All Obituaries

Jimmy Chisolm, Jr. was born on September 7, 1952, to Jimmy, Sr. and Carrie Morning Chisolm, in Eloy, Arizona. At an early age he and his family moved to Trinity, Texas. In the early 1970’s, Jimmy moved his own family to Dallas, Texas, where he made a good life for his wife and children. Jimmy worked for many years for Allied Waste Disposal-Industrial Waste, in Dallas, Texas, where he eventually retired. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents: Jimmy, Sr. and Carrie Bell Chisolm;...

Albert G. Smallwood was born on October 27, 1937, to Albert L. and Sephronia Brush Smallwood, in Houston, Texas. Albert received his formal education in Houston, where he graduated from Wheatley High School. Following graduation he joined the United States Army. He was a part of the many soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. During his time in the army, he enjoyed boxing as a pastime sport. Albert served as a chef for various restaurants, as a pat of his main occupation. He shared many...

  Jannie blessed the world with her presence on Saturday, December 26, 1936, as she began her life’s journey with her twin sister Fannie Ray Lewis. Gracing the presence of Gospel Hill, they were born to the loving and proud parents Bicili and Lee Williams who preceded her in death. Throughout her life she always put God first and remained steadfast in her faith. She was a proud graduate of Sam Houston High School ~ Class of 1954 in Huntsville, Texas. With the blessings of being...

Jasmine Marie LeVert was born on July 31, 1991, in Houston, TX to parents Kristiana Valsin and Robert Levert, Jr.  She received her education in the Houston Independent School District. She would eventually use the writing skills she learned to compose and publish a book of poetry that painted a vivid picture of her sickle cell journey. Jasmine was a champion who repeatedly overcame health struggles. She drew strength from her relationship with God and His word. She ALWAYS had to have...

 Julia Marie Baldwin blessed her parents, Ira “Junior” and Aaron Lee Baldwin, with her entrance into the world, on April 11, 1953, in Shiro, Texas. She was known to family and friends “Bones and Judy” At the age of 11 years old her parents gained their wings. Soon after her siblings and herself moved with their grandmother, “Mama Judy-Julia Wiley”. Even with the hardship of losing their parents at a young age they all still beat the odds. Judy...

Mary Lee Minor was born June 6, 1928, in Grimes County, to Veola “Big Daddy” and Julie Wiley Farris. She was the oldest of 6 children. Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She became a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to Midway Baptist Church where she was a faithful servant until her passing. In 1947, Mary married the love of her life Lloyd Minor, and to this union 12 children were born. Mary worked for The Red Onion and the...