All Obituaries

Hubert Young, Jr. was born on July 26, 1947, to Hubert Sr. and Joyce Norris Young, in Beaumont, Texas. He was the eldest of six children. Hubert received his early education, played sports, such as football, baseball and track in Beaumont, Texas schools. He graduated from Herbert High School, in 1965. He continued his education attending Southern University and A&M College, in Baton Rouge, LA and Prairie View A&M College, in Prairie View, TX., until his drafting into the U.S. Marine...

Bertha Lee Rolling was born in Huntsville, Texas, to Willie Holmes, Sr. and Mary Julieann Holmes on March 16, 1940. Bertha was the Pastor, CEO, Founder and Visionary for St. Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Outreach Center. She was known to many as Pastor Rolling. She was no stranger to those who came in contact with her and she gave herself to those in need. Pastor Rolling was a servant for the Lord. She had a thirst for knowledge as well. That thirst took her to Conroe Industrial...

Lonce Hileray Jones was born on January 9, 1953, to the parentage of the late Danzie and Pearlie “Lovie” Jones, in Shreveport, LA. He accepted Christ and was baptized September 1963 at New Elizabeth Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Sam Price. Lonce was a member of the DeSoto High School class of 1971. He attended Grambling State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management/Administration in December 1974.  After graduating,...

James Edward Hill went home to be with the LORD on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at age 72. James was born to Ed and Robbie Lee Hill on March 8, 1950, in Pointblank, Texas.  As a child he loved the game of football.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in Coldspring, Texas. Following graduation, he began working at Champion Paper in Houston, Texas. In later years he began a career in trucking, hauling logs for Oliver Bros., in Huntsville, Texas. His good work ethics continued...

Andre Labree Archie was born on January 5, 1971, in Houston, Texas, to Garland Archie and the late Peggy Joyce (Allen) Archie. Andre graduated from Waltrip Senior high school in 1990. He then majored in business at North Harris County College.  Andre had great work ethics. It was shown through his jobs, where he was a driver for more than 20 years; a job that he loved to do. He also worked for CMS, delivering apartment appliances and then he worked for CMS AC division. In addition to...

Leroy was born on August 31, 1955, in Beaumont, Texas, the third oldest of eleven children. He married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart Irma Williams in 1975 with whom he shares three children. After graduating from French High school, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1972 and honorably served as a tactical wire operations specialist on tours in Germany and South Korea. He took great pride in his time served in the military where he realized a love of travel and a...

Billy Herman Sykes was born to the biological parentage of Josie Carrington and Frank Sykes on March 6, 1943, in Conroe, Texas. He was reared in the loving home of Joshua and Bertha L. Johnson. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and son: Billy Sykes, Jr. Billy was a member of Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy Lawrence. Those left with beautiful memories include his wife: Melva J. Sykes; sons: Christopher Sykes, Melvin Sykes...

Willie Joe Irving was born on March 26, 1947, in Galveston County, Texas, to Cleo and Syble Irving.  He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the tender age of 12 years old.  Willie Joe was a devoted member of First Missionary Baptist Church where he joined under the leadership of Pastor Darrell Dever. He served as a Trustee, and member of the Adult Choir at F.M.B.C. Willie worked for Victor Equipment Company, Denton, Texas, for 11 years.  Moving back to Huntsville...