All Obituaries

Leonce Pierre was born on August 10, 1941 to Isaac ‘Black’ and Alice Pierre in Sunset, Louisiana. Leonce graduated from George Washington Carver High School, in Sunset, La., where he excelled in academics and sports. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. During his time serving his country; Leonce became a member of the 35th  Engineer Combat Unit. After leaving the Army, Leonce returned to civilian life in Houston,...

Augusta Cecil Wyatt was born July 30, 1947, in Point Blank, Texas to John and Lensie Wyatt. Augusta attended school in Oakhurst where he met and married his high school sweetheart Ruby Jewel Harrison Wyatt. He confessed his love for Christ and joined Eastside Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Superintendent James Elmore. Augusta was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister (Nancy Parker), brothers (John, Jr., John Thomas and Doc Johnson Sr.) and son (Troy,...

Emma Dean Williams was born to Tenolia Williams and Elzine Houston-Williams on September 23, 1931. Emma accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized by the late  B.J. Collins, who was the pastor of Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, in the Galilee Community. Emma was a graduate of the Sam Houston High School class of 1948. She moved to Houston, Texas in 1949 where she met and married Robert C. Perry Sr. From this union one son was born. She and Robert divorced in 1952. Emma...

Betty Pearl Ashley was born on May 17, 1949 to L. T. and Ruby Merchant, in Huntsville, Texas. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Annie Lee Merchant and Ethel Bishop; brothers: Johnnie Lee Merchant, James Merchant, Jerrell Merchant and James Giddens and nephew: Byron Coutee. Betty leaves to mourn her passing; sons: Kevin Ashley (Rosalyn) and Brenton Ashley; of Huntsville, Texas; grandchildren: Kevranique Ashley, Isaac Ashley, Shavon Evans, Kelcie Haynes, Quenisha Ellison,...

Jessie Mae (Walker) Johnson made her grand entrance into the world on July 19, 1954. She was born in Coldspring, Texas to proud and loving parents: Ceasar and Katherine Walker. Both preceded her in death. She received her formal education from Coldspring ISD. Jessie’s knowledge of God came at an early stage of her life. She dedicated her life to  Christ at an early age. She was a proud member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church. She later named a new church home at grace United...

Jacob Lee Caffee gained his wings on January 4, 2020, following an illness. He was born on June 23, 1977 in Galveston, Texas to Harry and Sandra Caffee. Jacob was a kind hearted individual. He will be remembered as that person who would give you the shirt off of his back. He also believed that no matter what, everyone should be forgiven no matter what they have done. Jacob grew up in Santa Fe, Texas, where he attended school. He eventually moved to Huntsville, Texas. It was in Huntsville...

Charlotte Louise Griffith was born on October 6, 1961 to the union of  Pastor John E. Goodman ( Houston, Texas) and Arrie Lee Smith ( Huntsville, Texas) in Houston, Texas. Her family resided in South Park as she attended Reynold’s Elementary and Woodson Jr. High. While in high school she met the love of her life and married Andrew L. Griffith Sr. from Ville Platte, Louisiana on June 30th 1979. Charlotte would continue to excel in her education and graduate from Jesse H. Jones High...