All Obituaries

Willie Joe Shields was born on August 29, 1942 to Varee and Robbie Hagans Shields, in Huntsville, Texas, in the  Gospel Hill community. Willie Joe, known to many as “Joe Boy” received his formal education in the Walker County area. He attended Sam Houston High School, where he was the captain of the school’s football team. He graduated as a proud Sam Houston High School Tiger in 1962. Years later in 1995, he became a part of the Samuel Walker Houston Museum and...

Lewis Edward Merchant brought joy to the life of his parents L. T. and Ruby Mack Merchant on October 25, 1945, in Huntsville, Texas. Lewis grew up and attended school in Huntsville. He graduated from Sam Houston High School. Following school, he joined the United States Army. His active duty began on October 5, 1967. He received an honorable discharge on September 14, 1969. Lewis work history continued through the years at Brown Oil Tools and Hyberneck. Lewis was preceded in death by his...

Charlotte Yvette Johnson- Gregory, lovingly known as “Webb” was born on January 8,  1967, to David Johnson and Ethel Mae Johnson. She attended High School in Houston, Texas where she acquired life-long friends. Then, at the age of nineteen, Charlotte welcomed her first child, Jermarcus and the following year a baby girl named Chamanecia, which she loved, protected, and cherished with everything she had. Charlotte relocated to Point Blank, Texas where she was known to be the...

Lois Marie Davis was born on February 28, 1952, to Napolean Davis and Lola Ligon in Houston, Texas. Lois attended school in Houston where she graduated from Jack Yates High School. In later years her work history included Texas Instrument and UTMB in Huntsville. Lois’ church affiliation included Bowen Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and Open Door Outreach Church in Trinity, Texas. She leaves behind her son: Tremaine Davis; sister: Ruby Tubbs; brothers: Vernon Mitchell (Anette) and...