral license?
Use the Texas Funeral Service Commission License Search and Verification page. Search by establishment name or location and review the license status.
Official and Primary Sources
Barkley Memorial Funeral Home and Barkley Mortuary Official locations, contact numbers and recent obituary notices. Barkley All Obituaries Searchable memorial listings and published notices. Barkley Obituary Email Notifications Location-specific subscription options. Houston County Clerk Local certified records, office contact and application information. Texas Department of State Health Services State death-certificate ordering and eligibility. Houston County Historical Commission Local historical research and cemetery-related contacts. Texas Funeral Service Commission Funeral business licensing and consumer protection. Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule Funeral price disclosures and consumer rights.Before You Share, Travel or Pay
Start with Barkley’s official obituary listing, confirm the correct person and funeral-home branch, and use the responsible government office for certified records. Check final service arrangements directly with the funeral home before travelling or sending payment.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent educational guide. It is not operated by Barkley Mortuary, Barkley Memorial Funeral Home, Houston County, Texas DSHS or the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Public notices and service details may change.