All Obituaries

Donald Ray Rivers was born on December 21, 1958 to Zeltee and Clara Mae Rivers, in Huntsville, Texas. Donald received his education from Huntsville High School. He was a member of the class of 1978. He also attended Barbara Jordan School, where he became a certified Diesel Mechanic.  Donald’s church affiliation was with Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in Huntsville, Texas. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his brother: Earnest Carter. Donald...

Mazie Warren was born on March 5, 1919 to Elam and Alice Boone Warren in Huntsville, Texas.  He grew up, received his education in Walker County, and was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. Mazie joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), a work relief program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that gave millions of young men employment at environmental projects during the Great Depression.  He worked building roads, putting up telephone lines, and planting trees...

Jerlyn Caldwell Jackson was born on July 24, 1938 to Calvin A.Caldwell and Obelia V. Davis, in Lovelady, Texas. Jerlyn received her formal education at Center Grove School. As an adult she displayed good work ethics as she cared for different individuals working as a Nurses Aide. Jerlyn was married to Sylvester Jackson. Their union lasted for a beautiful 61 years, until his passing in 2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Jerlyn will be missed by her loved ones that include...

John Rolling was born March 19, 1941 in Huntsville, TX. to Obie and Azzie Lee Rolling. John united with St. Luke IME Church under the leadership of Rev. I.S. Aycox. He later became a member of Unity of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.  On January 9, 1960, John married the former Helen Jones. At the time of his passing they had been married for 60 years.  John was preceded in death by his parents: Obie Rolling Sr. and Azzie Lee Rolling; brothers: Rev. Obie Rolling Jr. and ...

Amaya Johnson was born on November 3, 2016 to Alonzo Johnson and Melissa Jenkins in The Woodlands, Texas. Amaya loved life, to smile, play and dance. She absolutely loved to wear lip gloss and all of the pretty girl things. Her personality was captivating because she was a no non-sense kind of girl. She touched every life she encountered. Her resilience taught everyone around her to meet life head on and give it all you’ve got. Amaya’s favorite playmates included  Minnie...

Bobby Lynn Glaze was born on September 8, 1953 to Jimmy Walker and Odell Glaze-Lewis, in Huntsville, Texas. He grew up in Huntsville and attended school in Huntsville Independent School District. Bobby graduated from Huntsville High School in 1971. He furthered his education at Sam Houston State University. It was there that he became a proud member of the Jam Phi Jam Social Organization. In 1977 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the service he married and to this union...

  Fay Onita Tarver, was born on October 17, 1927 in Huntsville, Texas, to Floyd and Eva Walker-Smith. Fay grew up in Walker County, where she attended school. However, she moved to Houston and received her high school diploma from Yates High School. She continued her education at Wiley College and Prairie View A&M, where she received degrees in Education. Following graduation she began her teaching career that would span for more than 35 years, starting in Jacinto County. She...

Deacon Walter Ray Greggs Jr. was born October 12,1958 in Trinity, Tx. He was the fifth of six children born to Mr. Walter Greggs Sr. and Mrs. LC Greggs. After graduating from Trinity High School in 1976 he moved to Houston, TX and later to Huntsville, TX where he resided for over 26 years.  Walter loved sports, especially track and football. He was a faithful and loved employee with Region 6 Education Service Center for the past 20 years. His loved ones remember him always...

Catherine Mitchell Stone was born on July 2, 1933 in Point Blank, Texas to the late Henry and Caroline Bass Mitchell. She attended public schools in Point Blank, Texas. Catherine united with Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Cloid Adams. She later became a member of Little Bethel Holiness Church under the leadership of L.V. Pop Bryant, where she was a devoted member of the senior choir. After the death of Pastor Bryant, she joined Good Hope Missionary...

Roy Chester Ross was born on April 30, 1942 to Albertus Ross and Lorine Smither in Huntsville, Texas. He departed this life on March 20, 2020 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Roy graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1961. He later met and married Charlene Price on May 31, 1964. They remained married until God called her home in 1999. Roy was preceded in death by his wife: Charlene Price-Ross; his parents: Albertus Ross and Lorine Smither; sisters: Carrie Carrington and Joyce...