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Arthur Eugene Ferguson was the second of three children born to the union of J. Robert Ferguson Sr. and Alberta English-Ferguson, on August 31, 1940. Arthur attended school in Huntsville, Texas. He was raised and baptized at an early age and became a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and attended services while growing up. In his later years, during his sickness, he continued to acknowledge that he knew, and had a personal relationship with the...

J. Earnest Perue, Jr. was born on April 9, 1947 to J. Earnest Sr. and Dorothy Perue. He attended public school in Walker County and worked in construction all of his life.  J. Earnest was affectionately known by many as Uncle Bubba. He was a strong, good and kind man. He was always willing to share anything he had with his family, friends and neighbors.  J. Earnest leaves precious memories in his passing to a very special aunt: Ruth Willis; brothers: Edgar Ray and Joseph Perue;...

On the 19th day of November, in 1944, a baby boy was born to Sidney Frank Reece and Rosie Lee Harrison Reece.  He was named Grover Cleveland Reece. Grover accepted Christ as his Savior early in life and was baptized by Rev. Lem Phifer, pastor of New Light Baptist Church.  As an adult, he was a member of Community Baptist Church in San Francisco, California.  Upon returning home to New Waverly, he united with Concord Baptist Church. Grover attended elementary school at G.W....

Sis. Katherine English Kilgore was born on August 27, 1922. She was the last of 18 children born to Jack English and Emma Spivey English. She attended school in Walker County as a child. Being raised in a very religious home, she was a true believer in Jesus Christ and was baptized at the age of 11 years old.  Sis. Kilgore moved to Dallas, Texas in 1961. She was a determined lady, who studied and received a degree as a "Household Technician". She joined East Dallas Church of...

Gloria Mae Boutte Kelley was born to Florence Mary Boutte and Anthony Cliff Boutte on August 10, 1941in Jenerette, La.   Gloria received her education in Houston, TX. Following graduation from high school; she began working at Sakowitz Clothing Store as an accountant. a met and married Gus Steve Kelley on May 25, 1975. To this union three sons were born. Gloria was a loving mother and wife whose kindness was endless. She loved to cook and feed everyone. But most of all she was a God...

On March 16, 2019, Ada Cornelius Benson passed away peacefully in her sleep at Creekside Retirement Center in Huntsville, Texas Ada was born on November 17, 1930 in Huntsville, Texas.She was the third of five children to Mr. Ira Ben Leigh and Willie Maxey Leigh. Ada was converted to Christianity at an early age and joined Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She served on the Usher Board for many years. Ada was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Amos Leigh and Rev. Ira Leigh II...