All Obituaries

Gloria McAdams was born on August 16, 1928 to Robert Winfrey and Beulah Taylor Merchant. She peacefully passed away on January 13, 2021 in Huntsville, Texas. Gloria lived for many years in LaMarque, Texas. While living there she worked for 30 years as a custodian at LaMarque ISD. Those that preceded her in death were her husband: Raymond McAdams; her parents and son: Willie James McAdams. She is survived by her children: Dorothy Hightower, Mable Williams and Shirley Haywood;...

A.C. Merchant blessed his parents with his birth on March 22, 1940 in Huntsville, Texas. He was the seventh child out of ten. A.C. attended McAdams  rural area school.  A.C.  Joined  Paul Chapel Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Lonzo Davenport. At the time of his passing he remained a member under the leadership of Rev. Wesley Spencer.  A.C. was a strong man. He was a person that didn’t have a lot to say,  but if you talked to...

Verdis A. Haynes was born on November 22, 1930 to Vodie and Lottie Anderson Haynes in the Hopewell Community, Bedias, Texas. Verdis received his formal education in the Hopewell Community and graduated from high school in Conroe, Texas. He continued his education at Conroe Normal and Industrial College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity and he also received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Bishop College in Marshall, Texas. While receiving his education he was selected as a member...

On October 9, 1949 a baby girl was born to the late James and Lizzie Harrison Smith in Coldspring, Texas. They named her Nancy Lee Smith, she was the fifth child of this union. Nancy received her formal education at Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas. She was a proud member of the class of 1968. Nancy accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She was a member of Community Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dennis McKnight. At the time of her passing she was...

On January 27, 1957, God blessed Johnie and Wandres Thomas with a healthy baby girl whom they named Dianne Thomas. Dianne received her formal education from the Huntsville Independent School District. She graduated from the Huntsville High School class of 1976. She worked as a certified nurses aide for many years in the Huntsville area. In later years she went on to be a caregiver for her mother until she passed away. She then became a caregiver of her great-grandchildren. Dianne was...

On November 3, 1939 a beautiful  baby girl was born to Watson Harden and Rosie Lee Harrison-Harden, whom they named Berneice Harden and was affectionately known as “Dorothy”. She was raised and grounded in the word of God. As a child, Dorothy united with The New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. L.W. Phifer. It was there she started her singing career, which she loved dearly. She was influenced to sing by her paternal grandmother Gertrude Harden and step...

Charlie Williams, known to everyone as “Billy” was born on December 1, 1937 to Charlie Sr. and Lucy Mae Toaster Williams in Huntsville, Texas. Charlie was married to the love of his life Annie Rose Bass-Williams. To their union 4 children were born. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie Sr. and Lucy Williams; his beloved wife: Annie Rose Williams and his daughter: Darlene Williams Fisher. Those that were left to cherish memories include his children: Mary Diane...

Alvin Ray Bookman was born on April 20, 1944 to Bozie and Enola Bookman in Huntsville, Texas. He was the 5th child of 5 children. Alvin grew up and received his formal education in Huntsville. He graduated from Sam Houston High School. Alvin worked until retirement at Albemarle Chemical Corporation. Following his retirement he  moved to Shiro, Texas. He had many hobbies that included traveling, football games, going to casinos and ranching. He was also a member of Mt. Zion Missionary...

Eddie Mae Hall was born on September 15, 1961 to Eddie Lee and Wyoma Bradford in Huntsville, Texas. She received her formal education from the Huntsville Independent School District and graduated from Huntsville High School in 1980. Eddie Mae met the love of her life Kenneth Hall Sr. in Huntsville, Texas. They united as one on September 24, 1979. To there union two children was born. Eddie Mae was known to everyone as a sweet, loving and hard-working woman, who could never say no to...

Reginald O’neil Davis was the 3rd son born to Leroy Sr. and Bettie Davis in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from Worthing High School. Following graduation Reginald attended Texas Southern University. Reginald gave his life to Christ at an early age at St. Agnes Baptist Church, in Houston, Texas under the leadership of Rev. Gene Moore. In later years he moved to Huntsville, Texas and moved his membership to Unity of Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Eldridge...